Hooded Crochet Hexagon Cardigan Pattern
Cozy meets cool in this Hooded Crochet Hexagon Cardigan Pattern—an effortlessly stylish layer made from two simple shapes!
Looking for your next cozy project? This Hooded Crochet Hexagon Cardigan Pattern is as fun to make as it is to wear! Made from two simple hexagons and topped with a comfy hood, this beginner-friendly pattern creates a slouchy, oversized cardigan that’s perfect for layering all year round.
Whether you’re lounging at home, strolling by the beach, or grabbing coffee with friends, this hexagon cardigan adds effortless style to any outfit. The unique geometric design gives it a modern twist, while the relaxed fit makes it super comfortable to wear.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
Made from two easy crochet hexagons
Features a roomy hood for extra coziness
Perfect for confident beginners
Looks great in solid, striped, or variegated yarns
Customizable length and sleeve options
Pair it with jeans and boots for a casual look, or throw it over leggings for a comfy day at home. Once you make one, you’ll want to crochet one in every color!
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Hooded Crochet Hexagon Cardigan Pattern
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Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Beige (A), Red Heart Super Saver in Off White (B), Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte (C)
Crochet Hook: U.S. J/10 (6 mm)
Gauge: 12 sc and 14 rows = 4 inches
Sizes: XS/S, M/L
XS/S fits chest 28″-34″
M/L fits chest 36″-42″
Pattern instructions:
Hexagon (make 2)
With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). (3 dc. Ch 2) 5 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join with slip st to 3rd ch of ch-5. 6 groups of 3 dc and 6 ch-2 sps.
Round 2: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. *Skip next 3 dc. (3dc. Ch2. 3dc) in next ch-2sp. Rep from * 4 times more. 2 dc in first ch-2sp. Join B with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Break A.
Round 3: With B, sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * 4 times more. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip last 3 dc. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Join C with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Break B.
Round 4: With C, Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. *(Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc) twice. Skip next 3dc.(3dc. Ch2. 3dc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * 4 times more. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc) twice. Skip last 3dc. 2dc in first ch-2sp. Join A with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Break C
4 rnds of Stripe Pat complete.
(Alternate between yarn colors, A, B and C for each round/row.)
Round 5: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. [*Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc.* Rep from * to * to next corner ch-2 sp. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp] 5 times. (Rep from * to * to * to end of rnd. Skip last 3 dc. 2 dc in first ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last rnd until work from center to straight side of Hexagon measures approx 10 1⁄2 (12) inches. Fasten off.
Finishing before Hood
Following diagram, bring opposite points of Left Side Hexagon together and fold to form Left Side of Cardigan. Rep for Right Side. Place marker between 3-dc groups along top edge 4 (4) 3-dc groups from front edge. Sew back seam. Sew top sleeve seams to markers.
Hood:
With RS facing, join corresponding color with sl st to corner ch-2 sp of front lapel of right front.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, proceed as follows:
Row 1: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2dc in same sp as sl st.*Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between 2 groups of 3-dc.*Rep from*to*to last 3dc before right shoulder seam. 3 dc in sp of shoulder seam. Rep from * to * to last 3 dc before Back seam. Skip next 3dc. 3dc in sp of Back seam. Rep from * to * to last 3dc before left shoulder seam. 3 dc in sp of shoulder seam. Rep from*to*to last 3-dc group before corner of left side lapel. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in corner ch-2 sp. Turn. 17 (17) 3-dc groups.
Row 2: (Inc row). Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 8 (8) times. Skip next dc. Ch 1. 1 dc (center dc) in next dc. Ch1. Skip next dc.(3dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc Skip next 3 dc) 8 (8) times. Ch 1. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 sp. *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc.* Rep from * to * to ch-1 sp before center dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 3. Skip next (center) dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to * to last ch-1 sp.2dc in last ch-1sp. 1dc in last dc. Turn. 18 (18) 3-dc groups.
Row 4: (Inc row). Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc.* Rep from * to * to center back ch-3 sp. [3 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc (center dc). Ch 1. 3 dc] in center back ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * to last 3dc. Ch1. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1sp.*Skip next 3dc. 3dc in in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc.* Rep from * to * to ch-1 sp before center dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Skip next (center) dc. 3 dc in next ch-1sp. Rep from * to * to last ch-1sp. 2 dc in last ch- 1sp. 1dc in last dc. Turn. 20 (20) 3-dc groups.
Row 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1).*Skip next 3dc. 3dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from*to last 3dc. Skip next 2dc. Ch1.1 dc in last dc.Turn.
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 sp. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 9 (9) times. Ch 3 (center back). *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 2 dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Rows 8-13: Rep 4th to 7th rows once more, then 4th and 5th rows once, having 1 more 3-dc group before center. 24 (24) 3-dc groups at end of last rep.
Row 14: Ch 4 (counts as dc and Ch1).*Skip next 3dc. 3dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from*to last 3dc. Skip next 2dc. Ch1.1dc in last dc.Turn.
Row 15: Ch3 (counts as dc). 2dc in next ch-1 sp. *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from*to last ch-1sp. 2dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last 14th and 15th rows until Hood from pick up row measures approx 10″ [25.5 cm], ending on 15th row.
Shape Top of the Hood
Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 10 (10) times. Skip next 2 groups of 3-dc. *3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from * to last 3dc. Skip next 2dc. Ch1. 1dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 sp. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 9 times. Skip next 2 groups of 3-dc. *3 dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip next 3 dc. Rep from*to last ch-1sp. 2dc in last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Fasten off leaving a tail 20″ [51 cm] long for seaming. Fold top of Hood in half. Using tail, sew Hood seam, being sure to keep edges flat.
For the Sleeve Cuffs
With RS facing, join corresponding color to keep cont of Stripe Pat with sl st in sp between 2 groups of 3-dc (in last sp between 2 groups of 3-dc before shoulder seam) on last row of Sleeve at bottom of Sleeve.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same sp as sl st.*Skip next 3dc. 3dc in in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from * to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 2: Sl st in each of next 2dc and in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same sp as last sl st. *Skip next 3dc. 3dc in next sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from * to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Rep last rnd until sleeve from underarm measures 17 inches. Fasten off.
Repeat for 2nd Sleeve.
For the Bottom Hem:
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st corner ch-2 sp at bottom Left front.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same ch-2 sp as sl st. *Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from * along bottom edge to ch-2 corner sp at bottom right front, taking note that at center back seam, 3 dc in last ch-2 sp of left side. 3 dc in next ch-2 corner sp of right side. 3 dc in bottom right front ch-2 corner sp. Turn.
Row 2: (WS). Ch 4 (counts as dc. Ch1).*Skip next 3dc. 3dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from *to last 3dc. Skip next 2dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 3: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2dc inch-1sp.*Skip next 3dc. 3dc in sp between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Rep from*to last ch-1sp. 3dc in last ch-1 sp. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. Fasten off at end of last row.
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