The Tam O'Shanter cap, also more commonly known as a Tammy hat, is a traditional Scottish bonnet who's name comes from the Robert Burns poem from 1790.
To make this cap I am using 2 different needle sizes, starting of with US 11, for the initial ribbing, the switching to size 15, as I also increase the number of stitches.
I used the longtail method of casting on, creating 50 stitches. Knit ribbing for several rows, then knit onto larger needles, as I increase one, every other stitch, ending with 75 stitches.
Once I reach 14 cm of length, I begin decreasing, by knitting 8 stitches, then k2tog. Continue to end, then purl next row with stiches unchanged.
Each knit row, decrease by one stitch. So for next row, knit 7, k2tog, purl next row, knit 6, k2tog, etc.
End with k2tog for last row, so there remain 8 stitches left on needle.
Feed yarn needle through those loops and sew hat sides together. Add a cute pom pom.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
