Crochet Sunburst Beret

The Crochet Beret Sunburst is a fun and stylish accessory that adds a touch of boho chic to any outfit! Its intricate sunburst design brings a pop of color and flair to your look, making it perfect for topping off your ensemble with a unique twist. Whether you're strolling through the farmer's market or meeting friends for brunch, this beret is sure to become your go-to accessory for adding a bit of charm and personality to your wardrobe. Embrace your inner fashionista and shine bright with the Crochet Beret Sunburst!

NOTES

• This pattern is written in US terms and there is a key provided, to help with any abbreviations.
• Additional NOTES are placed throughout the pattern, for additional tips and instructions.
• Beginning chain counts as a stitch, in the overall stitch counts; unless Noted in Pattern.
• Increase and Decrease rounds are necessary to complete this pattern.
• [ ] denotes the stitch count at the end of the row.
• *_* Denotes repeat sequence- Example: *2hdc, 1 hdc* – 2hdc followed by 1 hdc repeats throughout the round.

• Yarn
• Approx 140-175 yards, 4-weight acrylic yarn
• Hook
• CROCHET HOOK 6MM/U.S J/10- FURL ODYSSEY

Notions

• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers
• Measuring Tape

Finished Measurement

The finished product is sized Adult Large/XL-23″

This project can be customized to fit multiple sizes.

Pictures displayed in the pattern have a head measurement of an Adult Large Size 23”. (Measurement/Circumference is approximately 22”-23”).

GAUGE

Rounds 1-4 DC = 4 ½”/11.5cm

PATTERN ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms)

• English (US) Terms
• bpdc- back post double crochet
• ch(s)- chain(s)
• dc- double crochet
• fpdc- front post double crochet
• hdc-half double crochet
• hdc2tog- Half Double Crochet 2 Together/ hdc decrease
• round- Rnd
• sc- single crochet
• sl st- slip stitch
• st(s)- stitch(es)
• tw- turn your work
• 2dc- place 2 double crochet stitches into the ‘same’ stitch
• 2hdc- place 2 half double crochet stitches into the ‘same’ stitch
• Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc2tog )-Yarn over Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, insert hook in NEXT chain, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, draw through 3 loops on your hook (this will decrease 2 stitches to 1 stitch).
• Magic Circle– an adjustable loop (or ring) technique that has a yarn tail that pulls to close, allowing the center hole to seal tightly closed.
• Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Stitch
• Fpdc/bpdc are worked around post stitches, insert your hook around the post of the stitch.

WRITTEN PATTERN FOR SUNBURST CROCHET BERET

NOTE: The ch.3 or ch. 2 will count as the first stitch in the round unless otherwise stated.

Complete Magic Circle, ch 3 ‘OR’ Complete Foundation Circle – ch 4, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring, ch 3

Rnd 1: Place 11 dc into the magic circle (the ch 3 will count as your first dc), pull the circle close, sl st in the first dc to join. [12]

INCREASE ROUNDS 2-10

Rnd 2: ch 3, into the same stitch as the ch 3, 1 dc, 2dc into next stitch, 2dc, in the next; *repeat 2dc* in each stitch around, sl st in the first dc to join. [24]

Rnd 3: ch 3, 2dc next stitch, 1 dc, 2dc; *Repeat 1 dc, 2dc*, each stitch around, sl st in the first dc to join. [36] End with 2dc, in the same space

Rnd 4: ch 3, 2dc in next stitch, 1 dc, 1 dc, 2dc, 1 dc,

1 dc, *Repeat 2dc, 1 dc, 1 dc*, each stitch around, sl st in the first dc to join. [48] End with 1 dc

Rnd 5: ch 3, 2dc in next stitch, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc; 2dc, 1 dc, 1 dc,

1 dc, *repeat, 2dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc*; each stitch around, sl st in the first dc to join. [60] End with 2 dc

Note: Change to HDC stitch

Rnd 6: ch 2; 2hdc in next stitch, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc ;2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; *repeat 2hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc*; each stitch around, sl st in the first hdc to join. [72] end with 3 hdc

