This super-cuddly sloth is cleverly knitted in one piece (except for the claws), working in a combination of rows and rounds, beginning with the head.

Some sections are worked in rows on a circular knitting needle for ease, as you are creating a curved piece. For these sections a longer 4mm circular knitting needle is used. For the body sections that are worked in the round, you may work on a set of double-pointed needles or a shorter circular knitting needle. The arms and legs are worked in rounds on double-pointed needles as they have a small circumference. The 2.75mm double-pointed needles create a firm i-cord fabric for the claws.
There is very little seaming required.

Parental supervision for children under 3 years is recommended, as this toy has small parts which may present a choking hazard. It is recommended to use safety eyes and a safety nose, but if preferred these face details may be embroidered using yarn instead. For younger children, the claws may also be omitted.

This toy requires intermediate knitting skills.

Finished measurements
Length
approx 50cm (19¾ins) including claws
Chest circumference
approx 40cm (15¾ins)

Yarn
Laja (43% alpaca, 43% wool,
14% polyamide)
50g ball (150 metres/164 yards)
Colour 1 (C1): 2 balls
Colour 2 (C2): 1 ball

Needles and notions
4mm (US 6) circular needles,
1 x 40cm (16ins) long
1 x 60cm (24ins) long
4mm double-pointed needles (set of five needles 15cm/6ins in length) and two 2.75mm/US 2 double-pointed needles (for working i-cord claws)
yarn needle
assorted stitch markers
5 large safety pins
polyester fibre filling
set of 12mm/½ins safety eyes and 15mm/¾ins safety nose
small piece of black or brown felt for eye patches
short length of black or brown yarn for mouth embroidery
black or brown sewing thread and sewing needle