Adorable Free Crochet Baby Hoodie Pattern Perfect For Any Season

This Cozy Hoodie Crochet Pattern (Part 1) offers a simple yet stylish way to create an adorable hoodie for baby aged 0 to 12 months. Using a straightforward two-row repeat technique, this pattern provides the perfect balance of ease and versatility, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters.

Crochet Baby Hoodie

The pattern features a relaxed fit, soft texture, and a hooded design that will keep little ones warm and cozy. With easy-to-follow instructions, including stitch markers for precise panel placement, you can adjust the size based on your desired fit. Customize it by adding fun colors or embellishments to make this hoodie uniquely yours. Whether you're crocheting for your own baby or as a thoughtful gift, this hoodie is a charming addition to any wardrobe.

Preparation and Foundation

• Hook: 4 mm
• Yarn: Lightweight number 3 or DK weight
• Stitches Used: Slip Knot, Chain (Ch), Half Double Crochet (HDC), Single Crochet (SC), Double Crochet (DC), Puff Stitch (Ps), V-Stitch (Vs)

Create Foundation Loops

• Make a Slip Knot.
• Ch 3.
• Make a HDC into the 1st chain to form your first Loop.
• Repeat: Ch 3, HDC into the base of the previous HDC/chain.
• Continue until you have your required number of loops (21 or 24).

Place Stitch Markers (Yoke Setup)

• The markers delineate the front panels, sleeves, and back.
• Front Panel: Skip the first 3 loops. Place a marker in the 4th loop.
• Sleeve 1: Skip the next 3 loops (0-6M) or 4 loops (6-12M). Place a marker in the next loop.
• Back Panel: You should have 5 loops (0-6M) or 6 loops (6-12M) between the two markers.
• Sleeve 2: Skip the same number of loops as Sleeve 1. Place a marker in the next loop.
• Front Panel: You should have 3 loops remaining.

The Two-Row Repeat (Yoke)

• Work all stitches into the middle of the foundation loops (around the Ch-3 space).
• Repeat Row 1 (V-Stitches with Increases)

Start: Ch 2, turn.

• Regular Stitch: In each loop, make a V-Stitch (Vs), which is: (Puff Stitch, Ch 1, DC).
• Puff Stitch (Ps): (Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop) repeated 2 times; pull through 4 loops; pull through 2 loops.
• Corner Increase (at Stitch Markers): In the loop with the marker, make: (Vs, Ch 1, Vs).
• ACTION: Remove the marker and place it in the new Ch 1 space between the two Vs.
• End: Finish the row by making a DC into the very last chain.
• Repeat Row 2 (Loops with Increases)

Start: Ch 2, turn.

• Regular Stitch: In every Ch 1 space from the previous row, make a Loop: (SC, Ch 3, SC).
• Corner Increase (at Stitch Markers): In the Ch 1 space with the marker, make a Loop (SC, Ch 3, SC).
• ACTION: Remove the marker and replace it in the new Ch 3 space.
• End: Finish the row with a HDC into the starting Ch 2 from the previous row.
• Continue repeating Rows 1 and 2 until the back panel measurement (marker to marker) reaches the target chest measurement for your chosen size.

Connecting the Armholes (Forming the Body)

When the yoke is wide enough, you will connect the front and back panels to form the body and armholes.

Armhole Connection (General Method)

• Work your current repeat row (Row 1 or Row 2) until you reach the first stitch marker.
• Remove the marker.
• Make a DC into the loop/space where the marker was.
• Ch 1.
• Skip all the stitches/loops for the sleeve.
• Make a DC into the loop/space where the second stitch marker was.

Remove the marker.

• Continue your current repeat row across the back to the next stitch marker and repeat the connection for the second armhole.
• First Row After Connection (Underarm)
• Girls Cardigan (No Increase): Work a single V-Stitch (in Row 1) or a single Loop (in Row 2) into the Chain 1 space, then continue the pattern.
• Boys Cardigan (Increase): Make an increase for a straighter fit.
• If on Row 1 (Vs): Make a corner increase: (Vs, Ch 1, Vs) into the Chain 1 space.
• If on Row 2 (Loops): Make two loops, one into the DC before the Ch 1, and one into the DC after the Ch 1.

Body Length and Skirt (Girls Only)

Boys Cardigan Length

• Continue the two-row repeat without any further increases until the body length (measured from the underarm) is reached (e.g., 17 cm for 0-3M).
• The final row should be Row 1 (V-Stitches) to prepare for the final single crochet hem.

Girls Cardigan Skirt Increase

• Continue the two-row repeat until the length from the shoulder down reaches the waist measurement (e.g., 18.5 cm for 6-9M). The last row worked should be Row 2 (Loops).

Skirt Increase Row (Work on Row 1 - V-Stitches):

• Work the first 2 loops with a normal Vs.
• Repeat the following sequence across the row until the last 2 loops: (Increase, Increase, Normal Vs).
• Increase: (Vs, Ch 1, Puff Stitch) into a single loop.
• Work the last 2 loops with a normal Vs.
• Continue: Work the next row (Row 2), ensuring you make a Loop into every single Ch 1 space (including the new ones from the increase row).
• Final Length: Continue the two-row repeat without further increases until the full length (e.g., 22 cm from armhole for 6-9M) is reached.
• The final row can be Row 2 (Loops) to create a wavy hem.