Green Shoots Tam

A jolly tam for January, looking forward to brighter days ahead

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball)
1 ball of each of the following shades:
A Foxglove
B Hirst
C Lochan
D Garth
E Stockiemuir

Needles and notions
Below gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for rib
Gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for hat body
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working crown shaping
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
28 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm / 4in over colourwork in the round using gauge-size needle (washed and blocked)
Use 3mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
One size to fit head with 51-56cm / 20-22in circumference
Be sure to check your gauge, and block finished hat appropriately.

Pattern notes
This colourwork tam is knitted in the round from the bottom up, following a chart, which is read from right to left throughout.