Modern Style Crochet Beret- Free Summer Pattern for Ladies

There are two thing I love about the Modern Style Crochet Beret – its simplicity and (yes) style.

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I have ‘heard’ people say they take a break from crocheting during summer and don’t get why. I mean, because it is summer does not mean we can’t wear crocheted pieces. Take a look around, have you seen all the modern, chic and stylish crochet designs lately?

There is the Open Waves Top and Open Back Vest by LoopinglyMade, Easy Crochet Cardigan by MakeandDoCrew, the Webwork Cardigan by Megmade with Love? And these are just a few of the many amazing summer patterns out there.

With its spacy, airy design you can be sure the Modern Style beret is super comfortable to wear. It is also made with a mercerised cotton yarn; which gives it a subtle sheen.

This beret is written for two sizes- teen/adult and child. I should mention that you will find the band snug at first, but as with most cotton yarns this will stretch out with use.

From experience I’ve seen that it is better to have a slightly tight piece that will stretch on its own with use. Alternately, if it seems to tight, you can stretch it out with your hands before wearing.

The Modern Style Crochet Beret pattern is suitable for advanced crochet beginners.

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To fit head circ:

Teen/Adult- 21-23 inches

Child- 18-20 inches

You’ll need

• 1 ball worsted weight, medium 4 yarn. (In this pattern,  Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, 100g/3.5oz, 186yd/170m) in colour Mint
• 4.5mm hook
• Tapestry Needle

Stitches/Abbreviation

SC- single crochet

DC- double crochet

DC2TOG- double crochet 2 together OR double crochet decrease

CH- chain

ST- stitch

FPSC- front post single crochet

Notes:

• Chain 3 stands a 1 stitch. Each chain 1 in between the stitches counts as a stitch
• This pattern is worked in the round.
• This instruction, (Ch 1, DC in next) 4 times means to repeat the instruction in the bracket 4 times in the next corresponding stitches/chain spaces. While this instruction [DC, ch 1, DC] means to repeat the instruction in the same chain space

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Modern Style Crochet Beret- Free Summer Pattern for Ladies

Form magic ring OR, Chain 3, join to 1^st chain

Round 1: Ch 2, in ring, *DC, Ch 1, repeat from * around. Join to 1^st DC – (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3 (stands as 2 chains and 1 Ch 1 space), DC, ch 1, DC in ch 1 space, *Ch1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in ch 1 space/ repeat from * around, join to top of ch 3- (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 3, DC in ch 1 space, Ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next ch 1 space. *ch 1, DC in ch 1 space, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next. Repeat from * around, join to top of ch 3- (36 sts)

Round 4- Ch 3, DC in ch 1 space, ch 1, DC in next space, Ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. *(ch 1, DC in next) 2 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next. Repeat from * around, join to top of ch 3- (48 sts)

Round 5: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch1, DC in next) 2 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next. *(ch 1, DC in next) 3 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next. Repeat from * around, join to top ch 3- (60 sts)

Round 6: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, ch 1, DC in next. Ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC]in next space, *(ch 1, DC in next space) 4 times, ch 1 [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. Repeat from * around. End with (ch 1, DC in next space) 2 times. Join to top of ch 3- (72 sts)

Round 7: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch1, DC in next) 4 times, Ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. *(ch 1, DC in next) 5 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. Repeat from * around, join to top of ch 3- (84 sts)

Round 8: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch 1, DC in next) 2 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. *(ch1, DC in next space) 6 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next. Repeat from * around, end with (ch 1, DC in next space) 3 times- (96) STOP HERE FOR SMALL SIZE

Round 9: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch 1, DC in next) 6 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. *(ch 1, DC in next) 7 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. Repeat from * around, join to top of ch 3- (108)

Round 10: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch 1, DC in next) 3 times, ch 1 [DC, ch 1, DC] in next space. *(ch 1, DC in next) 8 times, ch 1, [DC, ch 1, DC] in next. Repeat from * around, end with (ch 1, DC in next space) 4 times – (120)

Both Sizes (small size in ( ) )

Round 11 (9): Ch 3, DC in 1str space, *ch 1, DC in next space. Repeat from *around, join to top of ch 3

Rounds 12 (10) -17 (14): repeat round 11 (9)

Decreasing

Small Size

Round 15: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch 1, DC in next) 2 times, *ch 1, DC2tog in next 2 spaces.*(ch 1, DC in next space) 3 times. Repeat from * around, join to top of ch 3

Round 16: DC2tog in 1^st space and next, (ch 1, DC in next) 2 times. *Ch 1, DC2tog in next 2 spaces, (ch 1, DC in next) 2 times. Repeat from * around, end with ch 1, DC in last space, join to top of ch 3.

Round 17: Ch 1, SC around. (Tip- make 1 SC in stitch and in 1 SC in ch 1 space). Join to 1^st SC

Round 18: repeat round 17

Round 19: Ch 1, SC in 1^st st, (FPSC in next, SC in next). Repeat around. Join to 1^st st. snip yarn, weave in tails

Adult Size

Round 18: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space, (ch 1, DC in next) 4 times, ch 1, DC2tog in next 2 spaces. *(ch 1, DC in next space) 5 times, ch 1, DC 2tog in next 2 spaces. Repeat from * 7 times, end with (ch 1, DC in next) 4 times. Join to top of ch 3

Round 19: Ch 3, DC2tog in 1^st space and next. *(ch 1, DC in next) 4 times, ch 1, DC2tog in next 2 spaces. Repeat from * 7 times, end with (ch 1, DC in next space) 2 times. Join tot top of ch 3

Round 20: Ch 3, DC in 1^st space and next. (ch 1, DC in next) 2 times, *ch 1, DC2tog in next 2 spaces. (ch 1, DC in next) 3 times. Repeat from * around, join tot top of ch 3

Round 21: Ch 1, SC around (Tip-make 1 SC in stitch and in 1 SC in ch 1 space). Join to 1^st SC

Round 22: Ch 1, SC in 1^st st. (FPSC in next, SC in next) repeat around. Join to st SC. Break yarn, weave in tails.