Ithilien Hood – Crochet Pattern

Available in English (US) and Swedish!

Both language versions are included with your purchase.

Ithilien Hood is a soft and warm crochet hood with long scarf ends, inspired by nature and traditional Nordic craftsmanship. The design combines a cozy hood with a decorative leaf pattern that creates a distinctive texture and a nature-inspired look.

The hood is worked mainly as one piece, beginning with the ribbed cuff, which is folded lengthwise. The two scarf sections are worked from either side of the cuff before being joined to create the main length. The hood is shaped using short rows, with the decorative leaves gradually forming as you work. The project is finished with a small seam on the inside of the hood and a neat slip stitch edging along the back.

The pattern includes detailed written instructions, photographs illustrating selected parts of the construction and a leaf pair diagram to help you follow the decorative leaf pattern.

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
• Languages: English (US crochet terminology) and Swedish
• Construction: Worked mainly as one piece, with a small seam to finish the hood
• Design: A long scarf with a folded, textured collar and a hood featuring a decorative leaf pattern
• Stitches used: Chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, decreases and stitches worked together. Many stitches are worked through the back loop only.
• Shaping: Short rows are used to create the decorative leaves and shape the hood
• Finished measurements: Approximately 290 cm (114.2 in) in total length, with scarf sections measuring approximately 115 cm (45.3 in) on each side and a hood opening of approximately 56 cm (22 in)
• Pattern length: 15 pages

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK-weight yarn. The sample was made using DROPS Merino Extra Fine, a 100% wool yarn.
• Yarn amount: Approximately 534 g / 1,120 m
• Crochet hook: 6 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in) in slip stitches worked in the back loop only.

Please note that the finished measurements may vary depending on your tension, yarn choice and blocking. A gauge swatch is recommended before starting to help achieve the intended size and drape.

The Pattern Includes

• Detailed written instructions covering the entire construction, from the ribbed cuff to the finished hood
• Photographs illustrating selected parts of the construction and stitch placement
• A leaf pair diagram to help you follow the decorative leaf pattern
• Blocking advice to help shape the finished piece and achieve the intended measurements

Please Note

This listing is for a digital PDF crochet pattern, not a finished item. Due to the nature of digital products, refunds cannot be issued after purchase.

Pattern Rights & Credits

This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell finished items made using this pattern on a small scale, provided credit is given to Sockan Crochet as the designer.

Redistribution, resale or sharing of the pattern itself is prohibited.

After Purchase

Your files will be available for instant download once payment has been completed. You will receive both the English (US) and Swedish versions of the pattern.

I hope you enjoy making your own Ithilien Hood!

— Sockan Crochet