Miranda Tam by Meghan Jones *Pattern*

Miranda Tam was inspired by the embroidery of the 1960s and the unrivaled celebration of color. This particular floral design is based on an Art Nouveau Window that I sketched a copy of and then modified to fit the shape of the tam. SIZE: 18” band circumference will stretch to fit 22” head circumference MATERIALS: [MC] Cascade Yarns, Cascade 220 Sport [100% merino wool; 164yds/50g]; color #8010 Natural, 1 skein [CC] Crystal Palace Yarns, Mini Mochi [80% merino wool, 20% nylon; 195yds/50g]; color #316 Equinox, 1 skein 1 US #2/2.75mm 16” circular needle 1 US #4/3.5mm 16” circular needle 1 set US#4/3.5mm double pointed needles Tapestry needle, embroidery needle, stitch marker, ‘Solvy’ dissolvable stabilizer, black marker, straight pins, 11” diameter dinner plate for blocking. GAUGE: 17sts/32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking PATTERN NOTES The Vertical Stripes Pattern and the i-cord loop are worked with the CC striping yarn held double, you may want to wind this ball into two separate balls for ease of knitting.