Nob Hill Women's Beret

Nob Hill Women's Beret

What Is Being Made

The Nob Hill Women's Beret is a classic, structured hat designed by Deja Joy for Knit and Crochet Ever After. This beret features a finished circumference of approximately 20 inches at the opening, making it a versatile accessory suitable for various head sizes with appropriate yarn substitutions. The design combines timeless beret styling with modern crochet construction, creating an elegant finished piece.

Craft and Technique Overview

This pattern is worked entirely in crochet, making it an accessible project for beginners. The design is constructed in the round using a combination of fundamental crochet stitches and techniques. Video tutorials for all stitches used in the pattern are available on the designer's website at knitandcrocheteverafter.com, providing additional support for crafters learning these techniques.

Stitches Used

The Nob Hill Beret incorporates several essential crochet stitches:

• Chain (CH): Used for foundation and throughout the pattern; CH 3 counts as a double crochet in this design
• Single Crochet (SC): A fundamental stitch used in combination with double crochet stitches to create texture and shaping
• Double Crochet (DC): The primary stitch used to build height and structure throughout the beret
• Single Crochet Double Crochet Decrease (SCDCDEC): A specialty decrease stitch used to shape the crown and reduce stitch count as needed
• Slip Stitch (SL ST): Used to join rounds seamlessly

Materials and Yarn Weight

This pattern calls for approximately 130 yards of chunky weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Debbie Bliss Cashmirino Chunky in Color #17008 (50 grams/71 yards). The designer allows for yarn substitution with other bulky weight yarns, providing flexibility for crafters who wish to use alternative fibers or colors while maintaining the intended drape and finished dimensions.

Hook and Gauge

The pattern is worked with a US-L [8mm] crochet hook. Checking gauge is essential for this project; the target gauge is 4 inches equals 12 stitches and 8 rounds. The designer notes that any size hook may be used to obtain the proper gauge, allowing for adjustments based on individual tension and yarn choices.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner and marked as easy, the Nob Hill Beret is an ideal first hat project. The straightforward stitch combinations and round-by-round construction make it accessible to newer crocheters, while the finished result is a polished, wearable accessory. The availability of video tutorials for all stitches further supports crafters at this skill level.