Knitting Tutorial: Sid the Sloth Striped Overall Doll – Free Knitting Pattern.

This playful knit doll features a long beige sloth body, raised round eyes, a large black nose, tiny front teeth, a stitched smiling mouth, rust-and-cream striped overalls, long arms, soft clawed feet, a mustard beanie with a blue stripe, a small red mushroom, a round crossbody flower bag, two tiny cups, and a small knit book accessory.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms. The doll is worked mostly in the round for a smooth amigurumi-style knit finish. Small accessories are worked flat or in the round, then sewn on carefully. Use firm stuffing, tight tension, and small needles to keep the fabric dense.

• Finished doll size: About 11.5 inches tall from feet to mushroom tip.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main texture: Stockinette stitch in the round.
• Clothing texture: Stockinette stripes with ribbed cuffs and bib edge.
• Construction: Separate knitted pieces sewn together after stuffing.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in oatmeal beige for body, head, arms, feet, and eye bases.
• Worsted weight yarn in cream for overall stripes, teeth, eyes, and cup rims.
• Worsted weight yarn in rust orange for striped overalls, cuffs, straps, and shoe bands.
• Worsted weight yarn in black for nose and pupils.
• Worsted weight yarn in mustard yellow for beanie and round bag.
• Small amount of blue yarn for beanie stripe and bag flower accent.
• Small amount of red yarn for mushroom cap and flower center.
• Small amount of olive green yarn for mushroom stem and flower leaves.
• Small amount of brown yarn for coffee inside cups and book cover detail.
• US size 2 double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• US size 1 needles for tight accessories.
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Black embroidery thread for smile, eye shine, and lashes.
• Two tiny brown buttons or embroidered button knots for ankle straps.
• Optional: pipe cleaner for mushroom stem only if the item is not for small children.

Gauge

Work tightly so stuffing does not show. In stockinette stitch with worsted weight yarn and US size 2 needles, 24 stitches and 34 rounds should measure about 4 inches. Exact gauge is less important than firm fabric, but matching tension helps the proportions stay close to the image.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• St: Stitch.
• Sts: Stitches.
• Rnd: Round.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit.
• M1: Make 1 stitch.
• I-cord: Small knitted tube worked over a few stitches.

Important Construction Notes

The body and long neck are shaped as one main piece. The head widens at the top into a rounded sloth face. The eyes are separate raised oval balls sewn to both sides of the upper face, giving the doll the funny wide-eyed look shown in the image.

The overalls are made as a fitted striped garment. The pants section is knitted in rust and cream stripes, then the bib and straps are added. The cuffs at the ankles are rust ribbing. The sloth’s beige toes remain visible below the straps.

The accessories are intentionally small. The mushroom is sewn slightly to the top right side of the head. The round bag crosses from the left shoulder to the right hip. The mustard beanie is separate and sits beside the doll in the image, so this pattern makes it removable.

Main Body, Long Neck, and Head

Use oatmeal beige yarn and US size 2 double-pointed needles. Work in the round. Stuff gradually as you knit. The body should be pear-shaped, wider through the belly and narrow through the long neck.

Lower Body

1. CO 12 sts. Divide evenly over needles and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 36 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 48 sts.
8. Rnds 7-12: K all sts for 6 rounds. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 13: Repeat K7, kfb around. 54 sts.
10. Rnds 14-24: K all sts for 11 rounds. Keep the belly round and full.
11. Rnd 25: Repeat K7, k2tog around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 26-31: K all sts for 6 rounds. 48 sts.
13. Rnd 32: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
14. Rnds 33-36: K all sts for 4 rounds. 42 sts.
15. Rnd 37: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
16. Rnds 38-41: K all sts for 4 rounds. 36 sts.

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Begin stuffing the lower body firmly. Keep the bottom rounded, not flat. The doll in the image has a soft rounded belly under the striped overalls, so do not over-compress the lower body.

Long Neck

1. Rnd 42: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 43: K all sts. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 44: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 45-65: K all sts for 21 rounds. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 66: Repeat K5, kfb around. 28 sts.
6. Rnds 67-70: K all sts for 4 rounds. 28 sts.

The neck should be tall, narrow, and lightly firm. Add stuffing in small pieces every few rounds. Use the back of a knitting needle to push stuffing evenly into the neck without stretching the stitches.

