Slouchy crochet beret

I was inspired to make this slouchy Beret, because I was looking to make something different for a trip I was taking.  I got bored of the usual beanies, and decided to go for this Beret style.  But I also wanted it more slouchy.  I love how it turned out and I wear this hat so often now!

When making this hat, it may start to get a bit wavy in the increase rows, but things should settle down, once the decrease rows come into play.

I have added ways to make it in two different sizes (Small and large) and also suggested how to change it based on the kind of hold you prefer for your forehead.

Size
Small Adult, Large Adult


Difficulty level 
Beginner/Intermediate



Materials
Caron Simply Soft (1 skien or 250 yds)
Hook: 5.5mm for small size / 5.75mm for large size

Stitches

ST - Stitch

CH - Chain (tutorial by theknitwitch)

SL ST - Slip Stitch (tutorial by Crochet Guru)

SC - Single Crochet (tutorial by Crochet Crowd)

FPSC - Front Post Single Crochet (tutorial by New stitch a day)

DC - Double Crochet (tutorial by Crochet Crowd)

DC2TOG - Double Crochet two together (tutorial by Crochet Guru)

CS6 - 6 DC Cluster (tutorial by Gleeful Things) but using 6 DCs together

Important Notes

• Chain spaces of previous row are not considered as a stitch.  If you need to work into a chain space of previous row, it would be mentioned as such explicitly.  Otherwise please work only into the next or previous stitch as mentioned.
• Round repeats are highlighted and [enclosed in braces].
• Some rounds may not have full repeats.
• The design may look wavy till the decrease rounds, after which it should become more even all around.

Pattern

Round 1  CH 4 and join into the first CH with a SL ST to form a circle

Round 2  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  [DC into the circle.]- Repeat 7 times.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 8 DCs)

Round 3  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in the same stitch again.  [2 DC into the next stitch]- Repeat 7 times.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 16 DCs)

Round 4   SL ST into the first post of the previous row.  FPSC into each of the stitches on the previous row.  Join to the first FPSC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 16 FPSCs)

Round 5   In this round we will work on the stitches made in round 3.  SL ST into the first stitch of Round 3.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  CH 2.  CS6 (6 DC cluster) into the next stitch.  CH 2. [DC into the next stitch.  Chain 2.  CS6 into the next stitch.  CH 2]-Repeat 7 times.   Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 8 DCs + 8 CS6 + 32 CHs)

Round 6   SL ST into the next CH 2 space.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  3DC into the same CH 2 space.  DC in the CS6 in between. 4 DC into the next CH 2 space.  [4 DC into the next CH 2 space. DC in the CS6 in between.  4 DC into the next CH 2 space.] - Repeat 7 times.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 72 DCs)

Round 7   SL ST into the first post of the previous row.  FPSC into each of the stitches on the previous row.  Join to the first FPSC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 72 FPSCs)

Round 8   In this round we will work on the stitches made in round 6.  SL ST into the first stitch of Round 6.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch.  CS6 (6 DC cluster) into the next stitch.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch.[DC into the next stitch.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch. CS6 into the next stitch.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch. ]-Repeat 17 times.   Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 18 DCs + 18 CS6 + 72 CHs)

Round 9   SL ST into the next CH 2 space.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  2DC into the same CH 2 space. Skip the CS6 in between. 3 DC into the next CH 2 space.  [3 DC into the next CH 2 space.  Skip the CS6 in between.  3 DC into the next CH 2 space.] - Repeat 17 times.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 108 DCs)

Round 10   SL ST into the first post of the previous row.  FPSC into each of the stitches on the previous row.  Join to the first FPSC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 108 FPSCs)

Round 11    In this round we will work on the stitches made in round 9.  SL ST into the first stitch of Round 9.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch.  CS6 (6 DC cluster) into the next stitch.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch.[DC into the next stitch.  Chain 2.  Skip 1 stitch. CS6 into the next stitch.  CH 2.  Skip 1 stitch. ]-Repeat 26 times.   Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 27 DCs + 27 CS6 + 108 CHs)

