There’s something timeless and a little bit magical about a good beret, don’t you think? It’s the kind of accessory that instantly makes you feel like the main character in a cozy, windswept story—wandering through a quiet village, sipping something warm, with a stack of library books tucked under your arm. And if you add a giant, floppy bow? Well, now we’re talking full-on vintage cottagecore fantasy!

Let’s get started on what’s sure to be your new favorite accessory this fall!

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Materials:

• Approximately 180-220 yards/164-201 meters of worsted/medium weight yarn for beret
• Approximately 102 yards/93 meters of super fine/fingering weight yarn for bow (You are going to need to use alpaca or wool yarn so that you can block your bow to size.)
• US K/3/6.5 mm Hook or size needed to obtain gauge for hat
• US H/6/5 mm Hook or size needed to obtain gauge for bow
• Tapestry Needle 
• Measuring Tape 
• Scissors

Sizing and Fit:

Measurements are of finished piece. Beret is meant to be tight around the head and wide and loose everywhere else.

Child – Diameter of beret laid flat: 10″, diameter of opening laid flat: 4″

Adult – Diameter of beret laid flat: 10.5″, diameter of opening laid flat: 4.5″

Bow – Length from highest point of bow to bottom of tail (once on the hat): 9.5″, Width: 7″

Where to Measure:

Hat Guage:

First Five Rounds – 5″ Diameter (unblocked)

Bow Guage:

Pattern Stitch – 16 rows by 20 stitches = 4″X4″ (unblocked)

Ch 26.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (25)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, esc, [ch 1, sk 1, esc] 12 times. (25)

Rows 3-26: Repeat Row 2.

Gauge is important to your project so your finished piece will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The hook size for the pattern is based on what I used, but gauge can vary from person to person and be affected by yarn. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make 4”, try using a smaller size hook; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook. The pattern also provides measurements to obtain for a specific size. Using a combination of matching gauge and measuring, as closely as possible, should get you close to the desired size.

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

• BPdc – back post double crochet
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• dc – double crochet
• dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
• esc – extended single crochet (insert hook into stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through one loop, yarn over, draw through both loops)
• FPdc – front post double crochet
• inc – increase (place 2 stitches in the same stitch)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet

Notes:

• Beginning chains do not count as stitches, so DO NOT skip first stitch.
• Joins are worked with a slip stitch in top of first stitch of round.
• Stitches between the [ ] brackets are to be worked the total number of times indicated.
• Stitch sequences between the ( ) parentheses are to all be worked into the same stitch.
• Stitches with the number appearing first will all be worked into the same stitch. For example, 5dc would be 5 double crochet all worked in the same stitch. Whereas, dc 5 would be one double crochet worked into each of the next five stitches.
• Beret is worked in joined rounds.
• Bow is worked flat and then sewn onto the beret.

Adult Size Beret Pattern

With 6.5 mm Hook and Worsted Weight Yarn,

Round 1: In a magic circle, 10dc, join. (10)

Round 2: Ch 2, inc each st around, join. (20)

Round 3: Ch 2, [dc, inc] 10 times, join. (30)

Round 4: Ch 2, [inc, dc 2] 10 times, join. (40)

Round 5: Ch 2, dc 2, inc, [dc 3, inc] 9 times, dc, join. (50)

Round 6: Ch 2, [inc, dc 4] 10 times, join. (60)

Round 7: Ch 2, dc 4, inc, [dc 5, inc] 9 times, dc, join. (70)

Round 8: Ch 2, dc, inc, [dc 6, inc] 9 times, dc 5, join. (80)

Round 9: Ch 2, dc 5, inc, [dc 7, inc] 9 times, dc 2, join. (90)

Round 10: Ch 2, dc, inc, [dc 8, inc] 9 times, dc 7, join. (100)

Round 11: Ch 2, dc each st around, join. (100)

Round 12: Ch 2, dc 6, dc2tog, [dc 8, dc2tog] 9 times, dc 2, join. (90)

Round 13: Ch 2, dc, dc2tog, [dc 7, dc2tog] 9 times, dc 6, join. (80)

Round 14: Ch 2, dc 5, dc2tog, [dc 6, dc2tog] 9 times, dc, join. (70)

Round 15: Ch 2, dc, dc2tog, [dc 5, dc2tog] 9 times, dc 4, join. (60)

Round 16: Ch 2, dc 3, dc2tog, [dc 4, dc2tog] 9 times, dc, join. (50)

Round 17: Ch 2, dc each st around, join. (50)

Round 18: Ch 1, [BPdc, FPdc] 25 times, join. (50)

Fasten off.

