If you like wearing crochet hats when the weather is cold, this crochet hood pattern is a great alternative!
The Silver and Spice Crochet Hood begins with alternating rows of single crochet and bobbles.
Once you reach the total length (in rows), you’ll seam the last row together to form a square pocket (hood) shape!
This pocket type style can be worn closely fitted to the face or a bit oversize, making this accessory a really versatile style to wear.
A great thing about wearing a crochet hood is that they have a really wide range in size; they can be made and worn a bit oversized (larger than actual head measurements), or fitted (actual head measurements or a tad bit smaller).
The ties on the sides of this crochet hood are added last, which are not only decorative but can be tied together to lower the hood and lay it flat on the back when not in use (just one more great fall and winter look)!
Ready to start one right now?
Grab your favorite chunky yarn and hook to work up this fast and fun crochet hood pattern today:
- Chunky yarn helps to make quick crochet work – this hood will be ready in no time!
- The easy repetition of this fabric means you can relax and enjoy working up the fabric!
- Don’t have any bulky weight yarn? Try holding two smaller weights together, and measure as you go, until you get the right gauge and size!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: Simple rows, stitch tension, stitch counting and recognition, Bobbles, seams, pom poms, and more!
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Table of contents
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes
Silver and Spice Hood: Introduction
Crochet for Christmas
The Silver and Spice Crochet Hood was designed and published back in 2015 as part of a huge collection of holiday decor and seasonal accessories called Crochet for Christmas: 29 Patterns for Handmade Holiday Decorations and Gifts.
You can view the entire Crochet for Christmas collection on Ravelry to see contributions from crochet artists like One & Two Company, A Crocheted Simplicity, A la Sascha, Felted Button, and many more!
If you’re wondering where the name comes from, I got the idea from the yarn colors I used to make each sample; one sample was made in Silver, and the other was made in Spice.
This is the first crochet publication I authored, and I’m really proud of the classic and iconic projects we put together.
Check it out!
Is bulky yarn too heavy for a Crochet Hood pattern?
Whether bulky yarn is too heavy for a Crochet Hood pattern depends on a few things, like your personal preference and the specific characteristics of the yarn you decide to use.
Bulky yarns can be dense and heavy in nature, so if you prefer lighter weight hats you may find the fabric that bulky yarn makes to bee too heavy for your style and taste.
Consider the characteristics of the yarn you’re using to choose one that you think will feel best.
Finally, consider how you would like to wear this crochet hood; more fitted and close to your head, or a bit oversized and open around your face – how you want to wear this style can help you to choose the most comfortable yarn!
Who are crochet hoods for?
The Silver and Spice crochet hood can be created for people of all ages, from children, to teens, to adults.
These versatile accessories are commonly used in cooler months because they can provide an extra layer of warmth against cold weather.
Crochet hoods are really fashionable accessories for people who appreciate unique and handmade items and are looking for something different and stylish to wear.
When an oversized style is worn, a crochet hood can help to keep your hairstyle from going flat (like hat hair).
Selecting the perfect yarn
What yarn was used for this crochet hood?
Because this pattern is over ten years old, the yarn I originally used to crochet this hood has sadly been discontinued.
That’s what happens to all my favorite yarns!
The original sample is made with Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Chunky, which has been discontinued for some time now and not available.
But, don’t fret because I have some substitutes that will work just as nicely!
How can I choose a yarn substitute?
Stitch and row measurements for this crochet hood pattern are important to note so that you can crochet the right size.
That means the yarn weight and size you choose will make all the difference in the fabric size you create.
The gauge and size for this crochet hood pattern are measured with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky yarn, and a US K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook, so yarn substitutes should be a close match.
When choosing a yarn substitute, I first suggest looking on YarnSub.com for a list of yarns with similarities based on gauge, fiber content, texture, yardage, and colors.
For a close match in the same weight, and with similar characteristics, here are some yarns I recommend you review first:
To find the best yarn for this crochet hood pattern, start with the same weight of yarn as the pattern calls for and crochet a swatch to see if the fabric will give you the results you’re looking for.
Read more about how to substitute yarn for any crochet projects in our article: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters
Sizing Options
How many sizes are included in this pattern?
This crochet hood pattern includes specific instructions for three different sizes, with measurements given while the fabric is flat, and before the hood is seamed together.
- 17”x 8”: Toddler
- 20” x 9”: Child
- 23” x 10”: Adult
Which crochet hood size should I make?
Crochet hoods can be fitted in a style that is worn close to the face, or oversize with a bit of space between the hood and the head.
You can choose to crochet this hood in a style that you’re most comfortable with.
Sizes by age may differ, and size should not be determined by age alone.
For example, not all newborns have a 12″ head, and, not all adults have a 22″ head.
To crochet the perfect size and style hood, you should first get accurate measurements of the person who will wear it.
