Product Description
Just like the novel figure “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide” this slouchy hat has two faces which are different in color and texture. One side is worked in tunisian simple stitch in a subtle gray, the other side is worked in tunisian knit stitch in a bright neon color, offering you lots of options on how to wear this hat. Do you want to stand out or blend in? Decide for your own each time you put this hat on! And for that case when you can’t make up your mind, pull down the hat to a beanie style and turn up a brim. You can also pull out the inner hat a bit out to form a band at the edge. The inner hat will then fit like a beanie and the outer hat is extra slouchy!
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Jekyll Hat by Stefanie Bold
What Is Being Made
The Jekyll Hat is a reversible slouchy crochet hat inspired by the dual nature of the literary character Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This innovative design features two distinct faces—one in subtle gray and one in bright neon color—allowing the wearer to choose their appearance based on mood and occasion. The hat offers multiple styling options: wear it fully slouchy, pull it down into a beanie style with a turned-up brim, or layer the inner hat to create an extra slouchy outer hat with a defined band at the edge.
Garment Specifications
Available in three sizes to accommodate different head sizes:
- Size S: Head circumference 52cm (20.5 inches); finished size 49.5cm (19.5 inches)
- Size M: Head circumference 55cm (21⅝ inches); finished size 52.25cm (20.5 inches)
- Size L: Head circumference 58cm (22⅞ inches); finished size 55cm (21⅝ inches)
The hat is designed with 5% negative ease for a comfortable, secure fit.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The Jekyll Hat employs a straightforward construction method suitable for beginner crocheters. The design utilizes two primary crochet stitch techniques to create the contrasting textures:
- Simple stitch: Used on one side of the hat to create a subtle, understated texture in the neutral gray colorway
- Knit stitch: Applied to the opposite side to produce a distinct textured appearance in the bright neon color
The reversible construction means both sides are worked simultaneously or in layers, allowing the wearer to flip the hat and display either texture and color combination. This technique creates the signature dual-personality effect that defines the Jekyll Hat.
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Jekyll Hat is worked in 4-ply fingering weight yarn, a lightweight option that creates a fabric with excellent drape and structure—ideal for a slouchy hat that maintains its shape. The pattern requires 100 grams of yarn in a neutral gray (or similar neutral color) and 100 grams of yarn in a bright neon color, for a total of 200 grams of yarn. The fingering weight combined with crochet construction produces a hat that is both warm and breathable, perfect for transitional seasons.
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner project, the Jekyll Hat is accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The straightforward stitch techniques and simple construction make this an excellent pattern for developing fundamental crochet skills while creating a sophisticated, wearable finished object. Despite its beginner-friendly status, the reversible design and styling versatility make it an interesting project for experienced crafters seeking creative expression.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Stefanie Bold |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Notes: | Tunisian crochet hook with cable |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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