Crochet Beautiful Beret

Crochet beautiful berets are a wonderful way to add a touch of charm and coziness to your ensemble. With their stylish slouchy design and intricate crocheted patterns, these berets are versatile accessories that can elevate any outfit. Whether you're running errands, meeting friends for coffee, or simply want to keep warm on a chilly day, a crochet beret is the perfect go-to accessory. You can customize your beret with various yarn colors and textures to match your unique style. So, grab your crochet hook and get ready to create a stunning beret that will make you feel both fashionable and snug all at once!

SIZE

Diameter 26.5cm (10.5in) at widest point.

YOU WILL NEED

Bernat Cotton-ish DK by Vickie Howell, 55% cotton, 45% acrylic (258m/282yd)

2 x 70g balls shade Cotton Ball #85008

1 x 5mm crochet hook (size H-8 US) or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn needle

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION

17 sts to 8 rounds over 10cm (4in).

ALWAYS TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE

STITCHES USED

chain (ch)

slip stitch (sl st)

single crochet (sc)

double crochet (dc)

double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)

BERET

Ch 3, join with si st in 1st ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), dc in ring, [ch 3, dc in ring] 5 times, ch 3, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch—7 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout), dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next dc, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, join with sl st to top of beg ch—21 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—35 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 5 dc, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 2 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—49 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 7 dc, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—63 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 9 dc, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 4 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—77 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, dc in next ch, *ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 11 dc, dc in next ch; rep from * around, ending with ch 3, sk next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 5 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—91 dc and 7 ch-3 sps.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, *ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next 11 dc; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next 5 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—91 dc and 21 ch-2 sps.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, *ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 3 times, sk next dc, dc in next 9 dc; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 3 times, sk next dc, dc in next 4 dc, join with sl st to top of beg—84 dc and 28 ch-2 sps.

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, *ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 4 times, sk next dc, dc in next 7 dc; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 4 times, sk next dc, dc in next 3 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—77 dc and 35 ch-2 sps.

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 5 times, sk next dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 5 times, sk next dc, dc in next 2 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—70 dc and 42 ch-2 sps.

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 6 times, sk next dc, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2] 6 times, sk next dc, dc in next dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch—63 dc and 49 ch-2 sps.

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *[dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next dc] 6 times, dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * around, ending with [dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next dc] 6 times, dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch-77 dc.

Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch—66 dc.

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg ch—55 dc.

Rnd 16: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of beg ch.

Rounds 17 and 18: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with sl st to beg ch-1.

Fasten off.

TO FINISH OFF

Using yarn needle, weave in ends.