This knitting pattern features a cozy oversized XL hoodie with a kangaroo pocket, worked in two-color fisherman stitch. The construction is top-down in the round, using a pattern of 4 knit stitches followed by 2 purl stitches. The pattern is detailed row by row with stitch counts included.
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Cast on 200 stitches using Color A.
Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches, and place marker at the beginning of the round.
Round 1-5: *K4, P2, repeat from * to end of round.
Switch to Color B.
Round 6-10: *K4, P2, repeat from * to end of round.
Switch to Color A.
Continue working in this 5-round color pattern until the body measures desired length.
Using Color A, pick up stitches along the bottom front of the hoodie (approximately 50 stitches).
Work in stockinette stitch for 20 rows, then bind off.
Sew the sides of the pocket to the body of the hoodie, leaving the top open for the pocket.
Pick up stitches around the neckline of the hoodie.
Work in stockinette stitch for 10 inches, then start decreasing for the top of the hood.
Continue until desired length, then bind off.
Weave in ends and block the hoodie to desired measurements.
Your cozy oversized XL hoodie with kangaroo pocket is now ready to wear!