Sideways Hoodie

Sideways Hoodie by SeyhallCrochetDesign

What is Being Made

The Sideways Hoodie is a crochet sweater designed and created by SeyhallCrochetDesign. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a finished garment with a chest measurement of 90 cm (41 inches) and a length of 67 cm (26.5 inches), making it suitable for intermediate-level crocheters seeking a wearable project with functional hood construction.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs a sideways construction method, meaning the garment is worked horizontally rather than from bottom to top. This technique allows for unique shaping and stitch count manipulation to achieve the desired finished dimensions. The sideways approach is particularly useful for creating fitted garments and managing increases and decreases in a controlled manner across the width of the piece.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

The Sideways Hoodie utilizes several fundamental and intermediate crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create the base of the work
• Single Crochet (sc) – a basic short stitch providing structure and density
• Double Crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used throughout the main fabric, creating a fabric with good drape and consistent texture
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and seamless transitions
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) – a textured stitch that creates visual interest by working around the post of stitches from previous rows
• Decrease Stitches – including single crochet two together (sc2tog), double crochet two together (dc2tog), and beginning double crochet decreases (begdc2tog and begdc3tog) for shaping the garment
• Twist Single Crochet – a variation stitch that adds textural detail

Materials and Equipment

This pattern requires DK weight yarn, specifically Patons Fab DK in two colorways. The color palette consists of seven 100g balls of Color 02085 Rainbow as the main colour and three 100g balls of Color 02312 Airforce as the second colour, allowing for a two-tone design. A 5 mm crochet hook is required to achieve proper gauge. Additional equipment includes stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a large eye needle for weaving in ends and seaming if necessary.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving correct tension is essential for this pattern, as stitch counts are used to achieve the specified garment sizes. The required tension is 14 double crochet stitches by 9 rows equals 10 cm by 10 cm (measured over a 10 cm square). Crocheters are advised to adjust hook size up or down as needed to match this tension precisely, ensuring the finished garment meets the intended measurements.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with multiple stitches, manage color changes, and understand shaping techniques. The sideways construction method and use of post stitches require attention to pattern instructions and stitch placement, making it an appropriate challenge for those progressing beyond basic projects.