How To Crochet Hooded Scarf Pattern For Winter Warmth

This crochet hooded scarf pattern is perfect for anyone looking to create a warm, functional, and stylish winter accessory. It combines the coziness of a scarf with the practicality of a hood, giving you full coverage on chilly days.

Crochet Hooded Scarf

Using the tapestry crochet technique, the two-color design stands out beautifully, adding a bold and modern look. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a handmade gift, this pattern is easy to customize—adjust the length, colors, or width to fit your style. It’s a beginner-friendly project that works up quickly and results in a cozy, fashionable piece you’ll love to wear.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors (Black and Red)
• Crochet hook (size suited to yarn)
• Yarn needle and scissors

The Scarf

Preparation (Black Yarn)

• Make a slip knot and chain 18 stitches
• Single crochet in the second chain from hook and across
• Chain 1 and turn

Pattern Repeat Rows (Black and Red Yarn)

• Row 2: Single crochet in the first stitch. Switch to red yarn before finishing the last loop of the stitch.
• Carry the black yarn underneath. Work single crochet, chain 1, skip 1, single crochet across.
• Switch back to black before the last stitch. Single crochet in the last stitch. Chain 1 and turn.
• Row 3: Work single crochet across in black, including in each chain space. Carry red yarn beneath the stitches.
• Chain 1 and turn.
• Row 4: Repeat Row 2, switching colors as before.
• Continue repeating Rows 3 and 4 until the scarf reaches about 50 inches or your desired length.
• Fasten off and weave in ends.

The Hood

Hood Base Row

• Mark the section of the scarf where the hood will be attached, around 19 inches wide.
• Attach black yarn at one marker, chain 1, and single crochet evenly across to the other marker.
• Chain 1 and turn.

Hood Body

• Repeat the same stitch pattern as the scarf starting with Row 2.
• Alternate rows with red and black, following the same tapestry crochet color changes.
• Continue until the hood measures about 12.5 inches tall, ending with a red pattern row.

Closing and Finishing

• Cut red yarn and weave in ends.
• Fold the hood in half with red stitches on the outside.
• Using black yarn, single crochet across the top edge through both layers to close the hood.
• Fasten off and weave in remaining ends.
• Turn the hood right side out and block if needed for shape.