Happy Sloth

Knitting pattern PDF

This toy is worked flat in pieces and seamed. The stitches are all simple but take your time with sewing up carefully for a neat finish.

Finished size; 24cm

Yarn

• [A] 60g Eyelash yarn DK

• [B] 6g off-white DK

• [C] 9g dark brown DK

Yarn used for the sample

• Eyelash yarn; Stylecraft Eskimo 5494 Old Gold

50g per 90m, 100% polyester

• DK; Stylecraft Special DK 1710 Stone, 1054 Walnut

100g per 295m, 100% Acrylic

Needles

3.5mm straight

Tension (not essential)

• Eyelash yarn; 22 x 32 rows =10cm over St st

• DK; 26 sts x 35 rows = 10 cm measured over St st

Additional supplies

• A pair of 10mm mushroom-shaped black eye beads or safety eyes

• Chenille needle

• Black cotton thread

• Stuffing

• A small amount of dark brown felt

• Fabric glue

• scissors

Practical tips

• Leave long ends at the beginning and end for sewing.

• Sew the seam with the right side out, using mattress stitches.

• If you are using safety eyes with washers, attach eye patch and safety eyes before stuffing the head.