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Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern

Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern
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25-35 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Layered Comfort

Perfect for cozy, stylish layering through changing seasons with versatile, mix-and-match potential.

About This Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern

This Hexi Hooded Pullover represents an exciting approach to garment construction using geometric principles. Rather than traditional top-down or bottom-up methods, this pattern creates two identical hexagons that are folded and seamed strategically to form the entire pullover including sleeves and hood. The hexagonal shape naturally creates the drape and structure needed for a comfortable, relaxed-fit sweater that's both modern and practical.

Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The colorwork stripe pattern adds visual interest without complicated techniques, making this an approachable project for those ready to expand beyond basic garments. The construction method means minimal seaming and a unique finished look that's sure to become a conversation starter.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern challenges traditional garment construction while remaining accessible to intermediate crocheters. The magic happens as you watch flat hexagons transform into three-dimensional wearable art through strategic folding and seaming. I'm fascinated by the geometric approach that eliminates complex shaping while still creating a flattering, comfortable fit. The color-blocking with the stripe pattern lets you showcase your favorite color combinations, and the oversized hood adds that cozy factor we all crave in handmade sweaters. What really gets me excited is how this pattern teaches you to think differently about crochet construction, opening doors to endless design possibilities once you understand the hexagon-to-garment concept.

Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this hexagon construction method because it opens up so many creative possibilities. For a completely different look, try working this pattern in a single solid color to emphasize the geometric structure without the distraction of stripes. You could also play with ombre or gradient yarns that naturally shift colors as you work outward from the center of each hexagon.

If you want to make this more casual, consider using a chunky weight yarn and larger hook for a oversized, cozy vibe that works up much faster. For a more refined look, try a fingering weight yarn in sophisticated neutrals for an elegant layering piece. I've also experimented with adding pockets by working small hexagonal patches and seaming them into the front seams.

The hood size can be adjusted by working more or fewer rows before shaping the top, letting you customize how slouchy or fitted you prefer. You could even skip the hood entirely and add a simple single crochet edging around the neckline for a classic cardigan style. Some crocheters like adding decorative buttons down the front opening even though it's not functional, just for visual interest.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Worrying that your hexagon won't lay flat as you progress is normal and expected in this pattern design ✗ Skipping stitch markers when placing sleeve seam markers can result in uneven armhole placement and poor fit ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension throughout color changes can create puckering or loose sections in the stripe pattern ✗ Rushing the hood seaming without keeping edges flat will create an uncomfortable ridge along the top of the hood

Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern

Create a stunning geometric pullover featuring a unique hexagon construction that transforms into a stylish hooded sweater. This innovative design uses simple double crochet techniques to build two hexagons that fold and seam to create sleeves, body, and a cozy hood. Perfect for showcasing colorwork with its striped pattern in warm red, golden yellow, and seaside blue, this pullover offers a modern take on traditional crochet garments with comfortable wear and eye-catching visual appeal.

Intermediate 25-35 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Hexi Hooded Pullover Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Bernat Softee Cotton yarn (4.2 oz/120 g; 254 yds/232 m) in Warm Red (Contrast A)
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    Bernat Softee Cotton yarn in Golden (Contrast B)
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    Bernat Softee Cotton yarn in Seaside Blue (Contrast C)
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    Total yardage varies by size: XS/S (1755 yds), M/L (2010 yds), 1/2/3XL (2290 yds), 4/5XL (2635 yds)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    Susan Bates Silvalume crochet hook
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    Susan Bates stitch markers
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    Susan Bates steel yarn needle
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    Scissors for cutting yarn
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    Measuring tape for checking gauge and measurements

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— Stripe Pattern :

Info :

5 rounds of Color A, 7 rounds of Color B, 5 rounds of Color C. These 17 rounds form Stripe Pattern.

— Hexagon (Make 2) :

Setup :

With A, chain 4. Join with slip stitch to first chain to form ring.

Round 1 :

Chain 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). (3 dc. Ch 2) 5 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join with slip stitch to 3rd chain of ch-5. 6 groups of 3 dc and 6 ch-2 spaces.

