Quick Winter Hood Crochet Pattern
Hey Y’all! Cozy up with my free Sweet Stripes Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern! This sweet little hood and cowl combo is quick to make and perfect for keeping warm when the temps drop. With three sizes included: Toddler, Child, and Adult. So y’all can make one for everyone in the family.
This snuggly creation actually has a few different names when you look for it online. I’ve seen snood, scoodie, winter hood and even crochet balaclava! I love how easy this design is to work up using bulky yarn. The texture pops, it feels soft and squishy, and it’s just the right kind of project for those cold days when you want something that works up fast. You can wear the hood up for extra snugness or down to show off the cowl, it’s super versatile and totally your call!
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A Free Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern in 3 Sizes!
✦ Family Sizes: ✦
Toddler Cowl: 18-20” around x 13.5” tall
Child Cowl: 20-22” around x 16” tall
Adult Cowl: 24-26” around x 18.5” tall
I have a big family! So as much as possible, I like to make sure that my wearable crochet patterns can be made to fit everyone! It’s your choice whether you make matching hooded cowls for your family, or hook each one as individually as possible. Of course, a bohemian hooded scarf might not be everyone’s bag, baby. So if not? I have more crochet patterns that you could try for those wanting to keep warm, but without the full hood.
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Why You’ll Love This Free Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern
If you’re after the perfect cozy make for winter, you’ll love the free Sweet Stripes Hooded Cowl pattern! It’s warm, quick to work up, and looks great on everyone. The hood and cowl combo keeps you snug from head to shoulders, making it a go-to project for chilly days.
Here’s why this pattern deserves a spot on your hook:
- Warm & Comfy: The chunky yarn and snug design help keep the cold out while staying soft and cozy to wear.
- Quick to Make: Simple repeats and an easy construction mean you can finish one in no time — great for gifts or market prep.
- 3 Sizes Included: Toddler, Child, and Adult sizes make it easy to stitch one up for every member of the family.
- Textured & Practical: The Sweet Stripes stitch adds lovely detail and structure without being complicated.
- Perfect for Winter Wear: Wear the hood up for extra warmth or down to show off the cowl — it’s cozy either way!
- Yarn Friendly: Works beautifully with bulky yarn for a soft, squishy finish that’s perfect for cold-weather crochet.
Why Choose Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn?
The choice of yarn can make all the difference in your crochet projects, and Lion Brand Scarfie wool blend yarn is the perfect option for making the coziest version for the Sweet Stripes Crochet Hooded Cowl pattern.
This gorgeous bulky-weight yarn blends 78% acrylic and 22% wool, giving you the best of both worlds: warmth and durability with a soft, wearable feel. Each skein flows through a beautiful self-striping ombré shift, so your your crochet hooded cowl will effortlessly show off subtle tone changes with no extra fiddling on color changes.
Because it’s a bulky 5 weight yarn, it works up quickly, giving you a cozy piece in less time and letting your stitch detail and hooded design shine through. The combination LB Scarfie brings of the mellow wool component and easy-care acrylic also makes it practical for everyday wear, which is of course ideal for a stylish hooded cowl that you’ll reach for all season long, and perfect for gifting!
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Make your own Crochet Hood for Winter!
This crochet pattern is written in US English terms
Materials:
- Sample Colors: Charcoal/Aqua, Charcoal/Magenta
- Yardage: 180 – 300 yards
- HOOK Size:
- K/10.5 6.5 mm Hook ← I highly recommend these gorgeous beauties! My 100% go to hooks are Furls Streamline Metal Hooks, I loved using mine to create this Crochet Hooded Cowl
CROCHET HOODED COWL PATTERN SIZES:
Toddler Cowl: 18-20” around x 13.5” tall
Child Cowl: 20-22” around x 16” tall
Adult Cowl: 24-26” around x 18.5” tall
Experience Level: EASY – Beginner friendly pattern!
Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern Gauge: 12 dc x 6.5 rows = 4” square
It is important to make a gauge swatch before beginning to ensure a good fit.
Pattern Stitches:
Pattern Key:
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
fsc – chainless foundation single crochet
sc2tog – decrease by single crochet 2 stitches together
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches: Foundation Single Crochet (see instructions below)
Special Stitches:
Be Guided by the Process Photos. They’re easy-to-follow and step-by-step!
Foundation Single Crochet:
VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://youtu.be/hF2uPubWoM4
STEP 1: Ch 2, insert hook in 1st ch, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 1 fsc.
STEP 2: Working in the two loops on top, (this is your “foundation chain”), insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 2 fsc.
