There’s something truly heartwarming about crocheting baby garments. Whether it’s the delicate yarns, the miniature sizing, or the joy of creating something handmade for a little one, every stitch carries love and intention. If you’re looking for your next baby project, this hoodie hooked crochet pattern is sure to delight.
This cozy, color-blocked baby hoodie combines playful stripes, soft textures, and thoughtful details like a front pocket and comfy hood. It’s not only practical for everyday wear, but it’s also stylish and fun—perfect for gifting at baby showers or making for your own child or grandchild.
This pattern draws inspiration from Simply Crochet Magazine and is beautifully design by Susan Maria, who brings together bold colors and functional design in a way that is both beginner-friendly and rewarding to make.
Why You’ll Love This Baby Hoodie Pattern
This isn’t just any crochet baby hoodie—it’s a charming, practical piece designed with both style and comfort in mind. From the moment you start working on it, you’ll notice the thoughtful details that make it stand out.
Bold color-blocking gives the hoodie a modern and playful look, making it a fun project to work on and a delight for little ones to wear.
The front pocket is just the right size for tiny hands—or hiding a favorite toy or pacifier.
Designed with a cozy hood and raglan sleeves, this hoodie allows for easy movement and a comfy fit, ideal for active babies and toddlers.
Made using soft yarn and gentle stitches, it’s a piece of cozy crochet baby wear that’s warm without being bulky—perfect for layering in cooler months.
Whether you’re making it for your own child or as a crochet baby gift idea, this hoodie is sure to be loved and worn often.
The pattern includes multiple sizes, from 6 months all the way up to 5 years, so you can recreate it again as your little one grows—or make matching versions for siblings!
Materials You’ll Need
To bring this adorable hoodie hooked crochet project to life, you’ll want to gather some soft, baby-friendly materials that are as comforting as they are practical.
Yarn
This pattern uses the luxuriously soft and smooth Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino—a perfect blend of extrafine merino wool, acrylic microfiber, and a touch of cashmere. It’s gentle on delicate skin, making it ideal for baby garments.
You’ll need three colors:
Feel free to mix and match your own favorite color palette!
Hooks
You’ll need three crochet hook sizes:
Each hook size plays a role in shaping and edging, so having the full set is essential to achieve the right fit.
Other Tools
- Yarn needle – for weaving in those ends neatly
- Stitch markers – helpful for keeping track of shaping, especially at the sleeves and hood
With these materials in hand, you’re all set to begin a project that’s not only beautiful but irresistibly soft and wearable for little ones.
Skill Level & Techniques
This hoodie hooked crochet pattern is perfect for confident beginners to intermediate crocheters who are ready to take on a slightly more detailed baby garment with rewarding results.
You’ll get to practice a variety of essential techniques that elevate the look and feel of the finished piece, while still being manageable and fun to learn.
Techniques You’ll Use
- Treble crochet (UK terms): This is the main stitch used throughout the body and sleeves, giving the hoodie a soft, flexible texture.
- Double crochet edging: Clean and neat finishing touches are made with this stitch, especially around the hood and sleeves.
- Slip stitch seams: The hoodie features both feature seams for the raglan sleeves and hidden slip stitch crochet seams along the sides and arms for a professional finish.
- Invisible join: A favorite technique to avoid bulky knots and give your work a seamless look.
- Raglan sleeve shaping: You’ll work increases and decreases to shape the sleeves as part of the hoodie construction.
- Optional surface crochet: A decorative touch for adding detail to the sleeves—perfect if you enjoy customizing your work.
If you’re new to techniques like the crochet invisible join or the slip stitch crochet seam, don’t worry—these skills are simple to learn and make a big difference in the overall polish of your project.
Construction Overview
This hoodie hooked crochet pattern is built with thoughtful design elements that make it both stylish and functional. From the color-blocked body to the raglan sleeves and hood, each piece comes together in a clever and seamless way. Let’s take a closer look at how it’s constructe.
Back and Front Panels
Both the back and front panels are worked flat using treble crochet (UK terms). After chaining your foundation row, you’ll work up rows of tr stitches to form the body. Turning chains are made with ch-2, which helps reduce visible gaps and allows for smoother double crochet edging later.
Shaping begins with armhole decreases to accommodate the raglan sleeves, using tr2tog and strategically skipping stitches. The front panel is split into two sides, each shaped further to create the neckline curve. These panels are edged with dc stitches to make seaming easier later on.
Sleeves
The sleeves are a fun part of the project—crochete flat and then seamed. They feature bold, alternating stripes using Yarn A (Teal) and Yarn B (Camel), changing color every few rows. As you work up, you’ll increase stitch count along the sleeve edges to shape them gradually for a better fit.
Once finished, the sleeves are joined using feature slip stitch crochet seams that give the raglan-style joins a clean, visible seam line. The shaping and joining create that signature raglan look while keeping the sleeves comfy and practical for babies.