Round 12    SL ST into the next CH 2 space.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC into the same CH 2 space.  DC on top of the CS6 in between. 2 DC into the next CH 2 space.  [2 DC into the next CH 2 space. DC on top of the CS6 in between.  2 DC into the next CH 2 space.] - Repeat 26 times.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 135 DCs)

Rounds 13 & 14   (Only for large size) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.   [DC into the next stitch.] - Repeat around. (Stitch count for this round: 135 DCs)

Rounds 15 - 19  This is a decrease round.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC into the next 4 stitches.  DC2TOG next two stitches.  [DC into next 5 stitches.  DC2TOG next two stitches] - Repeat around. This round may not have full repeats.   Join to the first DC with a SL ST.

Round 20 - 21 CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  [DC into next stitch] - Repeat around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.

Round 22   For looser fit on the forehead / recommended for large size- CH 1.  SC in the first stitch of previous round.  SC in the same stitch again.  [2SC in next stitch] - Repeat around.  Join to the first SC with a SL ST.

For medium fit on the forehead- CH 1. SC in the first stitch of previous round.  [SC in next stitch] - Repeat around.  Join to the first SC with a SL ST.

For tighter fit on the forehead / recommended for small size - CH 1.  SC in the first stitch of previous round.  SC in the next 4 stitches.  SC2TOG next 2 stitches.  [SC in next 5 stitches.  SC2TOG next 2 stitches] - Repeat around.This round may not have full repeats.  Join to the first SC with a SL ST.

Round 23   CH1.  SC in the first stitch of previous round.  [SC in next stitch] - Repeat around.  Join to the first SC with a SL ST.

You are all done! Now you can cut the thread and weave in the ends!    

Pattern Testing 

I had a wonderful group of testers for this pattern.  I got lots of great feedback, including the fact that some people like a tighter hold for the forehead while others prefer a more relaxed hold.  This is why I modified Row 22 to cater to a wider audience.

Here are some of the work from the testers who critiqued my pattern, giving me valuable inputs:

The hats are made by: Halimah Sharon Parsons, Teresa Donnelly, Charlotte Robbins and Evelyn Sutton Stanley.

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Sand dollar crochet doily

Ever since I was small, I have been fascinated by sand dollars.  When I was small, someone had gifted me one decorated with dry flowers.  I would look at it every night and think of the beauty of the sea, the sand and the waves!

Inspired by the beautiful sand dollar, I have created this unique doily.  It is not a perfect circle, as are not sand dollars, but I do feel it looks very similar to a gorgeous sand dollar that I can decorate with flowers and seashells on my coffee table!

This is my first time using Red Heart Fashion Thread and I found it very easy to work with.  This doily can very well be made with any yarn and matching hook size.  3.5mm was the recommended hook size for this yarn, and I used the same.  

This project was a holiday project done on a holiday, so it will always remind me of the good times I had on the holiday!  It's a super easy and fast pattern. The pattern is perfect for beginners with step by step pictures along with the written instructions!

Size
~18 inches across before blocking



Difficulty level 
Beginner/Intermediate



Materials
Red Heart Fashion - Tkt 3 (Size 3) 
Hook: 3.5mm


Stitches

ST - Stitch

CH - Chain (tutorial by theknitwitch)

SL ST - Slip Stitch (tutorial by Crochet Guru)

SC - Single Crochet (tutorial by Crochet Crowd)

DC - Double Crochet (tutorial by Crochet Crowd)

DC2TOG - Double Crochet two together (tutorial by Crochet Guru)



Important Notes

• Chain spaces of previous row are not considered as a stitch.  If you need to work into a chain space of previous row, it would be mentioned as such explicitly.  Otherwise please work only into the next or previous stitch as mentioned.
• Round repeats are highlighted and [enclosed in braces].

