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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