There’s nothing quite so cozy and comfortable, so cute and casual as the humble hoodie. Today’s article is really just going to be one long love letter to knitted hoodies. Knitted hoodies, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways!
Topping the list of reasons I love knitted hoodies is sheer comfort. When I die, bury me in a relaxed fit hoodie made with buttery soft yarn. I can imagine no greater end than this. Ok, I’m being a bit melodramatic, but I think we can all agree that knitted hoodies are darn comfortable!
Another reason that knitted hoodies are the bees knees is sheer practicality. If your ears are turning pink in the wind or it begins to rain and you’re worried about what all that infernal moisture will do to your hair, then all you have to do is reach up and pull that delightful hood snugly over your head.
What could possibly be better than knitted hoodies? There is one thing and that’s knitted hoodies with pockets. I don’t know about you, but I could always use more pockets in my life! Hoodie pockets are perfect for keeping your fingers cozy and for ferreting away your phone, or your wallet, or whatever accouterments you happen to have on your person.
I could honestly wax poetically about knitted hoodies all day long, but I know that you probably don’t want to hear that. So, why don’t I just let these 25 knit hoodie patterns speak for themselves? Prepare for sweet, sweet knitted hoodie bliss and get to scrolling!
Hoodie
This hoodie looks like it came straight off the rack. The pattern is worked double stranded with 2 yarns of different weights and shades. This gives the hoodie its lovely marled coloring. The front pocket is worked together with the body of the sweater and the stitches for the hood are picked up from the shoulder seam, so the only things you have to sew are the sleeves.
Designer: Go Handmade
Yarn: Go Handmade Cosy (Worsted Weight #4) and Go Handmade Soft Bamboo Fine (Fingering Weight #1)
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Woodland Pixie
Here’s another one of our knit hoodie patterns that is worked double stranded. This one combines a soft and fuzzy kid silk with a durable alpaca, polyamide, wool blend. The pattern calls for the humble garter stitch which gives it lots of luxurious squish and texture. You will never want to take it off!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (Lace Weight #0) and Garnstudio DROPS Nord (Sport Weight #2)
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Chaperon Bleu
Can you tell that this sweater is knit using super bulky weight yarn? I sure can’t! The designer has managed to achieve that rare feat of a super bulky weight pattern that doesn’t come across as stiff and unshapely. The pattern features a ribbed hem that’s split on either side and a cozy hood with an attractive icord edging.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Snow (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Cozy Hoodie
The aptly named Cozy Hoodie is one that you will want to live in. It uses a textured stitch that alternates knits and purls on the right side and all knits on the wrong side. The design is delightfully oversized and has plenty of drape. Of course, the kangaroo pocket is the cherry on top!
Designer: Melissa Leapman
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® 220 Superwash (Worsted Weight #4)
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Mist Cover
Boucle yarn isn’t just for teddy bears! It can also provide a fabulous soft texture for winter wearables while still allowing enough stitch definition for the ribbed edges of the Mist Cover hoodie to really shine. The bulk of the pattern is knit in plain stockinette but the result is anything but boring!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (Lace Weight #0) and
Garnstudio DROPS Alpaca Bouclé (Aran Weight #4)
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Glynda Jacket
I love my knitted hoodies in all forms: pullover and cardigan style. This beautiful button front design features a generous helping of attractive eyelet cables with some interspersed reverse stockinette stitch. The result is quite posh and fashionable. It’s like the basic knitted hoodies you know and love with just a little bit more va-va-voom!
Designer: Melissa Leapman
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® ReVive® (Aran Weight #4)
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Rento Hoodie
Here we see the knitted hoodie in its natural habitat perfectly paired with a loose fitting pair of workout pants. This outfit screams “comfy” and I am totally here for it! The pattern calls for a purl 2 knit 1 ribbing that gives this hoodie its waffle-like texture. It looks ever so squishy and soft. It really makes me want to run my hands over it!
Designer: Lea Petäjä
Yarn: Novita Isoveli (Bulky Weight #5)
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Anastasia Hoodie
The Anastasia Hoodie is the pinnacle of warmth. Super bulky weight yarn gives this design structure and form without compromising on drape. The design features generously sized slanted pockets and a lovely lace edging along the hem, cuffs, and hood. It’s the kind of sweatshirt that will make people stop you in the streets demanding to know where you got it.
Designer: Knitting with Chopsticks
Yarn: (Super Bulky Yarn #6)
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Striped Hooded Cardigan
If it doesn’t get too terribly cold where you live, then you might be in the market for knit hoodie patterns that are on the thinner side. This sport weight design is nice and light and perfect for layering. The thin stripes are ever so sweet and they also serve to keep things more interesting as you knit.
Designer: Premier Yarns Design Team
Yarn: Premier Yarns Cotton Fair Solids (Sport Weight #2)
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Tierra Stitchy Knit Hoodie
Here’s another one of our knitted hoodies that uses super bulky weight yarn to rave effect. The pattern uses a combination of stockinette, seed, and irish moss stitches. It may sound like an odd pairing, but rest assured that this designer’s indecision is to your benefit. The resulting sweatshirt is positively texture-tastic!
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Yarn #6)
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Nina Hooded Pullover
The Nina Hooded Pullover is expertly designed with a generous tunic length and dramatic side vents. It’s perfectly posh and ever so fashionable, don’t you agree? You’re sure to be the best dressed on the block when you throw this sweater on! The pattern uses a combination of seed stitch, cablework, and ribbing.
