One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is. First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl. Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link above). Then Wanda emailed me with a picture of how she interpreted the pattern to create a lovely and unique scarf as a gift for a teen girl. I love it! From across the world and across the internet, we are able to share our love of crochet and our various adaptations of a pattern. I’m so glad Wanda sent this to me! I hadn’t thought to downsize the beautiful Finnish Shawl for a scarf – but guess what my next project will be!
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Dinosaur Beanie – Crochet Pattern
This Crochet Dinosaur Hat was a labor of love for Maria Weaber, who faced multiple design iterations to achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics and fit.
The goal was to craft a hat using just one skein of the Caron x Pantone yarn, making it both practical and visually appealing. Despite numerous attempts, the final result captures the essence of a dinosaur while ensuring a comfortable and relaxed fit.
Maria candidly shares the challenges encountered during the design process, emphasizing the importance of achieving the right balance between the desired look and the overall fit of the hat. The perseverance and dedication to creating an optimal design shine through, making this pattern not just a set of instructions but a tale of creative determination.
Wanda says
Thanks, JD, for the kind words. I love doing the scarf and was honored that you wanted to share it on your blog.
You are an inspiration, and big help, to so many. It’s nice when we can give back. 🙂
Wanda