The lotus motif, also known as Sesen, is found throughout Egypt, on pillars, in tombs, on thrones & headdresses of the divine, the Pharaohs. It’s the symbol of the sun, rebirth & creation as it closes at night and sinks below the water and rises and reopens at dawn. The lotus is the main motif of this hat, surrounded by swirls at the brim representing coils of rope (I just liked the way they look, actually used as counting markers) and at the top is the Ankh, symbol of eternal life, and holds the ‘breath of life’ needed in the afterlife. Maybe the hat will bring luck or just make the wearer fashionable…

Starting with a double rolled brim and topped with 2 pom poms on long strings, enjoy this ethnic-knitting-time-travel-trip to Ancient Egypt. Worked in worsted weight Cascade 220 and available to knit in 3 sizes to fit Infant through Adult.

Sizes: Infant/Small Child (Child/Small Adult, Adult/Large Adult)

Materials:
MC 120, (130, 140) yds / 110 (118, 128) m Cascade 220 (Black)
CC1 40 (50, 60) yds / 37 (45, 55) m Cascade 220 (Aqua)
CC2 20 yds / 18 m Cascade 220 Magenta (SEE COLOR NOTE BELOW)
2 pairs 16 or 24” Circular needles, US Size 7 / 4.5mm OR size needed to obtain gauge
DPNs in same size as circular needles
1 darning needle
Stitch Marker

Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches /10cm in
Stranded Stockinette Stitch, blocked

Finished Circumference: 17 (19.5, 21.5) in / 43 (50, 55) cm above double rolled brim.
Finished Length: appr 7.5 (9.25, 9.75) in / 19 ( 23.5, 25) cm above double rolled brim.