This pattern was inspired by the fingerless mittens worn by Ori the dwarf on the movie The Hobbit. It is the first in a series of The Hobbit inspired patterns written for young knitters.

Yak down is a fiber that has been used in the East for centuries to provide warmth from the sub-zero temperatures of the Himalayas.

The lotus flower is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of the planet.

This is a super slouchy hat. I designed if for dreadlocks. I have received many compliments on the hat. It has inspired me to write a pattern that is less slouchy for those without dreads, The Lotus Hat. That pattern can also be found here on Ravelry.