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Forest Dweller Tam

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Author
Momwithahook Crochets

Introduction
This hat was inspired by a trip to the Big Red Trees along the Coast of California. It is a simple Tam pattern. Very adaptable to your own head and style. This uses basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

Materials List
Crochet Hook US J/10/6.00MM Tapestry needle for sewing ends Lion Brand Wool 100% cocoa (To clean: hand wash, lay flat to dry) 1skein Lion Brand Vanna s Choice Olive Small amount for Edging

Finished Size
circumference is approx. 33inches which fits my Large head a little loose. If you have dreads or Long thick hair this is perfect.

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Gauge
Gauge: 5dc=4inches;circumference is approx. 33inches

Notes
Stitches Used: Double Crochet Decrease Double Crochet Single Crochet Slip Stitch Ch2 does not count as first DC (it is used as a filler) Do not join unless noted Resources: Double Crochet (DC) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= -gQMTXrIP40 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwqTkbx4xI

Decrease Double Crochet (DC2tog) Changing Colors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3DnuYR9dCg

The Pattern
Chain 3 Row1: 8DC in third chain from hook, ch2 (ch2 does NOT count as first dc) Row2: 2dc in each stitch around (16dc) ch2 Row3: *1 Dc in first stitch, 2Dc in next stitch* Repeat this 7more times, ch2 (24DC) Row4: *1 Dc in first 2 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (32DC) Row5: * 1 DC in first 3 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (40DC) Row6: * 1 DC in first 4 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (48DC) Row7: * 1 DC in first 5 stitches, 2DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 (56DC) Row8: 1 DC in each stitch around, (56DC) Row9: Change to Olive ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC) ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC) ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, (56DC)

Row10: Change to Cocoa Row11: Change to Olive

Row12: Change to Cocoa ch2, 1DC in each stitch around, ch2 (56DC) Row13: 1DC in each stitch around, ch2 (56DC) Row14: *1 Decrease DC over first 2stitches, 1DC in next 5 stitches * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 Row15: * 1Decrease DC over first 2stitches, 1DC in next stitch * Repeat this 7 more times, ch2 Row16: 1DC in each stitch around Row17: Change to Olive needle. This pattern is available as a PDF download on http://momwithahook.weebly.com ch1, 1sc in each stitch around, Fasten off, Weave in loose ends with Tapestry

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Comments
bobbilovesit wrote
on 02-08 -2010 6:37 AM

Love it! Thanks so much for posting!

pstephens wrote
on 02-17 -2010 8:36 PM

thanks for posting this free pattern -looking forward to testing this out!

pstephens wrote
on 02-17 -2010 8:36 PM

thanks for posting this free pattern -looking forward to testing this out!

Blu1974 wrote
on 02-24 -2010 6:25 AM

Thanks for posting, Great pattern. I made one today in a matter of a few hrs. Once I take a pic of it I'll post it. Thanks again, Blu

woodrabbit88 wrote
on 03-14 -2010 11:50 PM

Awesome hat !! I've got to try this one!! That's for posting the pattern.

martha davis wrote

on 03-26 -2010 4:36 AM

I'm fairly new to crochet, can do shells and afghans, after reading this pattern through, I think it will be do'able. I really appreciate your sharing this project. Thank you so much.

surlevent wrote
on 03-31 -2010 4:26 PM

Oh, thank you for this!!!!!

sylviafo wrote
on 03-31 -2010 11:52 PM

i made one already. getting ready to make another! simple project done in under an hour!

lolalulu wrote
on 04-01 -2010 4:10 PM

Very nice color matching...makes me feel in the forest. I will start my new project with this pattern . Thank you for posting.

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