Ssslither into the cold ssseassson with thisss ssstriking cowl that featuresss a ssscary fierc(sss)e allosssaurus ssskull entwined with two ssslippery sssnakesss. Inssspired by lino block printing techniquesss, thisss desssign blendsss prehissstoric missstique with modern flair. Whether you’re rocking it on a chilly hike or just showing off your inner dino nerd, thisss cowl hasss ssserious bite.

TECHNIQUES UTILIZED

This pattern is worked with stranded colorwork, where floats are caught every few stitches at the back your work. Other unique techniques utilized in this pattern include:

Split Single Crochet (Waistcoat Stitch) - Used for the colorwork chart, gives the appearance of knitted fabric

Front and Back Post Single / Double Crochet - Used for top and bottom hem, gives the appearance of ribbing

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Hook
2.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain listed gauge.

(Optional) Hook 1 or 2 sizes smaller than what is used for colorwork to be used for ribbing.

Yarn & Yardage
Two high-contrasting colors in sport or fingering weight yarn.

If using 2 colors:
Color A: 360 yds / 329 m | Color B: 220 yds / 201 m

If using 3 colors:
Color A: 272 yards / 249 m | Color B: 220 yards / 201 m | Color C: 110 yards / 101 m

Notions
Tapestry needle
4 locking stitch markers
Scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
13” W x 14.5” H / 33 cm W x 37 cm H laid flat (26” / 66 cm circumference) when finished and blocked

Gauge
22 stitches x 25 rounds for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in split single crochet stitch in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #AllosssaurusCowl, happy crocheting friend!

Photo credit: Chassie - Ravelry: chasper25 / Instagram: @fiberchasing