Harriet’s Tam was inspired by the heroine, Harriet Vane, in one of my favorite mystery series by Dorothy L. Sayers. You can read more about the construction and story behind the hat here.

Finished Measurements
To fit women’s small-medium (women’s large/x-large)
19 (21)” 47.5 (52.5) cm circumference of body of hat
Note: This hat can easily stretch to fit up to 2“ greater than measurement.

Materials
Yarn
Felted Tweed DK by Rowan (50% merino, 25% rayon, 25% alpaca; 191 yds 175 m/ 50 g)
1 (1) skein in Paisley
Or approx 170 (190) yds in sport weight yarn.

Needles
One 16” circular needle in size US 2 2.75 mm or size needed to obtain correct gauge
One 24” circular needle in size US 4 3.5 mm or size needed to obtain correct gauge
Four double pointed needles in size US 4 3.5 mm

Notions
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers (6)

Gauge
23 stitches and 33 rows = 4“ 10 cm in stockinette stitch pattern on US 4 needles
24 stitches and 46 rows = 4“ 10 cm in garter stitch pattern on US 2 needles