This crochet hoodie sweater pattern is a stylish and comfortable wardrobe essential made using the Half Double Crochet in the Back Loop Only method, giving it a soft ribbed texture that stretches beautifully.
Crochet Hoodie Sweater
Designed to be fully customizable in size and length, this pattern allows makers to easily adjust width, sleeves, and hoodie depth based on personal preference. With a warm hood, optional front pocket, and clean ribbed cuffs, this hoodie is perfect for everyday wear, winter outfits, gifting, or cozy layering. Whether you're a confident beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project offers a rewarding, wearable finish you’ll love to show off.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers
Back Panel
- Create slip knot and chain to fit shoulder-to-shoulder width.
- Ch 2, skip first 2 sts, work HDC into back bump of each chain.
- Ch 2, turn, work HDC BLO across until last stitch, last stitch through both loops.
- Repeat rows until desired length for panel is reached.
Front Panel and Neck Shaping
- Work same width as back panel but stop 7 rows before full length.
- Place stitch markers to separate neckline and shoulders.
- Work first shoulder for 7 rows in HDC BLO, finish and cut yarn.
- Reattach yarn on other side and repeat 7 rows for second shoulder.
Sleeves
- Chain length for desired sleeve width.
- Work HDC BLO rows until sleeve reaches preferred length.
- Attach cuff by working DC evenly along side edge of sleeve rows.
- Work FPDC and BPDC around to form ribbing cuff.
- Continue ribbing rows until cuff length is reached.
- Finish with one round of SC around cuff.
- Repeat for second sleeve.
Assembly
- Place panels right sides together.
- Seam shoulders using SC.
- Turn right side out and work SC around neckline.
- Attach yarn at neckline to start hood.
- Work alternating HDC FLO and BLO around neckline then continue HDC BLO in rows.
- Fold hood and SC seam across top.
- Work SC around hood face opening.
Optional Front Pocket
- Create a rectangular piece using HDC BLO.
- Add decrease rows at top if shaping desired.
- Pin pocket to front panel.
- Attach using SC along sides and bottom, leaving top open.
Attach Sleeves
- Align sleeve center with shoulder seam.
- Join using SC across sleeve and armhole.
- Repeat for second sleeve.
Side and Underarm Seaming
- Turn inside out.
- Seam body sides up to underarm, then seam sleeve underarm to cuff using SC.
Bottom Edging
- Work SC evenly around the bottom of sweater.
- Slip stitch to join and weave in ends.
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