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).

THE PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNITTING THE SPIKES FLAT.

YARN
King Cole, Big Value (50g) DK (DK weight; 100% premium acrylic; 145m per 50g)

PLATINUM (4051)

4 4 5 5 6 6 x50G BALLS

Plus 1 x 50g ball of each: B Bordeaux (4032); C Leaf (4059); D Mustard (4026) for spikes

SIZE
AGE

0-6 9-12 12-18 18-24 2-3 4-5

TO FIT
CHEST

43 45.5 48 53 56 61 cm
17 18 18.75 20.75 22 24 in

ACTUAL
CHEST

48 52 59 62 65.5 69 cm
19 20.5 23.25 24.5 25.25 27.75 in

ACTUAL
LENGTH

27 29 32 34 34 37 cm
10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 13.5 14.5 in