Sealh
A super-slouchy hat with lace motif and twisted rib brim. Sealh is the Old English word for sallow.
The brim is extra deep and can be worn either folded or at full length; alternatively a shorter brim can be substituted. A pompon can also be added.
Available in multiple sizes, the hat has both charts and written instructions for the pattern. Both heavy DK weight and light worsted weight yarns are suitable.
The sample shown uses MadelineTosh Tosh DK in the ‘Celadon’ colour way.
Materials
150-300 yds / 138-275 m of heavy DK / light worsted weight yarn
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle or DPNs
4 mm / US 6 circular needle or DPNs
Stitch marker (1)
Tapestry needle
Optional – Pompon maker, additional yarn will be required
Sizes
S (M, L, XL). To fit approx. head diam. 18 (20, 22, 24) “/ 46 (51, 56, 61) cm, with approx. 2 (2, 2, 1) “ / 5 (5, 5, 2.5) cm negative ease. Length from brim to crown is 11.5 “ / 29 cm.
Gauge
22 sts x 28 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm on smaller needles in 1x1 twisted rib.
18 sts x 22 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm on larger needles in pattern.