Kids Hood Crochet Pattern
Kids Hood Crochet Pattern- crochet a cozy, chunky hood for kids—warm, easy, and perfect for winter adventures!
Keep little heads warm and cozy with this easy crochet hood for kids! This beginner-friendly crochet pattern works up quickly using bulky yarn, making it the perfect cold-weather accessory. Whether your child is playing in the snow or heading to school, this snug hood will keep them warm all season long.
Why You’ll Love This Kids Hood Crochet Pattern
- Beginner-friendly – Simple stitches and minimal shaping
- Quick to crochet – Uses bulky yarn for a fast finish
- Cozy & warm – Covers the head and neck for extra warmth
- Perfect for gifting – Great for holiday presents or handmade wardrobe additions
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Kids Hood Crochet Pattern
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Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Fossil (2 skeins)
Crochet hook: size L/8mm
Gauge: 7 sts and 5 rows = 4 inches
Sizes: Kids XS/S (age- 4-6), M/L (age 7-9)
Pattern instructions:
For the Hood:
(Note- Ch 3 at beg of rnd or row counts as dc throughout.)
Chain 36 (40). Join with sl st to first ch to form ring, being careful not to twist chain.
(Note- Hood is worked with WS facing until divide for Face Opening.)
Round 1: (wrong side). Ch 3. 1 dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 36 (40) sts.
Round 2: Ch 3. Sl st in next dc. *1 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
Round 3: Ch 3. 1 dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
Round 4: Same as the 2nd round.
Repeat the last 2 rounds 1 (2) times more.
Divide for Face Opening:
Turn work inside out and beg working in rows as follows:
Row 1: (right side) Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 30 (34) sts. Turn. Leave rem 5 sts unworked. Cont working on 31 (35) sts as follows:
Row 2: Ch 3. *Sl st in in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3. 1 dc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pattern until work from the divide measures approximately 5 (6) inches ending on a WS row.
Shape Top of the Hood:
Row 1: (RS). Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 8 (9) sts. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in each of next 5 (7) sts. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in each of next 9 (10) sts. Turn. 27 (31) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3. *Sl st in in first dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 7 (8) sts. Dc2tog twice. 1 dc in each of next 3 (5) sts. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in each of next 8 (9) sts. Turn. 23 (27) sts.
Row 4: Same as row 2.
Row 5: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 6 (7) sts. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in each of next 1 (3) sts. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in each of next 7 (8) sts. Turn. 19 (23) sts.
Size M/L only:
Row 6: Ch 3. *Sl st in in first dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 6 sts. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in next st. (Dc2tog) twice. 1 dc in each of next 7 sts. 19 sts.
Both Sizes: Fasten off. Sew Top Hood seam.
Face Opening Edging:
Join yarn with sl st to first unworked st at bottom of Face Opening.
Round 1: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 5 sts. Work 25 (30) sc evenly around Face Opening. Join with sl st to first sc 30 (35) sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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