Meet Dell the Baby Sloth, an intermediate crochet pattern for a small, adorable curly-haired sloth. This loop-stitch pattern works up quickly. His momma, Amelia, is also available in the shop, or you can bundle them together!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Techniques Used: Loop stitches create the fur and can be left curly or brushed, the body and legs are all one piece.
Finished Size: 9” tall x 7” wide

What’s in the PDF:

• Original color tutorial photos (sometimes with diagrams)
• Checkboxes to keep you organized as you work
• Color coding where needed
• Written in English, US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations

Confident you don’t need the photos or checkboxes? This pattern is also available for free in a text-only format (not downloadable) at hookedbykati.com.
All Hooked by Kati patterns are human-designed — no AI involved, ever.

Supplies

Red Heart With Love yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 370 yds/7 oz/198 g, Taupe (TAU), 1 ball; Black (BLK), < 1 ball.
G (4.00 mm) hook
Two 15mm colored round-pupil safety eyes
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle
Straight pins
Stitch markers

All my patterns come with unlimited help from me. If you run into a snag, drop me a line! I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.