Crochet Sloth Lovey Throw Pattern

The Crochet Sloth Lovey Throw is the perfect cozy companion for those chilly nights or comforting cuddles. With its adorable sloth design and soft, plush texture, this throw is sure to warm both your heart and body. Whether you're snuggled up on the couch reading a book or watching your favorite movie, this lovey throw will wrap you in a bundle of comfort and cuteness.

Materials You Will Need

• – Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Cafe Latte, Charcoal, Denim
• – Red Heart Yarns Hygge in Latte
• – Polyfil
• – Safety Eyes
• – Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook and Size I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
• – Yarn Needle
• – Scissors

Notes

• - Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
• - Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
• - The Lovey Square measures 18 inches across, but you can make it as long/wide as you want

Special Stitches

• Ch(s): chain(s)
• YO: Yarn Over
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Sl st: slip stitch
• SK: Skip
• SC: Single Crochet
• SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet

Pattern

Sloth Lovey

Granny Square

Using White and Denim Yarn:

• Use I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
• Ch 3
• Rnd 1: 3 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, Ch 2, [3 DC in the same ch as first 3 DC, Ch 2] 3 more times, Sl st to first DC, Turn.
• Rnd 2: Sl st into Ch 2 corner sp, Ch 3, DC in same corner, Ch 2, 2 more DC in same corner, *DC in each st until you get to next corner, [2DC, Ch 2, 2DC] in next ch 2 corner sp, Repeat From * around, sl st to first Ch 3 st, (Fasten off color, change color every 2 rows). Turn work.
• Rnd 3: In any corner, Ch 3 (counts as DC), [DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in same corner sp, *DC in each st until you get to next corner, [2DC, Ch 2, 2DC] in next corner sp, Repeat from * around, sl st to first Ch 3 st, Turn.
• Rnd 4: Ch 3, *DC in each st until you get to next corner, [2DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in next corner sp, Repeat from * around, Sl st to first Ch 3 st. Turn. Fasten off color. Change color.
• Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until your square is as large as you want it to be, I ended on Round 16.
• Fasten off, weave in ends.

Head

Use I-5.50mm Crochet Hook:

Holding 2 strands of yarn at the same time, use Hygge in Latte and Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte.

• Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)
• Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)
• Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
• Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
• Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
• Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
• Rnds 6-12: SC in each st around. (30)
• Rnd 13: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)
• Rnd 14: SC in each st around. (24)
• Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
• Rnd 16: SC in each st around. (18)
• Stuff the head with polyfil before going onto the next round.
• Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
• Rnd 18: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
• Fasten off with long strand for sewing.

Arms

Use I-5.50mm Crochet Hook:

Holding 2 strands of yarn at the same time, use Hygge in Latte and Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte.

• Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)
• Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)
• Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
• Rnds 3-12: SC in each st around. (12)
• Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Fingers

Make 2 with G-4.25mm crochet hook and Charcoal Yarn:

• Row 1: Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch and each ch across, Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch from hook and next 4 chs, Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch from hook and next 4 chs. Fasten off with long tail for sewing. (Shape your claws to curl, and sew them to the end of the arm)

Face Backing

With White, Use G-4.25mm crochet hook:

• Ch 6
• Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and each ch across, Ch 1, turn. (5)
• Row 2: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.
• Row 3: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (7)
• Row 4: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.
• Row 5: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (9)
• Row 6: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.
• Row 7: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (11)
• Row 8: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn.
• Row 9: 2 SC in first st, SC in each st until last st, put 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (13)
• Row 10: SC in each st across, continue to SC around entire piece. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Antenna

With Charcoal, Use G-4.25mm crochet hook:

• Make 2
• Ch 5
• Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, HDC in next ch, DC in last ch, Turn, SC around entire Piece.
• Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Embroider Black Dots for eyes or use Safety Eyes.

Assembly

Sew the white part to the head, then sew the eyes on the face, then embroider the nose and mouth. Sew the head to the lovey square, then stuff and sew the arms to the lovey. Sew the fingers to the ends of the arms if you haven’t done that yet. Weave in all your ends.

Enjoy!!