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Little Dinosaur Explorer, Baby Hooded Cardigan - Knitting Pattern

Little Dinosaur Explorer, Baby Hooded Cardigan - Knitting Pattern

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Looking for an easy knitting pattern for a hooded baby cardigan, this is a great place to start. The hooded cardigan is a simple constructions, perfect for the beginner. Then add tons of character with some simple spikes and a tail and you have... The Little Dinosaur Explorer Hooded Cardigan.

There are instructions for knitting the tail and spikes in the round OR flat on two needles, did I mention this is a great beginner project?

The project is sized to fit babies and toddlers aged from birth to five years, and would make a fun gift for any little one. It’s knitted in King Cole, Big Value (50g) DK a machine-washable acrylic yarn, but would work well in any DK weight yarn (great stash buster).

Needles:

Straight 3.25mm & 4mm, you may find it easier to use long circulars particularly around the hood. Optional 3.25mm needles for working in the round.

Also Needed:

  • Buttons dark grey 2.5cm diameter 4 (4: 4: 6: 6: 6)
  • Darning needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holder
  • Sewing needle and thread

 

Tension:

Yarn used knits as DK to this tension 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10 x 10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles.

Pattern Notes:

Have fun with your little Dino, why not make more Spikes for the larger sizes? This updated version has alternative instructions for working the spikes flat.

 


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