Celestial Sloth Ornament Free Pattern – A Crocheted Starry Night Charm

Celestial Sloth Ornament Free Pattern – A Crocheted Starry Night Charm

Hang a piece of the night sky on your tree with this adorable crocheted sloth clutching a golden star. Its sleepy smile and cosmic blue body bring a whimsical, handmade touch to any holiday decor. This amigurumi project is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, working up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The finished ornament makes a thoughtful handmade gift or a charming addition to your own Christmas tree.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in:
  • Deep navy blue (main body)
  • Soft cream (face patch)
  • Warm gold (star)
  • Blush pink (nose)
  • Small amount of black (eyes and mouth)
• Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 sc x 4 rows = 1 inch (not critical for this project, but keep consistent tension)
• Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous spirals unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to track rounds. All pieces are worked from the center outward.

HEAD (in navy blue)

Begin with a magic ring.

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around (18)
• R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around (24)
• R5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) around (30)
• R6-10: Sc in each st around (30) – work 5 rounds even
• R11: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) around (24)
• R12: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around (18)

Stuff head firmly with fiberfill.

• R13: (Sc in next st, dec) around (12)
• R14: Dec around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end or leave it for assembly. Set aside.

BODY (in navy blue)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around (18)
• R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around (24)
• R5-8: Sc in each st around (24) – work 4 rounds even
• R9: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) around (18)
• R10: Sc in each st around (18)

Stuff body firmly with fiberfill.

• R11: (Sc in next st, dec) around (12)
• R12: Dec around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Close as for head. Sew head to body, positioning the seam at the bottom. Weave in ends securely.

ARMS (make 2, in navy blue)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: (Sc in next st, inc) around (9)
• R3-6: Sc in each st around (9) – work 4 rounds even

Stuff lightly with fiberfill – just enough to give shape without being bulky.

• R7: (Sc in next st, dec) around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to sides of body, positioning them slightly forward. One arm will later be positioned to hold the star.

LEGS (make 2, in navy blue)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: (Sc in next st, inc) around (9)
• R3-5: Sc in each st around (9) – work 3 rounds even

Stuff lightly.

• R6: (Sc in next st, dec) around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to bottom of body, spacing them evenly for stability.

FACE PATCH (in cream)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around (18)
• R4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) around (24)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to front of head, positioning it slightly lower than center. Leave space around the edges for the navy blue border to show.

EYES (make 2, in black)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: Inc in each st around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew onto face patch, placing them close together for a sleepy, endearing expression. Position them about 2-3 rows down from the top of the face patch.

NOSE (in blush pink)

• R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
• R2: (Sc in next st, inc) around (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew between eyes, slightly lower. This creates a cute, rounded snout.

MOUTH

Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a small smile below the nose. Make a simple curved stitch, about 3-4 stitches wide, pulling gently to create a slight curve upward at the corners.

STAR (in gold)

• R1: Magic ring, 5 sc (5)
• R2: (Sc in next st, inc) around (7)
• R3: (Sc in next st, inc) around (10)
• R4: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) around (12)
• R5: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) around (14)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew star to one of the sloth's hands, curling the arm around it so it looks like the sloth is hugging the star. Position the star so it rests against the body for stability.

HANGING LOOP

Using navy blue yarn, chain 15. Slip stitch to the first chain to form a loop. Attach to the top of the head by threading the yarn through the top stitches and securing with a few small stitches. Weave in the end.

ASSEMBLY

Weave in all ends carefully, making sure they are secure and hidden. Optionally, add a small blush to cheeks using pink yarn – make a few small stitches in a circular pattern on each cheek area. Your celestial sloth is ready to hang!

This charming ornament makes a wonderful gift for sloth lovers, astronomy enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates handmade holiday decor. The celestial theme pairs beautifully with starry night ornaments or as a standalone piece. Enjoy your new handmade treasure!