Zigzag Tam by Carri Hammett

Zigzag Tam

Knitting
September 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
360 yards (329 m)
English

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
Small (medium, large) to fit average child (woman, man)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 17 1/2 (20, 22) inches (measured along bottom of band)
Height: 8 inches

Materials

  • DK weight yarn (70% merino wool/30% silk; 120 yds/50g per ball): 1 ball each bright lavender (A), berry (B) and orange (C)
  • Size 4 (3.5mm) 16-inch circular needle
  • Size 6 (4mm) 16-inch circular and double-point needles (set of 5) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd

Gauge
20 sts and 24 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st with larger needle.
To save time, take time to check gauge.