Last Updated on January 17, 2023 by Cyprianne Nolan

When it comes to Canadian winters staying warm is easy when you make this Free Crochet Hooded Bear Cowl Pattern.

Snuggle up and be cozy on those super cold blustery days. This luxurious crochet hooded bear cowl is made with super bulky yarn by completing a rectangle shape of the hood and then working the cowl which is going to keep you warm as the weather changes and winter moves in.

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This hood has enough wiggle room that it can be paired with an additional hat or ear warmer when extra layers are a must.

Both cute and functional this crochet hooded bear cowl is perfect as temperatures dip into sub-zero territory.

Fashion no longer has to be an after-thought as we bundle up in our biggest scarves, warmest hats and fuzzy mittens.   This hooded cowl is perfect for those cold days.  Grab one piece and go.  

No bulky scarves, no uncoordinated accessories and no need for a hooded jacket.  As the wind howls and tries to blow down your back keep warm and cozy in this crochet hooded cowl made from Super Bulky Wool Blend Yarn.

Features crochet stitches that mimic knit 1, purl 1 stitch loved by many knitters.

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DESIGNERS NOTES

💕 Skill Level is Beginner
💕 Skills Needed back loop only, back post double crochet, double crochet, front loop only, front post double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet
💕 Sizes 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, adult
💕 Made with super bulky yarn
💕 All sizes written individually
💕 Unisex crochet hat pattern
💕 Written in Standard American terms

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THE YARN

When I first designed this we were in the midst of a really really cold winter. The kind of winter that the cold winds just rip through knit and crochet hats. There was no doubt that I was going to need a super warm yarn for this hood.

The bear hood in the photos is made from LIONS BRAND WOOL EASE THICK N QUICK a super cozy yarn that offers great warmth.

If you are looking for a yarn that isn’t quite this warm there are many others that will work great. BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY for more substitute yarns check out www.yarnsub.com this website is fantastic for finding yarns to use in your projects.

In a pinch two strands of worsted weight yarn held together will also work great. Keep in mind you hood may come out a bit larger so you may want to make a size smaller.

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CROCHET HOODED BEAR COWL PATTERN

Skill Level

Easy

Abbreviations

• blo – back loop only
• bpdc – back post double crochet
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• flo – front loop only
• fpdc – front post double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• rnd – round
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• st – stitch
• sts – stitches
• sl st – slip stitch
• rpt – repeat

Gauge

• 11.50 mm hook and super bulky yarn
• 2 sc = 1 inch

Materials Needed

• 10.00 mm hook (for cowl and ears)
• 11.50 mm hook (for hood)
• Super Bulky Yarn – I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick’N’Quick
• Sizes 1-2, 3-5 Years you will need 2 skeins
• Sizes 6-10 and Adult you will need 3 skeins
• Tapestry Needle and Stitch Markers
• 1-2 Buttons – I used 3/4”

Finished Measurements

• 1-2 Years 8”
• 3-5 Years 10”
• 6-10 Years 11”
• Adult 12”

Crochet Hooded Bear Cowl Pattern Toddler 1-2 Years

Note: Use a stitch marker to indicate first and last stitches.  

Crochet Hood

Using 11.50 mm hook 

Ch 19

Row 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across.  Ch1, turn. (18)

Row 2: Slst in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn. (18)

Row 3: Sc in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn (18)

Rpt rows 2 and 3 till you reach 46 rows in total 

Lay hood length wise and fold in half short ends together, right sides of hood facing each other.  Using a tapestry needle and yarn sew top of the hood together.  (I do not suggest stitching by slst or sc as this will make the hood dip in the middle and will have a odd shape to it.) 

Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn hood right side out.

Working at the front edge of the hood now, join yarn with right side facing to 1st st on the right side of hood.

Rows 1-2: Sc in 1st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (36)

After row 2 join bottom edges of hood together with a slst, ch 3.

Turn work, you will now be working along the bottom edge of the hood.

Cowl

Using 10.00 mm hook

Rnd 1: Dc in the end of each row of hood bottom.  Join with slst to 1st dc. Ch 3, turn. (50)

Rnd 2: Fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next. *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd.  Join with slst to 1st fpdc.  Ch 3 turn.

Rpt rnd 2, 3 more times for a total of 5 rnds.

After rnd 5 fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears 

Make 2

Using 10.00 mm hook

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (16) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 3: Slst in 1st and each st around (16) Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching ear to hood.  Weave in other ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hood.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Roll back front of hood and sew buttons on.

