If you love practical crochet projects that feel like a wearable hug, the Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Hooded Scarf pattern is about to become your new favorite winter make. This cozy crochet hooded scarf pattern combines a snug hood and a flowing scarf into one beautifully textured accessory, so you stay warm and stylish without juggling layers.

Designed with my signature Wheat Stitch™, this hooded scarf delivers rich texture, comforting warmth, and a modern look you’ll actually reach for all season long. This crochet hooded scarf pattern is worked top-down with absolutely no seaming, making it both approachable and incredibly satisfying to stitch.

Whether you’re heading out for a winter walk, braving a chilly morning drop-off, or curling up for an outdoor adventure, this is the kind of handmade piece that works hard while looking effortless. For more wheaty warmth, stitch up a pair of Winter Wheat Stitch™ Flat Mittens!

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Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Hooded Scarf Pattern Supplies

Yarn

Brava Baby DK
100% Premium Anti-Pill Acrylic, 273yds/100g

Yarn Quantities

700 Yards
3 Skeins

Yarn Substitutions

Malabrigo Arroyo – 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 335yds/100g

Premier Everyday DK – 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic, 273yds/100g

Swish DK – 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 123yds/50g

Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK – 80% Acrylic/20% Wool, 232yds/85g

Mary Maxim Prism – 100% Acrylic, 290yds/100g

Mary Maxim Mellowspun – 100% Acrylic, 284yds/100g

Remember always to check the gauge and drape when substituting yarns.

Crochet Hook

Size US G+/7 (4.5mm) Crochet Hook or hook to obtain gauge.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn Needle
Removable Stitch Marker

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Sizes

One Size Fits Most

Abbreviations

blo – back loop only
ch – chain
flo – front loop only
RS/WS – right side/wrong side
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge

16 sts and 14 rows = 4″ by 4″ unblocked, in pattern repeat.

How to Crochet A Gauge Swatch
Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you will have the correct sizing for this pattern. It will also help you practice the stitches used in this project and improve your stitch work for a flawless look.
Are you struggling to match the gauge? Check out the blog post on What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch/space, yarn over again and pull up a long loop, yarn over and insert your hook into the same stitch/space, yarn over again and pull up a long loop (5 loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through the first 4 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining loops.

Pattern Notes

• For a full tutorial on the Wheat Stitch, visit:
  https://brianakdesigns.com/how-to-crochet-the-wheat-stitch/
• Using a stitch marker at the beginning (and end) of the row is recommended.
• If an even longer scarf is desired, add rows on each side before decreasing.
• You can create a striped look by using one color for all the puff st rows and another for all the blo sc rows. Change colors by yarning over with the new color when making the last stitch of the row. Keep both colors attached and carry the unused yarn up the inside of the hood without fastening off.

FAQs About the Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Hooded Scarf Pattern

Is this crochet hooded scarf beginner-friendly?

Yes! Confident beginners will feel comfortable with the construction, and experienced crocheters will love the rhythmic, relaxing stitch pattern.

Do I need to sew anything together?

Nope! This pattern is completely seamless. The hood and scarf are built together as you crochet.

Can I adjust the length of the scarf?

Absolutely. You can easily crochet additional rows before the decreases to make a longer scarf if desired.

What yarn works best for this hooded scarf?

Any DK-weight yarn with good drape works beautifully. Choose something soft and cozy—you’ll be wearing this a lot. You can also use a thicker yarn to make a larger hooded scarf!

Is this a good handmade gift?

Yes, yes, and yes. This hooded scarf makes a thoughtful, wearable gift that feels extra special because it’s both beautiful and practical.

Video Tutorial for the Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Earwarmer Pattern

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Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Hooded Scarf Pattern Written Instructions

Top-Down Hood

Row 1:

Ch 25, starting in the second ch from hook sc 23, sc 4 in last, working around the other side blo sc 23, turn. | 50 sts

Rows 2-3:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, *skip the next st, sc in the next, working back into the skipped st, work a puff st; repeat from * until the last 3 sts, blo sc 3, turn.

Row 4:

Ch 1, blo sc 22, 2 blo sc in the next 5 sts, blo sc 23, turn. | 55 sts

Row 5:

Ch 1, blo sc 23, [2 blo sc in the next, blo sc in next] 4 times, 2 blo sc in next, blo sc 23, turn. | 60 sts

Rows 6-7:

If a deeper hood is desired, continue to increase in pattern.

Rows 18-19:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, *skip the next st, sc in the next, working back into the skipped st, work a puff st; repeat from * until the last 3 sts, blo sc 3, turn.

Rows 20-21:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 22-33:

Repeat Rows 18-21.

Rows 34-35:

Repeat Rows 18-19

If a taller hood is desired, continue to add rows in pattern.

Right Side of Scarf

Tip: To make the scarf longer, do more repeats of the established Wheat Stitch before starting the decreases.

Row 1:

Ch 1, blo sc 45, turn, leaving the remaining sts unworked.

Row 2:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 44 sts

Rows 3-4:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, *skip the next st, sc in the next, working back into the skipped st, work a puff st; repeat from * until the last 3 sts, blo sc 3, turn.

