Cat’s Eye Tam Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Classic styling on a fun topper. A cat’s eye lace pattern atop a simple Fair Isle band.

Finished Size: 19½” head circumference, with ribbing relaxed; will stretch to accommodate up to 22″ head circumference.
Yarn: Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% pure shetland wool; 114 yd [105 m]/25 g): #685 delft (blue; MC), 2 skeins; #120 eesit (white; CC1) and #525 crimson (red; CC2), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles: Ribbing. size 2 (2.75 mm): 16″ circular (cir). Body. size 3 (3.25 mm): 16″ cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10″ diameter dinner plate for blocking.
Gauge: 27 sts and 30 rnds = 4″ in St st colorwork patt on larger needles; 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4″ in cat’s eye patt on larger needles.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2011