Sunrise Bobble Trim Hoodie: Free Crochet Pattern

Sunrise Bobble Trim Hoodie: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This men's crochet hoodie is made for anyone who loves a cozy, cottagecore-inspired layer with a little personality. It is worked in soft fingering-weight wool in warm spice tones, with a half-sunburst bobble motif blooming across the chest and striped sleeves that echo the colors of a fall sunrise. The body and hood are simple rectangles, so the shaping stays easy even though the bobbles make it look impressive. The finished hoodie is boxy and relaxed, with a straight tube body, set-in sleeves, and a plain hood that gives it a warm, wearable feel.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight wool (100% wool, approx 400 yds/100 g):
  • MC (Paprika): 800 yds
  • CC1 (Saffron): 200 yds
  • CC2 (Cinnamon): 200 yds
  • CC3 (Nutmeg): 200 yds
  • CC4 (Cardamom): 100 yds
• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, tape measure, scissors
• Finished size: Chest circumference 40 inches (101.5 cm); length 26 inches (66 cm); sleeve length 24 inches (61 cm); hood height 12 inches (30.5 cm)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch)
• MC – main color (Paprika)
• CC – contrasting color
• bobble – 5-hdc bobble: work 5 hdc together in the same stitch, then pull the loop through all loops on the hook to close the bobble

Gauge

22 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in half double crochet. To check your gauge, crochet a small swatch in hdc, measure a 4-inch section, and adjust your hook size if needed.

Tips Before You Start

• Work the bobbles on the front panel only; the back panel stays plain hdc so the hoodie keeps a smooth, simple shape.
• Keep your tension even on the bobble rows, since the 5-hdc bobbles can pull the fabric in slightly.
• Use stitch markers to mark the center of the front panel so the sunburst motif stays centered as it grows.
• Change colors on the last loop of the stitch before the new color begins to keep the stripes neat.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Body (MC)

Row 1: Ch 111, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (110 hdc).

Rows 2–60: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across (110 hdc). Fasten off.

Sunburst Bobble Chart (Front Panel)

Work 5-hdc bobbles in CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4 as charted, centered on the front panel. Each row adds one more bobble, spaced 2 sts apart. Only work bobbles on the front panel; the back panel remains plain hdc.

Row 1: 1 bobble at center.

Row 2: 2 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 3: 3 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 4: 4 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 5: 5 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 6: 6 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 7: 7 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 8: 8 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 9: 9 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 10: 10 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 11: 11 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 12: 12 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 13: 13 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 14: 14 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 15: 15 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 16: 16 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 17: 17 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 18: 18 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 19: 19 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 20: 20 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 21: 21 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 22: 22 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 23: 23 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 24: 24 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 25: 25 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 26: 26 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 27: 27 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 28: 28 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 29: 29 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 30: 30 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 31: 31 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 32: 32 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 33: 33 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 34: 34 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 35: 35 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 36: 36 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 37: 37 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 38: 38 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 39: 39 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 40: 40 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 41: 41 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 42: 42 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 43: 43 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 44: 44 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 45: 45 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 46: 46 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 47: 47 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 48: 48 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 49: 49 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 50: 50 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 51: 51 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 52: 52 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 53: 53 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 54: 54 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 55: 55 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 56: 56 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 57: 57 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 58: 58 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 59: 59 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Row 60: 60 bobbles spaced 2 sts apart.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Row 1: With MC, ch 51, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (50 hdc).

Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to CC1.

Rows 5–8: Hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to CC2.

Rows 9–12: Hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to CC3.

Rows 13–16: Hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to CC4.

Rows 17–20: Hdc in each st across (50 hdc). Change to MC.

Rows 21–60: Hdc in each st across, increasing 1 st at each end every 6th row (70 hdc). Fasten off.

Hood (MC)

Row 1: Ch 81, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (80 hdc).

Rows 2–36: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across (80 hdc). Fasten off.

Edging

Round 1: With MC, work 1 round sc evenly around the hood opening and front edges. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the front and back panels together at the shoulders, leaving 8 inches open at the center for the neck. Sew the side seams. Sew the sleeves into the armholes. Fold the hood in half and sew the top seam, then sew the hood to the neck opening, easing it to fit. Weave in all ends. Block the hoodie lightly to smooth the seams and even out the bobbles, following the wool's care instructions.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Try working the sunburst in a single contrast color for a bolder, simpler look.
• Add a few extra rows to the hood for a deeper, slouchier fit.
• Use a slightly larger hook for the edging if you want a looser, more relaxed neckline.