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.

Will need: 70g worsted weight wool, 4.0mm (US 6) and 9.0mm (US 13) needles on a 40cm (16 in) cable. Recommended that you use 3.5mm (US 4) needles for one cast on, but not required. A longer cable or 9.0mm DPNs will be necessary to knit the crown.
Skills Required: knit, knit decrease techniques
Size: Adult unisex

This pattern has been test knit.

Happy knitting!