How to Crochet a Beret

Crochet a beret to keep your head warm and stylish.

It is difficult to find an acceptable beret pattern; they're all either so round they're practically beanies or so pointy you look like you're wearing a plate. This pattern has just the right amount of floppiness.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 1 skein worsted weight yarn
• 6.5 mm crochet hook
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker (safety pin, paperclip or cotton swab)

1. Make a double-thick loop of yarn. Using the 6.5 mm hook, crochet 14 single crochets in this loop. Pull it tight like a drawstring bag.

2. Place a stitch marker in the last stitch you made. This is the beginning of each round; you will remove the marker and replace it in the top of the stitch that takes its place at the beginning of each round.

3. Single crochet in next stitch, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 21 stitches.

4. Single crochet in next two stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 28 stitches.

5. Single crochet in next three stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 35 stitches.

6. Single crochet in next four stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 42 stitches.

7. Single crochet in next five stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 49 stitches.

8. Single crochet in next six stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 56 stitches.

9. Single crochet in next seven stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 63 stitches.

10. Single crochet in next eight stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 70 stitches.

11. Single crochet in next nine stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 77 stitches.

12. Single crochet in next 10 stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 84 stitches.

13. Single crochet in next 11 stitches, two single crochets in next stitch. Repeat around (seven times). You should have 91 stitches.

14. Complete a round of double crochets, one stitch in each stitch to keep the number of stitches at 91.

15. Complete one round of single crochets, one stitch in each stitch to keep the number of stitches at 91.

16. Complete a round of single crochets through the back loop of the stitches in the row below (instead of going under the "V" of the stitch, go through the middle of the "V" towards the back). Keep 91 stitches.

17. Complete a round of double crochets through the back loop of the stitches in the row below, one stitch in each stitch to keep the number of stitches at 91.

18. Complete a round of single crochets through the back loop of the stitches in the row below. Keep 91 stitches.

19. Complete two rounds of single crochets, one stitch in each stitch to keep the number of stitches at 91.

20. Complete one round of double crochets through the back loop of the stitches in the row below, keep the number of stitches at 91.

21. Single crochet in next 11 double crochets, then crochet two stitches together. Repeat around seven times to reduce the number of stitches to 84.

22. Single crochet in next 10 double crochets, then crochet two stitches together. Repeat around seven times to reduce the number of stitches to 77.

23. Single crochet in next nine double crochets, then crochet two stitches together. Repeat around seven times to reduce the number of stitches to 70.

24. Single crochet in next 8 double crochets, then crochet 2 stitches together. Repeat around 7 times to reduce the number of stitches to 63.

25. Switch to the 4.5 mm needle. Complete one round of double crochets. Double crochet around the post of the double crochets in the row below. Enter right before the post from the back and exit right after the post from the front. Keep 63 stitches.

    Double crochet around the post of the double crochets in the row below. Alternate coming from the back and front for a ribbed look. Keep 63 stitches. Repeat.

    Bind off the work, weaving in the ends.

Tips & Warnings

• It's a good idea to block the piece right after you finish the decrease rows. Blocking will make it look more professional. It's easiest to do while the hat is still one flat layer.