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Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern

Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern
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20-25 Hours Time Needed
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Designed for experienced knitters, these patterns involve intricate designs and complex techniques to challenge and inspire.

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Slow & Steady

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

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Spring Bloom

Light and fresh designs for warmer days, capturing the renewal and brightness of the season.

About This Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern

This Flower Garden Hood is a celebration of freeform crochet artistry, combining structured hood construction with organic floral embellishments. The pattern guides you through creating a solid hood base, then adorning it with an abundance of handmade flowers, leaves, and vines in your chosen color palette. With four distinct flower types, each available in large and small versions, plus four different vine styles, you'll build a layered botanical masterpiece that drapes beautifully and showcases your creativity.

Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The hood uses approximately 28 ounces of yarn in various colors and textures, making it an excellent scrap yarn project. Multiple hook sizes allow for dimensional variety, while the freeform approach encourages personal creative touches throughout the construction process.

Why You'll Love This Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern

I absolutely adore this pattern because it gives you permission to be truly creative with your crochet work. The freeform approach means no two hoods will ever look exactly alike, making each one a unique wearable art piece. I love how the pattern teaches you multiple flower and leaf techniques that you can use in countless future projects, and the way the vines cascade down creates such beautiful movement and dimension. The process of mapping out where to place each flower feels like painting with yarn, and watching the garden come together piece by piece is incredibly satisfying. Plus, it's the perfect way to use up your yarn stash while creating something absolutely magical that always gets compliments!

Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color palettes for this hood depending on the season or mood I'm going for. Instead of the pink and green garden theme, I've created versions with deep burgundy and gold flowers for an autumn vibe, or whites and blues for a winter wonderland feel. You could even go wild with rainbow flowers on black vines for a fantasy aesthetic!

One of my favorite modifications is adding small crochet mushrooms tucked between the flowers, or tiny butterflies perched on the vines. I've also embroidered small details onto some of the larger leaves using contrasting thread to add texture and visual interest.

For a more bohemian look, I sometimes incorporate small wooden beads threaded onto the vine chains, or add tiny bells that create a gentle chime when moving. You could also use variegated yarn for the vines to create an ombre effect as they cascade down.

If you want extra drama, try making the hood itself in an ombre effect by gradually changing colors as you work the rows, transitioning from one shade to another. I've also experimented with making some vines glow-in-the-dark by using special yarn - perfect for festival wear!

For a quicker version, you could make fewer types of flowers and focus on abundant vines with just one or two signature flower styles. I've also created mini versions of this concept as decorative collars or shawl edgings by working just the vine portion around a simple base.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not weaving in ends as you go can leave you with hundreds of tails to manage at the end making finishing overwhelming ✗ Making vines too long without checking length while wearing the hood can result in vines dragging on the ground uncomfortably ✗ Attaching climbing vines too tightly against the hood eliminates dimension and makes flowers appear flat instead of three dimensional ✗ Forgetting to keep flower beginning and ending tails long enough makes attaching flowers to vines extremely difficult later ✗ Using too many colors for the hood base itself causes the flowers and vines to blend in and lose visual impact ✗ Not mapping out flower placement before gluing or sewing can result in overcrowded areas with no room for remaining elements

Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern

Transform yarn into a whimsical wearable garden with this enchanting freeform crochet hood pattern. Featuring four types of handcrafted flowers, delicate leaves, and climbing vines that cascade beautifully, this creative project combines multiple techniques to create a truly unique statement piece. Perfect for those who love botanical designs and want to explore the artistic freedom of freeform crochet while creating a functional accessory that's both cozy and eye-catching.

Advanced 20-25 Hours

Materials Needed for Flower Garden Hood Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Approximately 28oz/800g of medium weight acrylic yarn in various colors for hood base
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    Multiple colors of yarn for flowers (whites, pinks, magentas suggested)
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    Multiple colors of yarn for leaves and vines (various greens, yellows suggested)
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    Scrap and thrifted yarns in various weights and textures work perfectly

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook N 9.00mm
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    Crochet hook K/10.5 6.50mm
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    Crochet hook J/10 6.00mm
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    Crochet hook I/9 5.50mm
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    Crochet hook H/8 5.00mm
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    Crochet hook G/6 4.25mm
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    Metal weaving needles (2 recommended)
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    Scissors
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    Hot glue (optional for attaching flowers)
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    Stitch markers

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— Hood :

Info :

Working with 2 strands of yarn at once, Ch 123

R1 :

hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch until you reach the end, ch2 and turn work (121 hdc)

