If you are looking for a cute, simple way to keep those winter chills away, then an easy hooded scarf crochet pattern is what you need.
Check out these 46 free crochet patterns for hooded scarves to create a trendy and fashionable look that will surely make you stand out in the crowd.
A hooded scarf is a nice alternative to a hoodie when you need extra warmth on your neck.
Whether you need a scarf for the chilly months, or are looking for something to give as a gift, these patterns are all great and work up quickly.
This guide to hooded scarf crochet patterns will show you everything you need to get started crocheting theses trendy winter accessories.
Why Crochet a Hooded Scarf?
Scarves are very useful for keeping you warm when it’s cold out. A hooded scarf is a type of garment that covers the head, neck, and shoulders. Different styles may have a long scarf with pockets or a loop you can use to keep your neck and lower face warm.
Crocheting a hooded scarf is surprisingly easy. The most basic for is just a long rectangle with a folded square to form a hood. Simple hooded scarves used basic stitches such as chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet stitch (dc), though any stitch pattern can be used.
Want to try your hand at designing your own hooded scarf? Our Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library has 45 different crochet stitches for you to learn, which would be great to play with on scarves and other easy projects.
Crocheting a scarf is an excellent way to keep your hands busy, especially during the cold winter months. They are great gifts for your loved ones or projects to make for charity.
Types of Scarves
Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to accessories. Scarves add a pop of color or an extra layer of warmth to any outfit. There are several different styles of scarves that can be made with or without hoods.
Regular scarf: This is the most basic of scarves. It’s a long piece of material, rectangular in shape, that wraps around your neck.
Infinity scarf: An infinity scarf is the same as the regular scarf but the short ends are stitched together to form a large circle. This scarf can be worn as is or twisted and looped if it is long enough.
Cowl or snood: Sometimes these words are used interchangeably with infinity scarf, but a cowl is generally a smaller diameter than an infinity scarf. A snood generally refers to a circular scarf with a hood, or an infinity scarf that’s wide enough to pull up in the back to cover the hair.
Supplies Needed to Crochet Hooded Scarves
The Best Yarn for Crochet Hooded Scarves
You can use any yarn you like to crochet hooded scarves, and the pattern should give you information about the yarn the designer used so you can get a similar result with your project. Here are some of our favorite yarns for hooded scarves if you’re looking for a substitution for a project, arranged by weight.
3 DK Weight
- Plymouth Yarn Cleo
- Lion Brand Feels Like Heaven
- Knit Picks Swish DK
- Sirdar Happy Cotton DK
- Scheepjes Softfun
4 Worsted, Aran, Medium Weight
- Caron Cotton Cakes
- Lion Brand Scarfie Lite
- Vanna’s Choice
- Red Heart With Love
- Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
5 Bulky, Chunky Weight
- Lion Brand Hue + Me
- Patons Classic Wool Roving
- Knit Picks Billow
- Premier Yarns Premier Anti-Pilling Bamboo Chunky
- Red Heart Dreamy Stripes
6 Super Bulky Weight
- Sirdar Super Happy Chenille
- Knit Picks Alla Prima
- Red Heart Sweet Home
- Premier Parfait Chunky
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
7 Jumbo Weight
- Lion Brand Vel-Luxe Jumbo
- Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo
- Lion Brand Go For Faux Thick & Quick
- Bernat Blanket Extra
How Many Skeins of Yarn Do You Need to Crochet a Hooded Scarf?
A crochet hooded scarf typically only needs a skein or two of yarn, however, this always depends on the size of the scarf, the stitches used, and the yarn weight. According to Lion Brand, you’ll only need between 375 and 500 yards of DK or worsted weight yarn, 250 to 375 yards of bulky and super bulky yarns, and 125 to 200 yards of jumbo weight yarn to crochet the average hooded scarf pattern.
Notions and Tools Needed to Crochet Hooded Scarves
Other than yarn, you’ll need a few other basic supplies to make your hooded scarf:
- Crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (helpful if working a cowl or infinity scarf in the round to note the end of your round)
Easy Crochet Hooded Scarf Patterns
Crocheting a scarf can be quite simple, and the results are always appreciated by people. Try these easy crochet hooded scarf patterns to create a unique and snuggly accessory.
Wanderer’s Hooded Scarf
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
You’ll love this long crochet hooded scarf that can be worn like an infinity scarf. In order to keep the scarf in place the designer added a big button. This scarf is undoubtedly beginner friendly since it’s crocheted with basic stitches.
