Festive Holiday Granny Square Hood Crochet Pattern

Get into the holiday spirit with this delightful Festive Holiday Granny Square Hood! This cozy and cheerful crochet project, featuring classic red, white, and green colors, is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your winter wardrobe. It’s an ideal accessory for festive gatherings or a unique gift.

Embrace the Holiday Spirit with Handmade Charm

Crafting this granny square hood allows you to infuse your holiday style with warmth and personality. Its charming design, complete with whimsical snowflakes and festive berry accents, makes it a standout piece. You’ll love creating this heirloom-quality accessory that’s both stylish and snug, perfect for chilly winter days.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Holiday Granny Square Hood Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn in Dark Green (approx. 200g)
Worsted Weight Yarn in Red (approx. 150g)
Worsted Weight Yarn in White (approx. 100g)
Optional: Fine Gold metallic thread (hold alongside red/green yarn for sparkle)
5.0mm (H) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Small Red Beads or Pom-poms (for berries)
Small amount of Green Yarn or Felt (for holly leaves)
White Embroidery Floss or Fine White Yarn (for snowflakes)
Sewing needle and thread (for attaching embellishments)

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sp – space
rnd – round
st(s) – stitch(es)
beg – beginning
FO – fasten off

Instructions

This pattern creates a festive hood and cowl combination using individual granny squares joined together, with embroidered details and appliqués. The total number of squares needed will depend on your desired size and gauge.

Granny Squares (Make approximately 15-18 of each type, adjust for size)

Red-Centered Granny Square:
- Rnd 1 (Red): Make a magic ring, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc into ring, ch2. (3dc, ch2) three more times into ring. Sl st to top of beg ch3. (4 x 3dc clusters, 4 x ch2 spaces)
- Rnd 2 (White): Sl st into first ch2 sp. Ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) into same ch2 sp. *Ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into next ch2 sp*. Repeat from * two more times. Ch1, sl st to top of beg ch3. (8 x 3dc clusters, 4 x ch2 spaces, 4 x ch1 spaces)
- Rnd 3 (Dark Green): Sl st into first ch2 sp. Ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) into same ch2 sp. Ch1. *3dc into next ch1 sp. Ch1. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into next ch2 sp. Ch1*. Repeat from * two more times. 3dc into next ch1 sp. Ch1. Sl st to top of beg ch3. FO. (12 x 3dc clusters, 4 x ch2 spaces, 8 x ch1 spaces)
White-Centered Granny Square:
- Follow instructions for Red-Centered Granny Square, but use White yarn for Rnd 1, Red yarn for Rnd 2, and Dark Green yarn for Rnd 3. FO.

Joining Squares & Forming the Hood

Arrangement: Arrange your Red-Centered and White-Centered squares in a checkerboard pattern. Plan for a rectangle that will fit around your head and neck (e.g., 6 squares wide by 4-5 squares high for the main body of the hood/cowl).
Joining: Using your preferred joining method (e.g., whip stitch, slip stitch join, or single crochet join through back loops) and Dark Green yarn, join the squares together. Ensure the green borders of the squares are visibly connected, creating a cohesive fabric.
Form the Main Body: Once all squares are joined into a large rectangle, fold it in half lengthwise. Seam up one short side (for the back of the cowl) and seam the top edge (for the top of the hood) using Dark Green yarn and a tapestry needle. Leave an appropriate opening for the face.

Edging & Embellishments

Face Opening Edging (Dark Green): Attach Dark Green yarn to one corner of the face opening. Work sc stitches evenly around the entire face opening. Sl st to first sc. For a neat finish, work one more round of sc or crab stitch (reverse sc). FO.
Bottom Edging (Dark Green): Attach Dark Green yarn to the bottom edge of the cowl. Work sc stitches evenly around the entire bottom opening. Sl st to first sc. For a neat finish, work one more round of sc or crab stitch. FO.
Snowflake Embroidery: Using White embroidery floss or fine white yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small snowflake designs onto some of the Red-Centered granny square sections, as seen in the image. Aim for scattered placement for a whimsical touch.
Holly Berries & Leaves:
- Leaves (optional, can also use felt): Using Dark Green yarn, ch6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in last ch. Ch1, turn. Work sc, hdc, dc2tog, hdc, sc along the other side of the chain. Sl st to beg sc. Make a few leaves.
- Assembly: Attach small red beads or pom-poms for berries, sewing them securely onto the leaves (if crocheted). Then, attach these holly embellishments to strategic locations on the hood, as pictured in the original image.

Finishing

Weave in all remaining loose ends securely.
Optionally, lightly block your finished hood to even out stitches and shape.