Top 10 Free Patterns
Hooded Crochet Cardigans
Find your next project in this collection of 10 modern, free patterns for hooded crochet cardigans.
Free Written Patterns
The Katy Cardigan by Stevie Entrekin
This cozy crochet hoodie is constructed from two L-shaped panels seamed together down the centre back and sides. The sleeves and hood are crocheted directly onto the body of the cardigan.
SIZE: Seven sizes – XS to 3X – the finished chest circumference ranges from 31-55″ (79-140 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Hobby Lobby I Love This Chunky.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 800-1475 yds (732-1349 m).
NOTIONS: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.
Crochet Cardigan with a Hood from Make & Do Crew
The Strata Cardigan is a free pattern for a simple, almost seamless hoodie. It can be worn open or closed, with an optional buttons closure along the neckline.
SIZE: Six sizes – Small to 3X – fits bust measurements from 32-56″ (81-142 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Mandala from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 590-945 g.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, and two wooden buttons (optional).
The Strawberry Patch Cardigan from Yarnspirations
The Strawberry Patch Cardigan is a free pattern for a crochet hexagon cardigan with cute strawberry-themed pockets and a cozy hood.
SIZE: Four sizes – XS/S, M/L, XL/2/3XL, 4/5XL – the finished chest measurements of the cardigan range from 42-66″ (106.5-167.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver and Super Saver Stripes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 7-9 141 g balls in the Polo Stripe colourway, one in Jade, one in Shocking Pink, and one in Saffron.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, stitch markers, and a tape measure.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Crochet Sherpa Jacket Pattern from Make & Do Crew
This fuzzy sherpa jacket pattern is worked in Tunisian crochet simple stitch. It’s an easy pattern and is suitable for beginners – even those who don’t know Tunisian crochet. There is an easy-to-follow series of video tutorials to accompany this free pattern.
SIZE: Eight sizes – Small to 5X – with a finished bust circumference ranging from 45-72½” (89-184 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight, boucle-style yarn for the body of the jacket. And #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Jeans Colours for the ribbed cuffs.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1070-1810 g.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) Tunisian crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Hooded Crochet Cardigan Pattern from Crochet With Carrie
This free pattern is crocheted from the bottom up, starting with the ribbing. It has a simple construction method – a back panel, two front panels, and sleeves that are sewn in. There is a video tutorial for this pattern.
SIZE: Six sizes – Small to 3XL – to fit bust measurements from 34-52″ (86-132 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1750-2188 yds (1600-2000 m).
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks, scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, and stitch markers.
Oversized Hooded Crochet Cardigan Pattern from Crochet with Carrie
This easy, free pattern makes a chunky, jacket-style cardigan with a large hood using the yarn over slip stitch. There is a video tutorial to complement the written pattern.
SIZE: Six sizes – Small to 3XL – with finished bust measurements from 50-70″ (127-178 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special Chunky.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 9-11 100 g skeins.
NOTIONS: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook, a measuring tape, stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Patchwork Hoodie Pattern from Colour Ceilidh Crochet
This free crochet hoodie pattern and video tutorial is a great stash buster. It’s a beginner-level pattern, but seaming all the squares together does require some patience!
SIZE: Two sizes – XS/L and XL/2X. Both sizes are approximately 24″ (61 cm) wide. The smaller size is 23″ (58 cm) long, and the larger size is 28″ (71 cm) long.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 600-717 g total. Each square uses approximately 7 g/23 yds/21 m of yarn.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, 4-6 buttons, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Oversized Crochet Hoodie Tutorial by Dana B
This chunky crochet hoodie works up quickly in super bulky weight yarn and double crochet in the back-loop only. It’s a simple pattern with a basic construction method, but some sections would be difficult for beginners to follow.
SIZE: Small.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarn Simply Super Chunky.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 16-18 100 g balls.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Hooded Granny Hexagon Cardigan by PassioKnit Kelsie
This tutorial will show you how to add a hood to a hexgaon cardigan. The cardigan itself is a no-sew hexagon cardigan for which there is also a free tutorial.
Hooded Crochet Cardigan from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
The Granny Pop Hoodie is a free hooded cardigan pattern crocheted in the classic Granny stitch. It has a seamless, raglan-style design, crocheted from the top down, and can be made in crop, hip, or tunic length. The pattern is easy to follow and includes a step-by-step video tutorial.
SIZE: Nine sizes – XS to 5X – to fit bust measurements from 28″ to 62″ (71-157.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Mary Maxim Prism. Or, #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Mary Maxim Best Value.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1350-2525 yards (1235-2310 m).
NOTIONS: 4.5 mm and 5 mm crochet hooks, scissors, a yarn needle, a measuring tape, a stitch marker, and 4-6 buttons.
Still looking? You might like these collections of free cardigan patterns – there’s button-up cardigans, granny square cardigans, hexagon cardigans, lacy cardigans, cardigans with pockets, dusters, and cute cropped-length cardigans.
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