Crochet Your Own Cozy Hooded Scarf with Pockets

I’m excited to share with you my free Brambleberry crochet hooded scarf pattern. Featuring an easy one-row repeat and worked in a self-striping yarn (the colours blend perfectly with the width of the scarf!),  the hood can be secured at the neck with a clasp keeping you snug and cozy. 

My design also includes pockets!  The pockets can be closed with buttons for an extra touch of customization.

Written in US crochet terms with a UK conversion table, you can view the pattern for free here on the blog or upgrade to a PDF in my  Etsy and Ravelry stores.

Why you’ll Love to Crochet my Crochet Hooded Scarf

Level

Beginner / Easy

Supplies and Materials

• DK acrylic; 1268 yds
• 4mm / G-6 crochet hook (I love and use these Clover hooks)
• Stitch Markers (these are currently my favourite stitch markers)
• Tape Measure
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Yarn Choices

I chose King Cole Bramble DK in Chestnut specifically for this project.  I was initially drawn to the autumnal/fall shades and I’ve got to say, the colour changes worked out perfectly for the design!  How the colours blend work so well with the width of the hooded pocket scarf.  If you choose to use the same yarn, there are 14 shades for you to choose from.

Here’s more information about the yarn:

Yarn Stash

My Brambleberry pocket scarf pattern is a great project for using up your yarn stash!  Have a rummage through your DK #3 weight odds and ends and keep your crochet budgeting on track.

Yarn Substitutes

The yarns below have an exact gauge match and fibre content match with King Cole Bramble DK:

• James C Brett Stonewash DK
• Yarnsmiths Create DK
• Stylecraft Special DK

Whatever your yarn choice, I hope you have fun crocheting your hooded scarf!

Gauge

Using a 4mm / G-6 hook and wide half double crochet stitches

15 stitches and 17 rows = 10cm X 10cm  /  4in X 4in

Gauge isn’t critical for this pocket scarf but if you find your swatch is way out, use the stitch gauge calculator to adjust your stitch count.

The image above shows how your scarf will look without the hood but keeping the pockets.

Glossary

You will need to be able to work the crochet stitches below (the stitch instructions are in full for the paid pattern and you can also find out how to work the stitches in my stitch library).

Stitches

• Single Crochet (sc)
• Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Wide Half Double Crochet (whdc): instead of working through the top loops of the half double crochet, work the stitch between the posts of stitches.
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

For my UK crocheters, the table below is a conversion of basic crochet stitches from US to UK.

Abbreviations

You’ll find the following abbreviations in this pattern.

• Beginning (beg)
• Chain (ch)
• Each (ea)
• Repeat (rep)
• Skip (sk)
• Stitch/es (st/s)
• Right Side (RS)
• Wrong Side (WS)

Measurements

I’ll set out the separate measurements for width and length of the scarf, pockets and hood below.

(Note:  you can easily customize the length, depth of pockets and hood – see pattern notes)

Scarf

Width approximately 10in / 25cm

Finished length (including turn over for the pockets) approximately 63in  /  157.5cm

Pockets

Width is the same as the scarf (approximately 10in  /  25cm)

Length approximately 6in  /  15cm

Hood

Width approximately 17in  /  43cm

Length approximately 11in  /  28cm

Measurements Table

How the Hooded Scarf Pattern is Worked

The scarf and attached hood are worked in rows with the starting chain being the width of the scarf.

Starting with a foundation row of single crochet stitches followed by a row of half double crochet stitches, my Brambleberry scarf is then worked in wide half double crochet stitches until the final row of single crochet stitches.

Once the length is crocheted, you’ll need to choose which side is the right side (both sides of the piece are the same) and form the pockets by folding over each end and pinning in place before seaming the sides.  Easy!

The hood is worked directly onto the scarf.  To determine placement, you’ll fold the scarf in half and use a stitch marker to mark the middle stitch.  You’ll then measure each side of the central stitch marker and place stitch markers. The central stitch marker is removed and the stitches between the remaining stitch markers are where the hood is worked.  

