The Howick Tam is a traditional Fairisle beanie, also called a tam. It is one of the 12 beautiful designs in Marie Wallin's Aran Collection. The Howick Tam Kit includes 9 of the gorgeous colors in the new British Breeds Aran collection. The Howick Tam is a very approachable way to experience British Breeds Aran and Marie's colorwork expertise! Marie Wallin's British Breeds Aran is a 100% wool yarn and is known as a worsted weight in the US. Your Howick Tam will be a cute and cozy way to show your woolly love!  This Kit Includes: All the British Breeds Aran yarn called for in the pattern (9x 50g balls)  The Woolly Thistle Tote - Small The Woolly Thistle Stitch Marker - Selection Varies Digital Download of the pattern for the size you select. Convenient for enlarging charts! Qualifies for FREE SHIPPING! The kit includes the digital pattern for this design. Marie Wallin's Aran Collection includes 12 gorgeous designs. If you'd like all 12 designs, you can purchase the physical book here: Marie Wallin Aran Book. Check out Caitlin's blog post about the Howick Tam!  From Marie Wallin Aran Book: Howick Tam is named after the small inlande village in Northumberland, just a short distance from Craster on the coast. It is home to the historic Howick hall, which was home to Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey and whom the famous tea is named after!  Construction:  Knitted in the round. Sizing: One Size As always, it is important to manage gauge to ensure you will have enough yarn. If you are worried, you can purchase an extra skein of the main color! Please remember that every effort is taken to represent the true colors of the yarn and that monitor settings will vary.  Please note this product contains a digital download that is not able to be returned or refunded.  Photo includes a selection of Marie Wallin’s British Breeds. It may not be the exact balls included in your kit. Your kit  will include all yarn needed for your design and/or size selection.