Rustic Raccoon Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern

Little kids wearing little ears always make me smile.  Which is just one of the reasons I love this pattern so much…..this crochet hooded cowl pattern will make your little one irresistible!

This free hooded cowl crochet pattern comes in both knit and crochet (get the knit pattern here) features bulky (5) weight (or use two strands of your favorite worsted weight) yarn.

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Rustic Raccoon Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern

Average Head Circumference Size Chart

Newborn:

13-14″ (33-35.5cm)

0-3 Months:

14-15″ (35.5-38cm)

3-6 Months:

14-17″ (35.5-43cm)

6-12 Months:

16-19″ (40.5-48cm)

Toddler 1-3 Years:

18-20″ (45.75-50.75cm)

Child:

19-20.5″ (48.25-52cm)

Adult:

21.5-24″ (54.5-61cm)

Materials

• Yarn: Approximately 175-300 yards of bulky (5) yarn (or use two strands of worsted held double)
• Smaller Sizes: Approx. 15 Color 1 (Cream), Approx. 30 Color 2 (grey), Approx. 130 color 3 (dark grey)
• Larger Sizes: Approx. 25 Color 1 (Cream), Approx. 50 Color 2 (grey), Approx. 225 color 3 (dark grey)
• Crochet Hook: Size 6.5mm (K/10.5) Straight Needles and 16″ circular OR whatever size is needed to achieve gauge
• Yarn or Tapestry Needle

Gauge

6 sts and 5 rows = 2 inches (5 centimeters) in Half Double Crochet

***It is important to check your gauge!***

Abbreviations

• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• SC: Single Crochet
• CH: Chain
• SC2tog: Single Crochet the next two sts together (SC decrease)
• **: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified

Newborn Pattern

Chain 42 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (40 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (40 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (40 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 5.5 inches (14cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 28 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 28 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (42 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat 7 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into next (51 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat 4 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch (57 total sts)

Rounds 4&5: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 6&7: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 8: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 4 using color 3 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (3 total sts)

Row 2: SC2tog, SC the next stitch, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 3: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 8 grey sts – 3 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 10 cream sts – 3 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

Baby 0-3 Months Pattern

Chain 44 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (42 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (42 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (42 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 6 inches (15.25cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 30 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 30 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (45 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat around (54 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat 4 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 3 sts (60 total sts)

Rounds 4&5: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 6&7: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 8: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 4 using color 3 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (3 total sts)

Row 2: SC2tog, SC the next stitch, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 3: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 8 grey sts – 3 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 10 cream sts – 3 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

Baby 3-6 Months Pattern

Chain 48 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (46 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (46 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (46 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 6.25 inches (15.75cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 32 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 32 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (48 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat 8 more times, 2 HDC sts in next stitch, HDC in each of next 2 sts (58 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat 4 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 7 sts (64 total sts)

Round 4: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 14 sts* Repeat 3 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 3 sts (69 total sts)

Rounds 5&6: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 7&8: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 9: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 5 using color 3 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts)

Row 2: Single crochet into the second stitch and each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Row 3: SC2tog, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 4: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 10 grey sts – 4 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 12 cream sts – 4 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

Baby 6-12 Months Pattern

Chain 50 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (48 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (48 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (48 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 6.75 inches (17cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 34 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 34 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (51 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat 9 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch (62 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat 5 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into next (69 total sts)

Round 4: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 14 sts* Repeat 3 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 8 sts (74 total sts)

Round 5: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 19 sts* Repeat 2 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 13 sts (78 total sts)

Rounds 6&7: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 8&9: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 10: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 5 using color 1 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts)

Row 2: Single crochet into the second stitch and each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Row 3: SC2tog, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 4: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 10 grey sts – 4 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 12 cream sts – 4 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

Toddler 1-3 Year Pattern

Chain 54 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (52 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (52 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (52 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 7.25 inches (18.5cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 36 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 36 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (54 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat 9 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 3 sts (65 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat 5 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts (72 total sts)

Round 4: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 14 sts* Repeat 3 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 11 sts (77 total sts)

