[MC] Approx. 109yd/100m solid-colored worsted weight wool
Tams A and B shown in Ella Rae Classic [100% Wool; 220yd/200m per 100g skein]; color: #06; 1 skein
Tam C shown in Plymouth Yarns Galway Worsted [100% Wool; 220yd/200m per 100g skein]; color: #01; 1 skein

[CC] Noro Silk Garden [45% Silk, 45% Mohair, 10% Lambswool; 109yd/100m per 50g skein]; 1 skein [Tam A shown in color #241, Tam B shown in a comination of colors #241 and #255, Tam C shown in color #255]

Recommended needle size:
1 16-inch US#4/3.5mm circular needle
1 24-inch US#6/4mm circular needle
1 set US#6/4mm double-point needles
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Dinner plate, 10.5 inches in diameter (used for blocking)

The Long-Tail Cast On is recommended for this project. Directions for this method can be found here.

S2KP: Slip next 2 sts together knitwise, as if working a k2tog; k next st, pass slipped sts over. Forms a centered double decrease.

Corrugated Rib (Worked in the round over an even number of sts):
Set-up Round: [K1 using MC, k1 using CC] to end.
Pattern Round: [K1 using MC, p1 using CC] to end.
Repeat Pattern Round for Corrugated Rib.

Note: All tams are worked in the same way.

Using 16-inch US#4/3.5mm circular needle and MC, CO 96 sts. Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work 7 rounds in Corrugated Rib.

Next Round: Using MC, [k4, m1] to end.

Switch to 24-inch US#6/4mm circular needle and work all rounds of chart.

Except where otherwise noted, chart is worked 6 times in each round.

When last round of chart is complete, 6 sts remain. Break yarn.

Using MC for Tam A or CC for Tams B or C, draw tail through remaining sts and pull tight.

Soak tam in water with a small amount of a gentle soap.

Rinse, and squeeze gently to remove excess water.

Stretch tam over dinner plate, postioning the tam carefully so that the pattern is centered.

Allow to dry completely.