Front Pocket
The front pocket is a cute and functional detail. It’s crochete separately using Yarn B and shaped with tr2tog decreases to form a curved top. After adding a double crochet edging and a contrasting round in Yarn C, it’s sewn onto the lower center of the front panel—perfectly sized for little hands or toys!
Hood
The hood is built directly onto the neckline after the body and sleeves are joined. You’ll work double crochets around the neck opening and then start building height with rows of treble stitches.
To keep the visual interest going, the hood follows a striped color pattern using Yarn A and Yarn B, changing color every two rows. Decreases are then use to taper the hood at the top, which is finishe with a clean slip stitch seam down the back.
For added flair, a final hood edging in dc is worked all the way around, followed by a contrast edging in Yarn C to match the sleeves and pocket.
Edging & Seams
The edging brings the entire hoodie together. You’ll add a double crochet round to the hood and sleeve cuffs for a polished border. Then, a contrast edging round using Yarn C is added for a pop of color.
Seams are done in two ways:
- Feature seams using visible slip stitch crochet seams at the raglan joins.
- Hidden seams using slip stitches through outer loops, which are used to close the sleeves and side seams subtly from the inside.
Optionally, you can also add a surface crochet decoration across the sleeve stripes for a bit of texture and personalization.
This step-by-step construction makes the hoodie a satisfying project with pro-level finishing—perfect whether you’re making it as a crochet baby gift idea or adding to your little one’s wardrobe.
Sizing Info
This hoodie hooked crochet pattern includes six size options, making it perfect for growing children or for creating thoughtful handmade gifts across age ranges. The sizes are designed to fit children from 6 months up to 5 years.
Here’s a breakdown of the available sizes and their corresponding measurements:
Available Sizes:
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
Chest Measurements (Actual Garment Width):
- 6 months: 51.5 cm (20¼ in)
- 1 year: 54 cm (21¼ in)
- 2 years: 59 cm (23¼ in)
- 3 years: 64 cm (25¼ in)
- 4 years: 69 cm (27¼ in)
- 5 years: 74 cm (29 in)
Length (Shoulder to Hem):
- 6 months: 29 cm (11½ in)
- 1 year: 30 cm (12 in)
- 2 years: 31 cm (12¼ in)
- 3 years: 32 cm (12¾ in)
- 4 years: 34 cm (13¼ in)
- 5 years: 35 cm (13¾ in)
Sleeve Length:
- 6 months: 15.5 cm (6 in)
- 1 year: 18 cm (7 in)
- 2 years: 20 cm (8 in)
- 3 years: 22 cm (8¾ in)
- 4 years: 24.5 cm (9½ in)
- 5 years: 25.5 cm (10 in)
Choosing the Right Size:
When selecting a size, consider the actual chest measurement to ensure a comfortable fit with room for layering. For a snugger fit, size down; for a more relaxed fit or to allow for growth, size up. The hoodie is designed with ease for movement and layering, so you can’t go wrong with the closest chest size above the child’s actual measurement.
If you’re making it as a gift and aren’t sure of exact sizing, 1–2 years is a safe and flexible choice.
Tips for Success
To make your hoodie hooked crochet project as smooth and enjoyable as possible, here are a few tips that will help you achieve the best results—especially if this is your first time working on a multi-piece baby garment.
Use stitch markers when shaping
Shaping areas like the raglan sleeves, neckline, and hood can be tricky to keep track of. Place stitch markers at key points—like seam lines or turning rows—to stay organized and avoid mistakes.
Count your stitches regularly
With increasing and decreasing rows, it’s easy to miss a stitch or two. Take a moment at the end of each row to count your stitches and ensure you’re on track with the pattern.
Block pieces gently
Once your panels are complete, lightly blocking them before seaming will help even out your stitches and make assembling the hoodie much easier. A gentle block also gives the final garment a neater, more polished finish.
Mind the crochet terms
This pattern uses UK crochet terminology, where “tr” means treble crochet (equivalent to double crochet in US terms), and “dc” means double crochet (which is single crochet in US terms). Be sure to follow the terms as written to avoid confusion.
By following these simple tips, you’ll enjoy the process and create a beautifully finished hoodie that’s as durable as it is adorable.
Final Thoughts
This hoodie hooked crochet pattern is a wonderful blend of practicality, comfort, and style—everything you could want in a handmade baby garment. With its bold color-blocking, cozy hood, and adorable pocket, it’s a fun and rewarding project that’s sure to become a favorite in any little one’s wardrobe.
Whether you’re making it as a thoughtful crochet baby gift or stitching it up for your own child, this pattern is designed to be both enjoyable and achievable—even if you’re still building your confidence with shaping and seaming.
I’d love to see your finished hoodies! If you give this pattern a try, feel free to share your project photos or tag me on social media. Let’s inspire each other with all the creative color combinations and cozy creations!