With right side facing, you’ll rejoin the yarn at the first stitch marker and work to the second stitch marker until the shaping of the hood. The hood is shaped by leaving stitches unworked on one side and decreasing with slip stitches on the other side. Once the hood is shaped, you’ll sew a seam joining both sides together.  To finish off, rows are worked around the edge of the hood.

The image below gives you a visual of how it will look when you work the hood.

This pattern is part of the Awesome Autumn blog hop hosted by Straight Hooked. Visit the event post to find out more.

On 18th September 2024, from 8am (MST) / 3pm (BST) for 24 hours only, you can download a free PDF of this pattern.

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Hooded Scarf Pattern Notes

• The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• Chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Half double crochet rows, chain 2 counts as a half double crochet.
• Wide half double crochet rows, chain 2 DOES NOT count as a stitch.
• Repeated instructions are noted with * for example; *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, * rep to end.  You will single crochet in the next 5 stitches, single crochet 2 together and repeat this to the end.
• Weave in ends as you go.
• The worked length of the scarf is longer than the final measurements to allow for pockets.
• The sides of the pockets are seamed by working single crochet stitches through both sides of the fabric.  However, if you feel more comfortable sewing the seam, this is fine too.
• If you would like deeper pockets, work more rows to fold over.
• If you would prefer your scarf without pockets, work less rows.
• The tops of the pockets can be closed by sewing button/s along the opening edge and securing through the posts of the stitches.
• If you would like a deeper hood, measure extra from the middle stitch marker for each side.
• The neck of the hood can be joined together with a clasp to secure closed (images here show a clasp I bought from a set on Amazon).

Brambleberry Hooded Scarf Crochet Pattern Instructions (US crochet terms)

With a 4mm / G-6 hook

Ch 41

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across, ch2, turn

Row 2: hdc in next st, hdc in ea st across, ch2, turn

Row 3: hdc in base of ch2, whdc to last st, hdc in last st, ch2, turn

Row 4 – 277: rep row 3 (row 277, ch1 at end, turn)

Row 278: sc in base of ch1, sc in ea st across, fasten off

Assembling the pockets

Decide which side is RS and which is WS.

To form the pockets, working on the RS, fold the ends of the scarf up to approximately 6” and pin the sides.  Rejoin the yarn to the side, ch1, sc through the front and the back of the sides to close.  Rep on other side of pocket.  Rep on other side of scarf.

Optional Hood

Fold scarf in half and place a st marker in centre st.  Measure 7.5” from the left of the central st marker and place a st marker.  Measure 7.5” from the right of the central st marker and place a st marker.  Remove the central st marker.  Sts between markers are where the hood is worked.

Rejoin yarn on RS at first st marker

Row 1: rep row 2 of scarf

Row 2: rep row 3 of scarf

Rep row 2 until hood measures 12” / 30.5cm from beg

Place st marker in the centre st of the last row

DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Shape First Side of Hood

Row 1: rep row 3 of scarf across to last 2 sts of centre st marker, ch2, turn (leave rem sts unworked)

Row 2: rep row 3 of scarf

Row 3: rep row 3 of scarf across to last 2 sts, ch2, turn

Row 4: rep row 3 of scarf

Fasten off

Shape Second Side

Row 1: sk 2 sts to the left of the central st marker, rejoin yarn, rep row 3 of scarf

Row 2: rep row 3 of scarf

Row 3: sl st in first 3 sts, rep row 3 of scarf

Row 4: rep row 3 of scarf

Fasten off

Hood Seam

With WS facing, fold ea side of hood inwards (see photo in section how the pattern is worked).

Sew central seam.

Fasten off

Hood Edging

Identify the next st along scarf edge after where hood is joined to scarf, rejoin yarn

Row 1: sc in 1^st st, *sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, * rep to the other edge of hood, sc in next st on edge of scarf after where hood joins scarf, turn

Row 2:  hdc in ea st around hood, sl st in next st on edge of scarf where hood joins scarf, turn

Row 3: whdc in ea st around hood, sl st in next st on edge of scarf where hood joins scarf

Fasten off

Congratulations, your hooded pocket scarf is ready to be worn.

Copyright Notice

The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree.  This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.  You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make.  If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.

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