Loch Nessie Tam by Linda Perry

Loch Nessie Tam

Knitting
January 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
in Peerie Chart
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 yards (274 m)
20-22" brim circumference
English
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Wave motifs and traditional fair isle techniques are combined in this colorwork tam to create an engaging and visually stunning pattern. The fit of this tam is slightly closer to the head, resulting in a more beanie-like product.

Skills:
Knitting in the round, Fair Isle colorwork/stranded knitting, reading charts, increasing, decreasing, using DPNS or magic loop.

Yarn Requirements:
Two colors of sport weight yarn with good contrast.
Suggested yarn is Jaggerspun The Maine Line 3/8.

Main Color (MC) - 166 yards
Secondary Color (CC) - 166 yards

Gauge:
6 sts x 9 rows = 1” on US 6 needles in Peerie Chart.

Needles and Notions:
16” US 6 needle
DPNS US 6
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle