Knitting a summer women's beret with a crochet hook, simple patterns with a description

In hot weather, it is important to protect your head from the sun. An indispensable accessory for women will be a crocheted beret. This headdress is incredibly popular, it can be purchased ready-made, but many fashionistas prefer handmade products. Even a novice craftswoman can crochet a summer beret for a woman, the pattern and description of which are worked out to the smallest detail. To do this, you need to choose a suitable model, take the correct measurements and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Yarn and tools

Knitting a summer beret begins with the selection of materials and tools. Each manufacturer produces a line of summer yarn for light, openwork products. Such threads are distinguished by:

• air permeability;
• hygroscopicity;
• wear resistance;
• ease of care.

Summer models are most often knitted from cotton. This is a natural material with all the above properties. In addition, summer cotton hats are very soft, pleasant to the body, hypoallergenic. Silk yarn is no less popular for knitting a beret for the summer. It is pleasant to work with, the products are soft and gentle, absorb moisture well, do not wrinkle.

Viscose is less often used by needlewomen, since the yarn is not particularly wear-resistant. The advantage is that these threads have hygienic properties: they absorb moisture, do not electrify, and are pleasant to the body. Viscose products look organic with other women's clothing and accessories.

To select a hook, place the thread in the notch and pull it slightly. It should fit well in it - not stick out or slide.

Selecting a knitting model and technique

It is not easy to decide which beret model to knit for the summer. There are several most popular ones:

1. The traditional beret (round or hexagonal) covers most of the forehead. A great option for beginners.
2. Openwork knitting of a summer beret is ideal for women with a narrow face. This season, mesh, geometry and floral patterns are especially relevant. With detailed patterns and descriptions, even a beginner can do the work.
3. A beret with a visor will fit well into a casual wardrobe. Many fashionistas love this model and successfully combine it with casual clothes. This summer, crocheted beret is most suitable for women with an oval face and a slightly pointed chin.
4. A voluminous headdress visually rounds out elongated faces, so this style is not recommended for fashionistas with a round face shape.
5. It takes from motifs that can be circles, flowers, ovals, pentagons, and suits everyone.
6. Original berets are made from "granny squares". Most often, such headdresses are knitted from colored threads. The model is suitable for bright, extraordinary personalities.

Taking measurements and calculating the diameter

For a summer crochet beret, it is enough to take 2 measurements: head circumference (the measuring tape runs along the forehead above the eyebrows and along the most convex point of the occipital part) and the distance from the crown to the front edge of the headdress. The radius of the beret is calculated twice: for the inner circumference (the bottom) and the outer (the overall size of the headdress).

To calculate the size of the bottom, you need to take the head circumference value and divide it by the number Pi (3.14), multiplied by 2. For example, 52: (3.14 x 2) = 8.3 cm, respectively, the diameter will be 16.6 cm. The second (outer) part of the beret - the required number of centimeters is added to the resulting number (8.3 cm), depending on how voluminous the headdress should be.

The larger the increase for the outer circumference, the more voluminous the knitted beret for summer will be.

Step-by-step knitting algorithm for beginners

Crocheting a summer beret for a woman is not difficult. Before starting work, you need to carefully study the patterns and descriptions of master classes. And you should also prepare the necessary materials and tools. There are many simple crochet patterns for summer berets, with which you can create original and beautiful products.

Elegant women's for adult ladies

Before knitting an elegant summer beret, you should prepare 100% cotton yarn (240 m per 50 g), 1.5 mm hook. Abbreviations: VP - air loop, SN - double crochet, SC - single crochet, C2H - double crochet, SS - slip stitch.

