Crochet Sloth Pattern C2C (Free & Easy)

This Sloth Crochet Pattern is a must-try for any sloth lover! My new pattern is perfect for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or more a more experienced crocheter. This little sloth works up quickly and is the perfect size for a cozy afghan block. The free pattern is below.

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Free crochet sloth pattern

What’s not to love about sloths? These slow moving creatures are so lovable! With their calm nature, dark brown eye patches, and that signature big smile that makes us all feel at ease. The baby sloth is especially adorable, with its sweet face and relaxed energy.

Every time I see a happy little guy like a cute sloth, it instantly brings joy. They’re the perfect gift for anyone who loves these cute, peaceful animals. For more free sloth crochet patterns, check out my sloth hat, sloth appliqué, and my festive C2C Christmas sloth.

Sloth crochet pattern information

You can use this sloth crochet pattern alone, but it also works perfectly with other C2C squares from my collection. Each square is the same size, making it easy to mix and match. Pair this cute sloth with jungle animals, safari animals, or even farm animals for a fun afghan or blanket.

You could also add some ocean animals, dogs, or dinosaurs to get creative. The possibilities are endless, and it’s so fun to make all kinds of cool stuff with this pattern collection!

Skill level

Advanced beginner. This crochet square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method (basic stitches) and it involves color changes.

Crochet project materials needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm hook
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4 medium yarn) in tan, white, green, brown, and a small amount of black yarn.
Yarn needle/tapestry needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Printable PDF version

View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Sloth Crochet Pattern

Finished size

My C2C crochet sloth square measures 22 inches by 22 inches.

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet terms

sc = single crochet stitches
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
blo = back loop only
flo = front loop only

C2C crochet technique

The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C video tutorial

Is this your first time doing C2C? I have a step by step video tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C crochet pattern notes

The pattern is written in US terms.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.

Sloth crochet pattern instructions

Make the sloth following the graph or the written instructions.

Graph

Download the sloth crochet pattern graph.

