Spice up your handmade collection with the perfect Crochet Cropped Hoodie Pattern, tailored for both beginners and pros who adore stylish, cozy layers.
There's something charming about wardrobe staples that blend style and comfort effortlessly. A cozy cropped hoodie is a perfect example, becoming a favorite for those who love modern yet versatile clothing. This crochet cropped hoodie design redefines casualwear with its clean lines, snug fit, and an ultra-comfortable hood, making it ideal for layering in any season or simply lounging at home. Whether you’re looking to elevate your wardrobe or make a personalized gift, this hoodie combines functionality with a chic aesthetic that will stand the test of time.
Free Crochet Cropped Hoodie Pattern
How To Crochet Cropped Hoodie
Materials:
- Category 4 yarn (460g, approximately 920 yards)
- 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Tape measure
Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Extended half double crochet (exhdc)
Notes:
This pattern is for a size small. Adjustments can be made to size as explained in the video.
Front Panel:
- Starting Chain:
- Make a slip knot using category 4 yarn.
- Chain for the length from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the top. For a cropped look, chain 40 (approximately 29 cm or 11.5 inches).
- Row 1:
- Yarn over, insert the hook into the third chain from the hook, yarn over and pull through (three loops on the hook).
- Yarn over, pull through the first loop (three loops on the hook).
- Yarn over, pull through all three loops (extended half double crochet).
- Continue extended half double crochets in each chain across.
- Rows 2-10 (shoulder portion):
- Chain 2 (turning chain) and turn.
- Work one extended half double crochet in the back loop only of each stitch across.
- Neckline:
- Insert a stitch marker into the stitch nearest to the base of your neck (approximately 3 inches or 8 cm from the top). For this pattern, it is the 11th stitch.
- Continue working extended half double crochets in the back loop until the stitch before the stitch marker.
- Chest Area:
- Chain 2 and turn.
- Work extended half double crochet in the back loop of each stitch across.
- Continue until the chest portion reaches from the base of one side of the neck to the other side.
- Total rows for this section should be about 21 (12 inches or 30 cm).
- Second Shoulder Portion:
- Make a chain equivalent to the number of stitches skipped from the neckline start (for this tutorial, chain 11).
- Work in extended half double crochet back loop rows for the same number of rows as the first shoulder portion.
Back Panel:
- Repeat:
- Follow the same steps as the front panel but without the neckline cutout.
Assembly:
- Seaming Shoulders:
- Place the front panel on top of the back panel.
- Insert the hook into the top corner stitch of both panels.
- Work two single crochets into every side row through both panels.
- Repeat for the other shoulder.
- Hood:
- With the right side out, insert the hook into any stitch within the neck hole.
- Insert stitch marker in the middle row of the front panel neckline.
- Work two single crochets into each side row and one single crochet into each stitch around.
- Ensure to put stitch markers into the stitches worked into the middle row.
- Continue working extended half double crochets in the back loop, ensuring there are no increases or decreases until the hood is the desired height (approximately 15 inches or 38 cm).
- Seaming the hood: Press the corners together and flip wrong side out. Work single crochet out through the hood's edge.
Sleeves:
- Seaming Sides:
- With the wrong side out, insert a stitch marker to indicate the sleeve width (approximately 18 cm or 7 inches from the top).
- Seam up the side using single crochets.
- For Sleeve Length:
- With the right side out, insert the hook into the nearest stitch by the side seam within the armhole.
- Chain the length you like (for long sleeve 16.5 inches or 42 cm - chain 50).
- Work down in slip stitch rows.
- Continue working in the pattern by connecting it to the base with two slip stitches, repeating until all stitches have been worked.
- Cuff:
- Turn right side out.
- Insert the hook into any side row of the sleeve and single crochet around.
- Chain the length of the cuff desired (approximately 2 inches or 5 cm - chaining 8).
- Work back-loop slip stitch rows.
- Connect to continue back-loop slip stitches, seam outside, finish with a chain, and cut.
Weaving In:
- Weave in all ends.
Final Notes:
- Ensure to join all completed parts neatly and adjust as necessary for size.
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