Little ones will love to stomp around in the super cute hoody. - CROCHET

Embark on a prehistoric adventure with your crochet hooks and create a magical Hooded Dinosaur Cardigan for the little dino enthusiast in your life! This charming pattern is designed to captivate and delight, featuring playful spikes and a cosy hood that transforms a simple cardigan into a dinosaur wonderland.

Perfect for children who love to stomp and roar, Roary is not only fun to wear but also a joy to make. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll watch as your stitches bring to life a wearable piece of imagination that’s sure to be the envy of the playground. Get ready to unleash your creativity and watch your little one’s eyes light up with every roar-some stitch!

Construction:

The sweater is worked bottom up, with two panels made for the front, one for the back and one for each of the sleeves (worked cuff to shoulder). The hood is made in one separate panel and pieces are seamed together. A hem, button band and cuff are added to finish.

Sizes:

Age: 0-6m (6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m, 2-3y, 4-5y)

To fit chest: 43 (45.5, 48, 53, 56, 61) cm

Finished chest size: 48 (54, 59, 62, 66, 69) cm

Length from back neck to hem: 27 (29, 32, 34, 37, 39) cm

Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 15 (18, 24, 29, 30, 31) cm

Yarn:

King Cole, Big Value DK. 100% Premium Acrylic 50g/145m

MC 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) balls in Platinum (4051)

CC1 1 ball in Bordeaux (4032)

CC2 1 ball in Leaf (4059)

CC3 1 ball in Mustard (4026)

OR

Scheepjes, Stone Washed 22% Acrylic, 78% Cotton 50g / 130m

MC 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls in Smokey Quartz (802)

CC1 1 ball in Tourmaline (836)

CC2 1 ball in Turquoise (824)

CC3 1 ball in Deep Amethyst (811)

Hooks:

4mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain tension

3mm Crochet Hook for Spikes and Tail

Also Needed:

Buttons dark grey 2.5cm diameter quantity desired 6: 6: 6)

Darning needle

Stitch markers

Sewing needle and thread