Child Size Beret Pattern

With 6.5 mm Hook and Worsted Weight Yarn,

Round 1: In a magic circle, 10dc, join. (10)

Round 2: Ch 2, inc each st around, join. (20)

Round 3: Ch 2, [dc, inc] 10 times, join. (30)

Round 4: Ch 2, [inc, dc 2] 10 times, join. (40)

Round 5: Ch 2, dc 2, inc, [dc 3, inc] 9 times, dc, join. (50)

Round 6: Ch 2, [inc, dc 4] 10 times, join. (60)

Round 7: Ch 2, dc 4, inc, [dc 5, inc] 9 times, dc, join. (70)

Round 8: Ch 2, dc, inc, [dc 6, inc] 9 times, dc 5, join. (80)

Round 9: Ch 2, dc 5, inc, [dc 7, inc] 9 times, dc 2, join. (90)

Round 10: Ch 2, dc each st around. (90)

Round 11: Ch 2, dc, dc2tog, [dc 7, dc2tog] 9 times, dc 6, join. (80)

Round 12: Ch 2, dc 5, dc2tog, [dc 6, dc2tog] 9 times, dc, join. (70)

Round 13: Ch 2, dc, dc2tog, [dc 5, dc2tog] 9 times, dc 4, join. (60)

Round 14: Ch 2, dc 3, dc2tog, [dc 4, dc2tog] 9 times, dc, join. (50)

Round 15: Ch 2, dc 2, dc2tog, [dc 3, dc2tog] 9 times, dc, join. (40)

Round 16: Ch 2, dc each st around, join. (40)

Round 17: Ch 1, [BPdc, FPdc] 20 times, join. (40)

Fasten off.

Bow Pattern

Bow

Make 2.

With 5 mm Hook and Fingering Weight Yarn, Ch 16.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (15)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, esc, [ch 1, sk 1, esc] 7 times. (15)

Rows 3-48: Ch 1, turn, esc, [ch 1, sk 1, esc] 7 times. (15)

**Piece should measure approximately 3″ wide and 12“ long.

Fasten off, leaving a tail to seam your bow together.

Hold the shorter ends of your bow together and sew your first and last row together.

Bow Tails

Make 2.

With 5 mm Hook and Fingering Weight Yarn, Ch 3.

Row 1: 2 sc in 3rd ch from hook. (2)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, (esc, ch 1, esc), ch 1, sk 1, esc into 2nd ch of beginning ch. (5)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, esc, ch 1, sk 1, esc, ch 1, sk 1, (esc, ch 1, esc). (7)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, (esc, ch 1, esc), [ch 1, sk 1, esc] 3 times. (9)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, [esc, ch 1, sk 1] 4 times, (esc, ch 1, esc). (11)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, (esc, ch 1, esc), [ch 1, sk 1, esc] 5 times. (13)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, [esc, ch 1, sk 1] 6 times, esc. (13)

Rows 8-24: Ch 1, turn, [esc, ch 1, sk 1] 6 times, esc. (13)

**Piece should measure approximately 2.75″ at widest edge and 6″ long.

Fasten off.

Bow Middle

With 5 mm Hook and Fingering Weight Yarn, Ch 10.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (9)

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (9)

Fasten off.

Blocking

In order to get the size and drape of your bow correct, you MUST block your main bows and bow tails (middle does NOT need blocking). This will open up the lacy stitches.

Step One: Soak all four pieces in cold water (with or without soap, this is your preference) for 20 minutes.

Step Two: Gently wring out excess water, then place all pieces flat on a towel, roll the towel up around the pieces and apply pressure to remove more water.

Step Three: Using blocking mats or a dry towel and pins. Pin all the pieces to the following measurements.

Bows: 7″ wide by 3.5″ tall

Bow Tails: 3″ wide at larger end by 7″ long.

Step Four: Let all pieces dry completely.

Assembly

Bow Assembly

Hat Assembly

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