PATTERN Crochet BERET SPRING

							                   Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet



   PATTERN
   Crochet Spring
   Beret




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This Crochet Beret pattern is the perfect spring accessory…
the simple V-stitch adds an intriguing rib style pattern…
the top of the hat is shaped by increasing rows creating a gathered appearance.

This Crochet Beret is perfect for everyday wear.

Basic stitches single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.

Beret is made with Patons 100% Cotton DK, using a 4mm crochet hook.

Simple and quick to make.
                 PATTERN Crochet Spring Beret©

                                                                         calculate how many stitches you will need for

CROCHET                                                                   head circumference.

                                                                   Abbreviations:


SPRING BERET                                                       Ch = chain; sc = single crochet; dc = double crochet;
                                                                   hdc = half double crochet; hdc/FP = half double
                                                                   crochet front post; sl st = slip stitch; rnd = round; beg =
BARBARA SUMMERS
                                                                   beginning, sp = space, st/sts = stitch/stitches.
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This pattern has a delicate texture… the simple V-
stitch adds an intriguing rib style pattern… the top of
the hat is shaped with a gathered look. perfect for                Here is the pattern:
everyday wear.
                                                                   Rnd 1: Make a magic loop, ch3, 11dc into ring sl st in
Basic stitches single crochet, half double crochet,                top Ch3.
double crochet.
                                                                   Rnd 2: Ch3, 2dc, into each st to end, (24dc) join with sl
This hat is made with Patons 100% Cotton DK, using a               st into ch2 of ch3.
4mm crochet hook.
                                                                   Rnd 3: Ch3, 2dc, into each st to end, (48dc) join with sl
The pattern starts at the top of the crown and                     st into ch2 of ch3.
proceeds down to the brim and is worked in rounds.
                                                                   Rnd 4: Ch4, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), V-st (1dc, 1ch, 1dc)
If you want to make a smaller or larger sized hat you              in each st to end, join with sl st into ch2 of ch4.
will need to calculate the number of stitches needed
AND/OR use a different yarn thickness and hook size                Rnd 5: Ch4, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), V-st (1dc, 1ch, 1dc)
so it fits the head circumference.                                 in each 1ch sp of V-st to end, join with sl st into ch2 of
                                                                   ch4.
My 10cm by 10cm swatch in V-stitch (1dc, 1ch, 1dc)
produced 6 V-sts by 9 rows.                                        Rnd 6-11: Repeat Rnd 5.

This hat will fit from 21in to 22.5in head circumference.          Change V-st

Before you begin:                                                  Rnd 12 Ch3, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), V-st (2dc) in each
                 2                                                 1ch sp of V-st from previous row to end, join with sl st
    select your yarn and hook;                                    into ch2 of ch3.

    check your gauge, adjust if necessary;                        Rnd 13-14: Ch3, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), V-st (2dc) in
                                                                   each sp of V-st to end, join with sl st into ch2 of ch3.

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                          PATTERN Crochet Spring Beret©

    Rnd 15-17: Ch3, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), *1dc in next V-st
    sp, V-st in next 3 V-st sp, repeat from * to end, join
    with sl st into ch2 of ch3.




    Decrease Rnd

    Rnd 18: Ch3, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), *V-st in each V-st
    sp, skip 1dc, repeat from * to end, join with sl st into
    ch2 of ch3.

    Rnd 19-20: Ch3, 1dc (counts as 1st V-st), *V-st in each V-
    st sp, repeat from * to end, join with sl st into ch2 of
    ch3.

    Rib Band

    Rnd 21: Ch2, hdc in every st to end, (72hdc) join with sl
    st.

    Rnd 22: Ch2, * 1hdc/FP, 1hdc in next st, repeat from *
    to end, join with sl st.

    Rnd 23-24: Repeat Rnd 22 making sure your 1hdc/FP
    are lined up so you end up with a “rib” pattern.-

    Finish: Cut yarn and hide ends.




Original Design by Barbara Summers. For your personal use only. You can
make and gift the finished product. YOU CANNOT SELL THE FINISHED
PRODUCT. You cannot post these patterns on web sites or redistribute in any
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