THIS IS NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT - IT’S A DIGITAL DOWNLOADABLE PATTERN!!
PDF File 10 pages
Finished size using super bulky yarn and hook 6,5:
12 x 11 inch

YARN SUBSTITUTIONALS:

For my sloth plant hanger I used 2 skeins of Katia Washi super bulky yarn but instead of the recommended hook size 8-9 mm (US L-11) I used crochet hook size 6 (US hook J-10) for a sturdier effect.
Since the yarn “Katia Washi” is not available outside Europe You will find some substitutional yarns below:

YARN TIPS from other customers :

• Katia Homemade Yarn weight 100G/3OZ (120 yd) using hook size 6,5

• Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn weight 100G/3,5 OZ using crochet hook K-10,5 (219 yd)

• Bernard Blanket Yarn weight 300G/10,5OZ (220 yd)

• Paintbox Yarns Simply Super Chunky weight 100G/3.5 OZ (66yd) using hook N finished size was about 5 1/2 inches deep, 12 inches from top of head to end of basket and total height about 15,5 inches

• Big Twist Natural Blend Super Bulky (@joann_stores) using hook 6,5 mm

Katia washi product specifications:
100 meters = 109.36 yards
100 gram = 3,53 ounces
Hook 8-12 millimeter = US L-11 to N/P-15
70% Polyester, 30% Viscose
10 x 10 cm = 10 stitches x 12 rows

NOTE: if you use a different thickness of yarn, keep in mind that the sizes of the eyes, the felt face and the cheeks must be adjusted.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

• when using super bulky yarn and crochet hook 6 mm. (US J-10}
• felt sheets in colors dark gray and white or écru
• 2 black safety eyes 16 mm
• fabric glue or bookbinder’s glue to stick the pieces of felt face on the head
• thick pointed sewing needle and scissors
• fiberfill to stuff the head
• hole puncher or small scissors to make holes for the eyes in the felt
• fine waterproof black marker to draw the mouth or embroider it on with a thread of black embroidery thread leftover dark gray or dark brown thick cotton yarn for the nails, with which the sloth is hung over the branch, or use pieces of flat black or dark brown shoelace of 35 cm stitch marker

I use US crochet terms in this pattern, which are different from UK and AUS terms, so there is a coversion chart available in the pattern for You

After selling a lot pattern to Dutch speaking crocheters in the Netherlands and Belgium I finally wrote the pattern at the request of many English and American in English!
The PDF file contains text and photos.
And it’s not only crochet fun You’ll have but it will be a good reason to have a walk in the woods or at the beach to search for the nicest branch You can find to hang the sloth on a perfect spot in your home.
Children will love to help You search and see the end result!

NEDERLAND EN BELGIË:
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