Pattern

Round 1) CH 4 and join into the first CH with a SL ST to form a circle

Round 2) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  CH 1.  [DC into the circle.  CH 1.]- Repeat 9 times.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 10 DCs + 10 CH 1 spaces)

Round 3) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC into the same stitch again.  CH 1.  [2 DC in the next stitch.  CH 1.]- Repeat 9 times. Join to the first DC with a SL ST.   (Stitch count for this round: 20 DCs + 10 CH 1 spaces)

Round 4) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  CH 1.  [DC in the next ST.  CH 1.]-Repeat around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 20 DCs + 20 CH 1 spaces)

Round 5) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC into the same stitch again.  CH 1.  [2DC in the next stitch.  CH 1.] - Repeat around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.   (Stitch count for this round: 40 DCs + 20 CH 1 spaces)

Round 6) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC into the same stitch again. 2 DC in the next stitch. Skip CH 1 space of previous row. [2 DC in each of the next 2 stitches. Skip CH 1 space of previous row.]- Repeat around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 80 DCs)

Round 7) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in each of the next 3 stitches.  CH 1.  [DC in each of the next 4 stitches.  CH 1.]-Repeat around. Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 80 DCs + 20 CH 1 spaces)

Round 8) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC. DC into each of the next 3 stitches.  CH 2.  [DC into each of the next 4 stitches. CH 2.]-Repeat around. Join to the first DC with a SL ST.   (Stitch count for this round: 80 DCs + 20 CH 2 spaces)
Note: Mark the 4^th, 8^th,12^th, 16^th and 20^th CH 2 spaces of this round to be used in he next round. 

Round 9) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC. DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  [DC in the next 4 stitches.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.  DC in the next stitch.  DC2TOG next two stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC in the marked CH 2 space of the previous row.  CH 2.  [DC in the next stitch.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  [DC in next 4 stitches.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.  DC in the next stitch.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC in the marked CH 2 space of the previous row.  CH 2.] - Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 65 DCs + 10 DC2TOGs + 25 CH 2 spaces)

Round 10) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [ DC in the next 4 stitches.  CH 2.] - Repeat 2 times.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch. CH 2.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC into the same stitch.  CH 2.  [DC in the next stitch. DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [DC in the next 4 stitches.  CH 2.]- Repeat 2 times.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch. CH 2.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC in the same stitch.  CH 2. ]- Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST. (Stitch count for this round: 60 DCs + 10 DC2TOGs + 30 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 11) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2. [DC in the next 4 stitches.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times. DC into the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.   [DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC into the same stitch.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.  [DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [DC into the next 4 stitches.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC into the same stitch.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.]- Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 80 DCs + 40 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 12) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2. [DC in the next stitch. DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [DC in the next stitch + CH 2]-Repeat 4 times.  [DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2. [DC in the next stitch. DC2TOG using next two stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.]-Repeat 2 times.  DC in the next two stitches.  CH 2.  [DC in the next stitch + CH 2]-Repeat 4 times.) -Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 60 DCs + 10 DC2TOGs + 40 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 13) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC in the next stitch. DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.   CH 2.   DC2TOG next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [(DC + CH 2 + DC) in the next stitch.  CH2 ]-Repeat 4 times.  [DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  DC in the next stitch. DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [(DC + CH 2 + DC) in the next stitch. CH 2]-Repeat 4 times.] -Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST. (Stitch count for this round: 70 DCs + 10 DC2TOGs + 60 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 14) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC. DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  [DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.]-Repeat 3 times.  [DC in the next stitch + CH 2]-Repeat 8 times.  [[ DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.]-Repeat 4 times.  [DC in the next stitch + CH 2]-Repeat 8 times.] -Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST. (Stitch count for this round: 80 DCs + 60 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 15) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 1.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [(DC + CH 2 + DC) in the next stitch.  CH 2]-Repeat 8 times.  [DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 1. DC2TOG using next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.    [(DC + CH 2 + DC) in the next stitch. CH 2]-Repeat 8 times.] -Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST. (Stitch count for this round: 100 DCs + 10 DC2TOGs + 95 CH 2 spaces + 5 CH 1 spaces) 

