Detachable Granny Stitch Crochet Hood
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. See our disclosure policy for more information.
Denim jackets are all the rage. In fact, everything 90’s seems to be making a comeback lately. I’m in love with all things crochet, so adding a detachable crocheted hood to a denim jacket is the perfect melding of hip and style.
Detachable Granny Stitch Crochet Hood
Do you also love the look of a colorful detachable hood? Denim goes with anything, and adding a colorful hood to your jacket takes something old and transforms it into something new and awesome!
We will crochet a hood that will fit the width of most collars of most jean jackets. Then we’ll add buttons to the collar of said jacket and use them to attach using the crocheted buttonholes. This really is a very quick, fun project!
Come to think of it… I bet these would sell like hotcakes at craft fairs! Combine the hood with the drawstring and the necessary buttons as a kit. See more on selling at craft fairs here.
I have written this pattern to include TWO sets of instructions. One using fingering weight yarn and another version using worsted weight yarn. I am using a thin cotton from Hobbii for the first because I love the colors and the lightness of the hood as a result, but you could use Dishie cotton, or an acrylic worsted weight yarn like Brava (pictured here in black), Premier yarns, Mary Maxim yarns, or other yarns like Red Heart, etc and follow the worsted weight pattern instead.
To crochet this detachable hood we are using the Flat Granny stitch. This stitch is worked in rows back and forth in the traditional Granny Stitch method of three double crochets in one space.
If you are new to the Granny Stitch style of crocheting, make sure you check out this video tutorial. If you can make a double crochet, you can crochet this hood!
Grab the ad-free, printable PDF version of this pattern on Ravelry, Etsy, or on the Heart Hook Home blog shop. Thank you!
Materials:
Either
Fingering weight yarn (approx. 300) yards
*includes 10 yards for drawstring
With 3 mm crochet hook
OR
Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
*includes 13 yards for drawstring
With 5.5 mm crochet hook
You will also need…
Tapestry needle
(5) 1/2″ buttons
Sewing needle and thread
Lucet fork if you would like a sturdy drawstring.
*Note that a simple crocheted chain to length or an I-Cord would also suffice.
Gauge:
Fingering weight yarn version: 6 clusters x 12 rows = 4” square using Flat Granny Stitch
Worsted weight yarn version: 4 clusters x 7.5 rows = 4” square using Flat Granny Stitch
Pattern Notes:
Pattern written in US terms.
Hood is made using the Flat Granny stitch (tutorial here)
Worsted Weight Pattern:
Worsted weight yarn version using 5.5 mm hook…
Row 1: Ch-(37), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (36)
Row 2: Ch-4 (counts as dc + ch1), turn, sk first 3 sts, * 3dc in next, ch-1, sk-3 * repeat between * * 7 more times. [3dc, ch1] 4x in final st. Rotate to work up the opposite side. Sk-3 sts. Repeat between * * 8 more times. Dc in final st. (20 clusters, 21 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Row 3: Ch-3 (counts as dc), turn, 2dc in first sp, ch-1. * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 18 more times. 2dc in final sp, dc in top of turning chain. (21 clusters, 20 ch-1 sps)
Row 4: Ch-4, turn, * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 19 more times. Dc in top of turning ch. (20 clusters, 21 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Row 5: repeat row 3
Row 6: repeat row 4
Row 7: repeat row 3
Row 8: Ch-3, turn, 2dc in first st. * Ch-1, 3dc in next ch-sp * repeat between * * 19 more times. Ch-1, 3dc on top of turning chain. (22 clusters, 21 ch-1 sps)
Row 9: Ch-4, turn, * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 20 more times. Dc in top of turning ch. (21 clusters, 22 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Row 10: Ch-3, turn, 2dc in ch-sp, ch-1. * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 19 more times. 2dc in final ch-sp, dc in top of turning chain. (22 clusters, 21 ch-1 sps)
Rows 11 – 18: alternate rows 9 & 10. Do not fasten off.
Bottom edging:
Row 1: Rotate. Ch-1, sc 69 times evenly across bottom (2 per dc row and 1 in center row)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st across (69)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, sc in 2, ch-1, sk-1, sc in 15, ch-1, sk-1, sc in 15, ch-1, sk-1, sc in 15, ch-1, sk-1, sc in 15, ch-1, sk-1, sc in remaining 2 sts. (69)
Row 4: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st/ch-sp across. (69)
Row 5: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st across. (69)
Final Row: 2sc in same as last st. Rotate to sc in each st around face of hood to opposite corner, 2sc in corner st. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Fingering Weight Pattern:
Fingering weight yarn version using 3 mm hook…
Row 1: Ch-(57), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (56)
Row 2: Ch-4 (counts as dc + ch1), turn, sk first 3 sts, * 3dc in next, ch-1, sk-3 * repeat between * * 12 more times. [3dc, ch1] 4x in final st. Rotate to work up the opposite side. Sk-3 sts. Repeat between * * 13 more times. Dc in final st. (30 clusters, 31 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Row 3: Ch-3 (counts as dc), turn, 2dc in first sp, ch-1. * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 28 more times. 2dc in final sp, dc in top of turning chain. (31 clusters, 30 ch-1 sps)
Row 4: Ch-4, turn, * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 29 more times. Dc in top of turning ch. (30 clusters, 31 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Rows 5 – 13: alternate rows 3 & 4 (ending on a row 3)
Row 14: Ch-3, turn, 2dc in first st. * Ch-1, 3dc in next ch-sp * repeat between * * 29 more times. Ch-1, 3dc on top of turning chain. (32 clusters, 31 ch-1 sps)
Row 15: Ch-4, turn, * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 30 more times. Dc in top of turning ch. (31 clusters, 32 ch-1 sps, 2 dc)
Row 16: Ch-3, turn, 2dc in ch-sp, ch-1. * 3dc in next ch-sp, ch-1 * repeat between * * 29 more times. 2dc in final ch-sp, dc in top of turning chain. (32 clusters, 31 ch-1 sps)
Rows 17 – 25: alternate rows 15 & 16. Do not fasten off.
Bottom edging:
Row 1: Rotate. Ch-1, sc 97 times evenly across bottom (2 per dc row and 1 in center row)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st across (97)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, sc in 2, ch-2, sk-2, sc in 22, ch-2, sk-2, sc in 20, ch-1, sk-1, sc in 20, ch-2, sk-2, sc in 22, ch-2, sk-2, sc in remaining 2 sts. (97)
Row 4: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st/ch across. (97)
Row 5: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st across. (97)
Final Row: 2sc in same as last st. Rotate to sc in each st around face of hood to opposite corner, 2sc in corner st. Fasten off using Invisible Join.
Drawstring:
Make a drawstring that is approximately 54” long. Use a Lucet Fork, crochet a simple chain to length, or make an I-cord.
Feed the cord through the final granny stitch row as pictured.
Buttons:
Line up the collar with the hood for button placement.
Using needle and thread, sew on the (5) ½” buttons securely.
That’s it! I hope you love this crochet hood and that you’ll make many of them, in all different colors. Please tag @hearthookhome so that I can see them, or share in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook!
Other Crochet Patterns you’re sure to enjoy:
Betty’s Infinity Scarf: Free Granny Stitch Crochet Pattern
How to Crochet a Classic Granny Square
Lori Hooded Poncho Crochet Pattern
Marvelous Moss Hooded Tunic Crochet Pattern
