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
![A striped crochet hoodie with black ribbing.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/the-katy-cardigan.jpg)
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.
![A woman wearing a fringed crochet cardigan with a hood.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/crochet-cardigan-with-a-hood.jpg)
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).
![A granny stitch crochet hoodie with strawberry-themed pockets.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/the-strawberry-patch-cardigan.jpg)
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
![A woman sitting on a bench, wearing a crochet hoodie with pockets.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/crochet-sherpa-jacket-pattern.jpg)
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.
![A woman wearing a brown hooded cardigan crochted with ribbed edging and cuffs.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/hooded-crochet-cardigan-pattern.jpg)
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.
![Back view of a crochet hooded cardigan.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/oversized-hooded-crochet-cardigan-pattern.jpg)
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.
![Back view of a patchwork crochet hoodie made in bright colours.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/crochet-patchwork-hoodie-pattern.jpg)
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.
![A hooded crochet cardigan featuring the granny cluster stitch.](https://crochetscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/hooded-crochet-cardigan.jpg)
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, and cute cropped-length cardigans.
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