When the crisp autumn and winter breezes roll in, nothing tops off an outfit with effortless sophistication quite like a classic beret.
If you are looking for a project that features a beautifully slouchy drape and clean stitch definition, the Free Gentle Fold Crochet Beret Pattern is the perfect accessory to add to your stitching queue!
Best of all, the complete pattern is entirely free! Grab your hook, and let’s craft this lovely statement piece.
Pattern Details & Materials
Review the dimensions, material check, and gauge sizing needed to guarantee a beautifully comfortable fit before starting your stitches.
Skill Level
Easy
Sizes
Finished Circumference at Lower Edge: About 19 in. (48.5 cm), will stretch to fit a
range of sizes
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand® Mandala Tweed Stripes (Art. #552), #220 Dragonfly – 1 ball
- Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5 mm)
- Notions: Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
Gauge
- 15 sc = about 5 in. (12.5 cm).
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- rep = repeat
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Stitch Explanation & Project Notes
Stitch Explanation
sc2tog (sc 2 sts together): (Insert hook in next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 st decreased.
Project Notes
The Beret is worked in one piece in joined rnds from the top downwards. The right side will always be facing.
Instructions
Beginning Ring
Wrap yarn around index finger. Insert hook into ring on finger, yarn over and draw up a loop. Carefully slip ring from finger and work the stitches of Rnd 1 into the ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring; join with a sl st in the first sc. Pull gently but firmly on the starting yarn tail to tighten the center ring closed.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in the first sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 2 sc; rep from * to the last 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 30 sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 4 sc; rep from * to the last 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 2 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 36 sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 5 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 42 sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in the first 3 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 6 sc; rep from * to the last 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 3 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 48 sc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 7 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 54 sc.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in the first 6 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 8 sc; rep from * to the last 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 2 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 60 sc.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in the first 3 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 9 sc; rep from * to the last 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 6 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 66 sc.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 10 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 72 sc.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in the first 7 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 11 sc; rep from * to the last 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 4 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 78 sc.
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in the first 3 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 12 sc; rep from * to the last 10 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 9 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 84 sc.
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in the first 12 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 13 sc; rep from * to the last 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 90 sc.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in the first 8 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 14 sc; rep from * to the last 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 6 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 96 sc.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 15 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 102 sc.
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in the first 5 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 16 sc; rep from * to the last 12 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last 11 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 108 sc.
Rnds 19–24: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with a sl st in the first sc.
Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc in the first 6 sc, *sc2tog, sc in the next 16 sc; rep from * to the last 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in the last 10 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 102 sc.
Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with a sl st in the first sc.
Rnd 27: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in the next 15 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 96 sc.
Rnd 28: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with a sl st in the first sc.
Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in the first 8 sc, *sc2tog, sc in the next 14 sc; rep from * to the last 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in the last 6 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 90 sc.
Rnd 30: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in the next 13 sc; rep from * around; join with a sl st in the first sc – 84 sc.
Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in the first 4 sc, *sc2tog, sc in the next 12 sc; rep from * to the last 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in the last 8 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 78 sc.
Rnd 32: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sc; rep from * to the last 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in the last 10 sc; join with a sl st in the first sc – 71 sc.
Rnds 33–35: Working in the back loops only (BLO), sc in each sc around; join with a sl st in the first sc.
Rnd 36: Ch 1, working in the back loops only (BLO), sl st in each sc around.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Ready to Crochet?
Congratulations on finishing your Free Gentle Fold Crochet Beret Pattern!
By seamlessly expanding from a clean top center ring down to your back-loop ribbed brim, you have crafted a classic accessory with an incredibly sophisticated drape.
Style your beautiful new beret slightly tilted to one side over loose curls, head out for a crisp afternoon stroll, and embrace your custom handmade flair!
