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Blue & pink tam o' shanter
Completed in February 2010

This project was knit with my favorite Jamieson & Smith brand two-ply jumper weight wool.

I knit with six colors: white, pink, and four shades of blue.

The diameter of this tam is 10.75 inches.

I created this hat pattern myself. I am experimenting with different methods of decreasing at the top of the tam, for a more kaleidoscope effect.

When contemplating knitting designs, I always seem to look toward the past for inspiration. I can't help it. I love history and I especially love fashion history.

Knitting is the perfect venue to capture the essence of the past. Knitting is such a traditional artform, and it just seems natural to me to design and knit garments that incorporate elements of history. I prefer designs that stand the test of time.

I often look at old family photographs for design inspiration. What's there not to love about old photos? I just love them. And thankfully, we have lots of them around.

Speakng of which, for your amusement, here are my parents, with my brother, Chris, and my sister, Cass, in 1961.

And here's Mom with my brother, Chris, and my sister, Cass. This photo was taken on Easter, in 1963, in New York.

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