Oversized Crochet Hoodie Sweater Free Pattern For Beginners

This oversized crochet hoodie sweater pattern is perfect for anyone who loves comfortable, warm, and stylish handmade clothing. Designed in a size small and worked with super bulky yarn, it creates a soft and cozy texture that feels both modern and luxurious. The double crochet stitches in the back loops only give a knit-like appearance, making the hoodie look store-bought while still being fully handmade.

Crochet Hoodie Sweater

The pattern includes sleeves, a roomy hood, and a relaxed fit body panel, creating a cozy piece ideal for everyday wear. It can be customized in length, color, and sleeve width, making it a versatile project for personal use or thoughtful gifting.

Materials

Paintbox Simply Super Chunky yarn Super Bulky Weight 6
8 mm hook
Approximately 16 to 18 balls for size small

Step by Step Pattern Size Small

The Sleeves Make 2

Start with a slip knot and chain 43
Skip the 3rd chain from the hook and place 1 DC in every chain for Row 1
Chain 2 turn and work 1 DC in the BLO of every stitch for Row 2
Repeat Row 2 for a total of 15 rows to complete each sleeve panel

The Front Panels Make 2

Start with a slip knot and chain 32
Chain 2 skip the 3rd chain and work 1 DC in every chain for Row 1
Chain 2 turn and work 1 DC in the BLO for Rows 2 to 4
At the end of Row 4 chain 36 for the hood extension
Skip the next chain and work 1 DC in every chain back down the hood foundation
Continue with 1 DC in the BLO across the main panel
Chain 2 turn and work 1 DC in the BLO back up the hood
Place 2 DC in the last stitch at the top of the hood for each increase
Continue repeating the rows until you complete 8 total hood rows

The Back Panel

Start with a slip knot and chain 34
Chain 2 skip the 3rd chain and work 1 DC in every chain for Row 1
Chain 2 turn and work 1 DC in the BLO for every row
Continue for a total of 24 rows

Assembly

Turn all panels inside out for seaming
Attach the two front panels to the back panel along the shoulders
Seam the two hood edges together
Fold each sleeve panel and seam the long edge to form a tube
Attach each sleeve to the armhole opening
Seam the sides of the front and back panels together from underarm to hem

Edging and Cuff

Sleeve Cuffs Make 2

Chain 1 and work 1 SC around the entire wrist edge slip stitch to join
Chain 1 work 3 SC then 1 SC decrease repeat around slip stitch to join
Chain 1 begin with 1 SC decrease then work 3 SC repeat around slip stitch to join
Chain 1 work 2 SC then 1 SC decrease repeat around slip stitch to join for two rounds
Cut and fasten off then repeat on the second sleeve