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220 Superwash® Tam

Designed by Laura Farson

220 Superwash® Tam Designed by Laura Farson

The pattern is easy circular knitting with a ribbing at the start.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Child Large or Adult Small

Finished Diameter: 10”

Materials:

1 skein Cascade 220 Superwash® (100% Superwash Wool 100g.

220 yards), Red

One 16” size US #5 circular needle or one set of US #5 dbl points

Two 16 “ size US #7 circular needles or one set of US# 7 dbl points

Blunt sewing needle

6 stitch markers

Gauge: 5 sts and 7 rnds = 1" in stocking stitch

Brim

With the smaller needle(s), cast on 80 sts with German Long Tail Cast on, or other stretchy cast on. Join in a

circle taking care not to twist sts.

Rnds 1-5: *K1, P1, repeat *to the end of the rnd

Switch to larger needle(s) for the next (increase) rnd:

Rnd 6: M1,*K2, M1*, repeat * to the end of the rnd, 120 sts

Work even for 3” (20 rounds). On the last round, set up for the decrease rnds: *Knit 20, place a marker, repeat

* to end, 6 sections total

Rnd 1: *Work until 2 sts before marker, K2tog, sl m, repeat * to end (114 sts rem)

Rnd 2: Work even

Repeat rnds 1 and 2 until 6 sts rem, (Add a second circ ndl when needed)

End with an even rnd.

Cut yarn at 6” and with a blunt sewing needle, thread the yarn through the loops and cinch.

Weave the yarn ends to the inside. Block with a dinner plate or insert a circle of firm plastic.