Horses and Giants Tam
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Horses and Giants Tam
by Outi Kater
The pattern on the body of this tam is based on an old weaving motif from Finland, depicting horses and giants, or giant trees. The history of the highly abstract motif can be traced back to Norse mythology.
To fit average adult head 52-57cm/20-22in
Diametre 26cm/10in
Tension:
34 sts and 36 rows = 10cm/4in using 2.75mm needles over stranded pattern
Materials needed:
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight - 100% Real Shetland Wool (118m/25g ball)
Shade 9113 red: 2 x 25g ball (actual amount 30g)
Shade FC46 greyish green: 1 x 25g ball (actual amount 20g)
2.75mm (UK12/US2) double pointed needles
18mm button
Stitch markers
The pattern includes written instructions, charts and photographs.
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by Jamieson & Smith
Fingering
100% Shetland
115 yards
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