Happy Sloth
Knitting pattern PDF
This toy is worked flat in pieces and seamed. The stitches are all simple but take your time with sewing up carefully for a neat finish.
Finished size; 24cm
Yarn
• [A] 60g Eyelash yarn DK
• [B] 6g off-white DK
• [C] 9g dark brown DK
Yarn used for the sample
• Eyelash yarn; Stylecraft Eskimo 5494 Old Gold
50g per 90m, 100% polyester
• DK; Stylecraft Special DK 1710 Stone, 1054 Walnut
100g per 295m, 100% Acrylic
Needles
3.5mm straight
Tension (not essential)
• Eyelash yarn; 22 x 32 rows =10cm over St st
• DK; 26 sts x 35 rows = 10 cm measured over St st
Additional supplies
• A pair of 10mm mushroom-shaped black eye beads or safety eyes
• Chenille needle
• Black cotton thread
• Stuffing
• A small amount of dark brown felt
• Fabric glue
• scissors
Practical tips
• Leave long ends at the beginning and end for sewing.
• Sew the seam with the right side out, using mattress stitches.
• If you are using safety eyes with washers, attach eye patch and safety eyes before stuffing the head.