4 Free Crochet Hooded Scarf Patterns (Linked to Each Designer)
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Each of these free crochet hooded scarf patterns is a real published pattern with written instructions, linked to the designer who wrote it. Two have pockets formed from the scarf ends, and two shape the hood so it does not end in a point.
A scoodie is a hat and a scarf in one piece with no crown shaping to go wrong. The two things worth getting right are the hood shape and whether you add pockets.
What you will need
Around 400 grams of worsted or bulky yarn and a hook from 6 to 10 mm. Bulky on a large hook finishes fastest; worsted gives a scarf that drapes rather than stands away from the neck.
| Hood shaping | Result |
|---|---|
| Two plain rectangles seamed | Points at the back — simplest to make |
| Increases placed as you work | Rounded, no seam |
| Decreases over the final rows | Rounded, shaped back seam |
1. Crochet Hooded Scarf / Scoodie
No sewing, and no cutting the yarn between hood and scarf — Viv works straight through from one into the other. The hood is rounded through placed increases rather than ending in the point most scoodies get, which is the single most common complaint about this garment. Medium weight yarn on an 8 mm hook, one size with notes on adjusting. Free pattern: Crochet Hooded Scarf / Scoodie.
2. Fairytale Scoodie Pocket Scarf
Two rectangles: a long one for the body with the ends folded up and stitched to make pockets, and a smaller one sewn on at the middle for the hood. No shaping anywhere. If you can crochet a rectangle you can make this, and the pockets mean it replaces a scarf and gloves in one piece. Free pattern: Easy Scoodie Pocket Scarf.
3. Kunik Scoodie
Tasha Margette makes the hood and scarf separately and sews them together, with pockets formed by folding the scarf ends and edging them in faux fur. Lion Brand Hometown USA with Go For Faux as the accent, on a 10 mm hook — the largest hook here, so it works up very fast. Three sizes: toddler, child and adult/teen. Easy to intermediate. Free pattern: Kunik Scoodie.
4. Studio Scoodie
The longest at 200 cm, and the most carefully finished: Dora Does shapes the hood with decreases over the final rows, then works a shorter row using join-as-you-go to make the back seam — or you can sew it for a rounder shape. Vanna’s Choice worsted, 400 g, on a 6 mm hook. Advanced beginner to intermediate. Free pattern: Studio Scoodie.
The 4 patterns compared
| Pattern | Designer | Hook | Sizes | Yarn | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooded Scarf / Scoodie | Viv | 8.0 mm | One size | Medium | Not stated |
| Fairytale Scoodie | Nana’s Crafty Home | Not stated | One size | Not stated | Beginner |
| Kunik Scoodie | Tasha Margette | 10 mm | Toddler–adult (3) | Bulky | Easy–intermediate |
| Studio Scoodie | Dora Does | 6.0 mm | 200 cm × 25 cm | Worsted | Adv. beginner |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a scoodie?
A scarf with a hood attached — the name is a contraction of scarf and hoodie. It replaces a hat and a scarf in one piece, and because there is no crown shaping it will not flatten your hair the way a beanie does.
How do I avoid the pointy hood?
Shape it. A scoodie made from two plain rectangles always ends in a point at the back of the head. Rounded hoods come from either placed increases as you work, as Viv’s does, or decreases over the final rows, as the Studio Scoodie does. Both are explained in their patterns.
Are the pockets worth adding?
Yes — they are what make a scoodie a genuinely practical garment rather than a novelty. Two of these patterns form the pockets by simply folding the scarf ends up and stitching the sides, which adds perhaps ten minutes.
How much yarn does a scoodie take?
Around 400 grams for a full-length adult one. The bulky versions on a 10 mm hook use less length but similar weight. It is more than a scarf and less than a cardigan — one large project’s worth rather than a stash-buster.
For a first scoodie, the Fairytale pattern is two rectangles and nothing else. If the pointed hood bothers you — and it bothers most people once they notice it — pick one of the shaped ones. Each link goes to the designer’s own page.
