The Classic Beret Cap - Free Crochet Pattern

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You gotta love a good classic, right? I know I do, ya know… black and white… jeans and a tee… a good red lip… oh and THIS NEW BERET CAP. 🙌 It’s part newsboy, part fashionable beret, and it’s just plain cute!

I was gifted a couple of balls of We are Knitters Petite Wool, and I instantly knew upon squishing the yarn that it should become a hat. I’ve always wanted to create a hat with a bill, and I love how it worked out with one.

It features a really pretty textured even moss stitch that is simple enough to create… along with a decorative strap and oh so cute buckle (found mine on a 99 cent thrift store belt!).

It’s designed in one size— adult women’s. I’ve also taken some pics as usual to assist with assembly. I’d say a beginner could tackle this one!

I think it’s the perfect, chic finish to a basic outfit, because lets be real— all my outfits are basic as a work at home mom. Just pop it on and you can pretend you actually put in some real effort into getting ready! Wink wink..

Hope you enjoy this free pattern… It was a pleasure to design and create!

Classic Beret Cap Pattern

***You can find the PDF version of this pattern by clicking HERE. Ad-free, and printer-friendly! The free version is right below…***

What you’ll need:

150-175 yards of The Petite Wool in Spotted Beige , 1-2 balls (on the website they claim this yarn to be worsted/aran—I’d just check gauge to be sure if using a different yarn)

8 mm crochet hook

1-2 inch buckle (I found mine on a thrift store belt)

yarn needle

Gauge:

11 sc by 13 rows equals a four inch square

Abbreviations:

ch=chain, hdc=half double crochet, sl=slip, st(s)=stitch(es), sc=single crochet, 2 sc= work two single crochet in designated stitch, sc2tog=single crochet two together, fsc=foundation single crochet

Notes:

-ch’s at beginning of rounds/rows do not count as sts

-this hat fits an average adult women’s size head, the back side is a slouchy-beret style, with a bill front and decorative strap/buckle

-the textured effect shows up on the back side of your work

-hat is worked from top-down

Pattern:

Round 1) make magic circle, ch 1, work [hdc, sl st] 5 times into the circle, join to first st with sl st (10 total sts)

Round 2) ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around, join to first st with sl st (20 total sts)

Round 3) ch 1, [hdc, sl st] around, join to first st with sl st (20 total sts)

Round 4) ch 1, [2 sc, sc] around, join to first st with sl st (30 total sts)

Round 5) repeat round 3 instructions (30 total sts)

Round 6) ch 1, [2 sc, sc in next two sts] around, join to first st with sl st (40 total sts)

Round 7) repeat round 3 instructions (40 total sts)

Round 8) ch 1, [2 sc, sc in next three sts] around, join to first st with sl st (50 total sts)

Round 9) repeat round 3 instructions (50 total sts)

Round 10) ch 1, [2 sc, sc in next four sts] around, join to first st with sl st (60 total sts)

Round 11) repeat round 3 instructions (60 total sts)

Round 12) ch 1, [2 sc, sc in next five sts] around, join to first st with sl st (70 total sts)

Round 13) repeat round 3 instructions (70 total sts)

Round 14) ch 1, sc around, join to first st with sl st (70 total sts)

Round 15) ch 1, [hdc, sl st] around, join to first st with sl st (70 total sts)

Rounds 16-21) repeat rounds 14 & 15 consecutively (70 total sts)

Round 22) ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next five sts] around, join to first st with sl st (60 total sts)

Round 23) ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next four sts] around, join to first st with sl st (50 total sts)

Round 24) ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next three sts] around, join to first st with sl st (40 total sts)

Round 25) ch 1, sc around, join to first st with sl st (40 total sts)

***now moving onto the bill, do not finish off, just continue where you left off in round 25

Row 1) ch 1, sc in 14 sts

Row 2) ch 1, turn, sc across (14 total sts)

Row 3) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc across row until last two sts—sc2tog in last 2 sts (12 total sts)

Row 4) ch 1, turn, sc across (12 total sts)

Row 5) repeat row 4

Row 6) ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc across row until last two sts—sc2tog in last 2 sts (10 total sts)

***finishing off the hat:

ch 1, and work sc’s all the way around the bottom edge of the hat— going down the left side of the bill where your hook ended row 6, all the way around the back side of the hat, then up the other side of the bill, and across the front of the bill, then join to the first sc worked around the hat edge with a sl st

———Strap———

Row 1) work 72 fsc (I used fsc so the strap wouldn’t be so tight, since it offers more stretch than working ch’s. if you’d rather you can ch 73, then work sc in 2nd ch from hook and across)

Row 2-??) ch 1, turn, sc across row (72 total sts) ***I put ?? in as the amount of rows because the width of your strap will vary on how big your buckle is. Just have the buckle handy while working the strap to see how many rows you will work. I ended up working 3 rows total.

-finish off, and leave long tail to sew the strap on

Assembly:

To begin assembly, grab your hat, strap and buckle— plus your yarn needle.

You will sew one end of the strap on the side of your hat. This is where your buckle will be, so you may want to try it on and figure out where you most like the buckle. I put mine just off the edge of the bill. Also, you will be placing the strap along the very edge, I just made sure the bottom round of the hat was visible. I had the strap start on the left side, then go under the bottom side and back up around the right side to the top. Make multiple passes with yarn and needle until secure.

Then you will attach your buckle. Place it right up against the edge of the strap and sew it onto the hat, I went up and around the middle bar of the buckle multiple times to secure.

