The crochet Sloth Square is the final square in the Wildlife Animal Blanket CAL by Nana’s Crafty Home!

This crochet square features an adorable sloth face, designed as part of a Wildlife Animal Blanket Crochet Along (CAL). This friendly, sweet sloth would be perfect for a nature-themed blanket or children’s nursery decor.

This crochet sloth square is Part 12 in the Wildlife Animal Blanket CAL – a year long crochet event! If you would like more details on this fun blanket CAL and get all the details on the other 11 free squares you can find that all on this blog post. Now time to join and add a border!

This adorable Sloth Square is the final design in the Wildlife Animal Blanket, celebrating the laid-back charm of one of nature’s most beloved creatures. The square features a lovable sloth face with sweet eyes, a button-like nose, and a cheerful smile.

This free crochet pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly while offering enough detail to engage more experienced crocheters. It’s worked in rounds and uses simple color changes to bring the sloth’s face to life. The finished square makes a perfect addition to the Wildlife Animal Blanket but can also be used as a stand-alone project for wall decor or throw pillows.

The Sloth Square is a delightful conclusion to the CAL, tying together the diverse wildlife theme with its relaxed and playful energy. Whether you’re finishing the blanket or creating this as a one-off project, this square is sure to bring smiles!

How to Make the Crochet Sloth Square

For the full written pattern instructions for this free crochet sloth pattern, scroll down below. You can purchase the ad-free PDF of the Sloth crochet square for a small fee. Or, become a Lifetime Member and never pay for a PDF again!

1. The double crochet circle is made with simple rounds of increasing double crochet to make a flat circle. Begin with several dc rounds in cream for the Sloth’s face. In round 7 there will be a couple of dc stitches worked at the top of the sloth’s face. Then beginning with round 8, fasten off cream and work the remainder of the circle with brown.

2. Once the sloth’s face is complete, square off the circle using green yarn and beginner-friendly crochet stitches – single, half double, double crochet and treble stitches.

3. After the square is complete, crochet applique pieces will be sewn to the front of the square for the face details – eyes, eye patches, and nose. The eyes will be sewn to the eye patches before sewing to the square.

I have a brand new tutorial available that will help you sew applique pieces in crochet so that your stitches are invisible on the back side of your work as well!

4. Instead of plastic safety eyes I am using my half double crochet cartoon Crochet Eyes. These are the same crochet eyes I have used for my previous blankets and I just love how much personality they add! I have a complete photo and video tutorial for the crochet eyes to help you make them as well. Several size variations are provided if you want to change up the size for your eyes.

This square works up to a large 14″ x 14″ square. Perfect size for a matching pillow! 

I hope you love this free crochet sllotg pattern and be sure to check back soon  for joining and border instructions!

Tonya

Crochet Sloth Square Supplies

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My crochet sloth square and the entire Wildlife Animal Blanket use Red Heart Super Saver* which is a medium worsted weight acrylic yarn.  Very economical and with plentiful color options! You can certainly substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn – Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn!, Red Heart With Love, Paintbox Simply Aran, Vanna’s Choice, Big Twist Value, Caron Simply Soft, Caron One Pound and so many more!  Raid your yarn stash – even mix and match.

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The complete blanket will be available in one convenient ebook coming soon!

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You may also like the following free crochet patterns by Nana’s Crafty Home:

• 1. Koala Blanket free crochet pattern
• 2. Bunny Blanket free crochet pattern
• 3. Panda Blanket free crochet pattern

Crochet Sloth Square free crochet pattern instructions

Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic)

•     Aran 2.0 oz / 104 yds (Cream) 
•     Cafe Latte 0.4 oz / 21 yds (Brown)
•     Frosty Green 1.5 oz / 80 yds (Green)
•     Black 0.2 oz / 11 yds (Black)
•     Turqua 0.01 oz / 1 yard (Blue)
•     White 0.1 oz / 6 yards (White)

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)
Tapestry needle

Approximate finished size:  14” square

Gauge: First 4 rounds = 4” / 4 dc sts = 1”

Abbreviations:

• MC = magic circle
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble
• sp = space
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• WS = wrong side
• RS = right side

Pattern Notes:

• Ch 3 at beginning of each round counts as first dc stitch.
• Eyes, eye patches and nose are worked separately and then sewn to front of panel.

Recommended Tutorial:

Crochet Eyes in 3 Sizes Tutorial
Sewing Appliques on Crochet Tutorial

Pattern Instructions

With cream, make MC.

Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in MC, join with sl st in top of ch-3 and tighten ring. (12)

Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st in top of ch-3. (24)

Round 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st in top of ch-3. (36)

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last st, 1 dc in last st, sl st in top of ch-3. (48)

Round 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st in top of ch-3. (60)

Round 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, 1 dc in last 2 sts, sl st in top of ch-3.  (72)

Round 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * one time, switch to brown, 2 dc in next st, switch to cream and fasten off brown, dc in next 5 sts, repeat from * to * to end, switch to brown with sl st in top of ch-3. (84)

Fasten off cream.

Round 8: With brown, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, 1 dc in last 3 sts, sl st in top of ch-3.  (96)

Round 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 7 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 7 sts,* repeat from * to * to end,  sl st in top of first st. (108)

Fasten off brown.

Round 10: Join green in first st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, tr in next 4 sts, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, tr in next 4 sts,* repeat from * to * two times; (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sl st in first st. (120 + 4 ch-2 corner sp)

Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next 4 sts, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, tr in next 4 sts,* repeat from * to * two times; (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sl st in first st. (136 + 4 ch-2 corner sp)

Round 12 – 13: Ch 3 (counts as first st), *dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp,* repeat from * to * to end, sl st top of ch-3.  (152 round 12, 168 round 13)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

Eye Patch (make 2)

With brown, ch 13.

Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in next 8 chs, 6 dc in last ch, rotate work to begin working in unused loop of foundation ch, dc in next 8 loops, 2 dc in last loop. Turn. (26)

Row 2: (RS) Ch 3, dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next 4 sts, dc in next 11 sts. (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in remaining end.

Eyes (make 2)

With black, make MC.

Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, 8 hdc in MC, join with sl st in top first hdc, tighten ring. (8)

Fasten off black, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Row 2: Join blue in first st of round 1, sl st in next 4 sts.

Fasten off blue.

Row 3: Join white in first st of round 1 (behind slip stitches of row 2), sl st in next 4 sts.

Fasten off white, leaving a long tail for embroidery of eye.

With long tail of white, embroider center of eye.

Weave in remaining ends not left for sewing.

Nose

With black, ch 3.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in last ch. Turn. (2)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (4)

Work sc sts evenly around outside edge of nose, working 2 sc sts in each corner, sl st to first st.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing and smile.

Assembly 

Note:  Sew following pieces to RS of square.

With long tails, sew eyes to eye patches.

With long tails, sew eyes patches to face.

With long tail sew nose to face and then embroider smile.

Weave in remaining ends.

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