Tráda Tam

....... TRÁDA TAM Reconstructed from vintage photographs of Donegal fishermen, the Tráda Tam is a compact, sturdy beret with an extra-deep tapering brim. Knitted in chunky tweed at a firm 
gauge, the structured fabric enables the hat to keep its dapper shape no matter how rough the winds get at sea. 

 And did you know, that the original purpose of the pom-pom was to serve as a 
 bumper? It was meant to protect sailors and fishermen from hitting their heads on 
 the boom, and on the low ceilings of cabins. As is often the case, elements of design that we now think of as purely decorative, 
tend to have practical origins. In a playful and wearable way, the Tráda Tam 
honours that connection. ....... MATERIALS & INFORMATION SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 
to fit head circumference of approximately
 45-48cm (48-52cm, 52-56cm, 56-60cm, 60-64cm) GAUGE
 15 sts x 20 rounds = 10cm x 10cm

 YARN 
designed for Studio Donegal Soft Chunky 
 suitable for chunky-weight yarns, approximately 100-120m/ 100g 
(note: this yarn weight can also be achieved by holding DK yarn double.)

 NEEDLES circular needles, 5mm in diameter or as needed to meet gauge 
 CONSTRUCTION 
worked top down, in the round, 
with stockinette Crown and tapering ribbed Brim.
 ....... ALSO SHOWN IN PHOTOS... [Abstracta Pullover](/patterns/library/abstracta-pullover) North Coast Gansey (coming soon) [Kindling Shawl](/patterns/library/kindling-shawl) Kindling Cardigan (coming soon) ....... This pattern is part of the [Studio Donegal Soft Chunky pattern collection][1] - officially launching 17 March, 2026. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/studio-donegal-soft-chunky-pattern-collection