Richard The Roundhead Tam

This design was inspired by the “Richard the Roundhead” coverlet in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection. The coverlet was embroidered by Miss Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth over several decades at Gawthorpe. MATERIALS Hat body Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight 100% Shetland Wool 25g/115m/125yds • A: White 01a x 2 balls • B: Teal fc41 x 2 balls Brim lining and crown button Jamieson and Smith Shetland Heritage Yarn 100% Shetland Wool 25g/110m/120yds • C: Madder x 1 ball • 2.5mm (US1/2) and 2.75mm (US2) circular needles both 40cm long • Set of 2.75mm (US2) double pointed needles OR 2.75mm (US2) 80cm long (for working crown top) • Waste yarn • 2.5mm (USB/1-C/2) crochet hook for provisional cast on • Stitch marker • Tapestry needle TENSION 7 sts and 8 rnds to 2.5cm/1in square over colourwork pattern in the round. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension. MEASUREMENTS To fit average adult head circumference 50-55cm/19 ¾-21¾in.