Crochet Cropped Hoodie: A Cozy and Stylish Must-Have

The Crochet Cropped Hoodie is the perfect blend of cozy warmth and trendy style. With its cute cropped design and intricate crochet details, this hoodie is a must-have for any fashion lover looking to add a touch of flair to their wardrobe. Whether you're lounging at home or heading out for a casual day, this versatile piece will keep you feeling comfy and looking effortlessly chic.

Yarn: Any category four yarn (75% of Lion Brand’s Pound of Love in pastel pink suggested)

Hooks: 4mm and 6mm crochet hook

Tools: Scissors, stitch markers, tape measure

ch: Chain

sl st: Slip Stitch

sc: Single Crochet

hdc: Half Double Crochet

dc: Double Crochet

bl: Back Loop

Start:

Yarn: Category 4

Hook: 6mm

Measurement: Chain from underarm to desired length (example: 6 inches or 15 cm, 23 chains)

Row 1:

Ch 1, sl st into the second ch from hook.

Continue sl st across each chain.

Turn.

Subsequent Rows:

Ch 2 (counts as an increase).

Bl sl st across the row.

Turn.

Continue in this pattern (ch 2, bl sl st) until the portion reaches from mid underarm to the front of the body.

Connection and Measurements:

End with 11 rows (1.5 inches unstretched).

Measure the length from underarm to shoulder, ch that length (example: 4 inches or 15 ch).

Bl sl st across the added chain and continue across the body.

Repeat for the other side.

Seam the sides with sc by matching the front and back panels and sc across each set of stitches.

Repeat the same process on the other side.

Neck Portion

Start: Ch based on the measurement from the front to the back shoulder.

Seam and Single Crochet:

Seam the chain to the back panel.

Sc across the entire neckline space.

Switch to a 4mm hook.

Sc across each side ch row.

Bl sc for the next row.

Repeat as necessary for a finished look.

Using a 6mm hook, create initial chains and attach them around the armhole.

Continue making rows of bl sl st.

Switch back to 4mm hook.

Sc across the edge.

Bl sc rows for cuff texture.

Create a thumb hole by marking positions with stitch markers, ch across the gap and continue the pattern.

Start:

Divide neck hole into three sections (middle, overlap where hood attaches).

Increases:

Start with 6 dc + 1 increase.

Continue in this manner all around for 2 rows.

Subsequent Rows:

Maintain dc all around.

Closure:

Seam the hood’s top edge picking up stitches in back loops for a clean finish.

Weave in all loose ends for a clean finish.

Adjustments:

Sizes can be customized by adding or reducing rows and chains as explained in the tutorial.