Free Crochet Pattern - Hooded Pocket Scarf

Recently I was contacted about possibly making a scarf and sent a photo of a gorgeous knit scarf with a hood and pockets. I got so excited about making something new that I right away hunted down the pattern only to find out after purchasing that it was not the original pattern but someone reselling it. I believe the pattern may have been an older pattern that was only available in print form.

The pattern looked simple enough and was made using bulky yarn so I figured that it must be a fast make. But after starting on the scarf, I quickly realized that it was not going to be nearly fast enough for me, so I switched gears and came up with a crocheted version. 

What I came up with is a thick and squishy hooded pocket scarf made using double stranded worsted weight yarn that not only helps keep the cost down but makes color variations endless. 

You can keep reading below to find the free version or grab the PDF Version on Etsy or Ravelry. Don't forget to pin this post so you can save it to come back to later. 

Materials 

• Worsted weight yarn, about 890 yards total
• Size P/10mm crochet hook
• Stitch Markers or piece of scrap yarn
• Darning needle

Stitches Used

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

HDCBLO = Half  Double Crochet Back Loop Only

Notes

*Scarf is made using 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together.

*Chain 1 does not count as first stitch.

*Marking the center stitch in the begining is not necessary but makes it easier when finishing.

*Scarfs pictured are made using Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn in Linen and Royal and Crafters Secret in Orange.

*Length before folding up ends for pockets is 100".

*Leaving a long tail at the beginning will help eliminate an extra end to weave in.

Pattern

Leaving a long tail (about 80"), chain 201, SC in second chain from hook and each across (200sts) placing marker in stitch 100 to mark the center of the scarf. Chain 1, turn.

Row 2: HDC across to end. Chain 1, turn (200sts).

Row 3-12: HDCBLO across to end. Chain 1, turn (200sts).

Row 13: SC across to end. Chain 1, DO NOT fasten off.

Finishing

Turning scarf and working along the end, SC across to make a smooth, clean edge for the top of the pocket (19sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing up one side of the pocket.

Taking the long beginning tail, SC along the beginning end of the scarf. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Pockets

To make the pockets, fold up the ends 8", making sure that the scarf is not twisted so the pockets will both be on the outside of the scarf. Sew along the sides of the pockets, sewing in 4 stitches along both top edges of the pockets. Weave in all the ends.

Hood

Fold the scarf in half at the stitch marker, checking to make sure that the pockets line up evenly, and sew along one side of the scarf from the folded corner, down 11" and the back up to the corner. Pull both ends inside the hood, tie off and weave in the ends.

You now have a fun new scarf that will be great for all your favorite fall sporting events. Be sure to share your scarf by tagging me @CrochetHappens on Instagram. I would love to see it! 

Happy crocheting, 

~Maggie