Cozy And Stylish Crochet Beret Pattern For Special Person

Materials Needed:

• Yarn of your choice
• Recommended crochet hook size: 4.5mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Instructions:

Starting the Beret:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Create a magic ring.
   • Chain 1.
2. Round 1:
   • Work 14 double crochets (DC) into the magic ring.
   • Pull the loop tight to close the ring.
   • Skip the initial chain 1 and slip stitch into the first double crochet to join.
3. Round 2:
   • Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch).
   • In the first double crochet, work a Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC):
     • Yarn over, insert hook around the post from front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
   • In the same stitch, work a Back Post Double Crochet (BPDC):
     • Yarn over, insert hook around the post from back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
   • Repeat (FPDC + BPDC) in each stitch around.
   • Slip stitch in the first FPDC to join. (28 stitches)

1. Round 3:
   • Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
   • Work a FPDC in each FPDC and work an increase in each BPDC by making 2 BPDC in each BPDC.
   • Continue the pattern around.
   • Include the chain 2 and work 2 BPDC around it to keep the stitch count.
   • Slip stitch in the first FPDC to join.
2. Round 4:
   • Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
   • FPDC in each FPDC.
   • Work an increase in the first BPDC by making 2 BPDC, and then 1 BPDC in the next BPDC.
   • Continue the pattern around.
   • Include the chain 2 in the last BPDC stitch.
   • Slip stitch in the first FPDC to join.

1. Subsequent Rounds:
   • Continue the pattern as established: always FPDC in every FPDC.
   • Increase in BPDC stitches as follows:
     • Next round: 2 BPDC in the first BPDC and 1 BPDC in each of the next 2 BPDC.
     • Following round: 2 BPDC in the first BPDC and 1 BPDC in each of the next 3 BPDC.
     • Continue this pattern, increasing the number of single BPDC stitches between each increase by one in every round until the diameter reaches 10 inches (25 cm).
   • Once the desired diameter is reached, work one additional round without any increases: FPDC in each FPDC and 1 BPDC in each BPDC, including around the chain 2.

Decreasing Rounds:

7. First Decrease Round:
   • Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
   • FPDC in the FPDC.
   • Make a decrease in the first two BPDC: Yarn over, BPDC in the first BPDC, pull through two loops once, yarn over, BPDC in the next BPDC, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
   • Then, 1 BPDC in each of the next 8 BPDC stitches.
   • Repeat around.
   • Slip stitch in the first FPDC to join.
8. Subsequent Decrease Rounds:
   • Continue the pattern as established: FPDC in each FPDC.
   • Work a decrease in the first two BPDC after each FPDC, then 1 BPDC in the next (8, 7, 6, etc.) BPDC stitches.
   • Continue decreasing until there are 3 BPDC stitches left between each FPDC stitch.
   • Slip stitch in the first FPDC to join.

Finishing the Beret:

9. Single Crochet Rounds:
   • Chain 1.
   • Starting from the FPDC, work 1 single crochet (SC) in each stitch around.
   • Slip stitch in the first SC to join.
   • Repeat for a total of 5 rounds.

Creating the Stalk:

10. Stalk:
    • Chain 11.
    • From the second chain from the hook, work a SC in the back loop of each chain.
    • Fold the strip in half and sew it onto the top center of the beret.

Final Steps:

11. Weave in Ends:
    • Fasten off and weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
    • Optionally, add a round of reverse single crochet for a more finished edge.

Your beret is now complete! Enjoy wearing your new handmade accessory. If you need visual assistance or a demonstration, be sure to refer back to the original video tutorial.

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