Cool Summer Hoodie

Cool summer patterns like this one are perfect for crocheters to keep those hooks flying.

This is one crochet hoodie that's perfect for those summer days that are accompanied by cool nights. For all skill levels, this free sweater pattern is for women of all ages. Make it in your favorite summer color for a great grab-and-go hoodie that you can take with you anywhere. You may even find that you need one of these hoodies in all your favorite colors so you always have a fun sweater to wear no matter what your mood. With a little layering, this sweater could also be worn in the fall or spring as well.

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 hdc and 12 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

Materials List

17 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26) balls Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton yarn (80 yds) in color of your choice OR 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls Bernat® Satin yarn (163 yds) in color of your choice
5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
Diagram for Front and Back
Diagram for Sleeves

Sizes

Bust

Extra-Small/Small: 28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm]
Medium: 36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large: 40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large: 44-46 ins [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large: 48-54 ins [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large: 56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm]

Finished Bust

Extra-Small/Small: 38 ins [96.5 cm]
Medium: 42 ins [106.5 cm]
Large: 46 ins [117 cm]
Extra-Large: 50 ins [127 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large: 60 ins [152.5 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large: 68 ins [173 cm]

Instructions

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

Turning ch 2 does not count as hdc.

BACK

**Band: Ch 15.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each sc to end of ch. Turn. 14 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.**
Rep last row until work from beg, when slightly stretched, measures 19 (21-23-25-30-34) ins [48 (53.5- 58.5-63.5-76-86.5) cm], ending with a RS row. Do not turn.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 67 (73- 81-87-105-119) hdc evenly along side edge of Band. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 13½ (14-14½-15-16-16) ins [34.5 (35.5-37-38-40.5-40.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

Shape armholes

Next row: Miss first 8 (8-10-12-20-26) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 8 (8-10-12-20-26) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 51 (57-61-63-65- 67) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.***
Rep last row until armholes measure 9 (9½-10-10½-11-12) ins [23 (24- 25.5-26.5-28-30.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

FRONT

Work from ** to *** as given for Back.
Cont even until armholes measure 2 (2½-3-3½-4-5) ins [5 (6-7.5-9-10- 12.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Divide for Front Opening

Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 22 (25-27-28-29-30) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row.

Shape Neck

1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 20 (22-23-23-24-24) hdc. Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 5 loops on hook – hdc2tog made. Turn. 21 (23-24-24-25-25) sts. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 15 (17- 18-18-19-19) sts.
Next row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 hdc. Turn. 14 (16-17-17-18-18) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, miss center 7 hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 22 (25-27-28-29-30) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

Shape Neck

1st row: Miss first 0 (1- 2-3-3-4) hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 21 (23-24-24-25-25) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 15 (17- 18-18-19-19) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 14 (16-17-17-18-18) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Rep last row until work from beg, when slightly stretched, measures 10 (10-10½-10½-11-11¾) ins [25.5 (25.5-26.5-26.5-28-30) cm], ending with a RS row. Do not turn.
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 35 (35-37- 37-39-41) hdc evenly along side edge of Band. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL ONLY

Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep last row (3-7) times more. (47-57) hdc.

All Sizes

Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (11-13-15-14-12) times more. 51 (59-65-69-77-83) hdc.

Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL ONLY

Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next 3 rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (2-1-0) time(s) more, then first row once. 63 (67-71- 73) hdc.

All Sizes

Cont even until work from beg measures 18 (18½-18½-18-17½- 17) ins [45.5 (47-47-45.5-44.5-43) cm], ending with a WS row. Place marker at each end of last row.
Work a further 7 (7-9-10-17-22) rows even. Fasten off.

Hood

Ch 99.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 97 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 0 (0-0-1-1-2) time(s) more.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last row 6 times more. 83 sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Work a further 10 (10-11-13-13-14) rows even. Place marker at each end of last row.

Shape Back

Next 8 rows: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 sts. 1 sc in next hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 33 sts at end of last row. Fasten off.
Fold Hood in half, matching markers.
Sew back seam from fold to markers.

FINISHING

Sew shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves, placing rows above markers against missed sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams, leaving sides open along Band for side slits. Pin Hood to neck edge, aligning back seam with center back neck and foundation ch with edges of front opening. Using a flat seam, sew Hood in position.
Hood edging: With RS of work facing, join yarn with sl st to bottom right corner of front opening. Ch 1. Work 14 sc evenly up right side of opening to neck edge. Working in rem loops of foundation ch, 97 sc along edge of Hood. Work 14 sc evenly down left side of opening. 125 sc.
Next row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until edging measures 2 ins [5 cm]. Fasten off.
Lap right side of edging over left and sew ends to missed sts of front opening.

