Mica Tam

Designed to coordinate with my Mica Mitts, Mica Tam combines the twisted rib stitch with a beaded variation of feather and fan.  The tam is worked from the brim to the top and is designed with just the right amount of “slouch”!

Mica Tam is also a bonus pattern in Adorn Anew.

Materials
200 yards of fingering weight yarn
Yarn Used:  Anzula, Squishy; (80% merino, 10% cashmere,10% nylon; 385 yd [352 m]/ 115 g): bark

One set US Size 3 [3.25 mm] double pointed ndls OR 16 inch circular ndl
One set US Size 4 [3.5 mm] double pointed ndls AND 24 inch circular ndl
1 stitch marker
266 Size 6 glass seed beads
[approx. 25 grams]
1mm crochet hook or Super Floss
(see notes for video on bead placement)
Tapestry Needle

Gauge
30 sts x 36 rnds= 4 inches in pattern st, blocked on larger ndls

Finished Measurements
To fit average size adult head, approx. 21 inches around stretched x 8.25 inches deep