Stay warm, stay chic—while making it yourself!
This Free Cozy Fit Crochet Hoodie Pattern is your next go-to project for a relaxed and cozy wardrobe staple.
Whether you’re snuggling up at home or heading out, this handmade hoodie blends comfort with handmade charm. Let’s stitch it into reality!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Materials Needed
- Cotton or satin yarn (50 g/1.75 oz/73 m/80 yds) or (100 g/3.5 oz/182 m/200 yds)
- Yardage (XS/S to 4/5XL): 1232 (1310-1400-1550-1700-1930) m or 1350 (1435-1535-1700-1865-2110) yds
- Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Sizes
To fit bust measurement:
Extra-Small/Small
28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm]
Medium
36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large
40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large
44-46 ins [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large
48-54 ins [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large
56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust:
Extra-Small/Small
38 ins [96.5 cm]
Medium
42 ins [106.5 cm]
Large
46 ins [117 cm]
Extra-Large
50 ins [127 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large
60 ins [152.5 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large
68 ins [173 cm]
Gauge: 14 hdc and 12 rows = 4 in
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Beg = beginning
- Ch = chain
- Cont = continue
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Rem = remaining
- Rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- Sc = single crochet
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Sp(s) = space(s)
- St(s) = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
- Yoh = yarn over hook
Pattern Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Note: Turning ch 2 does not count as hdc.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Back
Band: Ch 15.
1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each sc to end of ch. Turn. (14 sc)
2nd row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg, when slightly stretched, measures
19 (21-23-25-30-34) in [48 (53.5-58.5-63.5-76-86.5) cm], ending with a RS row. Do not turn.
Next row (RS): Ch 2. Work 67 (73-81-87-105-119) hdc evenly along side edge of Band. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures
13½ (14-14½-15-16-16) in [34.5 (35.5-37-38-40.5-40.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape armholes :
Next row: Miss first 8 (8-10-12-20-26) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in next hdc.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 8 (8-10-12-20-26) hdc. Turn.
(51 (57-61-63-65-67) hdc)
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armholes measure 9 (9½-10-10½-11-12) in [23 (24-25.5-26.5-28-30.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Cont even until armholes measure 2 (2½-3-3½-4-5) in [5 (6-7.5-9-10-12.5) cm], ending with a WS row.
Divide for front opening:
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 22 (25-27-28-29-30) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending with WS row.
Shape neck:
1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 20 (22-23-23-24-24) hdc. hdc2tog. Turn. (21 (23-24-24-25-25) sts)
2nd row: Ch 2. hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. (15 (17-18-18-19-19) sts)
Next row (WS): Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. hdc2tog. Turn. (14 (16-17-17-18-18) sts)
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Fasten off.
Second front side:
With RS facing, miss center 7 hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. (22 (25-27-28-29-30) hdc)
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending WS. Fasten off.
Shape neck:
1st row: Miss first 0 (1-2-3-3-4) hdc. Join yarn with sl st. Ch 2. hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. (21 (23-24-24-25-25) sts)
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. hdc2tog. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. (15 (17-18-18-19-19) sts)
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn. (14 (16-17-17-18-18) sts)
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Rep last row until work from beg, slightly stretched, measures 10 (10-10½-10½-11-11¾) in [25.5 (25.5-26.5-26.5-28-30) cm], ending with a RS row. Do not turn.
1st row (RS): Ch 2. Work 35 (35-37-37-39-41) hdc evenly along side edge of Band. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep last row 3-7 more times. (47-57 hdc)
All sizes:
Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (11-13-15-14-12) times. (51 (59-65-69-77-83) hdc)
XS/S to XL only:
Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next 3 rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (2-1-0) times, then first row once. (63 (67-71-73) hdc)
All sizes:
Cont even until sleeve measures 18 (18½-18½-18-17½-17) in [45.5 (47-47-45.5-44.5-43) cm], ending WS. Place marker at each end of last row.
Work 7 (7-9-10-17-22) more rows. Fasten off.
Hood
Ch 99.
1st row (RS): 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end. Turn. (97 hdc)
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end. Turn.
Rep last row 0 (0-0-1-1-2) more times.
Next row: Ch 2. hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row 6 more times. (83 sts)
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. hdc2tog, 1 hdc to last 2 hdc. hdc2tog. Turn.
Work 10 (10-11-13-13-14) rows even. Place marker at each end of last row.
Shape back:
Next 8 rows: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 sts. 1 sc in next hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. (33 sts at end)
Fasten off.
Fold Hood in half, matching markers. Sew back seam from fold to markers.
Finishing
- Sew shoulder seams.
- Sew in Sleeves, placing rows above markers against missed sts of Front and Back.
- Sew side and sleeve seams, leaving sides open at Band for slits.
- Pin Hood to neck edge, aligning back seam with center back neck and foundation ch with front edges. Sew in place.
Hood Edging: With RS of work facing, join yarn with sl st to bottom right corner of front opening. Ch 1. Work 14 sc evenly up right side of opening to neck edge. Working in rem loops of foundation ch, 97 sc along edge of Hood. Work 14 sc evenly down left side of opening. 125 sc.
Next row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until edging measures 2 ins [5 cm]. Fasten off. Lap right side of edging over left and sew ends to missed sts of front opening.
You Did It!
This cozy hoodie is ready to wear and show off! Whether for gifting or staying warm in style, this handmade project is a true wardrobe win.
