This is the Sunflower Tam from Norah Gaughn's Knitting Nature.The design is based on the phyllotaxis plant pattern, like the pine cone.
I doubled some Cascade Lana D'oro and ended up with a hat that will most likely protect me from ANY of the wet elements here in the North West. I have to say that the yarn I needed was a little lighter, as she called for Lopi. I don't like the itchiness of Lopi so I used the Alpaca/Wool blend. But doubling it actually stressed my hands quite a bit to knit. I used a button instead of the loopy thing at the top.
I actually like it and will probaly make another for a gift!
6 comments:
I've been eyeing that pattern. Thanks for working it up and letting us know about your yarn experiments! Looks lovely and practical, the best combination.
That looks great. I love the tops of tams, the way the patterning seems to disappear into the swirl into the middle.
I "actually" like it too ;)-- especially your perfect button on top!
Beautiful. I love the color and the pattern.
The button looks like it was made for the pattern you knitted...
Lovely. As usual wonderful work. Looks like a fun project.
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