Meet Zippy, the Baby Sloth! Zippy is a very friendly little sloth. He needs lots of love, so be sure to give him all the cuddles!

MATERIALS YOU NEED:
-Worsted-weight yarn (4-ply) in brown and cream. (The U.K. equivalent is Aran, and AUS/NZ is 8 ply.) For both the brown and cream, I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in colors “Toffee” and “Fishermen.” The color “Toffee” has been discontinued, but Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in color “Cinnamon” is a close match.
-E (3.50mm) crochet hook
-7.5mm black safety eyes
-Fiberfill (or your stuffing of choice)
-Bent tip tapestry needle
-Scissors
-Stitch marker
-A small amount of black embroidery floss
-A small piece of dark brown felt and matching sewing thread

ABBREVIATION KEY
Abbreviations are in U.S. terms.

sc – single crochet
st/sts – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
dec – decrease (join the next 2 stitches together)
inc – increase (2 single crochet in the next stitch)
R1 – round 1
rep – repeat
** – repeat the group of instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated.
Note: All rounds are worked continuously (that is, vs. joined rounds.)