Easy Crochet Beret Hat for Beginners

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn (color of your choice)
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Step 1: Creating the Crown

  1. Create a magic ring or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), work 9 dc into the ring, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (10 dc)
  3. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same st, 2 dc in the next st repeat around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (20 dc)
  4. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st repeat around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (30 dc)
  5. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts repeat around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (40 dc)
  6. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in the same st, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts repeat around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (50 dc)

Step 2: Creating the Brim 7. Round 6: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in the same st and in each st around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (50 sc)

  1. Round 7: Ch 1, sc in the same st and in each st around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (50 sc)
  2. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the next 4 sts, ch 4, skip the next 4 sts repeat around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 ch-4 spaces)
  3. Round 9: Sl st into the first ch-4 space, ch 3, work 4 dc in the same ch-4 space, sc in the next sc, work 5 dc in the next ch-4 space repeat around, ending with a sc, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 sets of 5 dc)

Step 3: Finishing 11. Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Your easy crochet beret hat is now complete! This pattern is great for beginners as it uses basic stitches and provides a step-by-step guide to creating a stylish beret. Feel free to customize the colors and embellishments to make it uniquely yours. Happy crocheting!