Humdrum Beret

Hey Fellow Crafters!

I've made several hats with this pattern, mostly with a
6.00 MM hook for Bulky (12 ply) weight yarns, ( I used Lion Brand Homespun,) or a
5.50 MM hook for Aran (10 ply) weight yarns, (I used Caron Simply Soft).

Note:  Sometimes the "ch 2" is too loose and creates holes in the work. If this happens, substitute "ch 1" instead.

Humdrum Beret

Materials (Two Choices)

• 6.50 Hook for Bulky weight yarn
• 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

OR

• 5.50 Hook for Aran weight yarn
• 1 skein Caron Simply Soft
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Stitch Key

beg = begin, beginning 

cont = continue 

dec = use the hdc decrease

inc = increase

rnd = round

sp = space 

ch = chain 

sc = single crochet 

hdc = half double crochet 

st(s) = stitch(es)

st = stitch

Pattern

Increase Rows

Foundation Ring: Ch 8, join in first st with sl st.

Round 1: ch 2 * 2hdc in each stitch* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st. (16 st(s))

Round 2: ch 2 * hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in fourth st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 3: ch 2 * hdc in every st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 4: ch 2 * 2hdc in each st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 5: ch 2* hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in fifth st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 6: ch 2 * hdc in every st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 7: ch 2 * hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in sixth st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 8: ch 2 * hdc in every st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 9: ch 2 * hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in seventh st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 10: ch 2 * hdc in next 7 st, 2hdc in eighth st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 11: ch 2 * hdc in next 8 st, 2hdc in ninth st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 12: ch 2 * hdc in next 9 st, 2hdc in tenth st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Round 13: ch 2 * hdc in next 10 st, 2 hdc in eleventh st* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.





Note:
Only continue with the Increasing part of the pattern until it is about the size of your hand.

 The next few rows are meant to provide depth
to the hat. Do as many as you want. Make sure you don't do too many,or you'll end up with a tent instead of a hat.









Decrease Rows (border)

Round...whatever: ch 2*hdc in next 4st, dec 1* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Repeat till the hat fits comfortably. ch 2*hdc in next 3 st, dec 1* till end, join in second ch of ch2 with sl st.

Once the hat fits, continue for 3-5 (or whatever fits your fancy,) non-shaping (straight) rows to create a border. This will help to keep the hat on your head and make it look nicer.

Cut yarn with 5 inches remaining, and pull yarn through last sl st in the second ch of ch 2.
Weave in extra yarn.

You're Done!