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Crochet Hooded Bear Cowl Pattern Child 3-5 Years

Note: Use a stitch marker to indicate first and last stitches.  

Hood

Using 11.50 mm hook 

Ch 21

Row 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across.  Ch1, turn. (20)

Row 2: Slst in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn. (20)

Row 3: Sc in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn (20)

Rpt rows 2 and 3 till you reach 50 rows in total 

Lay hood length wise and fold in half short ends together, right sides of hood facing each other.  Using a tapestry needle and yarn sew top of the hood together.  (I do not suggest stitching by slst or sc as this will make the hood dip in the middle and will have a odd shape to it.) 

Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn hood right side out.

Working at the front edge of the hood now, join yarn with right side facing to 1st st on the right side of hood.

Rows 1-3: Sc in 1st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (40)

After row 3 join bottom edges of hood together with a slst, ch 3.

Turn work, you will now be working along the bottom edge of the hood.

Cowl

Using 10.00 mm hook

Rnd 1: Dc in the end of each row of hood bottom.  Join with slst to 1st dc. Ch 3, turn. (56)

Rnd 2: Fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next. *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd.  Join with slst to 1st fpdc.  Ch 3 turn.

Rpt rnd 2, 4 more times for a total of 6 rnds.

After rnd 6 fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears 

Make 2

Using 10.00 mm hook

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (16) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 3: Slst in 1st and each st around (16) Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching ear to hood.  Weave in other ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hood.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Roll back front of hood and sew buttons on.

Crochet Hooded Bear Cowl Pattern Child 6-10 Years

Note: Use a stitch marker to indicate first and last stitches.  

Hood

Using 11.50 mm hook 

Ch 25

Row 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across.  Ch1, turn. (24)

Row 2: Slst in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn. (24)

Row 3: Sc in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn (24)

Rpt rows 2 and 3 till you reach 55 rows in total 

Lay hood length wise and fold in half short ends together, right sides of hood facing each other.  Using a tapestry needle and yarn sew top of the hood together.  (I do not suggest stitching by slst or sc as this will make the hood dip in the middle and will have a odd shape to it.) 

Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn hood right side out.

Working at the front edge of the hood now, join yarn with right side facing to 1st st on the right side of hood.

Rows 1-3: Sc in 1st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (48)

After row 3 join bottom edges of hood together with a slst, ch 3.

Turn work, you will now be working along the bottom edge of the hood.

Cowl

Using 10.00 mm hook

Rnd 1: Dc in the end of each row of hood bottom.  Join with slst to 1st dc. Ch 3, turn. (61)

Rnd 2: Fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next. *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd.  Join with slst to 1st fpdc.  Ch 3 turn.

Rpt rnd 2, 5 more times for a total of 7 rnds.

After rnd 7 fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears

Make 2

Using 10.00 mm hook

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (16) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 3: Slst in 1st and each st around (16) Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching ear to hood.  Weave in other ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hood. 

FINISHING TOUCHES

Roll back front of hood and sew buttons on.

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Crochet Hooded Bear Cowl Pattern for Adult

Note: Use a stitch marker to indicate first and last stitches.  

Hood

Using 11.50 mm hook 

Ch 27

Row 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across.  Ch1, turn. (26)

Row 2: Slst in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn. (26)

Row 3: Sc in 1st and each st across.  Ch 1, turn (26)

Rpt rows 2 and 3 till you reach 56 rows in total 

Lay hood length wise and fold in half short ends together, right sides of hood facing each other.  Using a tapestry needle and yarn sew top of the hood together.  (I do not suggest stitching by slst or sc as this will make the hood dip in the middle and will have a odd shape to it.) 

Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn hood right side out.

Working at the front edge of the hood now, join yarn with right side facing to 1st st on the right side of hood.

Rows 1-3: Sc in 1st and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (52)

After row 3 join bottom edges of hood together with a slst, ch 3.

Turn work, you will now be working along the bottom edge of the hood.

Cowl

Using 10.00 mm hook

Rnd 1: Dc in the end of each row of hood bottom.  Join with slst to 1st dc. Ch 3, turn. (62)

Rnd 2: Fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next. *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next* rpt from *to* till end of rnd.  Join with slst to 1st fpdc.  Ch 3 turn.

Rpt rnd 2, 6 more times for a total of 8 rnds.

After rnd 8 fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears

Make 2

Using 10.00 mm hook

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 2nd st from hook (8) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in 1st st and each st around (16) Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 3: Slst in 1st and each st around (16) Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching ear to hood.  Weave in other ends.

Using photo as guide sew ears to hood.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Roll back front of hood and sew buttons on.

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