The patterned Parasaurolophus model was made using KnitPicks Palette fingering weight yarn in colors Hazelnut (MC) and Almond (CC) using 2.25mm (US size 1) needles. Solid model was made using KnitPicks Palette fingering weight yarn in colors Jay (MC) and Chicory (CC) using 2.25 mm (US size 1) needles BUT…

This toy is designed to be made in any yarn weight you choose. The pattern includes yarn requirements for fingering and worsted weight yarn, as well as approximate finished dimensions in those yarns.

Estimated sizes in fingering weight:
Length 9.5 in (23.75 cm)
Height 9.5 in (23.75 cm)

Estimated sizes in worsted weight:
Length 16.5 in (41.25 cm)
Height 15.5 in (38.75 cm)

The 17 page pattern includes written pattern, instructions for techniques used, photos demonstrating key points of the toy’s construction and color charts for the patterned version of the dinosaur.

Techniques used include knitting in the round, short rows and kitchener grafting.