Cute & Easy Crochet Hooded Sweater Pattern For Beginners
Unlock a world of cozy comfort and style with our Free Crochet Hooded Sweater Pattern, perfect for creating a fun and chic addition to your wardrobe.
A versatile design that combines warmth, style, and functionality into one delightful creation. This pattern is perfect for those looking to crochet a cozy, fashionable piece that seamlessly fits into any casual wardrobe. Ideal for all skill levels, the pattern provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating a snug and stylish hooded sweater. Whether you’re lounging at home or heading out on a crisp day, this sweater offers the perfect blend of comfort and chic style.
Crochet Hooded Sweater
The lightweight yet warm crochet fabric ensures you stay cozy without feeling bulky, making it suitable for layering across different seasons. Beyond its practicality, the hooded feature adds an element of playful sophistication, enhancing your overall look with ease.
Tip:
Use a mix of bold and neutral yarn colors to add a personalized touch that complements various outfits.
Materials:
- Yarn (chunky or worsted weight)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Markers
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- inc: Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (skip the next stitch and crochet 2 stitches in the next stitch)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- blo: Back loop only
- flo: Front loop only
Creating the Panels
Chain 50 stitches.
- The second chain from the hook, miss that one and that one, we’re going to go into this one.
- Wrap your yarn, insert it through your bump, wrap your yarn, pull it through, and you have three chains or three loops.
- Wrap your yarn, go through one, wrap your yarn, and go through all three.
- Do it again, wrap your yarn, insert it through the bump, wrap your yarn, pull it through, wrap your yarn, go through one, go through all three.
- Keep going all the way down until you reach the last chain or your last bump.
- Wrap your yarn, insert it, pull through one, go through one, go through all three. The whole first row is done.
- Chain two and turn your work. The chain does not count as a stitch.
- Wrap your yarn and go through the back loop of the next stitch. Repeat this for the entire row.
- For the last stitch of each row, go through the whole stitch instead of just the back loop.
- Chain two, turn your work, and start with the back loop of the first stitch.
- Repeat these steps until you have 27 rows for the back panel and 13 rows for the front panels. You can have an extra row in the middle.
Assembling the Sweater
Sew the side seams of the back panel.
- Attach the front panels to the back panel, leaving an opening for the hood.
- Sew the sleeves to the armholes.
- Sew the side seams of the sweater, including the armpits.
Creating the Hood
Pick up stitches along the top edge of the hood opening using half double crochets.
- Work 16 rows of half double crochets.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Sew the hood closed, weaving in the tail.
Adding the Trim
- Attach the yarn to the bottom edge of the sweater.
- Crochet a row of double crochets around the bottom edge.
- Crochet rows of front post back post double crochets around the bottom edge and the hood. I recommend doing 5 rows.
- Weave in any loose ends.