Rounded Head and Face

1. Rnd 71: Repeat K6, kfb around. 32 sts.
2. Rnd 72: K all sts. 32 sts.
3. Rnd 73: Repeat K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
4. Rnd 74: K all sts. 40 sts.
5. Rnd 75: Repeat K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
6. Rnds 76-84: K all sts for 9 rounds. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 85: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 86: K all sts. 42 sts.
9. Rnd 87: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
10. Rnd 88: K all sts. 36 sts.
11. Rnd 89: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
12. Rnd 90: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
13. Rnd 91: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
14. Rnd 92: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
15. Rnd 93: K2tog around. 6 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Thread through the remaining 6 sts, pull closed, and weave inside the head. Shape the top of the head with your hands so it is rounded but slightly taller than wide.

Raised Eyes

Make two large raised white eye balls. They should sit high and wide on the head, slightly angled outward. Each eye is knitted separately in cream yarn, then a black pupil is sewn onto the front.

Eye Ball, Make 2

1. Using cream yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4-7: K all sts for 4 rounds. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 9: K all sts. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 10: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
9. Stuff lightly. The eyes should be rounded but not hard.
10. Rnd 11: K2tog around. 6 sts.
11. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and close.

Black Pupils, Make 2

1. Using black yarn and US size 1 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K all sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
8. BO all sts, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew one pupil onto the front of each cream eye. Place the black pupil slightly toward the inner lower side of the eye, not perfectly centered. Add one tiny white embroidery stitch on each pupil for a shiny look.

Large Black Nose

The nose is a large oval ball at the center of the face. Use black yarn and knit tightly so the stuffing does not show.

1. CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4-8: K all sts for 5 rounds. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 9: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff firmly into an oval dome.
9. Rnd 11: K2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Cut yarn, close the opening, and leave a long sewing tail.

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Sew the nose to the center front of the head between Rnds 78 and 84 of the head. The top of the nose should sit just below the eyes. Flatten the lower edge slightly as you sew so the nose looks oval from the front.

Small Buck Teeth

Make two tiny cream teeth. They sit directly under the smile line, centered below the nose. They should touch each other and point downward.

1. Using cream yarn and US size 1 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
6. Row 5: P2tog. 1 st.
7. Cut yarn and pull through the last st.
8. Make a second tooth the same way.

Sew the two teeth under the center of the smile. Place the top edges side by side. Do not stuff the teeth. Let the pointed lower edges hang slightly over the upper neck.

Smile and Eyelash Embroidery

Use black embroidery thread. Start the smile at the lower left side of the nose, curve gently downward, then rise to the lower right side of the nose. Use a backstitch line that is smooth and shallow.

• Place the smile about 3 rounds below the bottom of the nose.
• Use 6 to 8 small backstitches across the face.
• Do not pull too tightly, or the face will pucker.
• Add two short lashes above each raised eye, angled outward.

Arms, Make 2

The arms are long and narrow with a slightly peach-toned paw area at the lower end. In the image, the arms hang down beside the striped overalls and curve gently outward.

1. Using oatmeal beige yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, kfb around. 15 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: K all sts for 6 rounds. 15 sts.
5. Change to light peach-beige if desired for the paw area.
6. Rnds 9-14: K all sts for 6 rounds. 15 sts.
7. Change back to oatmeal beige.
8. Rnds 15-34: K all sts for 20 rounds. 15 sts.
9. Rnd 35: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 12 sts.
10. Rnds 36-38: K all sts for 3 rounds. 12 sts.
11. Stuff lightly. Keep the arm flexible.
12. Rnd 39: K2tog around. 6 sts.
13. Cut yarn, close, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arm Claw Lines

With beige embroidery yarn, sew two short vertical lines at the paw end of each arm to divide the hand into three soft claw-like sections. The lines should be subtle and match the knitted texture.

Feet and Toes, Make 2

The feet are wide at the front with three visible rounded toes. They sit below the rust cuffs and ankle straps. Each foot is worked as one base with three small toe bumps added separately.

