I might have a little obsession with hoodies. Especially cozy ones. And this one might be the coziest one yet. Meet The Hawthorn Hoodie!
This Hoodie uses a super soft yarn from Lion Brand called Let’s Get Cozy: Chenille Appeal! I loved working with this yarn and think the finished texture of The Hawthorn Hoodie is amazing! There are lots of pretty colors to pick from as well.
If you want your hoodie to be longer or shorter, you can easily add or remove rows on the front panel before shaping the neckline. Just make sure you add or remove the same amount of rows to the back panel as well. Don’t forget this will alter the amount of yarn required. You can also leave the pocket off the front as well although I think it ties this design together perfectly! My favorite part of The Hawthorn Hoodie is the oversized cozy hood.
You’ll be using Hdc stitch for most of this design so the panels work up quickly! This yarn has a fluffy texture but overall I found it easy to work with! I have 2 other hoodie patterns available that you might enjoy if you like this one. The Happy At Home Hoodie and The Bonfire Beach Hoodie. Be sure to check those out as well!
Coming at ya on the first weekend of spring… The Bonfire Beach Hoodie! You might be thinking that this design looks a little bit familiar. Well it should because it’s the sister design to The Happy At Home Hoodie!
The Bonfire Beach Hoodie is shorter and lighter in comparison to The Happy At Home Hoodie. It’s also not quite as oversized. I use the same stitches and the same basic construction for this top.
I left side slits on my Bonfire Beach Hoodie but you can easily sew those up when making your top if you would rather not have them!
You can find this pattern as a full video tutorial on my YouTube channel as well! It is split into 4 parts and walks you through the entire pattern.
Description: The Bonfire Beach Hoodie is perfect to throw on during a warm summer day. It uses Hdc throughout for an easy make. The slightly oversized boxy fit makes it extra comfy to wear all day.
It’s finally here! The Happy At Home Hoodie has been anticipated by so many of you and i’m so excited to release it. Sometimes you just have a design in mind that comes together exactly how you wanted it to and this was one of them! I pictured an oversized hoodie with wide ribbing and a soft lightweight feel. The slits on the side somehow make it even better than I imagined.
I used Lion Brand Coboo to make this hoodie. It’s one of my all time favorite yarns! You can check out The Bobble Crop Top which I made using Coboo. I also have some other designs coming soon using it!
I hope the Happy At Home Hoodie pattern brings you some much needed crochet therapy while we are all quarantined to our homes. It brought me so much joy to make and I know this will be one of my pieces i’m most proud of for years to come. Please tag me in your wips and finished photos of your hoodie on Instagram so I can share the happiness! Use #happyathomehoodie so I can see!
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This pattern is available as a kit through Lion Brand. It comes with all the yarn needed to make the garment + the printed PDF pattern. Get it here!
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This pattern is available on Etsy as a low cost ad-free printable PDF.
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This pattern is available on Ravelry. Save it to your queue for later or spread the love and give it a heart!
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This pattern is available on Lovecrafts as a low cost ad-free printable PDF. (coming soon)
Happy At Home Hoodie PatternDescription:
This lightweight hoodie is perfect to throw on during a chilly summer evening at the beach or cozied up in around a bonfire. The in-style oversized fit compliments all body shapes and sizes. Get ready to never take off your new favorite hoodie!
Raise your hand if you love homespun yarn! Meee! I know a lot of my crochet friends dislike using homespun yarn because it can be a bit difficult to work with, especially if you are a beginner crocheter. I hope the Butterbeer Pullover pattern changes your mind if you are a homespun hater. 🙂 You can always substitute a different bulky yarn if you are totally against it, but I encourage you to give it a shot with homespun first!
Here are a couple of my tips on working with Lion Brand Homespun-
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Keep your tension a bit loose! I know a lot of us have a habit of pulling our stitches down tight while crocheting. Don’t do this! One, it makes it harder to see the stitches and two, if you have to frog your work it will be difficult to pull out. You will also have a much harder time inserting your hook into the stitch and it may snag the yarn. So try and crochet with a nice even and “loose” tension.
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Don’t rely on just your eyes for counting stitches. When you work with homespun yarn, the fluffiness of the yarn can make it difficult to see your stitches. I like to actually feel my stitches with my hands to help check my stitch count.
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Start your work with a foundation row! My pullover pattern uses a foundation row for each panel. This not only gives your garment a bit more stretch and keeps the panel a uniform size but it also helps you keep your stitch count correct. When working with homespun I always find that the foundation chain and the first row gives the most trouble. It can be difficult to find where to insert your hook in the chain. If you use a foundation row it gets rid of this problem. I recommend THIS video/tutorial if you don’t already know how.
Be sure to tag me in your pictures on Instagram if you make the Butterbeer Pullover! I love seeing and sharing your work! 🙂 Make sure you also subscribe for more free patterns!
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