Learn how to crochet an easy beret pattern worked in simple half double crochet stitches. Worked in chunky weight yarn, this beret works up pretty quickly.

Matching Half Double Crochet Patterns:

• Chunky Haylee Ear Warmer
• Haylee Scarf
• Haylee Rectangle Shawl
• Women’s Haylee Slipper Socks

Materials:

• 120 Yards of Chunky #5 Weight Yarn - I used Premier Yarn Serenity Chunky in the Forest colorway
• L11/8mm Crochet Hook for the Body
• K10.5/6.5mm Crochet Hook for the Brim
• Tapestry Needle
• Tape Measure (gauge is essential)

Material Notes:
To help protect against the wind, I would recommend an animal fiber. The more animal fiber within the yarn, the better it will protect against the wind and the warmer it will be. My favorite yarns for cozy projects are wool blends, like Lion Brand Hue + Me is. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try something with alpaca in it. Acrylic yarns also work well, though sometimes the wind does go right through.

If you don’t have a chunky yarn in your stash, you can hold 2 - 3 strands together of a Lightweight #3 or Worsted Weight #4 Yarn. Just check measurement.

Time Spent:
I worked up my beret in just under an hour.

Size:
To fit average teen/adult.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• HDC2tog - Half Double Crochet Decrease
• DC - Double Crochet
• FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC - Back Post Double Crochet

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