Coral Picot Striped Hoodie: Free Crochet Pattern

Coral Picot Striped Hoodie: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This dropped-shoulder hoodie is made for anyone who loves a little Parisian chic in their everyday wardrobe. Worked entirely in half double crochet, it has a dense, slightly ribbed texture that feels cozy and looks beautifully simple. Wide bands of teal and coral alternate in bold horizontal stripes, while a coral picot edging and three art deco fan motifs add just the right touch of vintage glamour. It is an easy, boxy, straight-sided project with no increasing or decreasing in the body or sleeves, so it is perfect for advanced beginners ready to move beyond scarves and blankets.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight wool (100% wool, approx. 400 yds/100 g). Teal: 600 yds. Coral: 400 yds.
• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, tape measure, scissors.
• Finished size: Chest circumference 44 inches (112 cm); length 26 inches (66 cm); sleeve length from shoulder 24 inches (61 cm).

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sp(s) – space(s)
• RS – right side
• rep – repeat

Gauge

22 sts and 12 rows in hdc = 4 inches (10 cm). Work a small swatch in hdc and measure it flat and unstretched; if you have more stitches than 22, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

• Carry your color changes at the edge of the piece and change color on the last yarn-over of the final stitch of a row for a clean stripe line.
• Count your stitches at the end of every row. The body and sleeves are straight, so a missed stitch will throw off the whole rectangle.
• Keep your hdc tension even and relaxed; this pattern relies on a soft, drapey fabric rather than a stiff one.
• Mark the 20 center stitches of the back neck before you start the front so the neck opening lines up perfectly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Back (Teal)

Row 1: Ch 122, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (120 hdc).

Rows 2-12: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 13-24: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 25-36: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 37-48: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 49-60: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 61-72: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 73-84: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (120 hdc). Fasten off.

Front (Teal)

Work same as back until Row 60, ending with 120 hdc.

Row 61 (first panel): Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 50 sts, leave remaining 70 sts unworked (50 hdc).

Row 62: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50 hdc).

Rows 63-72: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 73-84: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Fasten off.

Second panel: With RS facing, skip 20 sts for neck, join Teal at next st.

Row 61: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 50 sts (50 hdc).

Rows 62-72: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 73-84: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Fasten off.

Sleeves (make 2, Teal)

Row 1: Ch 62, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (60 hdc).

Rows 2-12: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 13-24: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 25-36: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 37-48: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 49-60: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 61-72: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (60 hdc). Fasten off.

Hood (Teal)

Row 1: Ch 82, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (80 hdc).

Rows 2-12: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (80 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 13-24: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (80 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 25-36: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (80 hdc). Change to Coral.

Rows 37-48: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (80 hdc). Change to Teal.

Rows 49-60: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (80 hdc). Fasten off.

Hood Edging (Coral)

Join Coral at the hood opening.

Rnd 1: Sc evenly around the entire hood opening and front neck edge.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next 3 sts, picot (ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook); rep from * around. Fasten off.

Cuff Edging (Coral)

Join Coral at sleeve cuff.

Rnd 1: Sc evenly around cuff.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next 3 sts, picot; rep from * around. Fasten off. Repeat for the other cuff.

Art Deco Fan Motif (Coral, make 3)

Rnd 1: Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with sl st to top of ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * around, join with sl st to first sc (6 ch-3 sps).

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the shoulders: join front and back at the outer 50 sts on each side, leaving the center 20 sts open for the neck. Align each sleeve top with its armhole and sew in place, then sew the sleeve and side seams. Fold the hood in half lengthwise and sew the back seam, then sew the hood to the neck opening, easing it to fit. Sew the three fan motifs evenly along the front chest area. Weave in all ends, then block lightly to open up the hdc fabric and even out the stripes.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the coral for mustard or blush for a softer palette, or work the stripes in narrower 6-row bands for a finer look.
• Add a simple coral chain-loop drawstring at the hood opening for a sportier feel.
• Place the fan motifs on the sleeve tops instead of the chest for a subtle art deco accent.