Round 2 :

Slip stitch in next ch-2 space. Chain 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 3 dc in same space as last slip stitch. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 space. Repeat from * 4 times more. 2 dc in first ch-2 space. Join with slip stitch to 3rd chain of ch-5.

Round 3 :

Slip stitch in next ch-2 space. Chain 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 2 dc in same space as last slip stitch. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space. Repeat from * 4 times more. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip last 3 dc. 2 dc in first ch-2 space. Join with slip stitch to 3rd chain of ch-5.

Round 4 :

Slip stitch in next ch-2 space. Chain 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 2 dc in same space as last slip stitch. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc) twice. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space. Repeat from * 4 times more. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc) twice. Skip last 3 dc. 2 dc in first ch-2 space. Join with slip stitch to 3rd chain of ch-5.

Round 5 :

Slip stitch in next ch-2 space. Chain 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). 2 dc in same space as last slip stitch. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to * to next corner ch-2 space. Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, 5 times. Repeat from * to * to * to end of round. Skip last 3 dc. 2 dc in first ch-2 space. Join with slip stitch to 3rd chain of ch-5.

Info :

Your work will not lay flat at this point. This is part of the process.

Continue :

Keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern, repeat last round until work from center to straight side of hexagon measures approximately 10.5 (12-14.5-16.5) inches [26.5 (30.5-37-42) cm]. Fasten off.

— Finishing Before Hood :

Info :

Bring opposite points of Left Side hexagon together and fold to form Left Side of garment. Repeat for Right Side. Place marker between 3-dc groups along top edge 4 (4-5-5) groups of 3-dc from front edge. Sew back seam. Sew top sleeve seams to markers. Sew front seam, leaving 5 inches [12.5 cm] from top corners for front opening.

— Hood :

Row 1 (RS) :

With right side facing, join A with slip stitch to corner ch-2 space of front lapel of Right Front. Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same space as slip stitch. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to * to last 3 dc before right shoulder seam. 3 dc in space of shoulder seam. Repeat from * to * to last 3 dc before Back seam. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in corner ch-2 space before seam. Chain 3. 3 dc in next corner ch-2 space after seam. Repeat from * to * to last 3 dc before left shoulder seam. 3 dc in space of shoulder seam. Repeat from * to * to last 3-dc group before corner of left side lapel. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in corner ch-2 space. Turn. 18 (18-20-20) groups of 3-dc and ch-3 space.

Row 2 (Inc row) :

Chain 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to * to center back ch-3 space. [3 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc (center dc). Ch 1. 3 dc] in center back ch-3 space. Repeat from * to * to last 3 dc. Chain 1. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 3 :

Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 space. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to * to ch-1 space before center dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Skip next (center) dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Repeat from * to * to last ch-1 space. 2 dc in last ch-1 space. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 20 (20-22-22) groups of 3-dc.

Row 4 :

Chain 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. Chain 1. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 5 :

Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 space. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 9 (9-10-10) times. Chain 3 (center back). Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to last ch-1 space. 2 dc in last ch-1 space. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Rows 6-11 :

Repeat 2nd to 5th rows once more, then 2nd and 3rd rows once, having 1 more 3-dc group before center. 24 (24-26-26) groups of 3-dc at end of last repeat.

Row 12 :

Chain 4 (counts as dc and Chain 1). Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. Chain 1. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 13 :

Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in next ch-1 space. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to last ch-1 space. 2 dc in last ch-1 space. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Continue :

Keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern, repeat 12th and 13th rows until Hood measures approximately 10 inches [25.5 cm], ending on 2nd row.

— Shape Top of Hood :

Row 1 :

Chain 4 (counts as dc. Ch 1). (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 10 (10-11-11) times. Skip next 2 groups of 3-dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip next 3 dc. Repeat from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. Chain 1. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 2 :

Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in first ch-1 space. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc) 9 times. Skip next 2 groups of 3-dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Skip next 3 dc. Repeat from * to last ch-1 space. 2 dc in last ch-1 space. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Fasten off leaving a tail 20 inches [51 cm] long for seaming.

Info :

Fold top of Hood in half. Using tail, sew Hood seam, being sure to keep edges flat.

