A crochet hoodie can be a bright patchwork jacket, a tiny bear-eared cardigan or a blanket you can pull on. These free crochet hoodie patterns cover all three, with adult styles, baby sizes and roomy children’s designs to compare. Every idea has a free PDF download.
Start with the person you are making for, then look at the finished chest measurement and the construction. The first five ideas are for adults, including one sweatshirt upcycle. The next four are baby and toddler hoodies, followed by three children’s designs.
Choose a hoodie style
| If you want… | Start with… |
|---|---|
| Colorful adult motifs | Granny Square, Flower Power or Star Studded |
| An oversized adult layer | Bear Blanket Hoodie |
| A sweatshirt makeover | Upcycled Hoodie with Crochet Sleeves |
| Animal ears for little ones | Baby Bear, Bunny or Mousie |
| A classic baby cardigan | Cozy Baby or Sweet Baby |
| Children’s blanket hoodies | Funky Donkey or Unique Unicorn |
1. Granny Square Crochet Hoodie
Adult • easy • 5.5 mm hook • three grouped size ranges
Bright granny squares make this hoodie a proper color project. The two versions show how much the background changes the result: pale borders give one a patchwork look, while a dark ground makes the other feel bolder. Both use the same relaxed silhouette.
The pattern uses Red Heart All in One Granny Square yarn and calls for 58, 62 or 68 squares, depending on size. Finished chest measurements are 48, 60 and 72 inches. Check those finished dimensions against a hoodie you like wearing, since the grouped size labels cover a wide range of body measurements.
2. Flower Power Crochet Hoodie
Adult • easy • 5.5 mm hook • 6-inch motifs
Flower-centered squares break up the familiar granny pattern with big, cheerful petals. Blue, pink and dark borders give this version a strong patchwork effect, and the back view shows that the floral arrangement continues across the hood.
This hoodie combines Granny Square and Flower Power yarns, with a six-inch motif gauge. The finished chest options are 48, 60 and 72 inches. Lay out the motifs before joining so you can check the color balance and follow the size-specific assembly plan.
3. Star Studded Crochet Hoodie
Adult • easy • 5.5 mm hook • star motifs
Yellow stars against charcoal turn this hoodie into a statement piece. The star squares are easy to pick out in the hood and body, while the darker sections give the design some breathing room. It is a good alternative if you like motif construction but want something beyond flowers.
The materials pair Red Heart All in One Star Gaze with Super Saver. The pattern lists 29, 31 or 33 star motifs across its three grouped adult sizes, with finished chest measurements of 48, 60 or 72 inches. Read the layout diagrams before joining rather than assuming it follows a standard granny-square arrangement.
4. Oversized Bear Blanket Hoodie
Adult • easy • two yarn versions • oversized fit
A roomy body, front pocket and round bear ears make this a wearable blanket with personality. Beary Velvet has a dark blue, velvety surface; Big Bear Comfort uses a brown fleece-style yarn for a different texture. They are two versions of the same oversized bear-hoodie idea.
Both list finished chest measurements of 65 or 84 inches, so expect considerably more room than in a regular sweater. Beary Velvet uses Bernat Velvet with a 5.5 mm hook. Big Bear Comfort uses Bernat Forever Fleece with a 9 mm hook. Their gauges and stitch counts differ: choose one PDF and follow its complete instructions.
5. Upcycled Hoodie with Crochet Sleeves
Adult • crochet plus sewing • 5.5 mm hook • existing sweatshirt required
Keep the familiar sweatshirt body and give it a completely different set of sleeves. Pink granny squares and flower motifs add color to the gray zip-front hoodie, with matching appliqués on the pockets. This is the choice for someone who enjoys mixing yarn work with sewing.
The project starts with an adult drop-shoulder, zip-front sweatshirt with ribbed cuffs and kangaroo pockets. You make crochet sleeve panels and pocket pieces, then attach them to the garment. The sleeve instructions are one oversized adult size, so compare the six-inch motif layout with your sweatshirt before cutting any fabric.
6. Baby Bear Crochet Hoodie
Baby • easy • 6, 12 and 18 months • 5 mm hook
Pink stripes and tiny bear ears make this little button-front hoodie a sweet gift project. The shape stays simple, letting the color changes and the rounded ears provide most of the detail. It would also be easy to choose a different yarn color without changing the theme.
The sweater is worked from the neck down, divided at the underarms, then continued through the body and sleeves. The hood is added afterward and the ears are sewn on. Red Heart Bunches of Hugs is specified, and finished chest sizes are 20, 22½ and 24½ inches.
7. Hippity-Hop Bunny Hoodie
Baby and toddler • easy • 6–24 months • 6 mm hook
Long floppy ears give this hoodie its bunny character. The blue-and-white versions reverse the main and contrast colors, so you can choose a pale body or a brighter one without treating them as separate patterns. The plush yarn makes the silhouette especially soft-looking.
The pattern uses Bernat Pipsqueak and offers four sizes from six to 24 months. Finished chest measurements run from 18 to 23 inches. Textured yarn can make individual stitches harder to see, so count carefully at the armholes and front opening instead of relying only on appearance.
