Join the threads of the past with the threads of the future and leave your own bright patterns, as you go.
- bit of a paraphrase inspired by Fred Rogers

This is a pattern for a knitted tammy worked using the stranded colourwork technique. It is worked from the bottom rib up with decreases shaping the crown.

yarn:
Shetland 4ply by, Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering; 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 96yds (87.8mm)/20g
approximate yarn amounts:
MC (Stunning Blue) - 87yds/79m; 18g
CC1 (Auric) - 72yds/66m; 15g
CC2 (Heavenly Blue) - 58yds/53m; 12g
CC3 (Orange Rose) - 48yds/44m; 10g
CC4 (Baby Walnut) - 39yds/35m; 8g
CC5 (Hot Stuff)- 34yds/31m; 7g
needles:
2.75mm (us no 2) circular, 16in/41cm
3.0mm (us no 2.5) circular, 16in/41cm and DPNs 6in/15cm
gauge: 28 sts x 31 rows = 4in/10cm
measured over stranded stockinette on larger needles
approximate finished size:
one size fits most; 21-25 in/53cm-63.5 cm head
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st marker