Dinosaur Hooded Scarf Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Suggested Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
  • Green (main color)
  • Brown (spikes)
• Yarn Measurements: Approximately 600-700 yards of green and 100-150 yards of brown
• Hook Size: 6mm crochet hook (US J-10)
• Needle: Yarn needle (for sewing pieces together)
• Additional Tools: Scissors

Pattern Measurements:

• Scarf Length: Approximately 70 inches (adjustable)
• Width: 8 inches
• Hood Size: 14 inches wide, 12 inches tall

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• hdc: half double crochet
• sc: single crochet
• sc decrease: single crochet two stitches together (sc2tog)
• sl st: slip stitch

Special Stitches

• hdc2tog: Half double crochet two stitches together for shaping.

Stitching Instructions for Making the Dinosaur Hooded Scarf Pattern:

Scarf

• Foundation Chain
  • Step 1: Start with a slip knot on your 6mm (US J-10) crochet hook.
  • Step 2: Ch 252 (this is the starting chain that determines the length of the scarf).
    • Tip: Keep the tension even, but not too tight, to avoid curling or pulling in the scarf foundation.
• Row 1
  • Hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook (the first two skipped chains count as a turning chain).
  • Continue working 1 hdc in each chain across the foundation chain until you reach the end.
    • You will have 250 hdc stitches at the end of Row 1.
  • Ch 2 and turn to begin the next row.
    • Note: The “ch 2” acts as a turning chain but does not count as a stitch.
• Row 2–14
  • Work 1 hdc in each stitch across (maintain 250 hdc stitches).
  • At the end of each row, ch 2 and turn.
    • Tip: Be consistent with placing your stitches to avoid accidentally adding or skipping stitches, which could distort the width of your scarf.
  • Repeat for a total of 14 rows.
• Row 15
  • Repeat 1 hdc in each stitch across. This is the final row of the scarf.
  • Finish off: Cut the yarn, leaving a short tail, and use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends for a neat finish.

Hood

The hood is worked on one end of the scarf, specifically in the center section.

• Preparation
  • Skip the first 90 stitches of one end of the scarf to find the starting point.
    • This will ensure the hood is centered when worn.
• Row 1
  • Join yarn in the 91st stitch with a slip stitch.
  • Hdc in the next 70 stitches. This will form the width of the hood.
  • Ch 2 and turn.
• Rows 2–24
  • Hdc in each stitch across (maintain 70 stitches).
  • Ch 2 and turn at the end of each row.
    • Tip: Count stitches occasionally to ensure you maintain 70 hdc per row.

Shaping the Hood (Rows 25–29)

The hood is shaped by decreasing stitches in the center.

• Row 25
  • Hdc in the first 33 stitches.
  • Hdc2tog twice (this decreases the center by 2 stitches).
  • Hdc in the last 33 stitches.
  • Ch 2 and turn.
• Row 26
  • Hdc in the first 32 stitches.
  • Hdc2tog twice (center decrease).
  • Hdc in the last 32 stitches.
  • Ch 2 and turn.
• Row 27
  • Hdc in the first 31 stitches.
  • Hdc2tog twice (center decrease).
  • Hdc in the last 31 stitches.
  • Ch 2 and turn.
• Row 28
  • Hdc in the first 30 stitches.
  • Hdc2tog twice (center decrease).
  • Hdc in the last 30 stitches.
  • Ch 2 and turn.
• Row 29
  • Hdc in the first 29 stitches.
  • Hdc2tog twice (center decrease).
  • Hdc in the last 29 stitches.
  • Ch 2 and turn.
• Finishing the Hood
  • Fold the hood in half lengthwise, aligning the top edges.
  • Use the yarn needle and matching yarn to sew the top edges together, creating the hood shape.
  • Work a round of sc evenly along the entire edge of the hood and scarf to give a clean, finished look.
    • Tip: Space your single crochet stitches evenly to avoid puckering or stretching the edge.

Spikes

• Make 5 or More Spikes
  • Ch 9 (this forms the starting chain for the spike).
• Rows 1–5: Decreasing Rows
• Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across (8 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
• Row 2: Sc decrease, sc in the next 4 stitches, sc decrease (6 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
• Row 3: Sc decrease, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc decrease (4 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
• Row 4: Sc decrease twice (2 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
• Row 5: Sc decrease (1 stitch), ch 1 and turn.
• Rows 6–10: Increasing Rows
  • Row 6: Sc in the single stitch, ch 1 and turn.
  • Row 7: 2 sc in the same stitch (2 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
  • Row 8: 2 sc in each stitch (4 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
  • Row 9: 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch (6 stitches), ch 1 and turn.
  • Row 10: 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch (8 stitches).

Shaping the Spike

• Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Fold the spike in half lengthwise and use the yarn needle to sew along the three edges, creating a triangular, firm spike.

Attaching Spikes

• Evenly space and sew the spikes along the top and back of the hood using the yarn tail.

Pockets

• Fold up approximately 6 inches at each end of the scarf to create pockets.
• Use a yarn needle and matching yarn to sew along the side edges of the folds to secure the pockets in place.
  • Tip: Ensure the stitching is strong so the pockets can hold items like hands or small objects.

Finishing Touches

1. Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends throughout the project.
2. Block the scarf if needed to ensure it lays flat and maintains its shape.
3. Add any final touches, like extra spikes or embellishments, for a unique dinosaur look.

Your Dinosaur Hooded Scarf is complete!

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