Free Crochet Hooded Scarf Pattern (Child to Adult Sizes)
This simple, easy crochet hooded scarf Pattern is one of those gorgeous designs that just works.
Hood up when it’s freezing, scarf double wrapped like an infinity scarf, adding warmth to the back of your neck! No more losing hats! This is your all-in-one winter accessory
This hooded scarf crochet pattern free tutorial keeps things simple, cosy, and actually wearable.
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This design sits right in the sweet spot between a hooded cowl crochet and a traditional scarf. Crocheted using a modified knit look crochet stitch
It’s warm, stylish, and practical enough for everyday wear exactly how crochet accessories were always meant to be
I wanted the hooded cowl scarf to fold twice around the neck, making it double the warmth, and although I wanted simple stitches i also wanted to create something that looked the SAME on BOTH sides of the fabric of the hooded cowl.
What is the Knit Look Crochet Stitch used in the hooded cowl Pattern
The stitch used is simple, textured, and warm, no HOLES, perfect for this easy hooded cowl crochet pattern.
By sheer accident, I developed a modified herringbone half double crochet stitch, which, no matter what way you wear it, this crochet stitch still looks like a knitted stitch and is always the correct way round.
Unlike other hooded cowls ive made there is a right side and a wrong side, with single crochet or double-crochet stitches.
How to crochet the Modified Half Double crochet Herringbone stitch – (MH‑hdc)
The modified, half double crochet herringbone stitch was born from an accidental disaster at me learning the stitch; but the simplicity of the stitch has blown my mind
- This is a cross between a half star stitch and a half double crochet.
- Each ROW is worked exactly the same way.
- At the beginning of the row and the end of the row, you will work a regular single crochet LOOSLEY, you need to be able to put your crochet hook through the last loop of this stitch for the next stitch to be made
- when working the MH-half double crochet you will pull UP the yarn over pull through to be the same height as the previous stitch, so you can go back and work the start of the next stitch through the nearest slanted front-facing loop of the previous stitch.
I have made a short video on how to crochet the modified half double herrignbone stitch – you will need to allow ads to have the video play properly
How the Crochet Hooded Scarf Is Made
- This crochet hooded scarf starts with a foundation chain that matches the length from the top of the head down to the bottom of the neck.
- The hood is then worked in rows in a U-shape, building around that starting chain to form the hood depth and shape.
- Once the hood is complete, you work joined rounds around the lower edge of the hood to create an infinity cowl.
- This cowl is designed to wrap around the neck two times, giving that snug, cosy fit you want from a hooded cowl crochet style.
Materials You’ll Need
- Bulky weight yarn (I used a slightly lighter Chenille-type bulky yarn that was 8 Wraps per inch)
- Hook Size: Crochet hook to match your yarn (I used a 5.5 mm crochet hook as I am an extremely loose crocheter, so choose your hook preference and keep within the measurements shown below)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
What type of yarn is best for this project
Stick to classic fibres if you want longevity. Acrylic blends are practical, wool blends bring the heat, and bulky chenille is toasty and warm but not heavy to wear.
Abbreviations (US TERMS )
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rep – repeat
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- MH‑hdc – Modified half double crochet Herringbone stitch
| Size | Starting Chain (Top of Head → Bottom of Neck) | Hood Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Child (3–8 yrs) | 10–11 in | 9 in |
| Teen / Small Adult | 11–12 in | 10 in |
| Adult | 12–13 in | 11 in |
| Large Adult | 13–14 in | 12 |
NOTES:
- remember to keep that frist yarn over pull-through yarn LOOSE, as you will be working into that loop with the next stitch
- you are working in a U SHAPE around the starting chain in ROWS
Crochet Hooded scarf Pattern STARTING instructions
I made an ADULT size so i have included the chain lengths and sizes for ADULTS size to be made, for any other size follow measurements
Starting at the HOOD: Chain 37+1 (or Until you reach the Starting Chain length (top of head to bottom of neck)
Row 1: starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc loosley, work 1 Modified Herringbone Half double crochet across into each chain to the 2nd last stitch, work 3 MH-hdc into the LAST chain to help turn the corner, to work BACK along the starting chain. work in MH-hdc to the last stitch , Ch1 TURN (80sts TOTAL )
Row 2: sc LOOSLEY in the first st, MH-hdc in each st around the U shape to end, Ch1, TURN
Row 3 to Row 26: OR until DEPTH of the hood is achieved. (the width of the hood FOLDED from the starting chain, mine was 11 inches for ADULT). FASTEN OFF
Continuing to add the Infinity Cowl Scarf to the HOOD
| Size | Target Finished Cowl Circumference (including hood) | Extra Length Added |
|---|---|---|
| Child | 46 in | 28 in |
| Teen / Small Adult | 52 in | 32 in |
| Adult | 58 in | 36 in |
| Large Adult | 64 in | 40 in |
- Return to the starting chain at the center back of the hood, and join yarn, MH-sc evenly along the raw edge of the bottom of the hood.
- at the side of the hood, chain 110 = 36 inches (ADULT size) (or until extra length achieved), this measurement should be more than DOUBLE the width of the folded hood for best fit
- slst to join to the other side of hood (make sure your chain is NOT TWISTED, continue working in MH-sc along the other half of hood back to the center start, slst to join. Ch1 TURN work.
- ROW 1: sc loosley in the first st, MH-sc in each stitch including each chain st around, slst to join, Ch1 TURN
- Continue working in ROWS of MH-sc, slst to join, ch1, TURN until finished cowl depth is achieved BELOW ( Adult = 6 inches)
| Size | Finished Cowl Depth |
|---|---|
| Child (3–8 yrs) | 4½–5 inches |
| Teen / Small Adult | 5–5½ inches |
| Adult | 6 inches |
| Large Adult | 6½ inches |
Fasten off and weave in all ends
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