Faerie Mist Hooded Scarf
Designer: Oombawka Design
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Cakes
If you love texture without using complicated crochet stitches, then this free scarf pattern is for you. Crocheted with a 5mm crochet hook and two cakes of yarn, this gorgeous hooded scarf is designed with beginners in mind.
Simplicity Hooded Scarf
Designer: The Loophole Fox
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
This pretty scarf is worked from the long sides, so it only takes 12 rows to complete the width of the scarf. The hood is the worked on the center section of the scarf. Both adult and kid sizes are available in this pattern.
Winter’s Coming Hooded Scarf
Designer: Oombawka Design
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Cakes
This hooded scarf is worked up with a traditional granny stitch with a slightly oversized hood. It brings great warmth and a fun boho splash of color and is really easy to stitch.
Lace Jewels Hooded Scarf
Designer: CrochetKim
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball
This lacy hooded scarf is made in just one piece using V stitches and fan stitches. Once you get the hang of the techniques you can stitch up this scarf in no time.
Fiorentina Hooded Scarf
Designer: Nomad Stitches, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
This pretty hooded scarf uses spider stitch (single crochet, chain, single crochet in the same stitch) to give it plenty of texture. Use worsted or bulky weight yarn or two strands of lighter weight yarn held together.
Easy Hooded Scarf
Designer: Oombawka Design
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Hygge
Here’s a pattern that’s worked up with granny stitches and bulky weight yarn, making it quick to stitch and cozy to wear. This one makes a great gift.
Vigonovo Hooded Scarf
Designer: Rebekah Haas
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Furls DK Whims Merino
Inspired by the row of roses growing against the designer’s fence at home, this hooded scarf is light and airy. You can wear this not only in the cold months but also in spring when you need to keep a little chill off.
Hooded Keyhole Scarf
Designer: Simply Hooked
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
This fun scarf is worked like a normal scarf but with a slit in one side that the other side can thread through. This helps keep the scarf in place while still giving you the look and feel of a traditional scarf.
Granny’s Hood
Designer: Jessie At Home
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Bold
Brighten up the gloomiest of days with this fun, potentially stash busting, crochet hood. Each square is worked separately and the hood is worked in two pieces, but this project will still come together quickly and is so fun to wear.
Heidi Hooded Scarf
Designer: Crochet Dreamz
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Scarfie
Have a pretty ball of multicolored yarn and you aren’t sure what to do with it? The stitch pattern in this hooded scarf looks great in a mix of colors, which you can also achieve by using your stash.
Quick Infinity Scarf Patterns
Infinity scarves are trendy and comfortable, and some designs can be made in an hour or less. While you can make any scarf pattern into an infinity scarf by sewing the short ends together, these patterns are meant to be infinity scarves, which is helpful if you aren’t sure what size to make.
Full of Woe Infinity Scarf
Designer: Oombawka Design Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Inspired by Enid on the Netflix series “Wednesday,” this crochet hooded scarf is a fun accessory to make. This beginner-friendly pattern only uses one skein of yarn and is worked in double crochet stitches.
Hooded Alpa Scarf
Designer: Wilmade
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca
This hooded infinity scarf uses yarn that’s soft and warm to make it extra cozy. The pattern is worked in one piece in half double crochet and third loop hdc, with the ends joined after crocheting to form the loop.
Hooded Infinity Scarf with Pockets
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn weight: (7) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Hygge
This functional and unique infinity scarf has special feature: pockets that can hold your phone or any small things you need to carry around. This hooded infinity scarf uses only basic crochet stitches.
Faux Fur Hooded Infinity Scarf
Designer: Wilmade
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Go For Faux
Who wouldn’t a soft and cozy scarf? This amazing and simple infinity scarf is one of the fluffiest and easiest out there as it’s completely made with single crochet stitches. The hardest part is seeing/feeling your stitches but you’ll get the hang of it quickly.
Hooded Infinity Scarf
Designer: Goddess Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special Chunky
The shell and puff stitches used in this design give it great texture and a bit of air flow that makes it slightly less warm than it might otherwise be. But it’s still super cozy and pretty!
6-Day Hooded Infinity Scarf
Designer: Betty McKnit
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Roving
This pattern gets its name from the use of the same stitches as can be found in the designer’s 6-Day Kid Blanket pattern. The design is worked in the round with a chevron pattern that looks more complicated than it is thanks to the multicolored yarn.