Rnd 7: ch 2; 2hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; 1 hdc; *repeat 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc,1 hdc*; each stitch around, sl st in first hdc to join. [84] end with 4 hdc

Rnd 8: ch 2; 2hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc,

1 hdc; 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; 1 hdc; *repeat 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc*; each stitch around, sl st in first hdc to join. [96] end with 5 hdc

Rnd 9: ch 2; 2hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc,

1 hdc, 1 hdc; 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; 1 hdc; *repeat 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc,1 hdc, 1 hdc*; each stitch around, sl st in first hdc to join. [108] end with 6 hdc

Rnd 10: ch 2; 2hdc in next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc; *repeat 2hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc,1 hdc, 1 hdc in each stitch*; each stitch around; sl st in first hdc to join, [120] end with 7 hdc

Note

Rnd 10 was the final increase round. You can stop increasing at any point, once you get to the desired circumference. The 10th round measured approx. 10” across.

Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, sl st to join each round. [120]

Rnd 12: ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, sl st to join each round. [120]

DECREASE ROUNDS 13-16

Note

Decreasing can be completed in different ways.

The goal is to take the Beret down from 120 stitches to 60 stitches. Starting with round 13 and continuing until round 16.

Each round will decrease by 15 stitches. This will make the final decrease round, measure approx. 7.5” across. (This is the Diameter size to fit an Adult’s Large Head Size).

If you are altering this pattern, you will increase until you reach the desired head circumference and then decrease until you reach the round that fits the circumference/head measurement for your head.

Option 1 for Decrease Rounds

Chain 2; 1 hdc in each of the next 7 stitches. Crochet a Half Double Crochet Decrease* (hdc2tog) in the next 2 stitches. Keep repeating from the *. Sl St to join to the first half double crochet.

Option 2 for Decrease Rounds

Skip over stitches, throughout the round, to decrease. Be sure to decrease by a total of 15 stitches.

Example for Option 2: (Skipping one stitch every 8th stitch). 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc,1hdc, 1hdc, skip a stitch, repeat hdc each stitch skipping the 8th stitch continue around, sl st to join round.

Rnd 13: Ch 2 ,*1 hdc in each of the next 7 stitches. Skip the 8th, [repeat from the *]. Sl St to join to the first half double crochet. [105]

Rnd 14: ch2, *1 hdc in each of the next 6 stitches. Skip the 7th, [repeat from the *.] Sl St to join to the first half double crochet. [90]

Rnd 15: ch2, *1 hdc in each of the next 5 stitches. Skip the 6th, [repeat from the *]. Sl St to join to the first half double crochet. [75]

Rnd 16: ch2, *1 hdc in each of the next 4 stitches. Skip the 5th, [repeat from the *]. Sl St to join to the first half double crochet. [60]

BRIM

Rnd 17: ch2, hdc each stitch around. Sl st to join. [60]

Rnd 18: ch3, dc each stitch around. Sl st to join. [60]

Rnd 19: ch3, Alternate between fpdc and bpdc, each stitch around; sl st to join to the first double crochet, ch 1 [60]

Note: Example for Front Post and Back Post DC Stitch

Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Stitch

Fpdc/bpdc are worked around post stitches, insert your hook around the post of the stitch.

NOTE

Place a stitch marker in the ch 1 space to ensure you keep your place.

Rnd 20: sc each stitch around, sl st to join round. Place stitch marker if continuing to Rnd 21. [60]

Optional Rounds

This will tighten the Beret. This is not a necessary step if the hat fits comfortably around your head.

There are a couple of options to tighten your Beret if needed:

Option 1:

Rnd 21: sl st each stitch around; join rounds.

Option 2:

In Rnd 20, above, sk a few stitches as you work around to decrease from 60 stitches to 56. This action will also tighten the Beret also.

Note: You do not have to do both options. The Sunburst Beret Beret is created for an Adult L/XL.

Optional Loop – at the Top of the Beret

Use the tail from the Magic Circle or attach a piece of yarn (12 inches) at the top of the Beret.

Create a chain of 6 or 7 stitches, and fold the chain in half. Finish off, leaving a tail, to secure the loop.

Using the yarn needle, sew down the looped chain to the top of the beret to secure the loop.