Let your plants hang out in style with this Amigurumi Sloth Plant Hanger crochet pattern! Inspired by the slow and lovable nature of sloths, this adorable design features a tiny sloth hugging a planter, creating the perfect cozy home for your favorite greenery. Whether you’re crafting for plant lovers, adding a whimsical touch to your decor, or simply enjoy making unique amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a sloth bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade charm to your collection. 🌿✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of brown, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature leaf or flower for extra flair. Craft a classic sloth with earthy tones, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of nature-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Sloth Plant Hanger is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade jungle magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🦥 Amigurumi Sloth Plant Hanger – Free Crochet Pattern
This functional and decorative sloth is perfect for holding lightweight hanging plants like string-of-pearls or ivy. Designed to hang from a stick or dowel, it’s both cute and practical.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Combines plush shaping with structural opening and basic sculpting.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall (excluding legs) when using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight):
- Light Brown (main body)
- Cream or White (face, claws)
- Dark Brown (eye markings)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
- Black embroidery thread (for smile, nose)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Twine or yarn for hanging straps
- Lightweight plastic pot (optional inside liner)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🔁 BODY (Start at base and work up)
Light Brown Yarn
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
- (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
7–15. sc (36) - sc in FLO (36) — this creates the edge for the planting pocket
17–25. sc (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 → 30
- (3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
- sc (24)
FO, weave in. Do not stuff the pocket area — leave it open and hollow.
🪴 PLANT POCKET (worked separately, attach later)
Light Brown Yarn
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
- (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
7–12. sc (36)
FO with long tail and sew into the open belly space of the sloth. You may optionally crochet this directly into the FLO from Round 16 of the body.
🐾 ARMS (x2)
Light Brown Yarn
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
3–15. sc (9)
Do not stuff fully. Bendable if desired (insert floral wire).
FO, leave long tail.
Claws (Make 3 per arm, Cream Yarn):
- MR, 4 sc
- sc (4)
FO and sew to tips of arms.
Sew arms curving upwards to “grip” the stick.
🦵 LEGS (x2)
Same as arms but longer:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
3–20. sc (9)
Add claws (same as arms), FO
Sew to bottom sides of body for dangling legs.
🙂 FACE
Cream Yarn
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- sc (24)
FO, sew centered to head front
Eye Patches (x2, Dark Brown Yarn)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
FO, flatten slightly and sew symmetrically on each side
Insert safety eyes through patches before sewing fully.
Nose & Smile:
Use black thread to embroider a triangle nose between eyes and curve a smile underneath.
🧵 EARS (x2)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
- sc (9)
FO, flatten and sew to top sides of head.
🧷 Hanging Straps
Cut 2 lengths of twine or strong yarn (~10–12 in long).
Sew securely to top of each arm to hang from a branch or dowel.
🌱 Finishing Touches
- Insert lightweight trailing plant (real or faux) into belly pocket.
- Optional: Insert a small cup or container inside for live plant.
- Hang securely on a branch or indoor hook.
This adorable sloth plant hanger is sure to steal the spotlight in any room or garden! 🦥💚 Whether you fill it with trailing succulents or playful faux vines, it’s the perfect way to combine cozy crochet with a touch of greenery. Hang it from a branch, curtain rod, or wall hook, and let your handmade buddy bring smiles and slow vibes wherever it swings! 🌿🧶