Designer: Johanne Barton
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Rapture (Worsted Weight #4)
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Parkour Hoodie
The Parkour Hoodie is available in sizes child through adult. It features a deep v-neck that’s perfect for layering over an undershirt or for showing off your favorite necklace. The star of the show is the contrasting icord trim which runs all the way along the edge of the head and neckline to culminate in a little tied bow at the front.
Designer: Alice Twain
Yarn: Borgo de’ Pazzi Firenze Amore Cotton (Bulky Weight #5)
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Cascading Comfort Pullover
Shut the front door! The Cascading Comfort Pullover looks like something straight out of a fashion magazine. I love the dramatic high low hem and the cozy built in folds around the neck. Fold the extra long sleeves down to reveal wide, textured cuffs. Or leave them unfolded to take advantage of the built in thumb hole.
Designer: Jean Klein
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Rapture (Worsted Weight #4)
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Kenan’s Hoodie
While originally designed for men, there’s nothing stopping women from rocking this pullover as well. I love the tweed yarn and the allover texture provided by the broken rib stitch. I could definitely see myself getting lots and lots of wears out of this knit hoodie! That is, if my daughter or partner don’t “borrow” it one day and never give it back!
Designer: Yonca Ozbelli
Yarn: Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash (Worsted Weight #4)
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Lazy Day Chic Sweater
Bold red is an excellent choice for a cold season layering accessory that is sure to keep away those pesky winter blues. The design features a button up toggle front with a generously sized pocket on either side. I especially love the way that the hood and the front openings are all one long line. The pattern calls for the double moss stitch.
Designer: Marly Bird
Yarn: Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird (Aran Weight #4)
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Uda’s Jacket
If you are looking for free knit hoodie patterns that are a bit more sophisticated than the average, then you have got to check out this stunning cabled sweater. The star of the show is the eye-catching cablework on the back and sleeves. You can expect to receive many compliments when you wear it!
Designer: Alexis Di Gregorio
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (Worsted Weight #4)
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Serenity Sorceress Sweater
There’s just something about a dramatically flared sleeve that gets me all excited – especially when paired with a self striping yarn! This gorgeous pullover hoodie design uses basic stockinette stitch. The simplicity of the stitchwork really lets the colors of the self striping yarn stand out.
Designer: Jean Klein
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Motley (Sport Weight #2)
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Groove
The Groove hoodie manages to be both relaxed and fitted all at once. Garter rib stitch affords a subtle texture that imparts long vertical lines for a wonderful slimming effect. But I think that my favorite thing about this gorgeous design might be the rich deep purple color that the designer chose to make it in.
Designer: Tori Gurbisz
Yarn: FibraNatura Dona (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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Varsity Hoodie
You’ll be feeling positively collegiate in this fantastic Varsity Hoodie. The pattern is worked double stranded so it knits up in half the time. I love the great contrast between the light and dark blue colors here. Of course, you could use any 2 colors you like. Base it on your alma mater or just choose 2 of your favorites.
Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn: Lion Brand Jeans (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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Boldly Glows
A cheery yellow color is just the thing to brighten your countenance on a dreary winter day. This design calls for stockinette and seed stitch along with two cablework accents that run up either side. The sleeves and hood are both generously sized and the length of the sweatshirt is just a bit longer than the average which serves to elongate the torso.
Designer: Sugar Bush Yarns
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Bold (Worsted Weight #4)
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Hoodie
You’ll need to brush up on your sewing skills to knit this fabulous zip up hoodie. It will be totally worth it though, because this is just such a cute design. It’s easy to knit in stockinette and ribbed stitches. I especially love the subtle shade variations that the yarn paints across the surface of this sweater canvas.
Designer: Ann Young
Yarn: Brown Sheep Lana Bouclé (Aran Weight #4)
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Kids Hooded Cardi
Of course, we can’t forget the children when it comes to our free knit hoodie patterns. Because you know if you make one for yourself, then they are going to want one too! Here’s a fun and colorful design that calls for a self striping yarn. It is easy to knit in basic stockinette stitch.
Designer: Premier Yarns Design Team
Yarn: Premier Yarns Colorfusion DK (DK Weight #3)
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Playground Hoodie
Here’s another one of our knit hoodie patterns that uses a self striping yarn. The bright colors fall where they may in this delightful baby hoodie design. The pattern calls for stockinette stitch with garter stitch accents. It is available in just the one size.
Designer: Ubaldo Feliciano-Hernandez
Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Baby (DK Weight #3)
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Diego Hoodie Pullover
The Diego Hooded Pullover will give your baby room to grow with its oversized fits and its extra long sleeves complete with rolled cuffs. The blue sea of stockinette stitches is broken up here and there by some textured garter stitch accents. The pattern is available in child sizes 2, 4, and 6.
Designer: Irina Poludnenko
Yarn: Lion Brand Jeans Colors (Worsted Weight #4)
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Baby Bear Knit Hoodie
The easiest way to instantly make anything cuter is to add a pair of animal ears. Case in point: this adorable Baby Bear Knit Hoodie. The pattern is knit in stockinette stitch with seed stitch edging along the hem and cuffs. The hood is trimmed with a stretchy ribbed stitch to help it stay on the child’s head.
Designer: Lorna Miser
Yarn: Red Heart Bunches of Hugs (Aran Weight #4)
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Baby Knit Hoodie from Love.Life.Yarn
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It couldn’t be cozier than these free knit hoodie patterns. Have I inspired you to make your own knitted hoodies? Which of these patterns was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
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Happy Knitting!
Amanda
