Ruby Tam by Erika Flory

Ruby Tam

Knitting
February 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
290 yards (265 m)
S (M) to fit 16 (18)" circumference
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Ruby is a quick and easy tam to make up as the weather turns warmer and a woolen hat is a little too hot. Two skeins of yarn, a few hours of knitting, and you’re good to go.

The ombre ribbing with an eyelet row at the top are interesting additions to a classic shape. The spiral decreases make this just as appealing from the back.