Free Hooded Scarf Sewing Pattern

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Learn how to make a hooded scarf with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project uses fleece or sweatshirting in adults sizes.
Are you looking for extra warmth for your head, ears, and neck? I go out everyday of the year walking or running with my dog; and whenever it’s consistantly below freezing, I have a hard time keeping my neck and head warm. I needed something I could quickly throw on that was warmer than a hat and warmer than a scarf.
Put those two together and you get a hooded scarf! I created a free sewing pattern for adults that has a large hood and two long scarf sections that you can wrap around your neck. Make it out of fleece for an extra warm version!

What fabric works for a hooded scarf?
This sewing pattern was designed to work with a layer of stable knit fabric like polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece, and French terry. Stable knit fabrics stretch along the horizontal and do not stretch on the vertical. They are often plush and thick which is perfect for keeping warm.
The other layer or the lining layer was designed to work with cotton spandex jersey or double brushed poly. These lighter weight knit fabrics are nice against the hair and skin, but add to the warmth of the outer layer.
Should I prewash the fabric?
Yes, you should prewash the fabric. Prewashing is always a good idea when it comes to making clothing or accessories. You want to wash and dry it the way you’ll treat the finished item, and it’ll hopefully remove any shrinking before you cut.
What sizes does the pattern come in?
The free pattern comes in 4 adult sizes which are teen, small adult, and large adult. See the sizes below to check circumferences and heights.
Do you want more sizes and another version?
Buy the Hooded Scarf Sewing Pattern with 12 sizes and two versions! My girls love the simpler hood version so they don’t have to worry about the ends, and I love the scarf version for extra warmth around my neck.
What is a PDF sewing pattern?
A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.
I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!
How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?
Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.
Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.
Do you love to sew? Try on of these fun sewing projects:
- Beginner sewing projects
- Free PDF sewing patterns
- Winter sewing projects
- Fleece sewing projects
- Cozy sewing projects
- Accessory sewing projects
How to Make a Hooded Scarf
Supplies
- 1/2 yard of polar fleece, sweatshirt fleece, or French terry
- 1/2 yard of lightweight knit like double brushed poly or cotton spandex jersey
- Matching thread
- Free hooded scarf sewing pattern – get it at the end of the post
- Ballpoint sewing machine needle
- Sewing tools
- Sewing machine
Do you just want the pattern and tutorial as a PDF? Get the pattern and tutorial for just $8 that comes with 2 versions and child, teen, and adult sizes! You won’t need to access the internet every time you want to make it.
Cut out two mirrored hood pieces from fleece and two mirrored hood pieces from a lighter fabric like double brushed poly or cotton spandex jersey.
Match the fleece pieces right sides together and sew along the top and back of the hood with a zigzag stitch. Match the lining pieces right sides together and sew along the top and back of the hood with a zigzag stitch.
Match up the outer and lining hood and scarf pieces right sides together. Sew the front of the hood, around each scarf section, and along the back with a zigzag stitch. Leave a 6 inch hole for turning. Backstitch when you start and when you stop.
Trim the corners of the scarf to reduce the bulk.
Turn the hooded scarf right side out through the hole. Poke out the corners and all the curved edges.
Pinch the hole closed with the seam allowances inside. Edgestitch the hole closed with a straight stitch. Backstitch when you start and when you stop.
You finished!
Get the Free Sewing Pattern here!
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather