Taro Hooded Scarf
Smart Crochet Pattern
SKILL LEVEL
◆ ◆ ◆ ◇ ◇ (Intermediate)
SIZES
Child through Adult (customizable).
The Bespoke Fit: Making it for yourself? Enter your desired measurements alongside your unique gauge. The Smart Pattern will instantly generate instructions tailored perfectly to your body and your yarn.
Standard Sizing (Perfect for gifting!): Don't have exact measurements? Simply grab the baseline numbers from our Size Standards Chart below, plug them into the generator, and click "GENERATE PATTERN."
HOOKS
Hook Size (in size for your main gauge).
YARN
Weight: Worsted (4), Bulky (5), or Super Bulky (6). Sample used Bulky (5).
Amount: Your exact yardage is automatically calculated based on your custom size and gauge. Simply enter your measurements into the pattern generator to reveal your custom yarn requirements. Planning your yarn purchase? Use the Sample Details listed below as a baseline, or plug estimated numbers into the generator for a quick yardage forecast before you shop.
GAUGE
Target Fabric Feel: Standard
Aim for a standard, comfortable fabric—not too stiff, not too loose. Use the needle/hook size recommended on your yarn's label.
SAMPLE DETAILS
(For reference, if you want to replicate the exact look of the photos)
Size: Adult
Hook: 6mm (size for gauge).
Yarn: Patons Shetland Chunky Bulky Weight (5). (148yds/100g | 136 meters/100g).
Scarf Total Length: 77.5"
Scarf Total Width: 5.5"
Hood Height: 11.75"
Hood Depth: 12"
Fiber Blend: Acrylic (75%), Wool (25%).
Amount Used: 665 yards (608 meters).
Gauge: 12 stitches & 10 rows per 4" (10cm) in half double crochet (hdc).
NOTIONS
Scissors
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle
NOTES
Choose Your Size: Enter your desired measurements into the generator for a bespoke fit. Alternatively, you may choose an input from the Size Standards Chart.
Construction: The scarf is worked in rows, then the hood that is stitched directly onto the scarf, followed by the scarf and hood edging.
Stitch Multiples & Numbering: * If a number comes before the abbreviation (e.g., 2hdc), stitch the given number into the same stitch to create an increase. If the number is placed after the abbreviation (e.g., hdc 2), work the given stitch across the subsequent number of stitches.
Right Side / Wrong Side: This pattern alternates between Right Side (RS) and Wrong Side (WS) rows. The texture will look different on each side, so you can easily "read your fabric" to know which side you are working on.
Gauge is Magic: Because you are using a Smart Pattern generator, you don't have to stress about perfectly matching my original gauge! Simply crochet a 6x6" (10cm) swatch in the half double crochet (hdc), measure how many stitches and rows fit into 4 inches, and enter your exact gauge into the generator. The math will automatically adjust your yardage and stitch counts for whatever yarn you are using!
Abbreviations
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SCHEMATIC
SIZE STANDARDS CHART
💡 No swatch yet? No stress. Just use the sample's gauge (12 stitches & 10 rows) for now to instantly calculate and generate a custom pattern preview. You can always come back and enter your exact stitch and row gauge when you're ready to start your project!
Your Gauge: per 4" (10cm) in half double crochet (hdc).
Stitches
Rows
Tool Setup: Your Needle & Hook Sizes
Enter your target measurements below (or select from the Size Standards chart above). To replicate the dimensions of the sample: Scarf length 77.5" (197cm), Scarf Width 5.5" (14cm), Hood Height 11.75" (30cm), Hood Depth 12" (31cm).
Scarf Length
Scarf Width
Hood Height
Hood Depth
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## Hood
### Placement Preparation
Marker Placement
Lay the scarf flat with the WS facing up. Count {HOOD_MARKER} stitches inward from each end of your final scarf row and place stitch markers. This leaves {HOOD_BASE_STS} stitches in the center for the hood base.
