Materials Needed & Measurements:

Yarn:
- Main Color (Green): Medium worsted weight yarn, approximately 3.5 oz. Suggested: Caron One Pound in “Kelly Green”.
- Accent Color (Light Green): Medium worsted weight yarn, approximately 1 oz. Suggested: Red Heart Super Saver in “Spring Green”.
Hooks:
- F Hook: For sizes 0-3M
- G Hook: For sizes 3-6M
- H Hook: For sizes 6-9M
- I Hook: For sizes 9-12M
Blunt Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
Buttons: 5 small buttons (e.g., dinosaur-themed buttons from JoAnn Fabrics).
Threading Floss: For sewing on buttons.
Finished Pattern Measurements: 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 9-12M

Stitching Instructions for Making Dinosaur Baby Crochet Cardigan Pattern:

Foundation Chain: Using the main color (green) yarn, ch 40.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from the hk and next 6 ch, hdc 3 in the next ch, hdc in next 4 ch, hdc 3 in the next ch, hdc in next 13 ch, hdc 3 in the next ch, hdc in next 4 ch, hdc 3 in the next ch, hdc in the last 7 ch. (47 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Work in blo: hdc in next 8 sts, hdc 3 in the next st, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc 3 in the next st, hdc in next 15 sts, hdc 3 in the next st, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc 3 in the next st, hdc in the last 8 sts. (55 sts)
Row 3-10:
- Continue alternating between blo and flo for texture, following the established pattern, increasing as follows:
  - Work hdc 3 in next st at the increases specified in each row.
  - By Row 10, you should have 119 sts.
Row 11 (Armhole Creation): Ch 2, turn. Hdc in next 18 sts, sk next 23 sts (armhole), hdc in next 37 sts, sk next 23 sts (armhole), hdc in last 18 sts.
Rows 12-20: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st across for each row.
Rows 21-23:Switch to the accent color (light green). Hdc in each st across. Fasten off on the last row.

Attach Yarn: Attach the main color yarn at the neck edge and ch 2.
Work the Hood: Hdc evenly around the neck opening, ch 2, and turn at the end of each row.
Repeat Rows: Continue hdc for 18 rows.
Join Hood: Fold the hood in half with right sides together. Use a blunt needle and matching yarn to whip stitch the top edge closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach Yarn: Attach main color yarn at the base of one armhole. Ch 2.
Work in the Round: Hdc 24 sts around the armhole. Sl st to the first st to join. Place a stitch marker to track rounds.
Rows 2-6: Hdc in blo for each st around. (24 sts)
Shaping:
- Row 7: Hdc2tog, hdc in next 22 sts, hdc2tog. (22 sts)
- Row 8: Hdc in each st around. (22 sts)
- Row 9: Hdc2tog, hdc in next 20 sts, hdc2tog. (20 sts)
- Row 10: Hdc in each st around. (20 sts)
Finish Edging: Switch to the accent color and hdc for 2 more rows. Sl st and fasten off. Repeat for the other sleeve.

Foundation Chain: Ch 17.
Rows 1-16:
- Follow the tail shaping instructions:
  - Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and each st across. (16 sts)
  - Row 2: Ch 2, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog. (14 sts)
  - Continue in this manner, reducing sts as specified, until Row 16, where only 1 st remains.
Edging: Sc evenly around the tail, working 2 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back center of the cardigan, approximately 8 rows up from the hem.

Foundation Chain: Ch 7.
Rows 1-6:
- Follow spike shaping instructions:
  - Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and each st across. (6 sts)
  - Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. (4 sts)
  - Continue reducing sts until 1 st remains in Row 6.
Attach Spikes: Sew the spikes along the hood and back of the cardigan, spacing them evenly.

Attach Yarn: Use accent color and sc evenly up the right front, around the neck/hood, and down the left front.
Buttonholes:
- Ch 1, turn. Create buttonholes by working:
  - Sc 3, ch 2, sk 1, sc 5. Repeat for 5 buttonholes.
Finish: Continue sc evenly around and fasten off.
Sew Buttons: Use threading floss to securely sew buttons to match the buttonholes.