Crochet Orchard Beret
The Crochet Orchard Beret is a charming and versatile accessory that adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit. This stylish beret is handmade with care, featuring intricate crochet work that embodies creativity and craftsmanship. Perfect for adding a pop of color and texture to your ensemble, the Crochet Orchard Beret is a fun and cozy way to stay fashionable during the cooler months. Whether you're going for a casual or more dressed-up look, this beret is a lovely addition to your wardrobe that is sure to make you stand out in the most delightful way.
Yarn and Tools.
You will need a 4mm hook (or size needed to meet gauge), a 3.5mm hook (or 0.5mm smaller than your main hook), approx. 80 g / 240 m of MC DK yarn, a small amount of CC DK yarn for your stalk and leaf, a needle, scissors, and a tape measure.
I used Cygnet DK in Cherry (1252) for my apple beret, Stylecraft Special DK in Clementine (1853) for my pumpkin / orange beret, and James C Brett Shhh DK in Tangerine Surprise (SH13) for my peach beret.
Notes and Tips.
Your hat is worked in joined, unturned rounds with RS facing throughout. Turning ch2 does not count as a st. Pull your FPtr sts to the height of a dc to prevent your work from puckering.
There are 3 brim sizes, but the main beret is worked the same throughout for every size.
Your hat will measure 26cm at widest point.
S (M, L) will measure 46cm (50cm, 55cm) at brim.
18 sts x 8 rounds = 10cm. Measure your hat at the end of round 9 to check your tension and change hook size if needed.
Abbreviations.
This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
FPtr: front post tr
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc / dc2tog: hdc /dc 2 sts together (-1 st)
hdc: half double crochet
MC / CC: main colour / contrast colour
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
ss: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
tr: treble crochet
[ ]: Repeat instructions from [ to ] as many times as stated
Cable (4 sts): sk 2 sts, 2FPtr, working in front of sts just made 2FPtr around 2 skipped sts.
Cable (6 sts): sk 3 sts, 3FPtr, working in front of sts just made 3FPtr around 3 skipped sts.
FPtr decrease (FPtr dec): [yrh, insert hook around post of next st, yrh, pull around st, yrh, pull through 2 loops] twice, yrh, pull through all loops on hook (-1 st)
Cable decrease (cable dec): sk 3 sts, 1FPtr, 1FPtr dec, working in front of sts just made 1FPtr dec around first 2 skipped sts, 1FPtr (-2 sts)
Pattern.
With MC and larger hook, ch 4.
Rnd 1: 10dc in 3rd ch from hook, ss to top of ch4 to join. 10 sts.
Rnd 2: ch2, 2dc in each st around, join. 20 sts.
Rnd 3: ch2, [2dc in the next st, 1FPtr] 10 times, join. 30 sts.
Rnd 4: ch2, [2dc, 2FPtr around the next st] 10 times, join. 40 sts.
Rnd 5: ch2, [2dc in the next st, 1dc, 2FPtr] 10 times, join. 50 sts.
Rnd 6: ch2, [2dc, 2dc in the next st, 2FPtr] 10 times, join. 60 sts.
Rnd 7: ch2, [2dc in the next st, 3dc, 2FPtr] 10 times, join. 70 sts.
Rnd 8: ch2, [3dc, 2dc in the next st, cable over next 4 sts, 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 80 sts.
Rnd 9: ch2, [4dc, 2dc in next st, 4FPtr, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 90 sts.
Rnd 10: ch2, [4dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc, 4FPtr, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 100 sts.
Rnd 11: ch2, [3dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, cable over next 6 sts, 1dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 110 sts.
Rnd 12: ch2, [4dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, 6FPtr, 2dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 120 sts.
Rnd 13: ch2, [4dc, 2dc in the next st, 3dc, 6FPtr, 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 5dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 130 sts.
Rnd 14: ch2, [4dc, dc2tog, 3dc, cable over next 6 sts, 2dc, dc2tog, 5dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 120 sts.
Rnd 15: ch2, [4dc, dc2tog, 2dc, 6FPtr, 2dc, dc2tog, 4dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 110 sts.
Rnd 16: ch2, [3dc, dc2tog, 2dc, 6FPtr, 1dc, dc2tog, 4dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 100 sts.
Rnd 17: ch2, [6dc, cable dec over next 6 sts, 6dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 90 sts.
Rnd 18: ch2, [2dc, dc2tog, 2dc, 4FPtr, 1dc, dc2tog, 3dc, 2FPtr] 5 times, join. 80 sts.
Change to smaller hook.
Rnd 19: ch2, hdc around, join. 80 sts.
Size L only:
Rnds 20-22: As round 19.
Rnd 23: ch1, sc around, join.
Fasten off.
Size M only:
Rnd 20: ch2, [8hdc, hdc2tog] 8 times, join. 72 sts.
Rnd 21: ch2, hdc around, join.
Rnd 22: As round 21.
Rnd 23: ch1, sc around, join.
Fasten off.
Size S only:
Rnd 20: ch2, [4hdc, hdc2tog] 13 times, 2hdc, join. 67 sts.
Rnd 21: ch2, hdc around, join.
Rnd 22: As round 21.
Rnd 23: ch1, sc around, join.
Fasten off.
Stalk
Your stalk is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join or ch, just start each round in the first st of the previous round.
With smaller hook ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sts.
Rnd 2: sc around.
Rnds 3-5: As round 2.
Rnd 6: 2sc in each st. 12 sts.
Rnd 7: 2sc in each st, ss to first st to join. Do not fasten off, work Leaf. 24 sts.
Leaf.
Ch 8.
Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc, ss to next st from round 7 of stalk.
Row 2: ch8, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc, ss to next st from round 7 of stalk. Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew the base of your stalk to round 1 of your hat.
Weave in your ends and you’re done!