Lace Tam Size: Sized for 20"-22" head circumference Gauge: (null) Materials Needed: One skein any

color way Malabrigo Rios Size US 7 knitting needle DPN's and circulars 24" Stitch markers Darning needle Row counter ( optional) Notes: Tam is knitted from the top down When instructed to slip stitches, slip as if to KNIT If you decide add more rounds to the tam yarn requirements will vary. Abbreviations K knit yo Yarnover skp Slip 1 stitch , knit 1 stitch , then pass over slipped stitch over knitted stitch sk2p Slip 1 stitch , knit 2 stitches together then pass over slipped stitch over 2 knitted stitches k2tog knit 2 stitches together Kfb Knit in front and back of one stitch Directions: Cast on 6 stitches and join in the round (I used Emily Ockers Circular Cast On but which ever method you prefer would do) Rows 1 and 2 Knit around Row 3 (K1, yo ) every stitch 12 stitches total Row 4 -6 Knit around Row 7 (K1, yo ) every stitch 24 stitches total Row 8 - 10 knit around Row 11 (Kfb , yo) every stitch 72 stitches total Row 12 to 14 Knit around Row 15 * K3, skp , K3, yo * , rep from * to * to end ROW 16 AND EVERY EVEN NUMBER ROW Knit around Row 17 * K2, sk2p , K2, yo , K1, yo * , rep from * to * to end Row 19 * K1, sk2p , K1, yo , K3, yo * , rep from * to * to end Row 21 * sk2p , yo , k2tog , yo , K1, yo , skp , yo * , rep from * to * to end Row 23 (K1, yo ) every stitch 144 stitches total

Row 25 * yo , K1, yo , K6, sk2p , K6* , rep from * to * to end Row 27 * yo , K3, yo , K5, sk2p , K5* , rep from * to * to end Row 29 * yo , k2tog , yo , k1, yo , skp , yo , K4, sk2p , K4* , rep from * to * to end Row 31 * yo , k2tog , yo , K3, yo , skp , yo , K3, sk2p , K3* , rep from * to * to end Row 33 * ( yo , k2tog ) twice , yo , K1, yo , ( skp , yo ) twice , K2, sk2p , K2 * , rep from * to * to end Row 35 * ( yo , k2tog ) twice , yo , K3, yo , ( skp , yo ) twice , K1, sk2p , K1 * , rep from * to * to end Row 37 * ( yo , k2tog ) 3 times , yo , K1, yo , ( skp , yo ) 3 times , sk2p * , rep from * to * to end Row 39 ( K1, yo ) every stitch 288 stitches total Knit next 4 rounds in stockinette stitch If you wish to make the tam slouchier add more rounds here before decreasing Then decrease stitches in half by knitting all stitches with k2tog around 144 stitches total Knit 2 rounds or more depending where you'd like the tam to sit on your forehead Decrease stitches to 80 stitches Work in 2x2 rib for 1.5 - 2 inches then bind off all stitches very loosely in pattern Wet block Tam to stretch lacework Be careful not to over stretch the ribbing **And if you know you're a loose knitter consider going down a needle size for the ribbed section. ** Leave to dry , weave in all ends and enjoy.... :-)