Round 5: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 19 sts* Repeat 2 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 16 sts (81 total sts)

Round 6: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 24 sts* Repeat 2 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 5 sts (85 total sts)

Rounds 7&8: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 9&10: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 11: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 5 using color 3 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts)

Row 2: Single crochet into the second stitch and each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Row 3: SC2tog, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 4: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 10 grey sts – 4 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 12 cream sts – 4 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

Child Pattern

Chain 66 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (64 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (64 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (64 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 7.75 inches (19.75cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 40 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 40 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (60 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat around (72 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat 6 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into last stitch (80 total sts)

Round 4: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 14 sts* Repeat 4 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts (86 total sts)

Round 5: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 19 sts* Repeat 3 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 5 sts (91 total sts)

Round 6: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 24 sts* Repeat 2 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 15 sts (95 total sts)

Rounds 7&8: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 9&10: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 11: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 5 using color 3 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts)

Row 2: Single crochet into the second stitch and each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (4 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Row 3: SC2tog, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 4: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 10 grey sts – 4 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 12 cream sts – 4 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

Adult Pattern

Chain 74 using color 1 (cream) yarn

Row 1: HDC into the third chain from hook and each chain across (72 total sts)

Drop color 1 and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rows 2&3: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (72 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Drop color 2 (grey) yarn and pick up color 3 (dark grey) yarn

Row 4: CH2, Turn work, HDC into the second stitch and each stitch across (72 total sts)

Repeat row 4 until your project measures approx. 8.25 inches (30cm) in length from the starting edge.

Fold your project in half with the right sides together, and either use your yarn or tapestry needle to seam up the back edge, or SC the two sides together to create a seam.

Turn your hood right side out.

Working along the bottom edge of the hood, starting from the back corner, pick up and SC 44 sts around the base of the hood.  When you reach the front corner of the hood, continue by working your next SC into the front corner of the other side (see photo 1).  Be sure to evenly spread your sts along the bottom of the hood.  When you have picked up all 44 sts, join your project in the round by slip stitching into the first stitch.  You will now be working in continuous rounds.  Place stitch marker.

Round 1: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into next stitch* Repeat around (66 total sts)

Round 2: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 4 sts* Repeat 12 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch (80 total sts)

Round 3: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 9 sts* Repeat around (88 total sts)

Round 4: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 14 sts* Repeat 4 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 12 sts (94 total sts)

Round 5: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 19 sts* Repeat 3 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 13 sts (99 total sts)

Round 6: *2 HDC sts into first stitch, HDC into each of next 24 sts* Repeat 2 more times, 2 HDC sts into next stitch, HDC into each of next 23 sts (103 total sts)

Rounds 7-14: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 3 yarn and pick up color 2 (grey) yarn

Rounds 15&16: HDC into each stitch around

Drop color 2 yarn and pick up color 1 (cream) yarn

Round 17: HDC into each stitch around

Ear Pattern (Make 2)

Chain 7 using color 3 (dark grey) yarn (leave long enough starting tail to use for sewing ear

onto hat)

Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from hook and each chain across, CH1, Turn Work (6 total sts)

Row 2: Single crochet into the second stitch and each stitch across, CH1, Turn Work (6 total sts – turning chain counts as stitch)

Row 3: Repeat row 2

Row 4: SC2tog, SC2tog, SC2tog, CH1, Turn Work (3 total sts)

Row 5: SC2tog, SC into each of next 2 sts, CH1, Turn Work (2 total sts)

Row 6: SC2tog (1 total stitch)

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends (leaving starting yarn tail)

Pick up color 2 (grey) yarn and add a SC edging around two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 14 grey sts – 6 on each side and 2 in the very top stitch.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Pick up color 1 (cream) yarn and add a SC edging around the same two sides of the piece you just created.  You should have a total of 16 cream sts – 6 on each side and 2 in each of the top two sts.

Cut yarn and secure and weave in ends.

Secure the ears to the top sides of the hood just behind the second row of color 2 (grey) yarn.

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