STEP 3: Insert hook into the next “stitch”, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 3 fsc.
STEP 4: Repeat Step 3 until you have completed the number of stitches called for in your beginning chain. Sl st the 1st and last sts together, being careful not to twist your work. Keep in mind that the top of your row is where the hook is located. If desired, use the yarn tail to stitch the small gap where the 1st and last st were joined.
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PATTERN NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Be sure to make a gauge swatch to ensure your crochet hood will fit!
- This Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern is worked in the round. The Hood portion is worked in rows, in one continuous piece. You will stitch the top of the hood together at the end.
- Beginning chain counts as a stitch on double crochet rounds only.
- Beginning chain does not count as a stitch on single crochet rounds. Place the 1st stitch on sc rounds in the same stitch as ch 1.
- Sl st does not count as a stitch.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
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SWEET STRIPES CROCHET HOODED COWL
Pattern Directions:
Toddler Crochet Hooded Cowl:
- Folded Flat: 13.5” tall x 9-10” wide
COWL:
Round 1: Fsc 60, sl st to join being careful not to twist, (60 fsc). Alternately you can ch 60, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join (60 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, sl st to join, (60 sc).
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here & throughout), 3 dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next, skip next 3 st,] 14 times, sl st in top ch of beg ch 3 to join, (60 dc).
Rounds 4-5: Repeat Round 2.
Round 6: Repeat Round 3.
Rounds 7-12: Repeat Rounds 4-6 twice. Do not FO, Continue with Cowl below.
HOOD:
You will now work back and forth in rows.
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in next 56 sts, skip last 4 sts, turn, (56 sc).
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 52 sts, sc2tog, turn, (54 sc).
Row 15: Ch 3, dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next, skip next 3 st,] 12 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn, (54 dc).
Rows 16-17: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn, (54 sc).
Rows 18-32: Repeat Rows 15-17, 5 times.
Rows 33-34: Repeat Rows 15-16. FO and leave a long tail. Bring both corners of R34 together, use the yarn tail to stitch both sides together from front to back to finish the top of the hood. Weave in the ends.
Child Crochet Hooded Cowl:
- Folded Flat: 16” tall x 10-11” wide
COWL:
Round 1: Fsc 72, sl st to join being careful not to twist, (72 fsc). Alternately you can ch 72, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join (72 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, sl st to join, (72 sc).
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here & throughout), 3 dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next, skip next 3 st,] 17 times, sl st in top ch of beg ch 3 to join, (72 dc).
Rounds 4-5: Repeat Round 2.
Round 6: Repeat Round 3.
Rounds 7-15: Repeat Rounds 4-6, 3 times. Do not FO, Continue with Cowl below.
HOOD:
You will now work back and forth in rows.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in next 68 sts, skip last 4 sts, turn, (68 sc).
Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 64 sts, sc2tog, turn, (66 sc).
Row 18: Ch 3, dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next, skip next 3 st,] 15 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn, (66 dc).
Rows 19-20: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn, (66 sc).
Rows 21-41: Repeat Rows 18-20, 7 times.
Rows 42-43: Repeat Rows 18-19. FO and leave a long tail. Bring both corners of R43 together, use the yarn tail to stitch both sides together from front to back to finish the top of the hood. Weave in the ends.
Adult Crochet Hooded Cowl:
- Folded Flat: 18.5” tall x 12-13” wide
COWL:
Round 1: Fsc 80, sl st to join being careful not to twist, (80 fsc). Alternately you can ch 80, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join (80 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, sl st to join, (80 sc).
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here & throughout), 3 dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next, skip next 3 st,] 19 times, sl st in top ch of beg ch 3 to join, (80 dc).
Rounds 4-5: Repeat Round 2.
Round 6: Repeat Round 3.
Rounds 7-18: Repeat Rounds 4-6, 4 times. Do not FO, Continue with Cowl below.
HOOD:
You will now work back and forth in rows.
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in next 76 sts, skip last 4 sts, turn, (76 sc).
Row 20: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 72 sts, sc2tog, turn, (74 sc).
Row 21: Ch 3, dc in same st, skip next 3 sts, [4 dc in next, skip next 3 st,] 17 times, 3 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn, (74 dc).
Rows 22-23: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn, (74 sc).
Rows 24-47: Repeat Rows 21-23, 8 times.
Rows 48-49: Repeats Rows 21-22. FO and leave a long tail. Bring both corners of R49 together, use the yarn tail to stitch both sides together from front to back to finish the top of the hood. Weave in ends.
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