Green shoots tam

**Green Shoots Tam** *A jolly tam for January, looking forward to brighter days ahead* **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball) 1 ball of each of the following shades: A Foxglove B Hirst C Lochan D Garth E Stockiemuir **Needles and notions** Below gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for rib Gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for hat body Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working crown shaping Stitch marker Tapestry needle **Gauge** 28 sts and 36 rounds to 10cm / 4in over colourwork in the round using gauge-size needle (washed and blocked) Use 3mm needle as a starting point for swatching. **Size** One size to fit head with 51-56cm / 20-22in circumference Be sure to check your gauge, and block finished hat appropriately. **Pattern notes** This colourwork tam is knitted in the round from the bottom up, following a chart, which is read from right to left throughout.