Downtown Abbey Daisy Inspired Tam in Tangerine

Did you already have a chance to check out my Downton Abbey Brown Daisy tam? I really like it. But I didn't think it was enough like Daisy's tam. I made another pass at it and made it slouchier. I think it's much better this time.

Daisy inspired tam in tangerine

It's definitely big enough to hold all of my hair in it if I wanted to. The bright color is fun (but probably much too bright for Daisy!). I like that this can be worn in spring and maybe into summer as the cotton won't retain heat in the same way as acrylic does.

Daisy inspired tam in tangerine

Here is how it's done:

I used a cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar and Cream and an H hook. I did not measure gauge.

Begin with a magic ring and chain 3. Work 9 DC into ring. Connect ring with a sl at top of chain 3. (10 stitches)

Chain 3. DC into same stitch opening. Work 2 DC into next stitch. Repeat all the way around and connect round with sl at top of chain 3. (20 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 2 DC into next space then 1 DC into next space (alternating 2 DC and 1 DC). Repeat all the way around and connect ring with a sl at top of chain 3. (30 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next space and 2 DC into next space. 1 DC into next 2 spaces and 2 DC into next space (alternating a 2 DC for every two 1 DC).  Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3. (40 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next two spaces and 2 DC into next space. 1 DC into next 3 spaces and 2 DC into next space (alternating a 2 DC for every three 1 DC).  Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3.   (50 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next three space and 2 DC into next space. 1 DC into next 4 spaces and 2 DC into next space (alternating a 2 DC for every four 1 DC).  Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3.   (60 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next four space and 2 DC into next space. 1 DC into next 5 spaces and 2 DC into next space (alternating a 2 DC for every five 1 DC).  Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3.   (70 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next five space and 2 DC into next space. 1 DC into next 6 spaces and 2 DC into next space (alternating a 2 DC for every six 1 DC).  Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3.   (80 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into each space. Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3. (80 stitches)

Repeat next 5 rows.

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next 4 spaces. DC next two stitches tog. Work 1 DC next 5 stitches and DC next two stitches tog. Repeat all the way around. Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3. (60 stitches)

Chain 3. Work 1 DC into next stitch. DC next two stitches tog. Work 1 DC into next 2 stitches and DC next two stitches together. Repeat all the way around. Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3. (53 stitches)

Chain 3. Work one DC into each stitch. Close ring with a sl at top of chain 3 (53 stitches)

Chain 2. SC into each stitch. Close ring with a sl at top of chain 2. (53 stitches) Finish off and weave end in.

Daisy inspired tam in tangerine

I haven't yet tested this pattern, if someone does I would love a comment on how it works.

*If you want to sell items made using this pattern, feel free. Credit back to this page would be nice, of course :)