Crochet scoodie free pattern: hooded scarf

A scoodie is the best of both worlds: a cozy hood and a warm scarf in one piece, so you never have to choose between them on a cold morning. This free crochet scoodie pattern makes a soft hooded scarf with a roomy hood, a long wrap-around scarf, and deep pockets at each end for cold hands. It is made from three simple rectangles, so there is no shaping, no increasing, and no scary math. Crochet the scarf, crochet the hood, crochet two pockets, sew them together, and you have the coziest thing in your winter wardrobe.

Why you'll love this free crochet scoodie pattern

A scoodie solves the problem every scarf wearer knows: the scarf keeps your neck warm but your ears freeze, and a hat keeps your ears warm but your neck freezes. The hood on this scoodie is deep and roomy, so it stays up in the wind, and the scarf is long enough to wrap twice around your neck or drape loose over a coat. The pockets at the ends are the finishing touch: they hold your hands, your phone, and your keys, and they stop the scarf ends from flapping around.

The construction is as simple as crochet gets. Everything is a rectangle. The scarf is one long rectangle in half-double crochet. The hood is a second rectangle that you fold in half and seam up the back. The pockets are two small rectangles sewn onto the scarf ends. There is no shaping anywhere, and the only sewing is three short straight seams, done with a tapestry needle in ten minutes.

Half-double crochet is the perfect stitch for a scoodie. It works up fast, it makes a dense, windproof fabric with a soft drape. Dusty rose with a cream ribbed edge is the version in the photos, but a warm mustard, a forest green, or a classic charcoal all look lovely, and a variegated yarn makes the pockets look hand-dyed.

Materials you'll need

A soft acrylic or acrylic-blend worsted is the best pick here: it drapes well, survives the washing machine, and keeps its shape around the neck. Avoid very dark yarns for your first scoodie, because the stitches are harder to see when you seam the hood.

Yarn amounts by size (approximate): Child — A: 450 yds (3 balls), B: 100 yds (1 ball). Adult S/M — A: 700 yds (4 balls), B: 150 yds (1 ball). Adult L — A: 850 yds (5 balls), B: 200 yds (1 ball).

Size, gauge and skill level

The scoodie has three parts, all rectangles. Measurements below are before seaming.

• Finished size (Adult S/M): scarf about 66 in (168 cm) long and 8 in (20 cm) wide, hood about 12 in (30 cm) wide and 13 in (33 cm) tall when folded, pockets about 7 in (18 cm) square.
• Gauge: 12 hdc and 9 rows = 4 in (10 cm) with a 6.0 mm hook, unblocked. Crochet a 5-inch swatch first: if your scarf comes out wider than the table, drop to a 5.5 mm hook; if narrower, go up to a 6.5 mm hook.
• Skill level: confident beginner. You should know how to chain, half-double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. The ribbed edge is just front-post and back-post double crochet, explained below.

If you have never made a wearable before, this is the perfect first one: there is no shaping anywhere, and if you can crochet a rectangle, you can make a scoodie. And if you fall in love with cozy winter layers, our crochet poncho free pattern is the natural next project.

Abbreviations — US terms

A note on turning chains: the ch 2 at the start of a half-double crochet row does not count as a stitch: work the first hdc into the very first stitch. The ch 2 at the start of a ribbed row does not count either.

The pattern (US terms)

Make the three parts separately, then sew them together. The scarf is one long rectangle, the hood is a rectangle folded in half and seamed up the back, and the pockets are two small squares sewn onto the scarf ends.

Scarf — make 1

With color A and a 6.0 mm hook, chain the foundation chain for your size: Child ch 23, Adult S/M ch 26, Adult L ch 29.

• Row 1 (RS): hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (Child 21 hdc, Adult S/M 24 hdc, Adult L 27 hdc)
• Rows 2 onward: ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc in each st across.

