Last Updated on January 13, 2023 by Cyprianne Nolan

Beautifully Textured Free Dino Crochet Hooded Cowl Pattern.

A few weeks ago I posted my Crochet Hooded Bear Cowl for free on my blog and people went crazy for it! I was so happy to see this and decided it would be a great time to add more of the crochet hooded cowls to my blog in time for Halloween!

This reminds me – be sure to check out my free downloadable Halloween Gift Tags.

Can’t decide on a costume for Halloween? Pull out your extra bulky yarn and get ready to hook up this beautifully textured crochet dino hood and have matching costumes.

This crochet dino hood features a beautiful texture that runs all over the entire hood, along with a cozy cowl that will keep the cold winds from going down your back. The hood has lots of wiggle room so it is perfect for layering (or not) depending how cold it is.

All 4 sizes toddler, child (2 sizes) and adult have been included with the instructions for each size written separately for easy reading.

How to Crochet a Hooded Cowl

A crochet hooded cowl may look a little confusing to make but it is far easier than it looks.

Let’s break it down…

To start, this hooded cowl you are going to start just like you are crocheting hat. The hood starts with normal increase rounds which create the part that will cover the back of your head.

Once those rounds are finished you are going to start working in rows. These rows will not be joined. This is creating the part that will sit on top of your head and at the base of your neck.

When all these rows are finished the cowl is made by working the first row while attaching to the base of the hood. Each round or row made adds to the height of the cowl.

Last are the finishing touches and you are done!

Scroll down for written instructions for the FREE CROCHET HOODED COWL PATTERN

Designers Notes

Skill Level is Easy
Skills Needed half double crochet, single crochet, double crochet
Sizes 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, adult
Made with super bulky yarn
All sizes written individually
Unisex crochet hat pattern
Written in Standard American terms

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THE YARN

LIONS BRAND WOOL EASE THICK N QUICK is a perfect choice for the hooded cowl. Unfortunately though I couldn’t find the exact colours I was hoping to use so used Loops and Threads Cozy Wool instead. It is really beautiful yarn as well and I was really happy with the result when I used it.

If you are looking for a yarn that isn’t quite this warm there are many others that will work great. BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY for more substitute yarns check out www.yarnsub.com this website is fantastic for finding yarns to use in your projects.

In a pinch two strands of worsted weight yarn held together will also work great. Keep in mind you hood may come out a bit larger so you may want to make a size smaller.

Free Crochet Dino Hooded Cowl Pattern

Skill Level

Easy

Abbreviations

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rnd – round
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sl st – slip stitch
rpt – repeat

Gauge

10.00 mm hook and super bulky yarn
2 sc = 1 inch

Materials Needed

9.00 mm hook
10.00 mm hook
Super Bulky Yarn – I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick’N’Quick
Sizes 1-2, 3-5 Years you will need 2 skeins main colour
Sizes 6-10 and Adult you will need 3 skeins main colour
All sizes small amount of contrast yarn for spikes
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Finished Measurements

1-2 Years 8”

3-5 Years 10”

6-10 Years 11”

Adult 12”

Dino Crochet Hooded Cowl Child 1-3 Years

Using a 10.00 mm hook

Ch 3

Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd st from hook. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (5)

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in 1st 4 sts, 1 sc in last. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (9)

Rnd 3: 2 Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with sl st to 1st sc. Ch 3 turn (18)

Rnd 4: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (18)

Rnd 5: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) repeat () in each ch 1 space around, to 2nd last ch 1 space. Sc, dc in skipped st under last ch 1 space. Join with slst, ch 3 turn. (26)

Rnd 6: Chain 3 of previous rnd counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to the ch 3. Ch 1 turn (26)

After rnd 6 stop joining. The remainder of the hood will be worked in rows.

Row 7: Working in 1st ch 1 space (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space, sc) repeat () in each ch 1 space across. Ch 3 turn. (39)

Row 8: Chain 3 of previous row counts as first (dc, ch1). Skip 1st st, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of row. Ch 1 turn (39)

Rows 9 – 20: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of row. Ch 1, turn (39)

Row 21: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt () in each ch 1 space till end of row. Ch 1, turn (39)

You will now be working the bottom edge of the hood forming the neck part of the hoodie.

Row 1: Place 39 sc across the bottom of hood.(39). Ch 7, turn

Row 2: Dc in 3rd ch from hook. Skip next ch, *dc in next, ch 1 and skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of row. Ch 1 turn (44)

Rows 3- 6: Dc in 1st skipped st under ch space, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in skipped st under ch space, ch 1 skip next st* rpt from *to* till end of row. Turn (44)

Row 7: Sc in 1st ch space, dc in skipped stitch under ch space, (sc, dc in skipped st under ch space) rpt () in each ch 1 space till end of row. Ch 1, turn (44)

SPIKES

Using 9.00 mm hook

Chain 6

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (5)

Row 2: Skip 1st st, sc in next 4 sts. Ch 1, turn. (4)

Row 3: Skip 1st st, sc in next 3 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3)

Row 4: Skip 1st st, sc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (2)

Row 5: Skip 1st st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Work sc down side of spike in the end of each row.

Without fastening off, repeat from Chain 6 to Row 5 – 4 more times.

Dino Crochet Hooded Cowl Child 3-5 Years