This is a condensed version of the pattern designed for experienced knitters and offered for free. You can find the full pattern at knitcraftandknittery.com that includes helpful hints, links to video tutorials, charts (where applicable), photo tutorials of stitches (where applicable), and detailed descriptions of abbreviations.

Free beanie patterns do not include instructions for crown decreases. You will need to purchase the full version if you want my exact decreases or you can take this opportunity to do a little designing of your own and come up with your own decrease method.

The beautiful home of the elves is the inspiration for this architectural beanie. The pattern features simple ribbing and cabling that is suitable to grace the heads of the wisest and fairest in Middle Earth.

Will need: 50g worsted weight wool and 4.0mm (US 6) needles on a 40cm (16 in) cable. A longer cable or 4.0mm DPNs will be necessary to knit the crown.
Skills Required: knit, purl, basic cabling techniques, knit and purl decrease techniques
Size: Adult women’s medium

Happy knitting!