Keep working rows of hdc until the scarf measures the length in the size table: Child 54 in, Adult S/M 66 in, Adult L 72 in. That is roughly 122 rows for Child, 149 rows for Adult S/M, and 162 rows for Adult L, but measure, do not count: your gauge is what matters. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Tip: the scarf is long and boring, and that is the point: it is the perfect television project. Put a stitch marker every 20 rows so you can track your progress without counting from the beginning, and check the width every so often to make sure you are not adding or dropping stitches at the edges.

Hood — make 1

With color A and a 6.0 mm hook, chain the foundation chain for your size: Child ch 62, Adult S/M ch 74, Adult L ch 80.

• Row 1 (RS): hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (Child 60 hdc, Adult S/M 72 hdc, Adult L 78 hdc)
• Rows 2 onward: ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc in each st across.

Keep working rows of hdc until the hood measures the height in the size table: Child 11 in (about 25 rows), Adult S/M 13 in (about 29 rows), Adult L 14 in (about 32 rows). Fasten off, leaving a long tail of about 24 inches for seaming.

Fold and seam the hood: fold the rectangle in half so the two short edges meet, with the right sides facing each other. The fold is the top of the hood. With the long tail and a tapestry needle, whipstitch the two layers together along one short edge, from the fold to the open end: this is the back seam of the hood. Turn the hood right side out. The open end is the face opening, and the long bottom edge is where the hood joins the scarf.

Pockets — make 2

With color A and a 6.0 mm hook, chain the foundation chain for your size: Child ch 20, Adult S/M ch 23, Adult L ch 26.

• Row 1 (RS): hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (Child 18 hdc, Adult S/M 21 hdc, Adult L 24 hdc)
• Rows 2 onward: ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc in each st across.

Work until the pocket is square: Child 14 rows (about 6 in), Adult S/M 16 rows (about 7 in), Adult L 18 rows (about 8 in). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ribbed edge

Work the ribbed edge in color B around the face opening of the hood and across the two short ends of the scarf. It gives the scoodie a finished, store-bought look and stops the edges from curling.

• Hood opening: with the hood right side out, join color B at one bottom corner of the face opening. Ch 2 (does not count as a st), work dc evenly around the opening, about 1 dc per row-end along the sides and 1 dc per stitch across the top of the fold. Join with a sl st to the first dc.
• Rib row: ch 2, *fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc; rep from * around. Join with a sl st to the first fpdc. Fasten off.
• Scarf ends: join color B at one corner of a short end of the scarf. Ch 2, dc in each st across the end. Turn, ch 2, *fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc; rep from * across. Fasten off. Repeat on the other end.

If the ribbed edge pulls in too tightly, work it with a 6.5 mm hook. If it flares out, work the first dc row with a dc2tog decrease every 8th stitch.

Assembly — the order that actually matters

1. Find the center of the scarf. Fold the scarf in half and mark the center fold with a stitch marker. This is where the hood sits.
2. Attach the hood. Lay the hood on the scarf with the bottom edge of the hood centered on the scarf's center mark and the face opening facing the same direction as the scarf's right side. The hood bottom edge is wider than the scarf, so center it and let it overhang equally on both sides. With color A and a tapestry needle, whipstitch the hood to the scarf along the full bottom edge of the hood, easing the extra width in evenly. Try it on before you finish: the hood should sit at the back of your neck with the scarf hanging evenly on both sides.
3. Sew on the pockets. Lay the scarf flat and place a pocket on each end, right side up, with the pocket's top edge about 4 inches up from the scarf end and the pocket centered across the width. Whipstitch the two sides and the bottom of each pocket to the scarf, leaving the top edge open. The pocket opening faces up toward the hood.
4. Weave in all ends. Work the tails into the wrong side for at least 2 inches, changing direction once so they cannot wriggle out in the wash.

Finishing touches

Take fifteen unhurried minutes here: it is the difference between "homemade" and "handmade."

Block it. Lay the scoodie flat on a towel, pin the scarf straight and the hood to its finished measurements, and mist it lightly with water. Let it dry completely before you wear it. Blocking evens out the stitches, relaxes the ribbed edge, and makes the hood lie flat. For acrylic yarn, gentle steam from an iron held an inch above the fabric (never pressed down) sets the shape even better.

