Crochet Sloth Plush With Hooking Hands, 26 cm Handmade Hanging Toy

This crochet sloth plush has long arms with hands that hook into each other, so it hangs from a cot rail, a shelf edge, a pram handle or your arm. It is about 26 cm from nose to toes and the face is a calm embroidered one. It is bought for nurseries and for people who like a toy that holds on.

How the crochet sloth plush hangs

There is no magnet and no hook and loop fastening. One hand has a small crochet loop and the other has a matching button-sized knot, both worked in the same cotton, so the hands fasten to each other and come apart with a gentle pull.

1. Choose the colours. Warm grey and cream, or soft brown and oat.
2. Choose the face. Embroidered as standard, safety eyes if you prefer them.
3. Approve and post. We send a photograph of the finished sloth, then pack it.

Why the long arms matter

The arms are the whole design. They are worked long and lightly stuffed so they stay flexible, with the weight kept in the body, which is what lets the crochet sloth plush hang without pulling itself off a rail. Cotton helps here too, because it does not stretch out of shape under its own weight the way a softer yarn would.

It also works lying down. With the hands unhooked the arms fold flat, so it packs small and travels well in a bag. Children tend to wear it on an arm, and adults tend to hang it from a shelf or a desk lamp. The face is kept quiet, with closed eyes and a small stitched mouth.

Crochet sloth plush specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Each sloth takes 5-10 working days to crochet before it is posted. Every parcel is tracked, and you can follow it on our order tracking page.

Care

Hand wash your crochet sloth plush in cool water with a mild soap, press the water out in a towel, straighten the arms while damp and dry it lying flat, away from direct sunlight. Do not hang it up wet, because the arms will stretch. The amigurumi care guide explains why.

Questions people ask

Will the crochet sloth plush hold on to a cot rail?

Yes, on a rail up to about 7 cm thick. It is not a cot toy though, so hang it on the outside, out of a baby's reach.

Can the arms be made longer?

Yes. Tell us the rail or bar you want it to reach around and we will work to that measurement.

Can I have a name on it?

Yes, embroidered free on a small chest patch. Ask through our custom crochet service.

What does it cost to post?

Shipping is calculated at checkout by weight and country. The shipping information page explains the options.

For a new baby, our guide to crochet baby gifts shows which pieces suit a cot and which belong on a shelf.