How to Crochet a Cozy and Stylish 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.

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 sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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.

Round 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 a yarn needle, weave in ends.