Foot Base, Make 2

1. Using oatmeal beige yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-7: K all sts for 5 rounds. 20 sts.
5. Rnd 8: K6, kfb, K6, kfb, K6. 22 sts.
6. Rnds 9-13: K all sts for 5 rounds. 22 sts.
7. Rnd 14: Repeat K9, k2tog twice. 20 sts.
8. Rnd 15: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
9. Stuff the front firmly and the back lightly.
10. Rnd 16: K2tog around. 8 sts.
11. Cut yarn, close, and weave in the end.

Toe Bumps, Make 6

1. Using oatmeal beige yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: K all sts for 3 rounds. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 6: K2tog around. 6 sts.
6. Stuff very lightly, close, and leave a sewing tail.

Sew three toe bumps to the front of each foot. The center toe should sit slightly lower than the two side toes. This creates the rounded clawed look visible at the bottom of the doll.

Legs, Make 2

The legs are mostly hidden inside the striped overall pants, but they give structure to the lower body. Make them short, firm, and slightly angled outward.

1. Using oatmeal beige yarn, CO 14 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 14 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, kfb around. 21 sts.
4. Rnds 3-12: K all sts for 10 rounds. 21 sts.
5. Rnd 13: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 18 sts.
6. Rnds 14-18: K all sts for 5 rounds. 18 sts.
7. Stuff firmly.
8. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Sew each leg to the bottom front of the body before adding the overall pants. Position the legs about 1 inch apart. Angle the toes outward slightly so the doll has the relaxed standing pose shown in the image.

Striped Overall Pants

The overalls are knitted separately and pulled onto the doll before final stitching. Use rust orange and cream yarn. The stripes should be even and horizontal around the belly and legs.

Right Pant Leg

1. Using rust orange yarn, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: Work K1, P1 rib for 4 rounds.
3. Change to cream yarn.
4. Rnds 5-6: K all sts for 2 rounds.
5. Change to rust orange yarn.
6. Rnds 7-10: K all sts for 4 rounds.
7. Change to cream yarn.
8. Rnds 11-12: K all sts for 2 rounds.
9. Change to rust orange yarn.
10. Rnds 13-16: K all sts for 4 rounds.
11. Place stitches on a holder.

Left Pant Leg

1. Repeat the right pant leg exactly.
2. Do not cut the yarn after Rnd 16 of the left leg.
3. Join both legs on the next round by knitting across the left leg, CO 4 sts for the crotch, knitting across the right leg, then CO 4 sts for the back crotch.
4. You now have 56 sts for the overall body.

Overall Body

1. Rnd 1: K all 56 sts in rust orange.
2. Rnd 2: K all sts in rust orange.
3. Change to cream yarn.
4. Rnds 3-4: K all sts for 2 rounds.
5. Change to rust orange yarn.
6. Rnds 5-8: K all sts for 4 rounds.
7. Change to cream yarn.
8. Rnds 9-10: K all sts for 2 rounds.
9. Change to rust orange yarn.
10. Rnds 11-14: K all sts for 4 rounds.
11. Change to cream yarn.
12. Rnds 15-16: K all sts for 2 rounds.
13. Change to rust orange yarn.
14. Rnds 17-20: K all sts for 4 rounds.
15. Rnd 21: Repeat K12, k2tog around. 52 sts.
16. Rnd 22: K all sts in rust orange.
17. Change to cream yarn.
18. Rnds 23-24: K all sts for 2 rounds.
19. Change to rust orange yarn.
20. Rnd 25: Repeat K11, k2tog around. 48 sts.
21. Rnd 26: K all sts in rust orange.
22. BO all sts loosely.

Slide the overall pants onto the doll from the feet upward. Align the crotch seam between the legs. The top edge should sit just below the arms and across the upper belly.

Overall Bib

1. Using rust orange yarn, pick up 18 sts at the front center of the overall top edge.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Rows 3-8: Continue stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
5. Row 9: K1, SSK, K12, k2tog, K1. 16 sts.
6. Row 10: P all sts.
7. Rows 11-14: Continue stockinette stitch for 4 rows.
8. Row 15: Work K1, P1 rib across.
9. Row 16: Work P1, K1 rib across.
10. BO all sts.

Shoulder Straps

1. Using rust orange yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work garter stitch by knitting every row for 32 rows.
3. BO all sts and leave a long sewing tail.
4. Make a second strap the same way.
5. Sew each strap to the top corners of the bib.
6. Cross the straps over the shoulders and sew them to the back top edge of the overalls.

