~*Please read before purchasing*~ This listing is for a digital PDF file, not a finished item. The Quetzal Hood is a deep, dramatic, fully-scaled hood which comes to a tapered point at the back and drapes beautifully over the shoulders. This stunner is perfect for festival wear and costuming and addictive to make in any number of gradient #4 weight yarn colorways! The construction of the hood utilizes a few simple tweaks to a basic croc stitch triangle, making this a must-have accessory due to its unique and regal shape. I took a lot of time making adjustments so that this free-standing hood could be worn on its own or easily attached to another garment. The tapered pointed back and the partial rows on the front balance this hood for optimum wear. This PDF pattern includes detailed, stitch-by-stitch written instructions with lots of tutorial photos, as well as a bonus PDF download Crocodile Stitch Primer tutorial that introduces this unique stitch and how to make it for those who have not worked with it before. Materials Needed: 5.5 mm “I” Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge) Lion Brand Landscapes (#4, 100 g / 147 yd, 100% Acrylic) 5 skeins* Scissors, Tapestry Needle Optional: 8-9” tall hardback book for fringe making AND/OR 1.5” – 2” button for fastening. Finished Measurements (One Size): Depth: 15” from tip to front opening Front Opening Height: 22” top of brim to tassel Back Seam Height: ~12” Language: English Terminology: US crochet terminology ~I offer troubleshooting and pattern help for all of my patterns. If you have any questions at all please contact me here on Ko-Fi or email me directly at regina@moralefiber.blog~ ~* All of my paid patterns always come with permission for individual artisans to sell the finished product made for this pattern as long as you link back to me! Thank you :) ~MF~