As I was designing this I was reminded of the celtic carvings on the stones of tiny Devenish Island in Northern Ireland, with the blue of Lough Erne glistening in the background.

This stylish tam o’shanter is the perfect marriage of fashion and function, especially when paired with the matching Devenish tunic.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate - techniques used: knitting in the round, making cables, reading charts

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 16 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 inches. Shown in 18” size.

MATERIALS
Berroco Vintage 50% acrylic/40% wool/10% nylon; 217yds/198m per 3.5oz/100g skein; colour: Aquae, 5125; 1 skein
1 16” circular US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needle
1 set US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles

GAUGE
20 sts/28 rows = 4” in reverse stockinette stitch
24 sts to 3.75” in Saxon Braid
16 rows to 2.25” in Saxon Braid