{"id":2408,"date":"2025-12-07T10:26:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T10:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2408"},"modified":"2025-12-07T10:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T10:26:52","slug":"%f0%9f%a7%b6-how-to-crochet-a-four-stitch-hoodie-for-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2408","title":{"rendered":"🧶 How to Crochet a \u201cFour Stitch Hoodie\u201d for Girls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a clear, detailed, beginner-friendly guide<\/strong> for making a \u201cFour Stitch Hoodie\u201d<\/em> for girls using crochet. Since different designers use the name differently, this version uses a widely accepted four-stitch pattern foundation<\/strong> (repeat of 4 stitches) and builds a comfy, customizable hoodie.<\/p>\n

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🧶 How to Crochet a \u201cFour Stitch Hoodie\u201d for Girls<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A step-by-step crochet pattern and guide<\/em><\/p>\n

⭐ Skill Level:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Beginner\u2013Intermediate<\/p>\n

⭐ Sizes Included:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Toddler (2\u20134 yrs) \u2022 Child (5\u20138 yrs) \u2022 Pre-teen (9\u201312 yrs)
(You can adjust easily using the size guide below.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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🧵 Materials<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Item<\/th>\nRecommendation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Yarn<\/td>\nWorsted Weight (Medium #4) \u2014 500\u2013900g depending on size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hook<\/td>\n5.0 mm (H\/8) or size needed for gauge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notions<\/td>\nScissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, measuring tape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optional<\/td>\nButtons or zipper for closure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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📏 Gauge (Important!)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

16 stitches \u00d7 12 rows = 4″ \u00d7 4″<\/strong> in the four-stitch repeat pattern.<\/p>\n

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🧩 About the \u201cFour-Stitch Pattern\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n

This hoodie uses a simple repeat of 4 stitches<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

💠 Row repeat pattern:<\/strong>
[HDC, DC, DC, HDC]<\/strong> \u2192 repeat across
(You can also use [SC, HDC, DC, HDC]<\/em> for a tighter fabric.)<\/p>\n

This gives a stretchy, textured, cozy hoodie fabric.<\/p>\n

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✨ SIZE GUIDE (Chest Width)<\/h1>\n
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Size<\/th>\nChest Width<\/th>\nLength<\/th>\nHood Depth<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Toddler<\/td>\n11\u201312 in<\/td>\n13\u201314 in<\/td>\n8\u20139 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Child<\/td>\n13\u201314 in<\/td>\n16\u201317 in<\/td>\n10 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pre-teen<\/td>\n15\u201316 in<\/td>\n19\u201320 in<\/td>\n11 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

You can measure the child or use general clothing size charts.<\/p>\n

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🧶 PATTERN<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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1. Back Panel<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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  1. \n

    Foundation chain:<\/strong>
    Chain a multiple of 4 + 2 until it reaches the needed width
    (e.g., Child size: Ch 54<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Row 1:<\/strong>
    HDC in 2nd ch from hook, DC, DC, HDC<\/em> across.
    Ch 1, turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Row 2:<\/strong>
    Repeat the 4-stitch pattern across.
    Ch 1, turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Continue until the panel reaches the desired length.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    👉 Do NOT shape armholes \u2014 this is a drop-shoulder hoodie.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    2. Front Panels (Make 2)<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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    1. \n

      Foundation chain:<\/strong>
      Make each front panel half the back panel\u2019s width<\/strong>, minus 1 inch for overlap.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Work the same four-stitch repeat as the back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Neck shaping (last 2 inches of height):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Stop 2 stitches earlier at the neck side of each row.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        This creates a gradual sloped neckline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Make both left and right sides mirror each other.<\/p>\n

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        3. Join Shoulder Seams<\/strong><\/h1>\n

        Lay the back and both fronts together.<\/p>\n

        Sew (or slip stitch crochet) the shoulders together, leaving the neck hole open.<\/p>\n

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        4. Sleeves<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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        1. \n

          Measure armhole depth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Attach yarn<\/strong> to the bottom of the armhole.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          Foundation:<\/strong>
          Chain 2, then work the 4-stitch pattern evenly around the sleeve opening.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          Work in rounds<\/strong> using the 4-stitch repeat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Shaping:<\/strong>
          Every 4\u20136 rows, decrease 2 stitches evenly (optional).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Stop when sleeve reaches wrist length.<\/p>\n

          Finish with 3\u20134 rows of ribbing:<\/p>\n

          Ribbing:<\/strong>
          Front post DC, Back post DC<\/em> repeat around.<\/p>\n

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          5. Hoodie (Hood section)<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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            Attach yarn around the neckline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          2. \n

            Work the four-stitch pattern back and forth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          3. \n

            Make the hood height:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Size<\/th>\nHood Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Toddler<\/td>\n11\u201312 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Child<\/td>\n13 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Pre-teen<\/td>\n14\u201315 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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              Once long enough, fold the hood in half and seam the top closed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Optional: Add a drawstring channel using SC stitches.<\/p>\n

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              6. Finishing the Front Edge<\/strong><\/h1>\n

              You can choose:<\/p>\n

              Option A: Zipper<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                Attach a zipper down the front edges using whip-stitch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Option B: Buttons<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  Crochet buttonholes by skipping 2 stitches on the row.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Option C: Pull-over (no closure)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    Simply seam the front halfway down, leaving a neck opening.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    7. Edging (Optional but recommended)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                    Work SC or HDC<\/strong> around all edges (hood, cuffs, bottom) for a clean finish.<\/p>\n

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                    🧵 Final Touches<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                    ✔ Weave in all ends
                    ✔ Block lightly with steam or spray
                    ✔ Add pockets if desired (simple squares using the four-stitch pattern)<\/p>\n

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                    🎉 Your Four-Stitch Crochet Hoodie is Ready!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                    This pattern is customizable \u2014 adjust width, length, colors, and closures to suit any girl\u2019s style.<\/p>\n

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                    If you’d like, I can also provide:<\/h1>\n

                    ✨ A printable PDF
                    ✨ Step-by-step photo guide
                    ✨ A version using only basic stitches (SC + HDC)
                    ✨ A video tutorial script
                    ✨ Sizing for teens or adults<\/p>\n

                    Just tell me!<\/p>\n

                    Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n