R2 :

hdc2tog the first 2 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, *ch 1, skip next st, hdc in next 3 sts* rep ** 24 more times, Ch 1, sk next st, hdc in the next 8 sts, hdc2tog the last 2 sts. Ch2 and turn work (91 hdc, 26 ch 1 spaces, 2 hdc2tog)

R3 :

hdc2tog the first 2 sts. Hdc in each st and each ch 1 sp until you reach the last 2 sts of the row. Hdc2tog the last 2 sts. Ch 2 and turn work (115 hdc, 2 hdc2tog)

R4 :

hdc2tog the first 2 sts, hdc in each st until you get to the last 2 sts of row, hdc2tog the last 2 sts of row, ch2 and turn work (113 hdc, 2 hdc2tog)

R5 - R28 :

repeat row 4 by continuing to decrease with hdc2tog at the beginning and at the end of each row to form a diagonal on each side. By the time you finish row 28, your count should be 65 hdc and 2 hdc2tog

Info :

Before you fasten off, fold the hood in half and seam the shorter side together to create the hood

— Pull String :

Info :

Using an N hook (9.00 mm) ch st three strands at once to make a long chain tie to weave through the holes you made at R2. There is no set number of ch sts here, just make it as long as you wish, using the hood as a reference

— Large Flower 1 (make 2) :

Flower Middle :

Ch 3, and then slst in 3rd ch from hook to make a circle

R1 :

Ch 2, 10 hdc in center of circle, Slst in beginning ch2, ch1, do not turn work

R2 :

10 sc in each st, slst in beginning ch1. (Circle should be curved like a tiny bowl) Fasten off to change color

R3 :

slst in BL of work, *ch 8, dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in remaining 6 ch down from hook, slst in next BL* to make next petal, repeat ** 9 more times until you work all the way around the circle and have 10 big petals. Slst in next FL, do not turn work

R4 :

*ch 5, slst in next ch from hook, slst in remaining 3 ch from hook until you are back at the base, slst in same FL, ch5, slst in next ch from hook, slst in remaining 3 ch from hook, Slst in next FL* of base so that you are now working on top of big petals from R3, repeat ** until you are back the beginning of the row and have 20 small petals. Slst in base and fasten off

— Leaf 1 for Large Flower 1 (make 4) :

Starting :

Ch 11

R1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch until you reach the end. Ch 1 and turn work (10 sc)

R2 :

*in the first 4 sts, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, and 1 tr. 5 dtr in the next st.* in the next 5 sts, (1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc,) and then Slst in the last st. Ch 3 and then rotate work so that you are now working on the other side of the 10 sc. slst in first st and ch1, repeat ** and then in the remaining 4 sts of the row, repeat ( ), fasten off

— Small Flower 1 (make 16) :

Pink Yarn :

Ch3, Slst in the 3rd ch from hook to make a circle

R1 :

*ch 4, Slst in center of circle*, repeat ** 9 more times so that you have 10 petals. Fasten off

Yellow Yarn :

Ch 3 and Slst in first ch to make a circle, fasten off and use a weaving needle and the tail ends to weave onto the center of flower. Do not cut off the tail ends

— Large Flower 2 (make 2) :

Starting :

Ch44

R1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch until you reach the end. Ch4 and turn work (43 sc)

R2 :

dc in 1st st (counts as 1st ch3 space) sk st, *dc in next st, ch3, dc in same st, sk st,* repeat ** until you reach the end of the row. Your work should start to curl. Ch1 and turn work. (22 ch 3 spaces/dc V spaces)

R3 :

8 dc in ch3 sp, slst in next st, *8 dc in ch3 sp, slst in next st,* repeat ** until you reach the end of the row. Slst in the bottom end ch and fasten off

Info :

Roll up your flower and stitch it up with your needle as you roll, starting from the center

— Leaf 2 for Large Flower 2 (make 4) :

Starting :

Ch 10, Slst in end of ch to make a circle

R1 :

Ch1, 3 sc in circle, 3 hdc in circle, 3 dc in circle, 3 tr in circle, 1 DTR in circle, ch 3, Slst in the top of tdr st and then slst 1 more time on side of same DTR st, 1 dc in circle, 1 hdc in circle, 8 sc in circle. At this point you should be close enough beginning sc of the row to slst into it. Fasten off

— Small Flower 2 (make 16) :

Starting :

Ch10 (keep tail about 3-4 inches so you can use it later to attach flower to vine)

