How to Crochet a Beret

Tension

8 sts and 14 rows measure 10x10cm over double crochet, using 10mm hook

It is essential to work to the tension stated to achieve the correct size.

Abbreviations

Ch - chain

Dc - double crochet

Dc2tog - double crochet decrease

Dctbl - double crochet through the back loop

Dec - Decrease

Inc - Increase

Rnd(s) - Round(s)

St(s) - stitch(es)

* - repeat section from asterisk as many times as indicated

[ ] - repeat section in square brackets as many times as indicated

Notes

This beret is made with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Work from the centre of the ball, and the outside of the ball at the same time.

Using a 6mm hook and holding 2 strands of yarn, ch8.

Set up row: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end, turn. (7 sts)

Row 1: Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1dctbl in each st to end, turn. .

Rep Row 1 until your crocheted piece measures 46cm.

Hold the last row and first row together, and making sure your piece is not twisted, dc through both layers to join the two edges. Do not fasten off. Turn your piece so the join is on the inside.

Next you will be working into the side edge (row-ends) of your crochet piece to create the top of the beret.

Change to 10mm hook. Work 60 dc evenly around the edge.

Work in a spiral, without joining each round.

Inc rnd: [2dc into next st, 1dc into each of next 5 sts] 10 times. (70 sts)

Next 10 rnds: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 8 sts] 7 times. (63 sts)

Next 2 rnds: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 7 sts] 7 times. (56 sts)

Next rnd: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 6 sts] 7 times. (49 sts)

Next rnd: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 5 sts] 7 times. (42 sts)

Next rnd: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 4 sts] 7 times. (35 sts)

Next rnd: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 3 sts] 7 times. (28 sts)

Next rnd: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into each of next 2 sts] 7 times. (21 sts)

Next rnd: 1dc into each st around.

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog, 1dc into next st] 7 times. (14 sts)

Dec rnd: [Dc2tog] 7 times. (7 sts)

Dc2tog until you have 1 st left, cut yarn and pull through. Weave in any loose ends.