Protection (and warmth) for your warrior’s head, this dwarf hat comes with a beard and braided mustache. Inspired by Gimli’s helmet from Lord of the Rings, it features a Celtic knot brim with four cabled bands running up the sides. The pattern includes instructions for the cabled stitches, plus the textures used in the beard and mustache. Perfect for your inner Tolkien geek.

Required Skills:
Knit in the round
Increases
Cables/ Aran Knitting
I-cord (instructions included)

Stitches Included:
Trinity (aka Popcorn)
Braided Cable
Twisted Cable

Materials:
78-219 yds (71-200 m) worsted yarn for hat
20-48 yds (18-44 m) worsted yarn for beard and mustache
1 set US #6/4mm double-point needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
1 24-inch US #6 /4mm circular needle (optional), or size needed to obtain gauge
1 set US #6/4mm straight needles (optional), or size needed to obtain gauge
8 stitch markers
1 G/ 4mm crochet hook (optional)
Pins
Darning Needle