Adorable Crochet Sloth Applique Pattern Free + Video Tutorial

This free crochet sloth applique pattern is a quick, beginner-friendly project that adds a fun and relaxed touch to your crochet makes. Designed with simple stitches and easy shaping, this sloth applique works up fast and is perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. A step-by-step video tutorial is included, so you can follow along with confidence from start to finish.

Whether you’re using up scrap yarn or looking for a cute embellishment, this free crochet sloth applique pattern is easy to customize and makes an adorable addition to handmade projects, gifts, and décor.

Free crochet sloth applique pattern featuring a cute brown and tan sloth face, with text overlay and video tutorial icon, beginner-friendly crochet applique project.

Cute ways to use this crochet sloth applique

This crochet sloth applique is small, versatile, and full of personality, making it easy to use in so many creative ways:

Decorate hats, beanies, and baby accessories
Add a playful accent to bags, totes, and backpacks
Sew onto blankets, pillows, or granny square projects
Use for nursery décor or animal-themed rooms
Embellish handmade gifts, cards, or gift wrap
Create cute appliques for kids’ projects and crafts
Make quick, sellable items for craft fairs or markets
Use as a fun stash-busting crochet project

Because this applique is quick to crochet and easy to customize, it’s perfect for last-minute gifts, small crochet projects, and adding a whimsical touch to everyday handmade items.

Crochet sloth applique pattern details

Here are the key details for this free crochet sloth applique pattern, including skill level, materials, finished size, and helpful notes to get you started.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet sloth applique pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project for confident beginners.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) — Gauge is not critical for this pattern.
Worsted weight yarn (#4) — In brown, tan, black, and scraps of white.
Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
Scissors — To cut your yarn.
Stitch markers — Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished crochet sloth applique measures approximately 4 inches wide by 4 inches tall (10 × 10 cm).

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Small differences in tension will only slightly affect the finished size.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitches
hdc = half double crochet stitches
sc = single crochet stitches
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

Pattern notes

Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

How to crochet a sloth applique (video tutorial)

Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to crochet this sloth applique from start to finish. This visual guide walks you through each round, making it especially helpful for beginners and anyone who prefers learning by watching.

Free crochet sloth applique pattern instructions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make this free crochet sloth applique pattern using simple stitches and easy shaping.

Crochet sloth face (base circle)

Start with tan yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Switch to brown yarn.
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Crochet sloth eye patches

Use brown yarn. Make 2.
Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in 3 rem chs, turn (4 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail and then sew the eye patches to the face.

Crochet sloth eyes

Use black yarn. Make 2.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 hdc, join (9 stitches)

Use small scraps of white yarn to add eye sparkle.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew eyes onto the eye patches.

Crochet sloth nose

Use black yarn.
Round 1: Ch 4, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 4 sc in last ch; working on the back of the chain, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch, join (10 stitches)

Fasten off and sew nose to the face, centering carefully.

Embroider the sloth smile

Use black yarn and a yarn needle to stitch a simple smile onto the sloth face.

Finishing the crochet sloth applique

Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends securely.

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Frequently asked questions about this crochet sloth applique pattern

Is this crochet sloth applique pattern beginner friendly?
Yes! This is a beginner-friendly crochet applique pattern that uses basic stitches and simple shaping. The included video tutorial makes it easy to follow along, even if you’re new to crochet appliques.

How long does it take to crochet the sloth applique?
This is a quick crochet project and usually takes about 20–30 minutes, depending on your crochet speed and experience.

What yarn works best for this crochet sloth applique?
Worsted weight yarn works best, but you can use other yarn weights to change the size. Thinner yarn will create a smaller applique, while thicker yarn will make a larger one.

Can I use scrap yarn for this pattern?
Absolutely. This crochet sloth applique is a great scrap yarn project and only uses small amounts of yarn in each color.

What can I use this sloth applique for?
You can use this crochet sloth applique to decorate hats, bags, blankets, pillows, baby items, nursery décor, gifts, and craft fair projects.

Is there a video tutorial included?
Yes! This free crochet sloth applique pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the entire project from start to finish.

Can I change the colors or customize the sloth?
Yes. You can easily customize the colors to create different sloth styles or match specific themes while following the same pattern.

Can I sell items made with this crochet sloth applique pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished items made from this pattern. Please do not sell, share, or redistribute the pattern itself.

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