Creating a crocheted sloth planter is a charming and unique way to bring some greenery into your living space. Here’s a general pattern and description to guide you through the process:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in shades of brown, gray, and green (for the sloth and the planter)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Small pot or container to hold the plant
  • Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • Sl st: Slip stitch

Sloth:

Body:

  1. Start with a magic ring, ch 1.
  2. Work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
  3. Inc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (12 stitches)
  4. Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (18 stitches)
  5. Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (24 stitches)
  6. Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (30 stitches)
  7. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (30 stitches)
  8. Repeat Round 7 for a few more rounds until the body reaches the desired height. Change to gray yarn.
  9. Sc in each stitch around with gray yarn. Join with a sl st. (30 stitches)
  10. Continue in gray yarn. Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec in the next. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (24 stitches)
  11. Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec in the next. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (18 stitches)
  12. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
  13. Sc in the next stitch, dec in the next. Repeat around. Join with a sl st. (12 stitches)
  14. Dec in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (6 stitches)
  15. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Weave the tail through the last 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole.

Arms (Make 2):

  1. Start with a magic ring, ch 1.
  2. Work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
  3. Sc in each stitch around for a few rounds until the arm is the desired length. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the arms onto the sides of the body.

Face:

  1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
  2. Use brown yarn to embroider a simple smile below the eyes.

Planter:

  1. Crochet a simple cylindrical planter using shades of green and a stitch pattern of your choice. Make sure the planter is the right size to snugly hold the small pot or container.
  2. Leave an opening at the top of the planter for the plant to peek out.
  3. Place the small pot inside the crocheted planter.

Assembly:

  1. Place the small pot with the plant inside the crocheted planter.
  2. Insert the sloth’s body into the planter, positioning it so that the sloth’s head and arms are peeking out.
  3. Adjust the positioning of the sloth and the planter until you’re satisfied with the overall appearance.

And there you have it a delightful crocheted sloth planter! This pattern can be customized with your choice of colors and details, making it a wonderful addition to your home decor or a thoughtful gift for a nature-loving friend. Enjoy your crocheting journey!