Stash-busting style
Crochet a colorful granny square beret—this adorable hat is perfect for using up leftover yarn
This crocheted beret is assembled from six granny squares and one hexagonal motif—perfect for using up the odds and ends in your yarn basket.
Size: Fits an adult woman. The pattern is written for Aran-weight yarn, but you can also use finer yarns held double. Finished dimensions depend on yarn and gauge.
Granny square beret—supplies:
Aran-weight yarns in assorted colors, e.g., Novita 7 Brothers
Crochet hook 3–3.5 mm (US D–E)
Scissors
Yarn needle for weaving in ends (or use your hook).
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- rnd: round
Granny square beret—pattern:
Start by crocheting the granny squares (make 6):
- Ch 6, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Start each rnd similarly. Work *2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc*; repeat from * to * 2 more times, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of beginning ch-3. You now have 4 dc groups and 4 corners.
- Rnd 2: Change color. *In the next corner space work 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1*; repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with a sl st as in rnd 1. You now have 8 dc clusters.
- Rnd 3: Change color again. Work 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 (you’re now at the corner), 3 dc, ch 1. Repeat this around. Join with a sl st as before. Work two more rnds in the same way, then fasten off and weave in ends.
- Make a total of 6 granny squares. You can mix and match colors to suit your style, or make all squares identical.
Crochet the central hexagon
- Ch 7, join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.
- Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc; begin every rnd with ch 3). Work *2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc*, repeat until you have 6 dc groups.
- Rnd 2: Change color. Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner space; join with a sl st as in Rnd 1. You now have 12 dc clusters.
- Work the next three rnds in the same manner.Note! The chart shows only two additional rnds; crochet one extra rnd beyond the chart.
Finishing
1. Join the squares with chains as shown in the photo.
2. Crochet the brim:
- Rnd 1: Work 1 dc in each space.
- Rnd 2: Continue as in rnd 1, but skip every 4th space.
- Rnd 3: Decrease 6 more dc evenly around.
3. After joining all the pieces, weave in the ends and gently steam-block the beret under a pressing cloth.
4. Crochet a tiny pom-pom for the beret by holding the yarn double and ch 6.
Most recent
Latest
