In the hood Hooded granny jacket

In the Hood Hooded Jacket by Cassie Ward

Project Overview

The In the Hood Hooded Jacket is a bold and daring crochet cardigan designed by Cassie Ward of The Missing Yarn. This intermediate-level project creates a striking hooded jacket suitable for casual wear with jeans, combining vibrant colorwork with a practical hood construction. The design showcases vintage-inspired styling with modern crochet techniques.

What is Being Made

This pattern produces a hooded cardigan jacket featuring a colorful granny motif design. The garment includes a functional hood, front button opening, and multi-colored patterning throughout. The jacket is designed as a statement piece that balances bold visual impact with everyday wearability.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The In the Hood Hooded Jacket employs granny square or granny motif construction as its primary building technique. This classic crochet method involves creating repeating square motifs that are then assembled together to form the body of the jacket. Granny motifs are worked in the round and typically feature open lacework patterns created through chains and clusters, allowing for easy customization through color changes.

The pattern utilizes multiple yarn colors to create visual interest within the motif design. Colorwork is integrated directly into the motif construction rather than applied afterward, making this an efficient approach to multi-colored crochet. The hood is constructed as an integrated component, likely worked from stitches picked up from the neckline area.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern information, granny motif construction typically employs fundamental crochet stitches including chain stitches, double crochet, and slip stitches. These stitches form the foundation of the repeating square motifs that comprise the garment.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The In the Hood Hooded Jacket is designed to work with DK weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Durable Cosy Extra Fine, a blend of 58% cotton and 42% polyacryl, offering a practical balance of durability and comfort.

• Main Color (MC): Charcoal, requiring 12 (13, 14, 15) balls of 50g/180m
• Yarn A: Bordeaux, 1 ball
• Yarn B: Cream, 1 ball
• Yarn C: Coral, 2 balls
• Yarn D: Raspberry, 1 ball
• Yarn E: Teal, 1 ball
• Yarn F: Orange, 2 balls
• Yarn G: Honey, 1 ball
• Yarn H: Plum, 1 ball
• Yarn I: Pacific Green, 2 balls

The pattern specifies three crochet hook sizes: 2.5mm, 3.5mm, and 4mm, allowing for tension adjustments and varied stitch definitions throughout the garment construction.

Yarn Alternatives and Tension

The pattern is adaptable to any DK weight yarn that achieves the same tension as the recommended yarn. This flexibility allows crafters to substitute with alternative DK yarns while maintaining proper garment proportions and drape.

The tension for this pattern is measured by the granny motif, which should measure 11 x 11 centimeters when completed. Achieving correct tension is essential for proper motif sizing and overall garment fit.

Difficulty Level

Rated at 3 stars (intermediate difficulty), the In the Hood Hooded Jacket is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle multi-colored motif work and garment assembly. The intermediate rating reflects the complexity of managing multiple yarn colors, working with repeating motifs, and constructing a fitted hooded garment.