Crochet Orange Beret/Slouch

The crochet orange beret/slouch you're eyeing is a charming addition to your wardrobe! This cozy yet stylish accessory is perfect for both keeping warm and adding a pop of color to your outfit. The intricate crochet work gives it a handmade touch that's sure to catch some compliments. Whether you wear it as a beret for a chic look or as a slouch for a laid-back vibe, this versatile piece is a must-have for any fashion-forward individual. So go ahead, treat yourself to this delightful accessory and add a touch of whimsy to your everyday style!

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Sm V shell: 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in same st

Lg. V Shell: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1 in same st. *unless otherwise noted. On a couple rows,
there will be a ch 2 and clearly noted

H Hook

ch 3 Counts as a stitch

Row 1: ch 6, join to form ring, ch 3, 19 dc in ring, join (20 dc)

Row 2: ch 4, 1 dc, ch 1 in same st, [Sm V shell made] *skip 1 st, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in next st, [NO ch 1 in last shell] *Repeat around, join (10 sm. V Shells made)

Row 3: sl into ch 1 space of sm shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, *work lg. shell in each ch 1 space of sm shell around, join

Row 4: slip into ch 1 space of shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 2 *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, *in each ch 1 space of lg shell around, join

Row 5: slip into ch 1 space of shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 2 space, & in each ch 1 space around, join (20 Lg. V Shells)

Row 6: Repeat row 3

Row 7: Repeat row 4

Row 8: slip into ch 1 space of shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, **2 dc,in next ch 2 space, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in each ch 1 space of shell **REPEAT around, join (20 Lg. V Shells & 20 2 dc's)

Row 9: ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around, join

STARTING DECREASE:
Row 10:ch 3, 1 dc in 6, decrease over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 7 sts, decrease over next 2, *Repeat around, 1 dc in last 2 sts, join

Row 11: ch 3, 1 dc in 5, decrease over next 2 sts, *1 dc in 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *Repeat around, join

Row 12: ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *1 dc in next 5 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *Repeat around, join (80 sts)

STARTING SC:
Row 13: Repeat row 12 only with sc instead of dc (69 sts)

Row 14: ch 3, 1 sc in next 5 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *1 sc in next 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *repeat 3 more times, (5 total decreases in this row), 1 sc in each remaining st around. Join (64 sts)

Row's 15-18: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join (64 sts) Fasten off after row 18 and tuck in tails