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There’s a reason the hooded scarf never goes out of style, it solves two problems at once. This one starts as a long scarf worked widthwise in a textured sedge stitch, then gets a hood added right into the middle and seamed at the top, so you end up with a cozy wrap-and-cover piece in one continuous project.

The sedge stitch itself is simple to memorize once you’ve worked the first couple of rows, a repeating combination of single, half double, and double crochet that builds a nice bit of texture without ever feeling fussy. It’s the kind of stitch you can work on autopilot once it clicks.

Toss the hood up over your head on a windy walk, or let it hang down the back like a scarf when you don’t need the extra coverage. Either way, it’s a practical, wearable piece that earns its keep all winter.

What You’ll Love About This Pattern

• A hood built right into the middle of the scarf, no separate pieces to attach
• A simple, memorable sedge stitch repeat that builds texture as you go
• Works up in a soft, tweedy acrylic yarn that’s easy to care for Beginner-friendly stitch combination with just one seam at finishing

Pattern Format and Support

This pattern includes full written instructions along with a stitch diagram for the sedge stitch pattern.

Pattern Details
Designer: Marly Bird
Craft: Crochet
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Finished Measurements: Scarf measures 5.5” 14 cm wide by 72” 183 cm long, with a 15” tall hood added at the center
Gauge: 15 sts = 4.5” 11.5 cm; any size hook to obtain gauge
Yarn: Red Heart, Roll With It Tweed (100% acrylic, 311 yds/285 m, 5.3 oz/150 g, CYCA #4), Sunset colorway, 2 balls
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)
Skills You’ll Practice

The sedge stitch combination (single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet worked into the same stitch), working from a stitch diagram, and whip stitch seaming.

Perfect For

A practical, everyday accessory for anyone who wants scarf and hood coverage without juggling two separate pieces. Great for gifting, since the hood adds a little extra thoughtfulness beyond a standard scarf.

Marly’s Tip

Since the hood is worked directly onto the scarf’s long edge partway through finishing, take care to measure and mark the 21” starting point accurately before you join your yarn. Getting that placement right keeps the hood centered on the finished piece.

Get the Pattern

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF.