Miniature knitted tams, each decorated with a snowflake motif, form a festive holiday garland when strung together on cotton string. The tams are worked on double-pointed needles, beginning with a ribbed edging and ending with a few gathered stitches at the top.

Requiring just 5 grams of fingering weight yarn—4 grams for the background and 1 gram for the snowflake—they are ideal for bits of leftover sock yarn.

Whether you plan to string them around a tree or over a fireplace, door, or window, be forewarned—mini tam knitting can be addictive!