Originally designed as part of Ed’s Animals Club in 2018, William the Sloth Bear is now a well-seasoned member of Kerry Lord’s crochet menagerie and has helped countless crocheters learn more intermediate techniques like ‘loop stitch’ and complex colour changing. Native to India and parts of Sri Lanka, sloth bears are the most nocturnal of all living bear species and have some unique qualities that include a speciality in eating termites and ants, carrying their young on their backs and fighting off tigers. With his fluffy ears and cute nose, this woolly sloth bear sits much smaller than his wild cousins and is the ideal pattern for any wild animal fans in your life.

This soft toy will look at home in the nursery, sitting on the shelf or lovingly gift-wrapped for the loved ones in your life. Once you’ve finished crocheting William the Sloth Bear, you’ll be ready to start the next animal in the collection with this addictive new hobby!

TOFT’s Edward’s Menagerie collection is a series of crochet amigurumi toys designed by Kerry Lord. This crochet animal kit contains TOFT’s quality pure wool yarn and an easy-to-follow downloadable pattern. There are video links for all the crochet stitches and techniques used in the pattern to get you started and help you complete your toy. Share your progress with the TOFT community on Instagram @toft_uk using the #edsanimals hashtag.

YOU WILL NEED: To complete your crochet animal you will need a few added extras including a 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing and a wool needle. Find everything you need in our haberdashery section or upgrade to a complete kit which includes all of the above!

MEASUREMENTS: When finished your Sloth Bear will be approximately 27cm tall from feet to top of ears.

SKILL LEVEL 3: This kit is more suitable for those with some crochet experience.

IT WILL TAKE: Approximately 1-5 hours crochet time.