Mrs. Jekyll & Little Hyde

Mrs. Jekyll & Little Hyde is a reversible hat in light fingering weight wool that will still keep you warm, because of its two layers. The beret style hat can be worn either on it’s feminine lace side with the lining peeping discreetly through, or on the sporty side with narrow stripes on bolder contrast colour and tiny little eyelets near the brim.

Both sides share the same ribbing, which is worked at the start in only one layer to reduce any bulk near the face. The brim is attached seamlessly to both the lace and the stripe hat The brim is attached seamlessly to both the lace and the stripe hat, by using a simple technique that I “unvented” (in the words of Elizabeth Zimmermann). A photo tutorial explains this innovative and new construction that integrates both sides of the hat to the ribbing.

Tip: It is best to choose a contrast colour that is different than one’s haircolour, so that it will pop through the lace.