Make a Vintage Red Crochet Beret: Free Pattern & Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Add a touch of vintage flair to any outfit with this Crochet Vintage Red Beret Hat. This easy-to-follow pattern produces a classic beret silhouette with attractive vertical texture lines created by front-post double crochets. The design is worked holding two strands of Loopara 4ply combed cotton together for a slightly thicker fabric and rich color. Follow the materials list and round-by-round instructions below to crochet your own stylish beret.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Red 67)
• Hook – 4.0mm
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Leather Label

How to Crochet the Hat Crown

1. R1-4: Ch 1, 6 sc, sl, ch.
2. R5: Ch 1, (sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
3. R6: Ch 1, (2 sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.

How to Crochet the Hat Body

1. R1: Ch 3, [2 dc, (dc, fpdc)] 4 times, sl.
2. R2: Ch 3,[dc inc, (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
3. R3: Ch 3,[3 dc, (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
4. R4: Ch 3, [4 dc, (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
5. R5: Ch 3, [2 dc, dc inc, 2 dc (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
6. R6: Ch 3,[3 dc, dc inc, 3 dc (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
7. R7: Ch 3, [4 dc, dc inc, 4 dc (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
8. R8: Ch 3, [5 dc, dc inc, 5 dc (dc, fpdc)] 8 times, sl.
9. R9-13: Ch 3, 112 dc (continue fpdc in established positions), sl.
10. R14: Ch 3, [5 dc, dc2tog, 4 dc, dc2tog, fpdc] 8 times, sl.
11. R15: Ch 3,[4 dc, dc2tog, 3 dc, dc2tog, fpdc] 8 times, sl.
12. R16-19: Ch 1, 80 sc, sl. Fasten off, weave in ends.
13. Finishing: Attach the leather label and your hat is complete.

Crochet Tips:

1. When working the hat body, keep your front post double crochets aligned vertically to create beautiful texture lines.
2. Count your stitches after each round to maintain the perfect beret shape, and avoid pulling your yarn too tight.
3. This beret is crocheted with two strands of yarn held together throughout the pattern.
4. To adjust fit: try a different hook size or block the finished beret gently to relax and shape the fabric.