Crochet Sloth Hat Free Pattern

Sloths, famous for their adorable and leisurely nature, are the focal point of today’s crochet pattern. As winter approaches and the need for a good, warm hat increases, what could be more perfect than a crochet hat capturing the allure of the sloth? This Crochet Sloth Hat is not just appealing but also versatile, available in six different sizes, making it suitable for all ages. Made with care and incorporating a wonderful Topaz brown color, the cozy hat pattern brings a trendy and cute spin to regular crochet hats. Whether it’s a gift or a fun wearable for yourself, this sloth-themed crochet hat is bound to be a hit. So, follow the simplest pattern given below and start making something warm and fun for your whole family!

Making Your Crochet Sloth Hat Pattern

ABBREVIATIONS

Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch= Chain(s)
Dc Double crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) Stitch(es)

SIZES To fit 3 mos (6 mos-12 mos-4/6 yrs-8/10 yrs-Teen).

GAUGE 13 sc and 14 rows = 4″ [10 cm].

The instructions are written for the smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size (s) the instructions will be written thus (). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Notes:

Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as st. Rnds are joined with a sl st to first st. With A, begin using the magic loop method, demonstrated here.

Step by step Pattern

1st rnd: Ch 2. 10 dc in ring. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 dc in each st around. Join. 20 sts.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * around. Join. 30 sts.
4th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 40 sts.
Size 0-3 mos only: 5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 9 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 44 sts.
6th to 11th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st around. Join. Do not fasten off.

Size 6-12 mos only:

5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 50 sts.
6th to 12th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st around. Join. Do not fasten off.

Size 12-24 mos only:

5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 50 sts.
6th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 9 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 55 sts.
7th to 13th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st around. Join. Do not fasten off.

Size 4/6 yrs only:

5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 50 sts.
6th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 60 sts.
7th to 14th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st around. Join. Do not fasten off.

Size 8/10 yrs only:

5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 50 sts.
6th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 60 sts.
7th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 14 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 64 sts.
8th to 15th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st around. Join. Do not fasten off.

Size Teen only:

5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 50 sts.
6th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 60 sts.
7th rnd: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in each of next 14 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 64 sts.
8th to 16th rnds: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st around. Join. Do not fasten off.

All sizes:

First Earflap 1st row: Ch 2. 1 dc in each of next 10 (10-12-12-14-14) sts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each st to last 2 sts. Dc2tog. Turn. 8 (8-10-10-12-12) sts. Rep last row 2 (2-3-3-4-4) times more. 4 sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row 14 (16-16-18-18-20) times. Fasten off.

Second Earflap

On opposite edge of Hat from First Earflap, join A with sl st. Work as given for First Earflap.
Sloth Claws (work at end of both Earflaps)
Join B with sl st to bottom of Earflap.
1st row: *Ch 5. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 3 ch. Sl st in next st along bottom of Earflap. Rep from * twice more. Fasten off.

Eye Patches (make 2)

With C, ch 7.
1st rnd: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
1 sc in each of next 4 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working into opposite side of chain, , 1 sc in each stitch until end of chain. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 5 sts. 2 sc in each of next 3 sts. 1 sc in each st to end of rnd. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Eyes (make 2)

With D, begin using magic loop method.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in ring. Join. Fasten off.
Stitch Eyes to corners of Eye Patches.

Face

With B, ch 12.
1st rnd: 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 dc in each ch to last ch. 3 dc in last ch. Working into opposite side of chain, 1 dc in each st to last st. 3 dc in last st. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. (2 dc in next st. 1 dc in next st) 5 times. 2 dc in each of next 3 sts. (2 dc in next st. 1 dc in next st) 4 times. 2 dc in each of last 3 sts. Join.

Sizes 4/6 yrs, 8/10 yrs, and Teen

only: 3rd rnd: Ch 2. 2 dc in first st. 1 dc in each st to last st. 2 dc in last st. Join.
Fasten off. Nose
With D, begin using the magic loop method.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 8 sc in ring. Join. Fasten off.

FINISHING