Check the fit. Put the scoodie on and pull the hood up. It should sit comfortably over your head without pulling the scarf tight around your neck, and the pockets should sit at your hips when the scarf hangs loose. If the hood pulls, unpick an inch of the hood seam at the center back and re-sew it a little looser.

Three cute variations to try next

Once you have made one scoodie, the formula is yours to play with. Same three rectangles, three personalities:

1. Striped scoodie. Work the scarf in alternating 8-row stripes of dusty rose and cream, and make the hood and pockets solid dusty rose. The stripes show beautifully on the long scarf and use up half balls from your yarn basket. If you like scarf projects, the crochet pocket scarf pattern free is a pocket scarf without the hood.
2. Chunky winter scoodie. Switch to bulky (#5) yarn and a 6.5 mm hook, and work the Adult S/M stitch counts. Your gauge will be looser, so the scoodie comes out bigger and cozier, and it works up in a single weekend. Pair it with our crochet scarf patterns for beginners for the full cold-weather set.
3. Buttoned pockets. Sew a large wooden button to the top corner of each pocket and work a button loop of chain stitches on the opposite corner. The buttons keep your phone safe and give the scoodie a rustic, boutique look. If you like quick winter makes, the mens crochet scarf pattern free is a simple scarf in a masculine colorway.

And if this project gave you the winter-accessory bug, the free crochet hat pattern is a quick one-evening hat that matches the scoodie perfectly.

Troubleshooting tips

• Your scarf is a trapezoid, wider at one end. You are adding or dropping stitches at the edges. The ch 2 turning chain does not count as a stitch, so the first hdc goes in the very first stitch and the last hdc in the top of the last stitch below. Count every twenty rows until the habit sticks.
• The hood is too tight around your face. The face opening is too small. Unpick the ribbed edge and work the first dc row with an extra dc every 6th stitch to open it up, or switch to a 6.5 mm hook for the ribbing.
• The hood pulls the scarf up at the back of your neck. The hood is sewn too far forward on the scarf. Unpick the hood seam and move the hood back by an inch, so more of the scarf weight hangs in front.
• The pockets gap open and things fall out. Sew the top corners of each pocket down with a few extra stitches, or add the button closure from the variations above.
• The ribbed edge flares out like a ruffle. Your ribbing is too loose. Work it with a hook one size smaller, or work a dc2tog decrease every 8th stitch in the first dc row.
• The scarf ends curl. Half-double crochet can curl at the ends. The ribbed edge usually fixes it; if not, block the scarf ends flat and let them dry completely under a heavy book.

Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet scoodie pattern really free?

Yes, the complete pattern above is free, no email signup, no PDF purchase required.

What skill level is this scoodie pattern?

Confident beginner. If you can chain and half-double crochet, you have every skill this pattern needs. The ribbed edge is explained stitch by stitch, and there is no shaping anywhere.

How long does it take to make?

About 8 hours for Child, 10 hours for Adult S/M, and 11 hours for Adult L, most of it relaxing rows of half-double crochet on the scarf. Seaming and pockets take about an hour.

How much yarn do I need?

For Adult S/M, about 700 yds of the main color and 150 yds of the contrast color in worsted-weight yarn. Child needs about 450 yds and 100 yds; Adult L needs about 850 yds and 200 yds.

Can I make the scarf shorter or longer?

Easily. Work fewer or more rows on the scarf until it is the length you want, keeping both halves even around the center mark. The hood and pockets stay the same.

Can I wash the scoodie?

Yes, if you use acrylic or acrylic-blend yarn. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then reshape the hood and lay flat to dry. Avoid the dryer, which can stretch the scarf out of shape.

Can I sell the finished scoodies I make?

Yes! You may sell finished scoodies made from this pattern in small batches (craft fairs, markets, gifts). Please credit Little Loop Finds as the pattern designer with a link back to this page.

More free patterns to try

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