Chunky Crochet Hoodie Pattern With Easy Faux Knit Texture

This oversized crochet hoodie pattern creates a warm, cozy, and stylish everyday layer using simple stitches and super bulky yarn. The design features a faux knit ribbed texture, roomy sleeves, and a large hood that adds extra comfort.

Chunky Crochet Hoodie

With easy-to-adjust length and generous sizing, it’s a perfect project for anyone who loves relaxed, modern crochet clothing. Whether you want a slouchy fit or a more structured shape, this pattern lets you customize the look while staying simple enough for confident beginners.

Materials

• Super bulky weight yarn, approximately 16 balls for size S or M
• 8 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Sleeves Make Two

• Make a slip knot and chain 43 or choose any even number to adjust the size.
• Work one double crochet into the second chain from the hook and continue double crocheting across.
• Chain 2 and turn. Work one double crochet in the back loop only across the row.
• Repeat the same row pattern to complete 19 rows for the sleeve panel.
• Ensure the piece wraps comfortably around your arm.

Front Panels Make Two

• Make a slip knot and chain 34 to set the cropped body length.
• Work one double crochet into the second chain from the hook and continue double crocheting across.
• Chain 2 and turn. Work one double crochet in the back loop only for each of the next 4 rows to complete 5 total rows for the shoulder area.

Hood Portion Front

• At the end of row 5, chain 34 to create the first half of the hood.
• Work double crochet across the hood chain and continue across the 5 body rows.
• Chain 2 and turn. Work double crochet in the back loop only for 8 total rows to complete the front of the hood.

Hood Portion Back Decrease

• Reattach yarn at the opposite corner where the hood meets the body.
• Chain 2 and work double crochet in the back loop only until two stitches remain.
• Then decrease by skipping the second to last stitch and working one double crochet into the last stitch.
• Chain 2 and turn.
• Begin the row with a decrease over the first two stitches, then work double crochet in the back loop only to the end.
• Continue alternating these two decrease methods for a total of 7 rows.
• Repeat all front panel and hood steps to make the second front panel, including the decrease rows.

Back Panel Make One

• Chain 34 to match the front panels.
• Work the first row in regular double crochet.
• Continue with double crochet in the back loop only.
• Complete 23 rows in total for the back panel.

Assembly and Finishing

• Lay the back panel flat and place the two front panels on top, matching the shoulder rows.
• Seam the shoulders, sides, and sleeves using single crochet worked along the edges.
• Fold the hood sections together and seam the top of the hood using single crochet to close it neatly.

Optional Sleeve Hem

• Chain 1 and work single crochet evenly around the wrist opening, then slip stitch to join.
• Chain 2 without turning and work double crochet in the back loop only, repeating three double crochet stitches followed by one decrease until the round is complete, then slip stitch to join.
• Chain 1 and turn. Work single crochet in the front loop only, repeating four single crochet stitches followed by one decrease, then slip stitch to join and fasten off.