The straps should sit close to the neck, not far out on the shoulders. This keeps the front bib visible and matches the snug handmade look in the image.

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Rust Ankle Bands and Tiny Buttons

The small rust bands around the ankles sit above the beige feet. They look like little sandal straps or rolled cuffs. Make two bands.

1. Using rust orange yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work garter stitch for 24 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap one band around each ankle, directly below the overall cuff.
5. Sew the band in place at the outer side of the foot.
6. Add one tiny brown button or embroidered knot on each outer ankle.

Mustard Beanie with Blue Stripe

The beanie is shown beside the doll. It is a separate accessory with a folded ribbed brim and a single blue stripe around the body. It should fit the doll’s head but can also be displayed beside it.

1. Using mustard yarn, CO 56 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-10: Work K1, P1 rib for 10 rounds.
3. Rnds 11-18: K all sts in mustard.
4. Change to blue yarn.
5. Rnd 19: K all sts in blue.
6. Rnd 20: K all sts in blue.
7. Change back to mustard yarn.
8. Rnds 21-31: K all sts in mustard.
9. Rnd 32: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 49 sts.
10. Rnd 33: K all sts.
11. Rnd 34: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 42 sts.
12. Rnd 35: K all sts.
13. Rnd 36: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 35 sts.
14. Rnd 37: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 28 sts.
15. Rnd 38: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 21 sts.
16. Rnd 39: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 14 sts.
17. Rnd 40: K2tog around. 7 sts.
18. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and close.

Fold the ribbed brim upward about 0.6 inch. Steam lightly with your hand, not directly with a hot iron. The beanie should look soft, thick, and cozy.

Small Red Mushroom for Head

The little mushroom sits on the top right side of the head. It has a red cap with white dots and a narrow olive stem.

Mushroom Stem

1. Using olive green yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work a 4-st I-cord for 8 rows.
3. Cut yarn and thread through the 4 sts.
4. Do not stuff unless using very thin yarn.

Mushroom Cap

1. Using red yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4-6: K all sts for 3 rounds. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 7: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 8: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff lightly into a rounded cap.
9. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Close the cap and sew it to the stem.

Use cream yarn to embroider 5 small French knots or tiny duplicate stitches on the red cap. Sew the mushroom to the doll’s top right head area at a slight angle, so it leans outward like the image.

Round Crossbody Bag

The bag is round, mustard, and worn at the lower right side of the body. It has a long strap crossing the chest and a small flower on the front.

Round Bag Front and Back, Make 2

1. Using mustard yarn and US size 1 needles, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts. 32 sts.
7. BO all sts.

Bag Gusset

1. Using mustard yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Work garter stitch for 44 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew the gusset around the edge of one round circle.
5. Lightly stuff the bag.
6. Sew the second circle to the other side of the gusset.

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Bag Strap

1. Using mustard yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work a 4-st I-cord for 56 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to the upper left side of the bag and the other end to the upper right side.

Place the strap over the doll from the left shoulder down to the right hip. Tack the strap with a few hidden stitches at the shoulder and side waist so it stays in place.

Small Flower on Bag

1. Using red yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb in every st. 10 sts.
3. Row 2: BO all sts loosely.
4. Roll this strip into a small flower and sew through the base.
5. Using blue yarn, embroider 5 small straight stitches around the flower.
6. Using olive yarn, add 2 small leaf stitches.
7. Sew the flower to the center front of the round bag.

Tiny Knit Cups, Make 2

The image includes two small cups with cream sides and brown coffee centers. One cup has a visible handle. These accessories are decorative and can be displayed beside the doll.

Cup Body

1. Using cream yarn and US size 1 needles, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K all sts for 3 rounds.
3. Rnd 4: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 15 sts.
4. Rnds 5-7: K all sts for 3 rounds.
5. BO all sts.

Coffee Insert

1. Using brown yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. BO all sts.
5. Sew the brown circle into the top of the cream cup.

Cup Handle

1. Using cream yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work a 3-st I-cord for 8 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Curve into a small handle and sew to one side of the cup.

Tiny Knit Book

The little book sits near the doll and has a rust-brown cover, pale pages, and a small blue front label. Work it flat and fold it like a miniature notebook.

