Fibre Garden Tam by Alexis Hoy

Fibre Garden Tam

Knitting
November 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
374 - 390 yards (342 - 357 m)
S (M, L). To fit head circumference 20” (21”, 22”) / 51 cm (53 cm, 56 cm) with -1” ease.
English
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Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

The Fibre Garden Tam is an artful yet warm winter accessory, thanks to its delicate lace and ribbing patterning and its generous twisted rib brim (not to mention the incredible yarn designed just for this collection). Warm ears and space enough for hair up or down? Yes, please.

Yardage: Approx. 374 (382, 390) yds / 342 (350, 357) m.

Needles: US Size 4 / 3.5 mm 16” (40 cm) circular needle and double-pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 23 sts & 31 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch, steam blocked.

Special Techniques:

  • twisted stitches (knitting through back loop)

  • lace knitting

  • cable knitting