The Grand Plan series of articles by Ann Budd was eventually compiled into a book, The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns. A chart form pattern: plug in your gauge and desired size and cast on the number of stitches listed, then follow the chart to complete the project.

The project featured in the article used the following:
Yarn: Dale of Norway/Dalegarn Free Style
Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi)
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches St St
Needle size: US 8 / 5.0 mm

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Interweave staff project for this issue: make a tam based on the pattern adapted from the original which appeared in Knitted Tams, by Mary Rowe, Interweave Press 1989. Basic 10-inch Tam

Basic tam/beret pattern can be made in 3 weights of yarn and customized as the knitter prefers. Suggested yarns in other weights are some of those used by the staff to make their adaptations.

Gauges & weights given in pattern:
Fingering wt: 28 st/4 in: Sport wt.: 24 st/4 in/; Worsted wt.: 20 st/4 inches.