Cute Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern for Beginners
I’m thrilled to introduce my crochet sloth hat pattern! This adorable hat is perfect for anyone who loves sloths and wants to add a bit of fun to their wardrobe. Designed to be both cute and cozy, this hat is great for keeping warm while showing off your love for these laid-back creatures. Let’s get started and make this super cute sloth hat together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
The pattern is easy to follow and suitable for all skill levels, making it a fantastic project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Sizes:
I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook (hat)
H-8 5 mm crochet hook (face parts) - Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, white, brown, and tan.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Tape measure: Use a measuring tape to find your head circumference.
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Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Finished Sizes
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Baby | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 6 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 7 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 8 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches & 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitches
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- hdc2tog = half double crochet decrease
- sc = single crochet stitches
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern Notes
- Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- Rounds 1-5 of the hat are the same for all sizes.
- The pattern is worked in the round from the top of the hat down.
- You can make any size hat longer by repeating the last round.
- Unless otherwise stated, the face pieces are the same for all sizes.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1.
Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern Instructions
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Baby Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
Rnds 6-14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Toddler Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 8-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Child Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Adult Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Face Parts for the Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.
Face Pattern
Rnd 1: Ch 6, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 chs, 4 hdc in last ch, you will finish the round by working in the backside of the chs, hdc in next 2 chs, 2 hdc in last ch, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in 2 sts, hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in 4 sts, hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts, join (20 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 4 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc in 2 sts, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 4 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, join (28 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc in 2 sts, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc in 2 sts, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, turn (48 stitches)
STOP here for the baby size.
Rnd 6: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 14 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc in 2 sts, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 14 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 16 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc in 2 sts, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in 16 sts, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 hdc, join (76 stitches)
Eye Patches Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- brown yarn
- make 2
Baby size:
Row 1: Ch 5, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in the next 2 chs, turn (3 stitches)
Rows 2-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (3 stitches)
Toddler- adult sizes:
Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in the next 3 chs, turn (4 stitches)
Rows 2-8: Ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Sew the eye patches to the face. Make sure they are centered and at a slight angle.
Eyes Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- black yarn
- 2 scraps of white yarn
- make 2
Rnd 1: Magic ring, ch 2, 9 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (9 stitches)
Use scrap pieces of white yarn to add the eye sparkle.
Sew the eyes to the hat.
Nose Pattern
- H-8 5 mm crochet hook
- brown yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 5, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch, you will finish the round by working in the backside of the chs, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in last ch, join (10 stitches)
Fasten off and sew the nose onto the face. Make sure it is centered.
Smile Instructions
Use black yarn to sew a smile to the snout.
Finishing the Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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