Row 5:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 43 sts

Row 6:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 42 sts

Rows 7-8:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 9:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 41 sts

Row 10:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 40 sts

Rows 11-12:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 13:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 39 sts

Row 14:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 38 sts

Rows 15-16:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 17:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 37 sts

Row 18:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 36 sts

Rows 19-20:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 21:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 35 sts

Row 22:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 34 sts

Rows 23-24:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 25:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 33 sts

Row 26:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 32 sts

Rows 27-28:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 29:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 31 sts

Row 30:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 30 sts

Rows 31-32:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 33:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 29 sts

Row 34:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 28 sts

Rows 35-36:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 37:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 27 sts

Row 38:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 26 sts

Rows 39-40:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 41:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 25 sts

Row 42:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 24 sts

Rows 43-44:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 45:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 23 sts

Row 46:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 22 sts

Rows 47-48:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 49:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 21 sts

Row 50:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 20 sts

Rows 51-52:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 53:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 19 sts

Row 54:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 18 sts

Rows 55-56:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 57:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 17 sts

Row 58:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 16 sts

Rows 59-60:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 61:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 15 sts

Row 62:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 14 sts

Rows 63-64:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 65:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 13 sts

Row 66:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 12 sts

Rows 67-68:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 69:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 11 sts

Row 70:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 10 sts

Rows 71-72:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 73:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 9 sts

Row 74:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 8 sts

Rows 75-76:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, skip the next st, sc in the next, working back into the skipped st, work a puff st, blo sc 3, turn.

Row 77:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc 2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 7 sts

Row 78:

Ch 1, blo sc 2, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 6 sts

Rows 79-80:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 81:

Ch 1, blo sc 2, blo sc2tog, blo sc 2, turn. | 5 sts

Row 82:

Ch 1, blo sc 1, blo sc2tog, blo sc 2, turn. | 4 sts

Rows 83-84:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 85:

Ch 1, blo sc 1, blo sc2tog, blo sc 1, turn. | 3 sts

Row 86:

Ch 1, blo sc2tog, blo sc 1, turn. | 2 sts

Row 87:

Ch 1, blo sc 2, turn.

Row 88:

Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off. | 1 st

Left Side of Scarf

Row 1:

Attach the yarn at the base of the hood with the wrong side facing (the unworked row next to the Right Side of Scarf) and ch 1, blo sc 45.

Row 2:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 44 sts

Rows 3-4:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, *skip the next st, sc in the next, working back into the skipped st, work a puff st; repeat from * until the last 3 sts, blo sc 3, turn.

Row 5:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc 2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 43 sts

Row 6:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 42 sts

Rows 7-8:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 9:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 41 sts

Row 10:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 40 sts

Rows 11-12:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 13:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc 2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 39 sts

Row 14:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 38 sts

Rows 15-16:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 17:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc 2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 37 sts

Row 18:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 36 sts

Rows 19-20:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 21:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 35 sts

Row 22:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 34 sts

Rows 23-24:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 25:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 33 sts

Row 26:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 32 sts

Rows 27-28:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 29:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 31 sts

Row 30:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 30 sts

Rows 31-32:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 33:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 29 sts

Row 34:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 28 sts

Rows 35-36:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 37:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 27 sts

Row 38:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 26 sts

Rows 39-40:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 41:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 25 sts

Row 42:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 24 sts

Rows 43-44:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 45:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 23 sts

Row 46:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 22 sts

Rows 47-48:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 49:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 21 sts

Row 50:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 20 sts

Rows 51-52:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 53:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 19 sts

Row 54:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 18 sts

Rows 55-56:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 57:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 17 sts

Row 58:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 16 sts

Rows 59-60:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 61:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 15 sts

Row 62:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 14 sts

Rows 63-64:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 65:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 13 sts

Row 66:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 12 sts

Rows 67-68:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 69:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 11 sts

Row 70:

Ch 1, blo sc until the last 5 sts of row, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 10 sts

Rows 71-72:

Repeat Rows 3-4.

Row 73:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc in the remaining sts across, turn. | 9 sts

Row 74:

Ch 1, blo sc 4, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 8 sts

Rows 75-76:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, skip the next st, sc in the next, working back into the skipped st, work a puff st, blo sc 3, turn.

Row 77:

Ch 1, blo sc 3, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 7 sts

Row 78:

Ch 1, blo sc 2, blo sc2tog, blo sc 3, turn. | 6 sts

Rows 79-80:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 81:

Ch 1, blo sc 2, blo sc2tog, blo sc 2, turn. | 5 sts

Row 82:

Ch 1, blo sc 1, blo sc2tog, blo sc 2, turn. | 4 sts

Rows 83-84:

Ch 1, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 85:

Ch 1, blo sc 1, blo sc2tog, blo sc 1, turn. | 3 sts

Row 86:

Ch 1, blo sc 2tog, blo sc 1, turn. | 2 sts

Row 87:

Ch 1, blo sc 2, turn.

Row 88:

Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off. | 1 st

Finishing

You are so close you can almost feel the snuggles.

All that is left to do is weave in your yarn tails and tuck them in neatly like little secret threads. Give your hooded scarf a gentle block so the stitches relax, the points settle beautifully, and the whole piece takes on its final, finished shape.

Once it is dry, wrap it around your shoulders, pull up the hood, and enjoy that warm, handmade hug. You officially made a wearable cozy cloud. Go you!

The Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Hooded Scarf is the kind of project that reminds you why you love crochet in the first place—comforting stitches, thoughtful design, and a finished piece you’ll actually use.

If you’re craving a cozy winter accessory that’s relaxing to make and easy to wear, this pattern is ready when you are. Grab your yarn, settle in, and enjoy every stitch.

Looking for more cozy winter patterns?

❄️ Wheat Stitch™ Snowman

❄️ Winter Freeze Mosaic Blanket

❄️ Gemstone Granny Hooded Cardigan

❄️ Snowy Wheat Stitch™ Puff Hat

❄️ Granny Square Snowflake Blanket

Cheers, and happy crocheting!

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