The Vivian Turban Hat

The Vivian Turban Hat by Jenia Daugherty

What Is Being Made

The Vivian Turban Hat is an original crochet design created by Jenia Daugherty that features a turban-style construction. This pattern is available in seven graduated sizes, ranging from 18" for dolls up to 22"-23½" for teens and adults, making it a versatile design suitable for the entire family. The hat's turban styling creates an elegant, wrapped aesthetic that works for various occasions and age groups.

Sizes and Fit

• 18" doll size
• 12½" for 6-12 months
• 16"-18" for 1-3 years
• 18"-19½" for 3-6 years
• 19½"-21" for 6-12 years
• 21"-22" for teens and adults
• 22"-23½" for teens and adults

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level crochet project employs several fundamental and textured stitching techniques to create the turban hat's distinctive appearance. The pattern utilizes half double crochet (hdc) as a primary stitch, which provides a balanced fabric with good drape and structure suitable for hat construction.

Additional stitches featured in the pattern include chain stitch (ch) for foundation and shaping, single crochet (sc) for detail work and finishing, double crochet (dc) for varied texture, slip stitch (ss) for joining rounds and seamless construction, and back post half double crochet (bphdc) which creates ribbed textural elements by working around the post of stitches from previous rows.

The pattern also incorporates back loops only (BLO) technique, where the crocheter works through only the back loop of stitches to create distinctive ridged effects. A slip stitch picot detail (created with chain 2 and slip stitch) adds decorative edging or embellishment to the finished hat.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Vivian Turban Hat is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and durability. The pattern calls for 100% acrylic or acrylic blend yarn, making it an affordable and easy-care option for crafters of all budgets.

Yarn quantities vary by size: the doll size requires approximately 0.75 oz, while sizes for children and adults require 2 oz to 2.5 oz of the main color (Color A), plus a small amount of contrast color (Color B) for accent details. The pattern specifically references Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz skein, 171 yards per skein) in the colorways Beige and Taupe as the designer's choice for this project.

Gauge and Construction

The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 half double crochet stitches by 11 rows equals 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm). Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring the finished hat fits properly across the full range of sizes offered. Crocheters should work a gauge swatch before beginning the project to verify their tension matches the pattern requirements.

This intermediate-level project is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills in basic stitches and shaping techniques. The turban construction likely involves strategic increases and decreases to create the wrapped, sculptural silhouette characteristic of turban-style hats.