R1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 2 ch, *2 hdc in the next ch,* repeat ** 2 more times, (* 2 dc in the next ch, *) repeat (**) 2 more times. You should be at the end of the ch 10. Slst into the bottom 1st ch of ch10 and fasten off with a 3" long tail. (3 sc, 6 hdc, 6 dc, two 3" tails)

Info :

Roll up flower and use a needle and tails ends to secure flower

— Large Flower 3 (make 2) :

R1 :

make magic circle ring and Ch3 (counts as 1st dc) dc 11 times in circle, Close circle and Slst in the top of starting ch3 and fasten off (12 dc, keep both tails long). Fasten off to change color

R2 :

Slst into work and ch2, dc in same st, dc in next st, ch 2, slst into same st, *slst into next st, ch2, dc in same st, dc in next st, ch2, slst in same st,* repeat ** until you have 6 petals in total, Slst into base of 1st petal

R3 :

working behind the petals, *ch 4 and slst into a st in between the next petal*, repeat ** until you have 6 ch4 spaces behind petals

R4 :

*Slst into next ch4 sp, ch2, dc 3 sts into same ch4 sp, ch2 and slst into same sp,* repeat until you have 6 larger petals behind the first 6 petals you made in R2

R5 :

working behind the petals you made in R4, *ch 5 and slst into a st in between the next 2 petals*, repeat ** until you have 6 ch5 spaces behind petals you made in R4

R6 :

*Slst into next ch5 sp, ch2, 2 dc into same ch5 sp, 1 tr into same ch5 sp, ch 2, slst into top st of tr st, 1 tr into same ch5 sp, 2 dc in same ch5 sp, ch2 and slst into same ch5 sp,* repeat ** until you have 6 larger pointed petals behind the petals you made in R4. Slst in ch5 sp and fasten off

— Leaf 3 for Large Flower 3 (make 4) :

Starting :

Ch 10

R1 :

Slst in 1st st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in the rest of the sts until you reach the end of the ch. Fasten off

— Small Flower 3 (make 16) :

Starting :

Make magic circle ring and ch1 (make sure starting tail is about 3" long)

R1 :

10 sc in center of circle, slst into the starting ch1. Close circle and fasten off. (Tail should be about 3" long). Color change

R2 :

slst into a sc st, *ch2, 1 dc in same st, 1 tr in same st, 1 tr in next st, 1 dc in same st, ch2, Slst in same st, Slst in next st*, repeat ** until you have 5 petals. Slst in same st as starting ch2 and fasten off

— Large Flower 4 (make 2) :

Top Portion :

Make magic circle ring (be sure to keep circle loose until we are ready to close it at the end of R2)

R1 :

*ch7, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch sts, Slst in center of magic circle*, repeat ** 2 more times. You should have three half petals here

R2 :

(starting from the bottom of the 1st half petal you made from R1) *dc in bottom dc of first petal, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, Slst at top of petal, ch 1, Slst in each ch st in center of petal until you reach the center of magic circle, Slst to outer part of petal*, repeat ** 2 more times. Slst in center of magic circle. Close magic circle and fasten off. (3 petals)

Bottom Portion :

Repeat all steps in R1 and R2 to make the bottom portion of the flower

Info :

Optional: to make the bottom petals slightly larger than the top petals, add 1 more ch to the base of petals if you wish. Use the bottom tails of top flower to attach the two together. To make the yellow center, make magic circle, ch 3, and work 8 dc in center. Close magic circle ring, Slst in starting ch3 and fasten off. Use the tails to attach to center of petals

— Leaf 4 for Large Flower 4 (make 4) :

Starting :

Ch10

R1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch until you reach the end. Ch 6 and turn work (10 sc)

R2 :

*Slst in 2nd ch from hook, Slst in each ch until you get to the 10 sc base, Slst in next st* and ch6, repeat **, ch 5, repeat **, ch 5, repeat **, ch 4, repeat **, ch 4, repeat **, ch 3, repeat **, ch 3, repeat **, ch 2, repeat **, ch 2, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, slst on end/side of 10 sc base, ch 2, slst in 2nd ch from hook, rotate work so that you are now on the other side of the 10 sc base. Slst in 1st st and ch 2, repeat **, ch 2, repeat **, ch 3, repeat **, ch 3, repeat **, ch 4, repeat **, ch 4, repeat **, ch 5, repeat **, ch 5, repeat **, ch 6, repeat **, ch 6, repeat **, fasten off

Optional Stem :

before you fasten off, sc in end/side of 10 sc base, (ch 1, turn, sc,) repeat ( ) 4 more times to make a stem. Fasten off

— Small Flower 4 (make 16) :

Starting :