1. Using rust-brown yarn, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1-10: Knit every row for a garter stitch rectangle.
3. Change to cream yarn.
4. Rows 11-18: Knit every row.
5. Change back to rust-brown yarn.
6. Rows 19-28: Knit every row.
7. BO all sts.
8. Fold the piece so the cream section becomes the visible page block.
9. Sew the side edges together with matching yarn.
10. Using blue yarn, embroider a small vertical rectangle on the front cover.
11. Using cream yarn, embroider two short page lines on the side edge.

Optional Body Shaping

To make the doll stand or sit neatly on display, use yarn sculpting around the belly and neck. Thread a long strand of oatmeal yarn from the back lower body up through the neck and back down again. Pull gently to firm the center line.

• Do not pull so tightly that the belly collapses.
• Shape the neck straight before tying the yarn inside the body.
• Use your hands to round the head after every shaping stitch.
• Check that both eyes still sit evenly before knotting permanently.

Assembly Order

1. Finish and stuff the main body, neck, and head.
2. Sew the legs to the lower body.
3. Sew the feet to the legs, keeping the toes forward.
4. Slide the striped overalls onto the body and stitch the waistband in place at the back.
5. Add the bib and crossed straps.
6. Sew the arms to the upper body, just below the neck base.
7. Sew the raised eyes high on the face, slightly angled outward.
8. Sew the black nose between the eyes.
9. Add the smile, teeth, and eyelashes.
10. Sew the mushroom to the top right side of the head.
11. Place the crossbody bag from left shoulder to right hip and tack it down.
12. Make the beanie, cups, and book as separate display accessories.

Placement Guide

Correct placement is what makes this doll match the image. The eyes must be large and raised, the nose must be oversized, and the smile must be simple. The overalls should sit high on the belly and cover most of the lower body.

• Eyes: Place between head Rnds 77 and 84, about 1 inch apart at the inner edges.
• Nose: Place centered between head Rnds 79 and 85.
• Smile: Place 3 rounds below the nose.
• Teeth: Sew directly under the center of the smile.
• Arms: Attach at the shoulder area beside the upper bib.
• Mushroom: Attach to the doll’s upper right head, leaning outward.
• Bag: Rest on the doll’s lower right belly.
• Beanie: Display beside the doll or place loosely over the head behind the eyes.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing should be done slowly. First, pin all facial pieces in place before sewing. View the doll from the front and from above. The eyes should look wide and silly, while the nose should dominate the center of the face.

Use small hidden stitches when attaching the eyes. Sew around each eye base twice for strength. Then sew the nose firmly so it sits like a soft oval dome. Add the smile last, because the curve depends on the exact nose placement.

When sewing the overalls, avoid stitching through the front stripes unless needed. Tack the garment at the back waist, under the arms, and inside the crotch. These hidden anchor points keep the overalls fitted without flattening the belly.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if the doll has buttons, embroidery, or firm sculpting.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Do not twist or wring the knitted fabric.
• Keep the tiny accessories in a small fabric pouch when not displayed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The body is pear-shaped with a long narrow neck.
• The head is rounded and slightly wider than the neck.
• The eyes are raised, round, and sewn high on the face.
• The black nose is large, centered, and oval.
• The smile is smooth and curved gently upward at the sides.
• The two teeth are small, cream, and centered.
• The rust-and-cream overall stripes are horizontal and even.
• The straps cross neatly over the shoulders.
• The mushroom sits on the top right side of the head.
• The round bag hangs from left shoulder to right hip.
• The mustard beanie has a folded brim and blue stripe.
• The cups and book are small enough to match the doll scale.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines help keep the doll looking handmade and fresh. Store it away from direct sunlight to protect the rust, mustard, and red colors. Keep the doll dry, especially around the stuffed head, nose, and eye pieces.

For dust, use a soft dry brush and move in the direction of the knitted stitches. For small stains, touch the area with a damp cloth instead of soaking the whole doll. Let every piece dry fully before storing.

If the bag strap or mushroom becomes loose, repair it with matching yarn and a tapestry needle. Do not use glue on visible knitted areas, because it can harden the fabric and change the handmade texture.

Finishing Note

Your finished knitted sloth doll should have a soft handmade shape, a tall neck, a funny raised-eyed face, striped rust overalls, visible beige feet, and miniature cozy accessories. Take time with the face and small props, because those details create the cheerful character shown in the image.