Free Crochet Pattern: Cotton-Ease (new) Le Chic Beret Page 1 of 3

Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (new)
®

Le Chic Beret
Pattern Number: 70690AD
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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (new)
®

Le Chic Beret
Pattern Number: 70690AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size

Finished Circumference 20 in. (51 cm)
Note Beret will stretch to fit a wide range of sizes.

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS
• 830-145 Lion Brand New Cotton Ease: Plum
1 Ball
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6
• Lion Brand Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

16 sc = 4 in. (10 cm) with larger hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the
gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials
specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in.
[10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger
size hook or needles.

BERET
With larger hook, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring.
Place marker for beg of rnd and move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnds 5-22: Sc in each sc around, increasing 6 sc evenly spaced in each rnd - 132 sc.
Rnd 23: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 23 for 2 in. (5 cm). Sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

BAND
With smaller hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn; working in back loops only, sc in each sc across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 20 in. (51 cm) from beg.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew short edges of Band together. Sew one long edge of Band around edge of Beret, easing edge of Beret to
fit. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch
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*CottonEase (Article #700) is a versatile, soft cotton blend worsted weight yarn 50% Cotton/50% Acrylic. It
comes in 3.5 oz/100g (207 yd/188m) balls

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