Make a Chic Crochet Gourmet Beret — Chunky Beret Pattern & Finishing Tips

The Crochet Gourmet Beret is a stylish, cozy accessory worked from a hexagon motif out to a slouchy beret with a neat waistcoat-stitch brim and a classic nubbin on top. This pattern uses bulky yarn and a large hook for a soft, lofty fabric. It’s a great project for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches, reading rounds, and working simple decreases.

Materials

• Bulky weight yarn (I used Bernat Fluffee for its light and lofty texture)
• 7mm hook (US size K)
• Scissors
• A smaller hook for weaving in ends

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch sp = chain space
• dc3tog = double crochet 3 together (decrease)

Overview

The beret is made by starting with a hexagon motif (the top), increasing in a regular corner/side pattern to build the crown, then working shaped decrease rounds to form the slouch before adding a fitted waistcoat-stitch brim. A small nubbin is made separately and sewn on at the end.

Pattern

Top of the Beret (Hexagon Motif)

Round 1: Start with a slipknot, ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in ring, *ch 1, 2 dc in ring; repeat from * 4 more times, ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (6 sets of 2-dc clusters with ch-1 between)

Round 2: Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in the ch sp below, ch 1, 2 dc in the same ch sp, ch 1. *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp (corner made), ch 1*; repeat from * around, sl st to top of starting ch-3. (6 corners)

Rounds 3-6: Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in the ch sp below, ch 1. *work a corner (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) into the corner ch sp, ch 1. 2 dc, ch 1 into regular ch 1 spaces*; repeat from * around, ending with sl st to top of starting ch-3.

Shaping the Beret

Round 7 (No Increase Round): Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in the ch sp below, ch 1, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1*; repeat from * around, sl st to top of starting ch-3.

Decrease Round 1: Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in the ch sp below. Counting that first 2 dc cluster, work a total of 5 clusters with ch 1s between them. *dc3tog decrease across the next two ch spaces (work the center dc of the decrease between the 2 dc of the previous row). Then, work 10 2 dc clusters*; repeat from * until you’ve worked 3 dc3tog decreases total, then work 5 more 2 dc clusters. Sl st to the top of your starting ch 3 to complete the round.

Decrease Round 2: Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in the ch sp below. Counting that first 2 dc cluster, work a total of 10 clusters with ch 1s between them. *skip the next ch sp, then work 10 2 dc clusters*; repeat from * until one ch sp remains, sl st to the top of your starting ch 3, skipping that last chain space.

Decrease Round 3: Ch 3, turn. 1 dc in the ch sp below. Counting that first 2 dc cluster, work a total of 5 clusters with ch 1s between them. *skip the next ch sp, then work 9 2 dc clusters*; repeat from * until you’ve completed 3 decreases (skipping ch spaces) and 4 ch spaces remain, work 4 2 dc clusters and sl st to the top of your starting ch 3 to complete the round.

Decrease Round 4: Before chaining or turning, slip stitch into the top of the next dc and slip stitch to the next ch sp. Then, ch 2 and turn. Begin completing a dc3tog across the next 2 ch spaces. *Ch 1 and work a total of 7 clusters with ch 1s between them. dc3tog decrease across the next two ch spaces; repeat from * until you’ve worked 3 dc3tog decreases total, then work 7 more 2 dc clusters. Sl st to your first dc3tog to complete the round.

Brim

Round 1: Ch 1 (no need to turn) sc in the same st, *sc in next ch-1 sp, sc between the next 2 dc; repeat from * around, sl st to first sc. (You may work 1 sc in the dc3togs from the previous row as well)

Rounds 2-3 (Waistcoat Stitch): Ch 1, sc in center of each sc post around, sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Finishing Touch: The Nubbin

1. With a new yarn, make a slipknot with a tail about hand-length long.
2. Wrap the tail over the front of the hook, crossing it over the working yarn.
3. Yarn over with the working yarn, pull through 2 loops.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 twice more.
5. Cut working yarn and pull through.
6. Attach the nubbin to the top center of the beret, weaving both ends in opposite directions under the first round of stitches and secure tightly to close up the ch 4 ring.

Tips & Finishing

• Keep your tension loose on the brim rounds to make the waistcoat stitch easier.
• To adjust fit: add or subtract repeat rounds in the crown (Rounds 3–6) before shaping to make the beret larger or smaller. Work evenly so the hexagon shape remains balanced.
• Weave in ends securely and block lightly if needed to even out stitches.

Enjoy your Crochet Gourmet Beret — a quick, cozy accessory that adds a touch of classic flair to your wardrobe.