Make magic circle

R1 :

*Ch3, tr In Center of circle, ch2, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, tr in center of circle, ch3, Slst in center of circle*, repeat ** 3 more times until you have 4 petals in total. Close circle and fasten off

— Vine Type 1 (small leaf) :

Starting :

Ch 5, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, Slst in last ch

Continuing :

*Ch 10, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, Slst in BL of next ch, throw work to back and pull of a loop around work*, cont to repeat ** until you reach a desired length

— Vine Type 2 (large leaf) :

Starting :

Ch2

Continuing :

*2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in same ch, dc in same ch and ch 2, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in same ch as prev dc, hdc in same ch, 2 sc in same ch, Slst in beg sc, ch 8*, cont to rep ** until your vine reaches the desired length

— Vine Type 3 (buds) :

Starting :

Ch4, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, Slst in last ch, ch 8

Continuing :

*hdc in 3rd ch from hook, Slst in BL of next ch, throw work to the back and pull up a loop around the work*, cont to rep ** until your vine reaches desired length

— Vine Type 4 (free form) :

Info :

Vine 4 is basically a mix between vines 1, 2, and 3, using small leaves, large leaves, and buds with no exact distance between them. Feel free to experiment here with bigger/smaller buds/leaves, a lot more/less or different sts

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the vines to the bottom front portion of the hood with a slst or hand sew with your weaving needle, making strong connections for filler vines as they only have one connection point
  • For climbing vines, attach at only 2-3 points leaving space between vine and hood to add dimension and create the appearance of vines growing up the hood
  • Map out placement of all large leaves and flowers before attaching to ensure adequate spacing and room for all elements
  • Place large leaves first, then position large flowers on top or close to their assigned leaves to create cohesive plant groupings
  • Keep large flowers and leaves higher up on the hood so climbing vines remain visible beneath them
  • Hand sew small flowers to their assigned vines using the long tails, placing approximately 2 flowers per vine on hood portion and 6 down each climbing vine
  • If using acrylic yarn, hot glue can secure large flowers but must be applied carefully to avoid permanent mistakes or spreading to other areas

Important Notes

  • 💡Weave in ends as you complete each flower, leaf, and vine section to avoid overwhelming finishing work with hundreds of yarn tails
  • 💡Keep beginning and ending tails on all flowers 3-4 inches long to use for attaching pieces to hood and vines
  • 💡Use a solid color for the hood base to make colorful flowers, leaves, and vines stand out visually against the background
  • 💡Keep both versions of each flower type the same color so they appear to be part of the same climbing plant
  • 💡Make large leaves the same color as their assigned climbing vines for botanical accuracy and visual cohesion
  • 💡Check vine length while wearing the hood standing up to prevent vines from dragging on the ground during use
  • 💡Metal weaving needles work much better than plastic for this project due to the large number of ends to weave in

This enchanting Flower Garden Hood pattern celebrates the creative freedom of freeform crochet while teaching you dozens of flower, leaf, and vine techniques you'll use for years to come. The pattern transforms simple yarn into a wearable botanical masterpiece with cascading vines, dimensional flowers, and lush greenery that makes every hood completely unique. Perfect for using up your scrap yarn stash while creating something truly magical! 🌸🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this project?

Yes! The pattern is designed with flexibility in mind. You can triple thin yarns or use single strands of bulky yarn, adjusting your hook size accordingly. Just maintain enough bulk for the hood base using 2 strands to support the weight of embellishments.

Do I need to make all four flower types or can I simplify?

You can absolutely customize which flowers you include! If you prefer certain flower styles, feel free to make more of those and fewer of others. You could even use entirely different flower patterns you already know and love.

How do I prevent the vines from tangling when wearing the hood?

The pattern suggests making 7 vines per side with climbing vines on the outer edges. You can also make vines different lengths and wrap some around your body to keep them organized, or braid a few vines together for a thicker, more controlled drape.

What's the best way to attach flowers - sewing or hot glue?

For large flowers, hot glue works well with acrylic yarn and saves time, but you must be extremely careful with placement since it's permanent. Hand sewing gives you more control and works with all yarn types. Small flowers should always be sewn using their long tails.

Can I make this hood smaller or larger?

Yes! To adjust size, start with fewer or more chains in the foundation row, maintaining the same decrease pattern. For a child-sized hood, start with around 90-100 chains instead of 123.

How do I keep track of which flowers go with which vines?

The pattern assigns each of the 4 flower types to a specific vine color. Keep notes or organize your completed flowers in groups by color before attaching, and refer to your color palette plan throughout assembly.