Horses and Giants Tam by Outi Kater

Horses and Giants Tam

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in colour-stranded
US 2 - 2.75 mm
Average adult
English
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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.