Winter Park Scarf
Designer: Naztazia
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Heat Wave
This big loop can be worn over the head as a hood in a single loop or double loop, or wear it around the neck like a cowl. The pattern is worked with in granny stitch and includes a full video tutorial for those who learn more by watching.
The Best Hooded Cowl Patterns
A hooded cowl can be worn by anyone, has a casual yet elegant design, and is ideal for cooler weather. Check out these great free hooded cowl crochet patterns.
Into the Woods Cowl
Designer: Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch
This retro-style cowl will keep you warm and cozy. It’s worked from the bottom up in three colors of granny stitch, with the cowl portion worked in the round and the hood worked back and forth in rows.
Hooded Crochet Cowl
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
The hood is worked first on this oversized, cozy cowl, then stitches are picked up along the edge of the hood (and additional chains are worked) to make the cowl. The pieces are joined into a loop with buttons.
Hooded Cowl Noelle
Designer: Miranda Baak, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
A combination of simplicity and great texturing. You can make this infinity scarf in any size and any yarn of choice, so you don’t need to pay attention to your gauge, just stitch it to the size you want.
Rhiannon Hooded Cowl
Designer: Morale Fiber
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
This gorgeous stash buster is such a big loop you can wear it in all sorts of ways – including as a vest! There are two sizes offered, so grab all your leftovers and get stitching!
Through Thick and Thin Hooded Scarf
Designer: Once Upon A Cheerio
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Thick & Quick
While the yarn used in the original design is no longer available, so the texture of your cowl will be a little different, this is still a pretty and easy option for keeping warm. If you have any thick and thin yarn you’ve bought or spun yourself, this is a great use for it!
Mobius Shawl Wrap and Hooded Cowl
Designer: Naztazia
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Here’s a cool-looking shawl that can be wrapped double to wear as a hooded cowl. The mobius design might be a little tricky to wrap your mind around, but check out the video to see how to do it and you’ll be zipping along with this one in no time.
Caped Hooded Cowl
Designer: Krissys Over the Mountain Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart with Love
This fun piece is worked flat and has buttons along one side so you can adjust it to wear as a hooded cowl, a regular cowl, or even a poncho. If you like this style the designer has patterns for several coordinating accessories.
Hideaway Hooded Cowl
Designer: One Dog Woof
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool
If you need an escape from the world around you, this big loop will give you a perfect place to hide! It’s mostly worked in moss stitch, so crocheting this pattern is a meditative escape as well.
Sweet Harmony Hooded Cowl
Designer: Made with a Twist
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Landscapes
Here’s a retro-style crochet hooded scarf for you. The stitches used really give a great texture and this project can be worn as an infinity scarf or as a hood. It’s worked in the round in multicolored yarn, or you can make it a stash buster.
Crochet Hooded Scarves with Pockets
What makes a crochet hooded scarf even better? Pockets! These patterns include pockets you can use when your hands get cold, or to hold your phone or other essentials when you’re out for a walk.
Englewood Hoodie Scarf
Designer: Stitch and Hustle
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick
The body of this bulky scarf is worked in double crochet stitches, while the hood is worked separately in half double crochet for a little extra warmth. Fold up the bottom edges of the scarf to make pockets.
Woodland Hooded Scarf with Pockets
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Color Made Easy
Crochet this simple, classic hooded scarf in no time! Working into the back loop only makes the ribbed edgings, and the whole pattern is single crochet and variations, so it’s great for beginners.
Hooded Scarf with Pockets
Designer: Naztazia
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky
This textured and squishy scarf is mainly crochet with half double crochet stitches. Create the pockets by folder at the ends of the scarf so you can make them as deep as you want.
Kodiak Hooded Pocket Scarf
Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
The pockets of this scarf are the star of the show! They’re still made by folding up the bottom of the scarf, so it’s not hard to do, but the pocket opens on the side instead of at the top, giving it a more dramatic look.
Faux Fur Hooded Scarf with Pockets
Designer: Sigoni Macaroni
Yarn weight: (7) Jumbo
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Go for Faux Thick & Quick
This done-in-a-day scarf pattern is really fun. The ends of the scarf are folded to create the pockets. The hood is worked separately and then sewn on.