For tips on how to measure for the best fit, and a list of the most popular hat sizes from newborn up to adult, check out this article: What Size Hat To Make: Easy Guide For Crochet
Helpful Resources
Silver and Spice Hood Inspiration
To get some inspiration from other crocheters, check out over one hundred finished Silver and Spice Crochet Hood projects on Ravelry, right here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silver–spice-hood/people
How to keep your crochet edges straight
Worked in rows of crochet to create a rectangle shape first, the hood forms when seamed together along one side.
For this type of pattern, it is very important to mark the top of your first stitch in each row to identify where your first and last crochet stitches will go.
When you do this, you will be able to keep your crochet edges straight and you’ll create an even rectangle shape!
For tips to help identify what counts as your first crochet stitch, read our article right here: https://americancrochetassociation.blog/count-stitches/
How to crochet a bobble stitch
The Silver and Spice Hood is worked with alternating rows of a really textured and raised stitch called the bobble.
Bobbles are created when multiple stitches are partially worked into one stitch or space (joined at one base), then completed together (joined at the top).
This pattern gives specific instructions about how to work a bobble for this pattern, as there are quite a few versions of this stitch.
Learn more about what a bobble crochet stitch is, and watch a video tutorial, right here: https://americancrochetassociation.blog/how-to-crochet-bobble-cluster-popcorn-puff-stitches/
Right and wrong sides
The Silver and Spice crochet hood creates fabric with two sides, marked “right side” and “wrong side”.
This is because bobble stitches are very textured, and create a raised look on one side of the fabric.
Because the stitch pattern alternates every other row, one side will be the “right side” (the side we want to see on the outside) and one side will be the “wrong side” (the side we don’t want to see, so it should be on the inside.
For more on this subject, so that you can learn to spot the right and wrong sides in crochet fabric, here are some tips that will help: https://americancrochetassociation.blog/right-and-wrong-sides-in-crochet-what-does-this-mean/
More crochet accessory patterns
If you love to crochet unique accessories like this crochet hood pattern, we have a few more styles you can view right here:
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Making the Silver and Spice Crochet Hood Pattern
Yarn
Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Chunky, bulky weight #5 (153 yds / 150 m; 5 oz / 140 g per skein):
- 1 (2, 2) skeins Color A (Silver)
- 50 yds Color B (Natural)
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Materials
- US K/10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 1.5” Pom-pom maker
Sizes and Finished Dimensions
Hood width (stitches) x length (rows): Approximate age/fit; before seam:
- 17”x 8”: Toddler
- 20” x 9”: Child
- 23” x 10”: Adult
Gauge
- 10 pattern Sts = 4”,
- 7 pattern rows = 4”
Stitch Key
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- HDc = half double crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches and Techniques
- Bobble (3 Dc): [yarn over, insert hook into St, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times into same St, yarn over, pull through 4 loops on hook.
- BLO (Back Loop Only)
Pattern Notes
- Width is measured in front of head (around face = fitted, at shoulders = oversize)
- Length is measured by depth of head (hairline to crown = fitted, eyebrows to crown = oversize)
- Hood can be worn oversized (larger than actual measurements) or fitted (actual measurements). Size by age is suggestive.
- Hood begins in rows, forming a rectangle, then the Seam will form a Hood shape.
- Ties are added last, in Round 1 of Border (worked in 1 joined round).
- Construction diagram available after written instructions.
Instructions: Toddler (Child, Adult)
Hood
With Color A, Ch 42 (50, 58)
Row 1 (Right Side): Skip 1 Ch (not a St), Sc into each Ch across – 41 (49, 57) Sc
Row 2: Ch 1 (not a st, here and throughout), turn, Bobble, [Ch 1, skip 1 St, Bobble into following St] across row – 41 (49, 57) Sts; 20 (24, 28) Ch + 21 (25, 29) Bobbles
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, work 1 Sc into each st across – 41 (49, 57) Sc
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until 15 (17, 19) rows are complete. Do not fasten off; continue to Seam.
Seam
With Right Side held together, fold Row 15 (17, 19) in half by width.
Row 1: Skip 1 St, using BLO, Sl St both thicknesses of row together, fasten off – 20 (24, 28) Sl Sts
Schematic
Border
Turn fabric so that Right Side is facing outward (Sl St seam is on inside of Hood).
Attach yarn into Seam.
Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1 (not a St), work 3 Sc into every Sc row end from Hood until Row 1 of hood reached. Ch 21 (25, 29; 1st tie), skip 1 Ch, Hdc into each Ch across. Work 1 Sc into each St across Row 1 of Hood. Ch 21 (25, 29; 2nd tie), skip 1 Ch, Hdc into each Ch across. Work 3 Sc into every Sc row end from Hood until Seam is reached. Sl St to join, fasten off – 64 (72, 86) Sts; 24 (27, 30) Sc + 40 (48, 56) Hdc
Finishing
- With Color B, make three pom-poms.
- Attach one pom-pom to the end of each tie from Round 1 of Border, and one to the first Sl St formed in Seam.
- Sew in all ends, trim excess.
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