Row 1 (RS): Pull up yarn in the right marked st. Ltr {HOOD_BASE_STS} across (ending in the left marked st), turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 3 (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] across, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 4 (WS): Ch1, sc, [sk, lbs] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 5 (RS): Ch3, ltr evenly across, increasing 10 sts evenly spaced across the row. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 6 (WS): Ch1, sc, [sk, lbs] {INC_LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 7 (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] across, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 8 (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {INC_LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 9 (RS): Ch3, ltr {HOOD_INC_STS}, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Repeat Rows 6-9: until the hood has {HOOD_STRAIGHT_TOTAL} total rows, ending on a WS row.
### Crown Shaping
Row {CROWN_ROW_1} (RS): Ch3, ltr evenly across, decreasing 10 sts evenly spaced. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_2} (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_3} (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] across, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_4} (WS): Ch1, sc, [sk, lbs] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_5} (RS): Ch3, ltr evenly across, decreasing {ACTUAL_DEC2_AMOUNT} sts evenly spaced. ({HOOD_DEC2_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_6} (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {DEC2_LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_DEC2_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_7} (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] {SIDE_SPACES} times, sc 1 in the next {FINAL_DEC_AMOUNT} spaces between the lbs's, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] {SIDE_SPACES} times, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st. Fasten off, leaving a 15 inch tail for seaming. ({HOOD_FINAL_STS} sts)
## Hood
### Placement Preparation
Marker Placement
Lay the scarf flat with the WS facing up. Count {HOOD_MARKER} stitches inward from each end of your final scarf row and place stitch markers. This leaves {HOOD_BASE_STS} stitches in the center for the hood base.
Row 1 (RS): Pull up yarn in the right marked st. Ltr {HOOD_BASE_STS} across (ending in the left marked st), turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 3 (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] across, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 4 (WS): Ch1, sc, [sk, lbs] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row 5 (RS): Ch3, ltr evenly across, increasing 10 sts evenly spaced across the row. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 6 (WS): Ch1, sc, [sk, lbs] {INC_LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 7 (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] across, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 8 (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {INC_LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Row 9 (RS): Ch3, ltr {HOOD_INC_STS}, turn. ({HOOD_INC_STS} sts)
Repeat Rows 6-9: until the hood has {HOOD_STRAIGHT_TOTAL} total rows, ending on a WS row.
### Crown Shaping
Row {CROWN_ROW_1} (RS): Ch3, ltr evenly across, decreasing 10 sts evenly spaced. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_2} (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_3} (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] across, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_4} (WS): Ch1, sc, [sk, lbs] {LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_BASE_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_5} (RS): Ch3, ltr evenly across, decreasing {ACTUAL_DEC2_AMOUNT} sts evenly spaced. ({HOOD_DEC2_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_6} (WS): Ch1, sc, [lbs, sk] {DEC2_LBS_REP} times, sc in the last st, turn. ({HOOD_DEC2_STS} sts)
Row {CROWN_ROW_7} (RS): Ch1, sc, sc in the first lbs, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] {SIDE_SPACES} times, sc 1 in the next {FINAL_DEC_AMOUNT} spaces between the lbs's, [2sc in the sp in between lbs's] {SIDE_SPACES} times, sc in the last lbs, sc in the last st. Fasten off, leaving a 15 inch tail for seaming. ({HOOD_FINAL_STS} sts)
## Assembly & Finishing
### Hood Seam
(WS): Turn the hood inside out, so the wrong side is facing you, and align the stitches evenly along the top. Using a tapestry needle, thread the tail and stitch evenly through the single crochets on both sides. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
### Hood/Scarf Edging
Rnd 1 (RS): Join yarn in the stitch where the tail is from row 1 of the scarf. Ltr {HOOD_MARKER} (ending in the marked st). Ltr evenly around the hood portion, ending just before the second marker. Ltr {HOOD_MARKER}.
Rnd 2 (RS): Pull up yarn in the marked st at the short end of the scarf, ch3, ltr evenly across the short end. Ch1, 3hdc into the unworked edge of the last st you made. Sc across until just before the ltr stitches at the other short end of the scarf. 3hdc into the unworked edge of the ltr. Ch1, sc across the short end of the scarf. Ch1, 3hdc into the unworked edge of the ltr at the other corner. Sc {SCARF_CO} along the long edge of the scarf, 3hdc into the unworked edge of the ltr at the other corner. Ch1, sc across the short end, slst to join.
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block the scarf if the edges do not lay flat after finishing.
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