Knitting pattern for a summer beret:

1. Cast on 12 VP. To move to the next row, knit another 4 VP.
2. Until the end of the row, alternate: 1 VP, 1 C2H.
3. Knit a dc into each loop.
4. One sc in each loop.
5. 3 VP for lifting, then alternate until the end of the row: 4 VP and 1 CH.
6. Under each arch from the VP of the previous row, knit a single crochet, 6 VP.
7. 3 VP lift, 4 SN in VP of the previous row, 1 SC under the arch. So to the end of the row.
8. 3 VP lifting, 3 VP, SN to the end of the row.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the circle diameter reaches the desired size.
10. Next, knit the straight part (about 6 cm). Two repetitions of steps 7 and 8 are enough. Knit the band with an elastic band: 1 CH, 1 convex CH.
11. Tie the edge using the "crayfish step" pattern. Take the thread and pull it through the outer loop of the product, make a lifting VP. Insert the hook into the next loop on the product and grab the working thread, pull it through. You will get two crossed loops. Then grab the thread again and make a VP. Thus, tie the entire edge of the product.

Thin openwork for young fashionistas

An openwork women's beret suits many young ladies. You can knit it in one evening and wear it all summer long. Materials: yarn "Iris" (4 skeins), hook No. 2.

Step-by-step crochet of an openwork beret:

1. Cast on 5 VP, join them into a SS ring (each next row should end with it).
2. 3 VP lift, 13 CH.
3. 3 VP lifting, in the first dc of the previous row 1 dc, VP, 1 dc, in the second dc of the previous row – 1 dc.
4. 3 VP lifting, 2 dc in VP of the previous row, 1 VP, 2 dc, then 1 dc in dc of the previous row.
5. 3 VP lifting, knit the same as in step 4, only knit 2 dc in each 1 dc of the previous row.
6. Knit with increases until the circumference of the bottom reaches the desired size.
7. Gradually decrease the loops, removing the VP between the fans.
8. The elastic band can be knitted in any convenient way.

Stylish children's for little girls

A beret for little fashionistas, even the simplest one, always looks very cute. To create a headdress, you will need cotton (500 m per 100 g), a crochet hook 1.8-2 mm.

Knitting a summer beret for a girl is done as follows:

1. 8 VP connect into a ring SS.
2. 3 VP lift, 15 CH in ring, finish with SS.
3. 4 lifting VP, 2 VP of the current row, in each SN of the lower row knit 2 C2H, between them 2 VP.
4. SS under the arch of the lower row, 3 VP lift, under each arch of 2 VP of the previous row knit 4 CH, finish with SS.
5. 3 lifting VP, 2 VP, knit SN through one SN of the bottom row, 2 VP between them, finish with SS.
6. SS under the arch of the previous row, 3 VP lift, under each arch of 2 VP of the previous row knit 5 CH, finish with SS.
7. Knit the seventh and remaining rows as in points 5-6, adding 1 sc under each arch in each subsequent row (up to the desired bottom size).
8. Knit 2 rows according to the pattern without increases.
9. The decrease is achieved by decreasing the dc in each arch and decreasing the ch between dc in each row without a pattern.
10. Finish the beret with an elastic band.

Decorating an accessory

When the knitted beret is ready, but it looks boring, you can add decorative elements. The following options are suitable for adult models:

1. Large flowers. They can be purchased in a store, crocheted or made from foamiran. Whichever method the needlewoman chooses, the floral decor will be a relevant trendy addition. It is best to attach it to the temple with a slight shift to the frontal part.
2. Beads and rhinestones. They have been relevant for more than one season. The main rule of use is not to overdo it. Small beads and seed beads can be used to embroider the entire beret, go only along the elastic band or embroider small flowers.
3. Satin ribbons. You can make a beautiful bow or flower out of them.

A summer openwork beret for the little ones should be decorated with safe elements:

1. Felt. The most suitable material for children. It can be used to make soft, bright flower arrangements.
2. Sequins. Little fashionistas are crazy about their iridescent shine. They can be sewn all over the beret or just along the edge.
3. Hand embroidery. You can make even the simplest embroidered brooch and sew sequins to it. It will look stylish and original.

Any girl can learn to crochet with patterns, even if she has never tried. The main thing is to carefully study the description of the master class, choose the right yarn and hook.

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