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ki6nmo

Jun 11, 2021

Help please! I'm not sure what this means. I've made it this far and don't want to stop now.br /All Sizesbr /Cont even until work from beg measures 18 (18-18-18-17- 17) ins 45.5 (47-47-45.5-44.5-43) cm, ending with a WS row. Place marker at each end of last row.

Cheryl Y

Apr 20, 2018

This one has been around for awhile now, I've seen it and have been waiting for all the questions and problems folks have are fixed before I give it a try. I'm hoping everything is okay with the written pattern. Has anyone finished this one yet? I so want to make and wear this Cool Summer Hoodie. I love the design and hope to make it soon. Thank you for sharing this crochet hoodie pattern.

Daughter of Light

Nov 29, 2017

How cute and snuggly! I don't own a hoodie but I've been thinking about getting one. Why buy it when I can make it? Thank you so much for thinking of us larger women and including our sizes too! I think I'll make this pattern up in strawberry shortcake or robin egg. I can't wait to slip this on with my favorite pair of blue jeans!

carolinepn7 577825 7

Oct 22, 2017

I am having difficulty attaching the hood.

jomihorvath

Jan 13, 2017

I am currently on the Divide for Front Opening. Step 3 says "Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder . . .". Can someone elaborate on this as to what it means, please.

lcarr

Apr 27, 2017

I have not made this yet, but I plan to. What she means is that say your back is a total of 75 rows, then for the divided section you would only go to row 65. This section gives you the v-neck opening in the front of the sweater. Looking at the picture while reading step 3 will help to make it more clear. I hope I made sense. Good luck.

princess6860504

Jan 07, 2017

What a super cute pullover, lightweight sweater to wear as a cover-up at the beach or poolside. I like the look of the half-double crochet. It's one of my favorite stitches. This really looks like it was bought at a store somewhere. I would love to see this in a pale green or a coral. I am adding this to my "save project" tab. I can have something to make to keep me busy for the rest of this cold winter!

MonaLee

May 04, 2016

Can some one conferred this pattern 2 size

rubyconnon71 45085 59

Jun 24, 2015

I like it

mgaruda 6890430

Jun 05, 2015

Duh!!! Sorry for asking that Q. I got it. TY

mgaruda 6890430

Jun 05, 2015

You haven't mentioned how many stitches I need to begin with for both front and back

susishotsauce 7693 865

Apr 11, 2015

Why is it chain 15 for front and back for ALL sizes. i would think that it would be different or more for each larger size. And what does (RS) stand for? Thanks

Member 8697639

Oct 20, 2015

Sorry, I know this is probably too late but I'll try to answer your questions. The instructions say to chain 15 for the band (around the bottom of the shirt) because this is actually the height of the band. You are basically crocheting it sideways and then you'll turn and crochet into the sides to create the rest of the piece. That is why the length for each size is different but the height is the same. Also RS stands for "right side." In this case, your first row and all odd rows are your right side and WS would stand for "wrong side." I hope this helps, either you or someone else who attempts this pattern. Good luck!

Member 8697639

Oct 20, 2015

I forgot to mention that the right side would be the outside of your work or the side other people would see. P

AmCrochet

Jan 03, 2015

Hi! I don't understand what is the difference between "burst" and "finished bust". The first one is for ma real number and the second one for the result of the sweater?

Member 8697639

Oct 20, 2015

Yes, exactly that. The "bust" would be your own measurements while the "finished bust" would be how large the sweater would be. Obviously you want your finished size to be a bit bigger than your actual measurements so it's night skin-tight!! ) I know this is a bit late, but I hope this helps.

brennafrechette

Feb 24, 2014

Quick question... how many skeins are needed for the small? Thanks!

Lisa

Apr 13, 2014

l depend which yarn you use-if you use handicrafter it will be 17 if you use satin it will be 9. hope this helps.

Razberri

Jul 21, 2013

I'm confused on the part where you divide the front opening. Are you supposed to do it twice? One for each side? I may just skip this part.... The instruction has been clear up to this point.

PurpleRoses

Jul 19, 2013

Heya, so I've got to Shape armhole, and I don't understand what the " * " stands for.

Izzteryl

Jan 09, 2012

what an awesome hoodie! can't believe it is actually in my size!!! :)

shazzade

Oct 02, 2010

What a fabulous hoodie! Thank you.

INSPIRED CREATIONS

Jun 19, 2010

I think my 2 teenage granddaughters are going to love this top if I can pull it off! This will be my first attempt at making a sweater although I've crocheted for years and made just about everything else.