Now you will sew your strap into place all the way around the hat. I did so by tacking it down every couple of inches by making a couple passes with the needle in the middle of the strap. I didn’t overly sew it though because I didn’t want to lose the texture of the strap. The strap is entirely decorative… you could make it functional by make a few little straps (like belt loops) around the hat to hold the big strap in place.

Lastly run the other free end of your strap through the buckle. After that, weave in ends and your hat is done!

What a neat little hat! I’m a big fan of this one, and see myself wearing it a lot in the colder months. If you make one yourself, be sure to tag me over on Instagram, I love admiring your finished Megmade projects!!

Happy hookin’
Meg

Free Crochet Pattern for the Bad Hair Day Beanie

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I’m just pleased as punch to bring you the Bad Hair Day Beanie pattern! This hat, designed with the idea of a crochet kit in mind, is quickly becoming my “ohcrapmyhairlookshorriblebetterthrowsomethingoveritbeforeigo” beanie. Unfortunately that was way too long of a name for this hat.. so let’s just go with the Bad Hair Day Beanie. It features the ever-so-lovely berry stitch that offers oogles (sure, that’s a word) of texture, and is actually worked up in rows rather than rounds. I think you’re gonna dig this beanie!

For my hat, I added a faux fur pom (see the tutorial for how to make your own HERE) and the coolest ever faux leather label made by All This Wood. I personally love the finishing touch a label makes on handmade piece, and the fact that it says bad hair day makes it all the better. If you’re in the market for some labels for your biz, I’d certainly check out All This Wood. They were a pleasure to work with and were very prompt with getting the product to me— I was impressed :)

Like mentioned above, this hat was designed with a kit in mind (psst still a few left in the shop HERE). I thought it’d be so fun to put together all the materials to make this beanie, including the pom makings and the label.. and I did, indeed, have a fun time with it! I’m thinking you’ll see more kits this year from Megmade with Love.

I really hope you enjoy this pattern… it’s made unlike any other hat I’ve designed before. It’s surprisingly simple, and would make the perfect weekend project.

***You can find the PDF version of this pattern in the shop by clicking HERE, great for easy printing!****

What you’ll need:

-approximately 275 yards of worsted weight (4) yarn (I used Yarn Bee Soft Secret in “Garnet” found HERE)

-size h (5 mm) hook, or size needed to obtain gauge

-yarn needle

-other desired add-ons.. pom, label

Gauge:

15 hdc by 12 rows equals a four-inch square

Notes:

-hat is designed to fit a woman’s head, and is double brimmed

-hat is worked from the brim-up and is worked in rows rather than rounds

-ch’s at the beginning of rounds do not count as sts

HOW TO BERRY STITCH:

insert hook into specified st, draw yarn back through, ch 3, yo and draw through two loops on hook.

Pattern:

Brim:

Row 1) ch 21, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20 total sts)

Rows 2-52) ch 1, turn, hdc in BLO across row (20 total sts)

-do not finish off

Body of hat:

Row 1) picking up where you left off on the brim: ch 1, then begin working down the long side of your brim. You will work a sequence of [sc, 2 sc] into the very edges of each row of the ribbed brim. Work all the way across. See photo above for assistance. (78 total sts)

Row 2) ch 1, turn, [berry st, sc] across row. last st is a sc (78 total sts)

Row 3) ch 1, turn, sc across row (78 total sts)

Row 4) ch 1, turn, [sc, berry st] across-- sc in last 2 sts (78 total sts)

Row 5) ch 1, turn, sc across row (78 total sts)

Rows 6-20) repeat rows 2-5 in sequence. Row 20 will be a repeat of row 4.

Row 21) ch 1, turn, [sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts] across row (65 total sts)

Row 22) ch 1, turn, [berry st, sc] across row-- sc in last 2 sts (65 total sts)

Row 23) ch 1, turn, [sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts) across row (52 total sts)

Row 24) ch 1, turn, [sc, berry st] across row-- sc in last 2 sts (52 total sts)

Row 25) ch 1, turn, [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] across row (39 total sts)

Row 26) ch 1, turn, [berry st, sc] across row-- sc in last 2 sts (39 total sts)

Row 27) ch 1, turn, [sc2tog, sc] across row (26 total sts)

Row 28) ch 1, turn, [sc, berry st] across row-- sc in last 2 sts (26 total sts)

Row 29) ch 1, turn, sc2tog across row (13 total sts)

Row 30) ch 1, turn, [berry st, sc] sc in last 2 sts (13 total sts)

Row 31) ch 1, turn, sc across row (13 total sts)

-do not finish off

Fold the hat in half, like shown in the photo above(textured side is on the inside). And picking up where you left off in row 31, sl st the two open sides together, working all the way down.

Next you’ll close up the hole on the top of the hat. Turn the hat right side out, and using yarn needle and a piece of yarn, make a loose running stitch along the very last row and pull tight to close, then tie a couple of knots to secure on the inside.

Then you’ll fold up the brim, and sew it so it’ll stay in place. I tacked it down in five different spots along the very edge by making a couple of passes with a piece of yarn and needle then tying a few knots to secure.

Once all your ends are tucked away + all your special adornments are added on… your bad hair day beanie is finito!

Hope you thought this beanie was a DELIGHT! I don’t even know why, but the fact that it’s made in rows makes me like this hat even more. If you make one yourself, do share with me over on Insta, I’d kinda sorta love to admire it :)

Take care and happy hookin’
Meg