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Thursday, 25 January 2018

lazy crafting

So, I have a new friend 😳.  He likes sloths.  Perusing Pinterest for absolutely no reason at all (probably procrastinating the housework), I came across this free pattern at The Twisted Crocheter for the cutest little sloth you've ever seen.  Go and have a look.  Seriously, mine doesn't look anything like that one!

I found the pattern at lunchtime, printed it out and that night crocheted all the pieces whilst gossiping with a friend.  I used some yarn I had to hand and I think perhaps it was too chunky - sort of an aran weight.  I didn't think it would be a problem as I used the size hook recommended in the pattern.  It turned out huge!

I spent part of the next two lunchtimes sewing him up and adding the embroidery.  His legs and arms don't stick out to the front as I think they should!

Nor does he wrap round my thumb as he does on the photos on the blog post and pattern.  I cut a thin slice of velcro and sewed the hook part to one of his arms so he will cling on.


I'm pretty sure my new friend thinks I'm a weirdo, but he didn't say that to me!  He seemed to be quite pleased with it and he hasn't ditched me yet!

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20 comments:

  1. Rachel25 January 2018 at 16:45

    If he's going to object to being given a crocheted sloth, the sooner you know it the better!

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  2. Bethany25 January 2018 at 16:49

    That is unspeakably adorable!!!!!

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  3. Catherine - Hillview Embroidery25 January 2018 at 19:38

    Oh my, that is just so cute! I love him! You may have a companion for life 😉

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  4. Catherine - Hillview Embroidery25 January 2018 at 19:42

    Oh my, this is just so cute! I love him! I think you may have a companion for life there 😉

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  5. D1-D225 January 2018 at 20:16

    Really cute! You're reminding me I need to get started on my own amigurumi.

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  6. Needles and Wool25 January 2018 at 21:25

    He is so cute! I love sloths and was looking for a knitting pattern recently which are harder to come by. Great work!

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  7. Fiona26 January 2018 at 00:57

    Totally adorable....
    Hugz

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  8. Jane26 January 2018 at 05:12

    he's passed the first test then :) always a good thing if they enjoy your handmade gifts

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  9. Anonymous26 January 2018 at 09:18

    That is cute! I think my girls would love one each!

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  10. tialys26 January 2018 at 09:52

    Cute! I haven't launched myself into the world of amigurumi yet although I have lots of books on the subject! Perhaps after I've finished the current blanket.
    Good luck with your sloth lover.

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  11. Christine26 January 2018 at 11:21

    What a coincidence, I'm just in the middle of stitching up a knitted sloth!
    Yours is so cute, I'm glad "new friend" liked him

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  12. Anonymous26 January 2018 at 15:57

    Awww....he's so cute! I think I have the sloth pattern pinned on my Pinterest crochet board too :)

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  13. Joy from Days Filled With Joy30 January 2018 at 17:43

    Very very cute!!! xx

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  14. FlashinScissors31 January 2018 at 13:03

    Awww, it’s cute!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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  15. Anonymous1 February 2018 at 10:35

    Hi Wendy oh he is so cute,you are very clever my friend,i have also become your newest follower,hope you will also follow me xx

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  16. Anonymous5 February 2018 at 15:22

    Cute sloth. They do seem to be quite popular these days.

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  17. Anonymous5 February 2018 at 17:00

    Adorable! That's some clever thinking, making the arms stick. :)

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  18. Janine @ Rainbow Hare9 February 2018 at 21:45

    He made me smile! He's an adorable little sloth :)

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  19. Miss Val's Creations19 February 2018 at 19:25

    How funny! It still came out cute even with the chunky yarn. :) The face is adorable!

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  20. Sheryl22 February 2018 at 16:33

    This has turned out really great even using the thick yarn.

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