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Crochet Project: Freeform Beret
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Texture, texture, and more texture—this freeform hat is loaded with it! Crochet as many tiers as you like, using fun leftover yarns. This project provides:
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • A complete list of what you’ll need
 
 
 
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Getting Started

You can create this beret using partial balls of your favorite yarns. This design includes a bit of chenille for sheer comfort, a smidgen of nubby yarn for dimension, and a touch of fun fur—well, for fun, of course.

This hat is worked in rounds from the top down.

Special Stitch

Front Post Single Crochet

  • Insert hook from front to back to front again, around the post of the next st, yo, draw through st, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook.

Skill Level

  • Beginner

You Will Need

  • Color A, 1 skein of worsted weight homespun yarn
  • Color B, 1 skein of worsted weight chenille yarn
  • Color C, 1 skein of feather/fun fur type yarn
  • Color D, 1 skein of bulky/nubby type yarn in multi-colors
  • Yarn needle
  • Hooks, 4mm/ G-6 and 5mm/H-8 or sizes needed to obtain gauge.

Stitches Used

  • Chain Stitch (ch)
  • Single Crochet (sc)
  • Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc)
  • Double Crochet (dc)
  • Slip Stitch (sl st)

Gauge

  • Gauge may vary depending on yarn and hook used. As a guide, use yarns and hooks that will achieve the following gauges: With H-8 hook and A, first 3 rnds = 2" in diameter; 16 sts = 4"
  • Always take time to check your gauge.

Pattern Notes

  • Rnd 6 is marked for later addition of a flap. Rnds 15–25 form a second flap. Rnd 14 is marked for later addition of sides, worked on wrong side of hat.

Materials Used in Featured Hat

  • Color A, 1 skein of worsted weight homespun yarn in forest green
  • Color B, 1 skein of worsted weight chenille yarn in mauve
  • Color C, 1 skein of feather/fun-fur type yarn in burgundy
  • Color D, 1 skein of bulky/nubby type yarn in multi-colors, primarily blue and purple

Size

  • This hat will fit most adult heads.
 
 
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