Double Crochet Beret – Free Pattern & Tutorial

Even though this one is not to be confused with the other double crochet beret I shared in my Crochet Basics Series, it is still very much beginner friendly!

Using only double crochet stitches, chains, and slip stitches, this beret is worked in the round and topped off with a cute little loop in the center made from the starting chain.

I am not the fastest crocheter, and I’d say this took me about 3 hours. That’s with filming included. Not bad! So if you’re looking for a weekend project… 😉

Let’s get started!

Materials

• About 60 g or 115 yards of worsted weight yarn *
• J or 6.00 mm hook
• scissors and yarn needle

Material Notes

*I prefer the matte finish of wool yarn, so I used Patons Classic Wool yarn in Bright Red. I usually steer clear from 100% wool when making hats because they make me sooo itchy, but because berets mostly sit on the top of my head (and hair), it doesn’t touch skin too much and it doesn’t bother me.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Gauge & Measurements

2 x 2 inch square = 6 dc x 3.5 rows

This hat is one size fits most and should comfortably fit a head circumference up to 23.5 inches. If your head is larger, you may want to consider going up a hook size, or subtracting one round of decreasing stitches. The finished hat is about 10.75 inches in diameter.

Video Tutorial

If the video hasn’t popped to the top of side of your screen, it should be able to be viewed here.

I walk you through each round, but if you want something even slower and more detailed, check out this easier beret tutorial from my Crochet Basics Series.

Please note, that it will show after the initial ads. Music is by Pleasant Pictures Music Club.

Written Pattern & Tutorial

Create a magic ring. This is a slip knot, but you keep it open and then slip your hook into the loop at the top of it.

Round 1: Chain 2 (the beginning ch 2 always counts as one double crochet stitch), then work 9 dc into the open slip knot or magic ring. Pull on the tail to close up the magic ring until it pulls the stitches in a circle. Slip stitch to the top of the ch 2 to complete the round. (Stitch Count = 10)

Round 2: Ch 2. Work a dc at the base of the ch 2. Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue working 2 dc in each stitch in the round. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (20)

Round 3: Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 1 dc and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (30)

Round 4: Ch 2. Work 1 dc, then work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 1 dc, 1 dc, and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (40)

Round 5: Ch 2. Work 1 dc, 1 dc, then work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 3 regular/singular dc and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (50)

Round 6: Ch 2. Work 3 singular dc then work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 4 singular dc and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (60)

Round 7: Ch 2. Work 4 singular dc, then work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 5 regular/singular dc and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (70)

Round 8: Ch 2. Work 5 singular dc, then work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 6 regular/singular dc and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (80)

Round 9: Ch 2. Work 6 singular dc, then work 2 dc in the next stitch. Continue the pattern of working 7 regular/singular dc and then 2 dc in the next, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (90)

Round 10: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each stitch in the round. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (90)

Now that the sides are starting to curl inward, turn the hat right side out and work on it from the outside. (See the video for clarification if needed).

Round 11: Ch 2. Work 6 singular dc, then work a decreasing dc (combine two stitches together – see the video for more instruction). Continue the pattern of working 7 singular dc and then 1 decreasing dc, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (80)

Round 12: Ch 2. Work 5 singular dc, and then work a decreasing dc. Continue the pattern of working 6 singular dc and then 1 decreasing dc, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (70)

Round 13: Ch 2. Work 4 singular dc, and then work a decreasing dc. Continue the pattern of working 5 singular dc and then 1 decreasing dc, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (60)

Round 14: Ch 2. Work 3 singular dc, and then work a decreasing dc. Continue the pattern of working 4 singular dc and then 1 decreasing dc, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (50)

Round 15: Ch 2. Work 2 singular dc, and then work a decreasing dc. Continue the pattern of working 3 singular dc and then 1 decreasing dc, 9 more times. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (40)

Round 16: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in each stitch in the round. Sl st to the top of the ch 2. (40)

Tie off your end and weave in the tail.

Now take the beginning tail at the center of the hat and turn it into the little loop that goes on the top of a beret.

Pull the tail into the inside of the hat. Take a smaller hook, size doesn’t matter, you just want the chains to be little, so a smaller hook helps achieve that. Insert the smaller hook into a couple of the center stitches and pull the tail up into a loop. From there chain 7-8 times, just enough for it to be able to fold down to create the loop.

Then pull the chained loop through the center hole to the top of the hat. Don’t pull it all the way through. Use a yarn needle to weave in the rest of the tail into the inside/underside of the hat which secures the loop and cleans up the tail.

The hat opening is going to look small, but I promise that it will open up and the last round you worked will act as a sort of headband/brim.

And you’re done!

I love how warm and comfortable it is. It feels like a beanie, but with a little extra polish.

I usually sew a holiday dress around this time, but this year I didn’t feel up to it. So I’m counting this beret as my holiday outfit! 😉

For more crochet projects check out my list of free tutorials and patterns HERE.