This traditional Fair Isle tam has been deigned using Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight/fingering) 100% Real Shetland Wool (115m/125yds/25g ball)

Yarn A – Shade 134 Aubergine: 1 x 25g ball 
Yarn B – Shade 123 Mauve: 1 x 25g ball 
Yarn C – Shade 2 Fawn: 1 x 25g ball 
Yarn D – Shade FC56 Purple: 1 x 25g ball

3mm (UK11/US2-3) short DPNs, set of five, and 3mm circular needle, 60-80 cm long, or your preferred needles for working small diameters in the round, or size required to obtain tension

Stitch markers or waste yarn 
Tapestry needle

Sizing:
To fit average adult head 52-57cm/ 20.5 – 22.5in 
Actual circumference at brim 52cm/ 20.5in 
Diameter 28cm/11in

Tension: 32 sts and 34 rows = 10cm/4in using 3mm needles over colourwork pattern