Make a Chic Crochet Classic French Beret — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern

Add a touch of Parisian flair to your wardrobe with this easy Crochet Classic French Beret pattern. This beginner-friendly pattern creates a timeless, cozy beret that works for casual and dressier looks; the finishing border tightens the crown for the characteristic beret shape. Follow the gauge and finishing notes below to match the stated finished size, or adjust hook/yarn and rounds for a custom fit.

Level: Easy

Notes

I will be using US terms (British terms in brackets).

Gauge

4” (10 cm) = 7 rounds of DC

Size of finished project

11.5” (29 cm) x 11.5” (29 cm)

Size of finished circle before creating finishing border (which tightens the beret and gives it the finished shape): 14” (35.5 cm) x 14” (35.5 cm)

Materials

• 1 skein of Re-Spekt by Lion Brand Yarns
• A 4 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• A pair of scissors
• A stitch marker
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations

• Ch: chain
• Sk: skip
• St: Stitch
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• TC: Turning chain
• DC: Double Crochet (UK Treble Crochet)
• SC: Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet)
• EOR: End of round

Pattern begins here

Ch 4, sl st to form a ring.

1: Ch 3 (=DC), place 11 DC inside the ring (=12 DC total). Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

2: Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). Place 2 DC inside next DC until EOR (=24 DC total). Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

3: Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). Place DC in next st, [2 DC in next st, 1 DC in next st] until EOR (=36 DC total). Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

4: Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). [Place DC in next st, 1 DC in next 2 stitches] until EOR (=48 DC total). Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

5: Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). [Place DC in next st, 1 DC in next 3 stitches] until EOR. Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

6: Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). [Place DC in next st, 1 DC in next 4 stitches] until EOR. Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

7: Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). [Place DC in next st, 1 DC in next 5 stitches] until EOR. Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

8-13: Repeat this process, adding 12 stitches per round. You can achieve this by always adding 1 DC on its own in every section of each round. A section of a round is the part between the 2 DCs in one stitch which are spaced evenly around the rounds.

For example, round 8 will be as follows:

Ch 3 (=DC), place another DC inside the first stitch (=2 DC together in one stitch). Place DC in next 6 st, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 6 st] until EOR. Sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

Round 14 (to create beret shape)

Ch 1 (=TC), SC in 1^st stitch, place your stitch marker in this stitch. [Sk 1 st, SC in next st] until EOR; sl st to first SC to close off round.

15: Ch 1 (=does not count as a stitch), SC into same 1^st stitch, place a SC into next stitch until EOR; sl st to 1^st SC to close off round.

16-24: Repeat round 15.

Fasten off and tidy up all loose ends.

Tips

• If your finished beret is too large or too small, adjust your hook size or add/remove rounds before the finishing border to match your desired head circumference.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep your rounds even.
• Block the finished beret lightly if desired to even out stitches and shape the crown.