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Dragon Head Cape Knitting Pattern

Level: Intermediate

Size: One size fits most

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (US), Aran yarn (UK), 10 ply (Metric)
• Needles: 5mm (US 8, UK 6) straight needles
• Crochet hook: 4mm (US G/6, UK 8) for finishing details
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit
• P3tog: Purl three stitches together
• YO: Yarn over

Pattern:

Dragon Horns (Make 2):

Using straight needles, cast on 6 stitches.

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Purl

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 4 inches. Bind off.

Sew horns to the top corners of the cape.

Dragon Head:

Cast on 60 stitches.

Work in stockinette stitch for 10 inches.

Shape head:

Row 1: K2tog, K6, SSK, K to last 8 stitches, K2tog, K6, SSK

Row 2: Purl

Repeat these 2 rows until 16 stitches remain. Work even in stockinette for 4 inches.

Next row: (K2tog) 8 times. 8 stitches remain. Bind off.

Assembly:

With right sides facing, sew the sides of the cape using mattress stitch, leaving a gap for the face opening.

Crochet around the face opening with single crochet stitches for a neat finish.

Weave in all ends and attach eyes and nostril details using duplicate stitch or embroidery.

Attach horns to the top corners of the cape.

Stuff the head lightly and sew onto the cape.

And your fierce and fabulous dragon head cape is ready to wear!

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