Peiskos Tam by Tonia Lyons

Peiskos Tam

Knitting
August 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern on larger needle.
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1736 yards (1587 m)
19" brim circumference and 9½" tall.
English

Fall in love with traditional Fair Isle knitting techniques while making the Peiskos Tam. This stunning multicolored project features eight different shades of Harrisville Designs Shetland that contrast and complement in the best possible ways. The finished project is the perfect accessory for toasty fall days.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 19” brim circumference and 9½“ tall.

Yarn Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% virgin wool; 217 yd 198 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #35 Chianti (dark pink; MC), #80 Foliage (dark gold; CC1), #81 Mustard (medium gold; CC2), #04 Gold (light gold; CC3), #83 Grass (yellow-green; CC4), #08 Hemlock (medium green; CC5), #69 Cypress (dark green; CC6), and #44 White (CC7), 1 ball each.

Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 27 sts and 34 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.

NOTES
• For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online knitting glossary at www.interweave.com/interweave-knitting-glossary.
• This tam is worked in the round from the bottom up.
• The charts are worked using the stranded method. Always pick up the background color over the pattern color and pick up the pattern color from under the background color. Keep floats loose.