Round 16) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches skipping the CH 1 of previous round in between.  CH 2.  DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [DC in the next stitch+ CH 2]-Repeat 16 times.  [ DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  DC2TOG using next 2 stitches skipping the CH 1 of previous round in between.  CH 2. DC in the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.   [DC in the next stitch+ CH 2]-Repeat 16 times. ]-Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC with a SL ST. (Stitch count for this round: 100 DCs + 5 DC2TOGs + 95 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 17) Starting DC2TOG - CH 2 and DC in the next stitch.  CH 1.  Skipping the next DC2TOG of the previous round,  DC2TOG using the next 2 stitches.  CH 2.  [(DC + CH 2 + DC) in the next stitch]-Repeat 16 times. CH 2.  [DC2TOG with the next two stitches.  CH 1.  Skipping the next DC2TOG of the previous round, DC2TOG using the next 2 stitches. CH 2.  [(DC + CH 2 + DC) in the next stitch]-Repeat 16 times. CH 2.]-Repeat this around.   Join to the first DC2TOG with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 160 DCs + 10 DC2TOGs + 90 CH 2 spaces + 5 CH 1 spaces) 

Round 18) Starting DC2TOG - CH 2 and DC in the next stitch, skipping the CH 1 of previous row in between.  CH 2. DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  [DC2TOG using the next 2 stitches + CH 2]  -Repeat 15 times.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  [DC2TOG using the next two stitches, skipping the CH 1 of previous row in between.  CH 2. DC in the next stitch.  CH 2.  [DC2TOG using the next 2 stitches + CH 2]  -Repeat 15 times.  DC in the next stitch.  CH 2. ]-Repeat this around.  Join to the first DC2TOG with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 10 DCs + 80 DC2TOGs + 90 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 19) 2 SL ST to reach the next DC of previous row.  SL ST into the DC of previous row.  CH 3 which is considered as the first DC. CH 2. [DC in the next stitch + CH 2]-Repeat 16 times.  [Skipping the next DC2TOG of the previous round. [DC in the next stitch + CH 2]-Repeat 17 times.]-Repeat this around. Skip the next DC2TOG of the previous round. Join to the first DC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 85 DCs + 85 CH 2 spaces) 

Round 20) CH 3 which is considered as the first DC. CH 3.  [DC in the next stitch + CH 3]-Repeat 15 times. [DC2TOG using next two stitches, skipping the CH2 space of previous row in between.  CH 3.   [DC in the next stitch + CH 3]-Repeat 15 times.] -Repeat this around.  DC in the last stitch and join to the top of the first DC with a SL ST to form the last DC2TOG.  (Stitch count for this round: 75 DCs + 5 DC2TOGs + 80 CH 3 spaces) 

Round 21) SL ST into the next CH 3 space and CH 1.  [(SC + HDC + 2DC + HDC + SC) in the CH3 space]-Repeat this around.  Join to the first SC with a SL ST.  (Stitch count for this round: 160 SCs, 160 HDCs, 160 DCs) 

You can now cut the thread and weave in the ends!    
I have not blocked this project, as I liked the rustic and non blocked feel of it.  I might block it in the future to get a more even look.  But for now I am just enjoying the wavy and unfinished look of this sand dollar doily!


Pattern Testing 

I would like to give a big shout out to the very talented crocheters who have tested and critiqued this pattern.  They have helped me in making it a better pattern, and I really appreciate their effort and help in shaping it up.

Thank you to all the testers of this pattern and here are the tester details:

Jovette DSouza Pinto - Owner of Amore

Ramalakshmi Pasumarthy - Owner and Designer at Verve Crochet Art

Jaishree Venugopal - Owner of Woolgathering

Swaroopa Naik - Owner and Designer at Prakruti's Crochet Villa

Ekta Sawant - Owner of Mycrochetweb

Mugdha Manasa - Owner of Sunrays Creations

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