— Sleeve Cuffs :

Round 1 :

With right side facing, join corresponding color to keep continuity of Stripe Pattern with slip stitch in space between 2 groups of 3-dc (in last space between 2 groups of 3-dc before shoulder seam) on last row of Sleeve at bottom of Sleeve. Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same space as slip stitch. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in space between next 2 groups of 3-dc. Repeat from * to end of round. Join with slip stitch to top of chain 3.

Round 2 :

Slip stitch in each of next 2 dc and ch-1 space. Chain 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in same ch-1 space as slip stitch. Chain 1. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Repeat from * to end of round. Chain 1. Join with slip stitch to top of chain 3.

Continue :

Keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern, repeat last round until Sleeve from underarm measures 17 inches [43 cm]. Fasten off. Repeat for opposite Sleeve.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold each completed hexagon by bringing opposite points together to create the basic pullover shape with sleeves.
  • Place stitch markers 4 (4-5-5) groups from the front edge along the top of each hexagon to mark sleeve seam placement.
  • Sew the back seam first, joining the two hexagons along the center back edge using a whip stitch or mattress stitch.
  • Sew the top sleeve seams from the shoulder point down to the placed markers on each side.
  • Sew the front seam together, leaving approximately 5 inches open from the top corners to create the front neck opening.
  • After completing hood, fold it in half along the center back and use the long tail to seam the top closed while keeping edges flat.
  • Attach sleeve cuffs by working in the round from the bottom edge of each sleeve, maintaining stripe pattern continuity.

Important Notes

  • 💡The hexagon will naturally become wavy and will not lay flat as you progress - this is completely normal and part of the design
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension throughout to ensure even gauge, especially important during color changes in the stripe pattern
  • 💡Use stitch markers liberally when placing sleeve seam markers to ensure symmetrical and properly fitted armholes
  • 💡Check your gauge carefully before starting - 16 single crochet and 20 rows should equal 4 inches, and 6 groups of 3 double crochet should equal 5 inches
  • 💡When seaming the hood, take extra care to keep edges flat to avoid a bulky ridge along the top
  • 💡Consider blocking your hexagons lightly before assembly to help with seaming and final shaping
  • 💡Keep track of your stripe pattern throughout to ensure color changes align properly across seams

This innovative Hexi Hooded Pullover pattern transforms simple geometric shapes into a stunning wearable garment that's both modern and cozy. The unique construction method teaches valuable techniques about how flat crochet pieces can become three-dimensional clothing through strategic folding and seaming. With its bold colorwork stripes and comfortable oversized hood, this pullover combines fashion-forward design with practical warmth. The intermediate-level pattern is perfect for crocheters ready to expand beyond basic garments and explore architectural approaches to clothing construction. Happy crocheting and enjoy wearing your geometric masterpiece! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Why won't my hexagon lay flat as I'm working?

This is completely normal and expected! The pattern is designed so the hexagon becomes wavy and three-dimensional as you progress. When you fold and seam it later, this waviness is what creates the drape and shape of the pullover. Trust the process and don't try to force it flat.

Can I make this pattern in different colors?

Absolutely! The stripe pattern works beautifully with any three coordinating colors. You can also modify the stripe sequence to your preference, just make sure to keep track of your pattern repeats to maintain consistency across both hexagons.

How do I know where to place the sleeve markers?

Count 4 (4-5-5) groups of 3-dc from the front edge along the top edge of your folded hexagon. This marks where your sleeve seam will end and the body of the garment begins. Placing markers accurately ensures proper fit and comfortable armholes.

What if my gauge doesn't match the pattern?

Gauge is very important for garment fit. If your gauge is off, go up or down a hook size until you match both the single crochet gauge (16 sc and 20 rows = 4 inches) and the double crochet group gauge (6 groups = 5 inches). Both gauges matter for proper sizing.

Can I adjust the sleeve length?

Yes! The pattern calls for 17-inch sleeves from underarm, but you can easily customize this by working more or fewer rounds on the sleeve cuffs. Just make sure to have enough yarn and maintain your stripe pattern continuity.