The wheel pattern with plant leaves on the crown of this tam is a reminder of the glorious colours nature displays in different seasons: golden autumn leaves, red winter berries and hot pinks and reds of spring and summer, against the backdrop of some evergreens.

The traditional motif of open song books (in the past always knitted with black and white) in the body of the tam echoes these colours, as well.

Materials:
Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight/ fingering) 100% Real Shetland Wool
(115m/125yds/25g ball)
Shade 82 Dark Green: 1 x 25g ball
Shade FC46 Khaki: 1 x 25g ball
Shade 43 Cherry: 1 x 25g ball
Shade 9097 Russet Red: 1 x 25g ball
Shade 52 Hot Pink: 1 x 25g ball
Shade 125 Orange: 1 x 25g ball
Shade 9113 Maroon: 1 x 25g ball
2.75mm (UK12/US2) or 3mm (UK11/US2-3)short DPNs, set of five, and same size circular needle, 60-80 cm long, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round, or size required to obtain tension

18mm button
Stitch markers

Sizing
To fit average adult head 52-57cm/20.5-22.5in
Actual circumference at brim 52cm/ 20.5in
Diameter 28cm/11in

Tension:
34 sts and 36 rows = 10cm/4in using 2.75mm needles over colourwork pattern

The pattern includes written instructions, charts and photographs.