This listing is for a crochet pattern for a dinosaur hood or dragon hood. It works for both! Sometimes called a cowl or scoodie, these animal hoods are very popular with children in the cold weather. This crochet pattern uses UK crochet terms. A version using US terms is also available in our shop.

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HAT & SCARF
This dinosaur hood, sometimes called a dinosaur cowl or even scoodie, is a great cosy hat and scarf all in one. It slips over the head easily, is super soft and snuggly and will keep out a cold wind, and even light rain. and how fun are the spikes & tail!

SIZING
Instructions are given for six different sizes of dinosaur hood, from baby to adult. The baby size can also be used to fit a doll so your child and their toy can have matching animal heads!

YARN
This pattern uses chunky yarn so this pattern crochets up fast. We used DROPS Eskimo for the one you see in the pictures.

HOOK SIZE
Using chunky yarn, we recommend a 9mm hook for the main hood pattern and a 6.5mm hook for the spikes and tails.

COLOURS
Choose whichever colours you like! We've gone for traditional dinosaur colours but you could easily turn this into a dragon hood or dragon cowl by using other colours. Perhaps red with orange spikes! One of our customers crocheted hers in light grey with bright pink spikes and tail for her daughter!

Hugely popular with children at the moment, I designed this for the boys, but it seems just as popular with the girls :)

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
This is a really helpful crochet pattern. Not just full instructions on how to create the dinosaur hood, but also descriptions of how to follow the directions and sections of techniques used with pictures and step by step instructions. Great for novice crocheters, or if you just need a bit of extra help. But it still works for experienced crocheters!

PATTERN SUPPORT
We want to make sure that you are totally happy with your crocheted creation so we are here to help you every step of the way. If you are unsure about anything in the pattern, please contact us! Nikki is always happy to answer your questions by email to nikki [!at] theyarngenie.com or you can join our dedicated pattern support group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/yarngeniesupport/

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WHO IS THE YARN GENIE?
We are Nikki and Jo. Two mums who bonded at the school gate over a love of yarn! We are inspired by our children. Their innocence and their vivid imaginations. They love fairytales and recreating stories. Playing outside (whatever the weather). They love make-believe, dressing up, fairies and magical creatures.

We sit alongside and watch. And knit. And drink tea. The ideas flowing from them become conversation between us and those conversations turn into designs.

Fairytale knitwear, inspired by the greatest imaginations we know.

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This listing is for the PDF pattern (24 pages) which is sent to you by ETSY on receipt of payment. This is the UK version (US also available, on another listing)

*** This is not a finished product ***