8. Cozy Crochet Baby Hoodie
Baby and toddler • easy • 6–24 months • 4 mm hook
A gray double-breasted front gives this baby hoodie a neat, classic look. There are no animal ears or colorful motifs, which makes it a useful option when you want the texture and buttons to carry the design.
Bernat Softee Baby and a 4 mm hook produce a lighter fabric than the blanket hoodies in this list. The four finished chest measurements are 20, 21, 22 and 23 inches. Have four buttons ready for finishing, and choose the size by measurements as well as the age label.
9. Sweet Baby Hoodie
Baby and toddler • intermediate • 6–24 months • 4 mm hook
Pale blue or pink with white trim gives Sweet Baby a familiar cardigan feel. The hood has a pointed profile in the flat-lay photo, and the contrast edging keeps the front opening and cuffs easy to see.
This pattern uses Bernat Baby Coordinates and half double crochet, with separate garment sections and shaping. It is rated intermediate. Finished chest sizes are 21, 23, 25 and 27 inches, so compare them with the other baby designs before choosing; the same age label does not mean the same finished fit.
10. Mousie Crochet Hoodie
Children • easy • sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 • 6 mm hook
Round ears with pink centers turn a neutral cardigan into a little mouse outfit. The double-breasted front keeps the overall shape tidy, while the oversized ears make the hood the main feature.
The design uses two strands of Bernat Softee Baby held together, so do not treat it as a standard single-strand baby-yarn project. Finished chest measurements are 25, 27, 29 and 31 inches. Set aside time for the ear pieces and six-button finishing after the main sections are complete.
11. Funky Donkey Kids’ Blanket Hoodie
Children • easy • 6/8 and 10/12 years • 6.5 mm hook
Floppy ears and a gray-green body make this blanket hoodie playful without needing a bright palette. It has the generous proportions of loungewear, with enough length and width to look quite different from the fitted baby cardigans.
Bernat Velvet gives this version its plush texture. The finished chest measurements are 48 and 58 inches for the two child size groups. The body and sleeves begin in rounds before the armhole sections, and the instructions tell you to turn at the end of each round so the texture matches the areas worked in rows.
12. Unique Unicorn Kids’ Blanket Hoodie
Children • easy • 6/8 and 10/12 years • 6.5 and 10 mm hooks
A striped horn, pointed ears and a front pocket turn this roomy hoodie into a unicorn-inspired make. The two shown colorways offer very different moods: one is a bright sprinkle of colors, the other a deeper teal with pale trim.
The main fabric uses the larger hook and Bernat Blanket or Baby Blanket; the smaller hook is used for details. Finished chest measurements are listed as 48 and 58 inches. The pocket, ears and horn are made separately, so include the finishing work when planning the project.
Check finished measurements before choosing a size
The number on a size label is only a starting point. Compare the pattern’s finished chest measurement with a garment that fits the way you want. The adult bear hoodie and children’s blanket hoodies have much more room than the baby cardigans.
For motif hoodies, make and measure a complete square before starting the full batch. A small difference repeated across several squares can change the fit noticeably. Follow the gauge and joining directions in the specific PDF you choose.
Choose yarn for the fabric you want
These projects use everything from light baby yarn to super bulky blanket yarn. A 4 mm baby cardigan and a 10 mm blanket hoodie will have very different weight and drape. Swatch a substitute rather than choosing it only because the color is right.
Allow for finishing supplies too. Depending on the project, you may need buttons, stitch markers, a yarn needle or sewing equipment. The upcycled hoodie needs an existing sweatshirt and sewing; its PDF does not provide instructions for crocheting a complete sweatshirt body.
Animal-inspired makes for the family
If you enjoy the animal side of PetsCrochet, the bear, bunny, mouse and donkey designs bring that theme into the family wardrobe. These patterns are sized for people. Choose one as a gift for an animal lover, or keep the classic and floral styles in mind when you want a more everyday look.
Can a beginner crochet one of these hoodies?
Most of the PDFs are rated easy, while Sweet Baby is intermediate. Garment sizing, seams and finishing still take attention. Read through the entire pattern first and choose a construction you understand. Baby Bear works from the neck down; the granny designs involve motif assembly; the upcycle also needs sewing.
How many patterns are included?
There are 12 ideas and 13 PDFs. Beary Velvet and Big Bear Comfort are grouped as one oversized bear-hoodie idea with two yarn versions. The other ideas include complete crochet garments and one clearly labeled sweatshirt upcycle.
How should I care for the finished hoodie?
Follow the care label for the yarn you use, and check the sweatshirt’s label too for the upcycled project. Weave in ends securely and check sewn-on ears, buttons and other details regularly, especially on children’s clothing.
Which hoodie will you make first?
For color, choose a granny, flower or star design. For a playful gift, start with one of the animal-ear hoodies. If you want to reuse a sweatshirt you already like, look at the upcycled sleeves. Open the free PDF and check the size and materials before buying yarn.
