Crocheted Sloth Cushion

A free pattern for our crocheted Sloth cushion. He is very squaishy, and cuddly. We refer to him as Marmaduke the slightly lopsided sloth. He's 55cm x 40cm x 17cm using the tension below. He has gorgeous Dorset button eyes, and the instructions for these are in the pattern.

You will need: West Yorkshire Spinners roving Aran Bluefaced Leicester Fleece in dark brown x 300g/ 450m; West Yorkshire Spinners roving Aran Bluefaced Leicester Fleece in ecru x 100g/ 150m cream; Regia Premium Merino Yak 4ply charcoal 60m; 250g stuffing; 2 hand turned mahogany rings; 4mm hook; yarn needle; size 16 tapestry needle; button bobbin (optional); scissor.

If you prefer not to use a roving yarn I would recommend West Yorkshire Spinners Aran Bluefaced Leicester Fleece, which comes in the same colour range but is a plied wool.

Tension: 12 sts = 10cm crocheted in dc

Abbreviations:

ch - chain

dc - double crochet

2dctog - double crochet 2 stitches together (1 stitch decreased)

pm -  place marker;

sl st - slip stitch

st(s) - stitch(es)

* * -  repeat between asterisks 

[ ] – repeat as directed