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A theme of Trolls in the Folklore and Fairy Tales group brought to mind D’Aulaires’ The Terrible Troll Bird, a favorite tale when we were growing up.
The tam uses motifs inspired by elements of the story, with the background shading from dark to light. It then finishes with the “silver” button.
The mitts use the same colorways and some of the same motifs.

Size: Both are sized for the average adult. The tam will fit a head circumference of 21-23 inches (53-58cm). The mitts have a finished circumference of about 7 inches (17.75cm) with an approximate length of 6.5 inches (16.5cm).

Yarn colors: 9 colors of fingering weight yarn are used in the pattern, 5 background (B1 to B5) and 4 contrast (C1 to C4).
The 5 background colors should be one color family that shades from dark to light.
The contrast colors used in the sample are red, lilac, brown, and cream.
Shown in Knit Picks Palette
Background colorways: Verdant Heather, Forest Heather, Grass, Spearmint, Celadon Heather
Contrast colorways: Salsa Heather, Iris Heather, Cream

When choosing contrast colors, keep this in mind
• C1 needs to contrast with B1, B2, and B3.
• C2 needs to contrast with B2 and B3.
• C3 needs to contrast with B3 and B4.
• C4 needs to contrast with B4 and B5.

Yardage: The individual patterns identify generous amounts to knit either the tam or mitts individually.
For working both, use the below amounts.
B1 – 112 yards/103m
B2 – 70 yards/64 meters
B3 – 91 yards/84 meters
B4 – 64 yards/59 meters
B5 – 27 yards/25 meters
C1 – 38 yards/35 meters
C2 – 38 yards/35 meters
C3 – 45 yards/42 meters (not used in mitts)
C4 – 32 yards/30 meters

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