Written instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1
↗ Row 2: white x 2
↙ Row 3: white x 3
↗ Row 4: white x 4
↙ Row 5: white x 5
↗ Row 6: white x 6
↙ Row 7: white x 7
↗ Row 8: white x 8
↙ Row 9: white x 9
↗ Row 10: white x 10
↙ Row 11: white x 11
↗ Row 12: white x 12
↙ Row 13: white x 13
↗ Row 14: white x 14
↙ Row 15: white x 15
↗ Row 16: white x 16
↙ Row 17: white x 4, green x 4, white x 9
↗ Row 18: white x 8, green x 7, white x 3
↙ Row 19: white x 2, green x 4, cream x 2, green x 4, white x 7
↗ Row 20: white x 7, green x 2, cream x 6, green x 3, white x 2
↙ Row 21: white x 2, green x 2, brown x 2, cream x 7, green x 2, white x 6
↗ Row 22: white x 6, green x 2, cream x 7, brown x 3, green x 2, white x 2
↙ Row 23: white x 2, green x 2, brown x 3, cream x 9, green x 1, white x 6
↗ Row 24: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 9, brown x 4, green x 2, white x 2
↙ Row 25: white x 3, green x 1, brown x 5, cream x 9, green x 1, white x 6
↗ Row 26: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 9, brown x 6, green x 1, white x 3
↙ Row 27: white x 3, green x 2, brown x 5, cream x 10, green x 1, white x 6
↗ Row 28: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 10, brown x 5, cream x 1, green x 2, white x 3
↙ Row 29: white x 4, green x 1, cream x 1, brown x 6, cream x 10, green x 1, white x 6
↗ Row 30: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 10, brown x 6, cream x 2, green x 1, white x 4
↙ Row 31: white x 4, green x 2, cream x 2, brown x 6, cream x 3, black x 2, cream x 5, green x 1, white x 6
↗ Row 32: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 5, black x 1, cream x 4, brown x 3, black x 1, brown x 2, cream x 3, green x 1, white x 5
↙ Row 33: white x 5, green x 1, cream x 3, brown x 7, cream x 4, black x 1, cream x 4, green x 1, white x 7
↗ Row 34: white x 7, green x 1, cream x 4, black x 1, cream x 1, black x 2, cream x 2, brown x 3, black x 1, brown x 2, cream x 3, green x 1, white x 6
↙ Row 35: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 4, brown x 2, black x 1, brown x 3, cream x 1, black x 3, cream x 6, green x 1, white x 7
↗ Row 36: white x 7, green x 1, cream x 5, black x 1, cream x 1, black x 3, cream x 1, brown x 1, black x 2, brown x 2, cream x 4, green x 1, white x 7
↙ Row 37: white x 7, green x 2, cream x 4, brown x 5, cream x 1, black x 3, cream x 6, green x 1, white x 8
↗ Row 38: white x 8, green x 1, cream x 7, black x 2, cream x 2, brown x 4, cream x 5, green x 1, white x 8
↙ Row 39: white x 8, green x 2, cream x 5, brown x 3, cream x 3, black x 1, cream x 8, green x 1, white x 8
↗ Row 40: white x 9, green x 1, cream x 19, green x 2, white x 9
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↙ Row 41: white x 8, green x 2, cream x 20, green x 1, white x 8
↗ Row 42: white x 7, green x 2, cream x 7, brown x 2, cream x 10, green x 2, white x 8
↙ Row 43: white x 8, green x 2, cream x 9, brown x 4, cream x 6, green x 1, white x 7
↗ Row 44: white x 6, green x 1, cream x 6, brown x 5, cream x 8, green x 3, white x 7
↙ Row 45: white x 7, green x 3, cream x 8, brown x 1, black x 1, brown x 3, cream x 5, green x 1, white x 6
↗ Row 46: white x 5, green x 1, cream x 5, brown x 6, cream x 6, green x 4, white x 7
↙ Row 47: white x 6, green x 6, cream x 5, brown x 1, black x 1, brown x 5, cream x 3, green x 1, white x 5
↗ Row 48: white x 4, green x 2, cream x 2, brown x 5, black x 1, brown x 2, cream x 4, green x 6, white x 6
↙ Row 49: white x 6, green x 6, cream x 4, brown x 2, black x 2, brown x 5, cream x 1, green x 1, white x 4
↗ Row 50: white x 4, green x 1, brown x 9, cream x 4, green x 7, white x 5
↙ Row 51: white x 5, green x 6, cream x 5, brown x 8, green x 2, white x 3
↗ Row 52: white x 3, green x 1, brown x 8, cream x 5, green x 6, white x 5
↙ Row 53: white x 5, green x 6, cream x 5, brown x 7, green x 1, white x 3
↗ Row 54: white x 2, green x 2, brown x 6, cream x 6, green x 5, white x 5
↙ Row 55: white x 5, green x 5, cream x 7, brown x 4, green x 2, white x 2
↗ Row 56: white x 2, green x 2, brown x 3, cream x 7, green x 5, white x 5
↙ Row 57: white x 5, green x 5, cream x 8, brown x 1, green x 2, white x 2
↗ Row 58: white x 2, green x 3, cream x 7, green x 5, white x 5
↙ Row 59: white x 5, green x 6, cream x 5, green x 3, white x 2
↗ Row 60: white x 3, green x 3, cream x 2, green x 6, white x 6
↙ Row 61: white x 7, green x 9, white x 3
↗ Row 62: white x 4, green x 6, white x 8
↙ Row 63: white x 17
↗ Row 64: white x 16
↙ Row 65: white x 15
↗ Row 66: white x 14
↙ Row 67: white x 13
↗ Row 68: white x 12
↙ Row 69: white x 11
↗ Row 70: white x 10
↙ Row 71: white x 9
↗ Row 72: white x 8
↙ Row 73: white x 7
↗ Row 74: white x 6
↙ Row 75: white x 5
↗ Row 76: white x 4
↙ Row 77: white x 3
↗ Row 78: white x 2
↙ Row 79: white x 1

Border for the sloth square

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing touches

Fasten off and then weave in your ends. Block if desired.

What are alpha crochet patterns?

Alpha patterns are pixel drawing designs used primarily in tapestry crochet and C2C (corner to corner) crochet techniques to create letters, numbers, or easy pixel art ideas.

These patterns allow crafters to spell out names, messages, or create detailed images and motifs using a pixel grid approach. Each square on the grid corresponds to a stitch in crochet. These patterns are also commonly referred to as “pixel crochet charts”, “grid crochet patterns”, or “crochet graph patterns”.

Exploring pixel art in crochet

When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.

What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.

They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!

Looking for more free crochet patterns?

You may also like my basic beanie, cat hat, monkey hat, bear hat, woodland animals blanket, and my C2C teddy bear patterns.

Let’s connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!

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