Angora Tam
Lion Brand® LB Collection® Angora Merino
GAUGE:
7 pattern reps = 4 in. (10 cm)
Note: One pattern rep consists of 1 hdc and 1 ch-1 sp. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:
1. Ribbed Band is worked first, as a long strip. The ends of the Band are sl stitched together to form a ring.
2. The sides and crown (top) of the Tam are worked in continuous rnds from the Band upwards. Do not join rnds and do not turn. The first rnd of the Tam is worked into the ends of rows across one long side edge of the Band.
3. Tam is shaped by first increasing and then decreasing sts.
TAM
Band
Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 8 sc at the end of this row.
Rows 2-72: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each st across.
Hold first and last row together, with sts aligned.
Joining Row: Ch 1, turn, working through both thicknesses, sl st in each st across. Do not fasten off.
Sides and Crown
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), working in ends of rows along one long side of Band, sk first 2 rows, *hdc in next row, ch 1, sk next row; rep from * around – 36 pattern reps (1 hdc + 1 ch-sp = 1 pattern rep) at the end of this rnd. Place marker in last ch-1 sp to indicate end of rnd. Move marker up as work progresses.
Rnd 2: (Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next ch-1 sp (beginning ch-sp of previous rnd), ch 1, (hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1 (increase made), (hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times; rep from * around – 45 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 3: *Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: *(Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 4 times; rep from * around – 54 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 6: *(Hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 5 times; rep from * around – 63 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 8: *(Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 6 times, sk next ch-1 sp (decrease made); rep from * around – 54 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 10: *(Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 5 times, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around – 45 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 12: *(Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 4 times, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around – 36 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 14: *(Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around – 27 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 15: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 16: *(Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around – 18 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 17: Rep Rnd 3.
Rnd 18: *Hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around – 9 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through sts of last rnd and pull to gather. Knot securely.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.