“Dilly” means something that is remarkable, wonderful, or outstanding. The herb dill certainly fits the bill for being a remarkable and wonderful herb to use in culinary pursuits. It pairs well with a variety of vegetable dishes and can be used dry or fresh. In ancient times dill was a symbol of wealth and good fortune.

A close fitting brim allows this tam to hug closely to the head. Some beautiful slipped stitches give some pronounced unexpected texture to the brim before breaking into a feathery lacey body. The body is quite generous and allows for some beautiful slouch to the tam.

The pattern is available as part of the ebook collection Herbed: The Seasonings Of Life. This collection is for the knitter who appreciates the seasons of her life and wants to knit designs with meaning. The knitwear in this collection will remind you to: live life bravely, embrace happiness, marvel at the remarkable, appreciate wisdom & learning, be hospitable, & enjoy the affection of loved ones.

Level
Intermediate

Skills
Basic stitches (knit & purl)
Yarn over
Decreases
Slipping stitches
Ribbing
Lace work

Materials
approximately 220 yds /183 m worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn.

Sample used: O Wool o-wash worsted base (100% machine-washable certified organic merino wool; 229 yards / 209 meters per 3.5 oz/100g skein). Sample uses the colorway Partridge Pea

Needles
US size 5 (3.75 mm) in preferred method for knitting in the round.

Other Notions
18 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge: Blocked
20 sts/28 rows = 4 in (10 cm)
square in stockinette stitch.
Note: Your gauge will affect the amount of yarn used as well as the final measurements.

Finished Measurements
Sample measures 14.7 in/37.3 cm circumference and 8.5 in/21.6 cm depth after blocking.

All patterns have been tech edited and test knitted to ensure accuracy. All patterns come with pattern support--please send me a message if you have questions.