Checkmate Pocket Scarf with Hood
Designer: Passionate Crafter
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love
This extra wide pocket scarf is worked in simple floret stitch, which is an easy two-row repeat. It features checkerboard colorwork on the patch pockets and the hood for a classic country look.
Hope Hooded Scarf with Pockets
Designer: Crochet Dreamz
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Loops & Threads Cozy Wool
Keep yourself warm and toasty with this chunky hooded scarf. Unlike with many of these hooded scarf patterns, this hood has shaping to keep it from being pointed in the back or at the top of the hood.
Red Riding Hood Scarf with Pockets
Designer: Jenny and Teddy
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Heartland
Make this accessory for Halloween and beyond. Inspired by the fairy tale, this scarf with pockets (and a sweet pom pom on the hood) is worked in half double crochet, and would be great in other colors, too!
Hooded Timber Wolf Scarf
Designer: Sweet Softies
Yarn weight: (5) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Go For Faux
Give your hooded scarf an animal-inspired twist with this super cozy pattern. Worked in double crochet stitches, the hardest part of this one is seeing exactly where the stitches go in this super fluffy yarn, but after a few rows you’ll be able to do it easily.
Chole Hooded Pocket Scarf
Designer: Jenny and Teddy
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky
This simple pocket scarf is worked in moss stitch (which is a single repeat row) with a little ribbing at the edges to finish off the hood and the pockets. You can make it in wool or acrylic for the winter months, or make a cotton version for a little extra cover at the beach.
Paprika Pocket Scarf
Designer: Yarnique
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Create a pocket with a deep V shape on this hooded scarf. It’s worked in lemon peel stitch in two panels that are sewed together to form the top of the hood.
Kunik Scoodie
Designer: Stardust Gold Crochet
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA and Go For Faux
Dress up or down with this super soft, versatile, and functional scoodie (aka scarf hoodie) with pockets. This pattern has easy to follow instructions and a full video tutorial. The fur trim makes it so much fun but you can leave it off if you’d rather.
Storybook Hood + Pocket Scarf
Designer: Sewrella
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
This pretty scarf stitches up in a flash in griddle stitch. The tassels at the ends of the pockets are so cute! Make sure you make the pockets deep enough to hold your next crochet project.
Fireside Shawl
Designer: Lovable Loops
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta
This hooded scarf shawl is worked from a long side, so the pattern includes instructions for determining gauge and how long your chain needs to be. Patch pockets and the hood are stitched separately and sewn on.
Cute and Fun Crochet Hooded Scarf Patterns for Kids
Crochet hooded scarf patterns can be cute, fun, and also help keep children warm. These cute hooded scarf crochet patterns might even make your kids want to wear a scarf!
Bear Hugs Hood & Scarf
Designer: See Love Share
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Fabwoolous
Keep your little ones warm on cold days with this beary sweet hooded scarf. The yarn is soft and squishy which makes it perfect for your cutie patootie, who is sure to love the ears and paws on this one.
Fox Hooded Pocket Scarf
Designer: Shooting Star Crafts
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value
This fox scarf pattern has the pockets folded to the inside, but you could easily flip them the other way if you like. The hood is worked into the edge of the scarf, and the features of the fox are stitches separately and sewn on.
Hinterlands Hooded Crochet Scarf
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
This hooded scarf with pockets is worked with single crochet stitches and other basic stitches. The pattern includes step-by-step photo instructions and a size chart for toddlers to adults.
Dinosaur Hooded Scarf
Designer: Shooting Star Crafts
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Big Twist Value
If you’ve got a dino-loving kiddo, this is the perfect scarf to get them to want to wear scarves. The spikes on the top of the hood are so cute and will definitely have kids making all their best dinosaur noises when they wear it.
Unicorn Scarf
Designer: Jennifer Santos, via Hobbii
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket
This unicorn scarf would be impossible for any pint-sized fantasy fan to resist. All the details on the hood make it so cute without adding a lot of difficulty to the design.
Are You a Beginner Crochet Who Would Like Some Extra Help to Learn How to Crochet?
While most of these hooded scarf crochet patterns are great for beginners, there might be some skills in them that you haven’t tried yet, like picking up stitches, shaping, and seaming projects together.
Our Crochet Fundamentals class is chock full of videos that will help you learn all the basics and more that you need to know to tackle any crochet pattern with confidence. From how to hold your yarn to how to take the best photos of your finished project, these tips and techniques are sure to give your stitching a boost.
