How to Crochet a Chunky Beret with Fur and an Acorn Accent

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Prep your yarn and starting slip knot

Cut five lengths of your main yarn, each around 36 inches (91cm) long, to use as you work in rounds. Fasten one end of a length of main yarn to your crochet hook with a slip knot, leaving a long tail that you'll use later for sewing up the beret.

Step 2 — Make the initial circle

Chain 4 to form the base of the circle, then join into a round with a slip stitch into the fourth chain from your hook. Chain 1 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 6 double crochet stitches into that same stitch and join with a slip stitch. Repeat the sequence of chain 1, then 7 double crochet into the next stitch, for 6 sets of increments around the circle, joining each time with a slip stitch.

Step 3 — Work the increasing rounds

Work 2 rounds of double crochet, 16 stitches each, bringing you to 96 stitches total. For round 4, chain 2 and work 8 double crochet in the next stitch, repeating this pattern around the circle and joining with a slip stitch. For round 5, chain 1, work 9 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, then work 9 double crochet in the next 3 stitches, continuing this pattern around the circle before joining. Repeat rounds 4 and 5 for two more sets of increments across rounds 6 through 10, until you reach a total of 288 stitches.

Step 4 — Crochet the body of the beret

Begin working double crochet in each stitch around, continuing evenly without further increases through round 23, until you reach a total of 594 stitches. This builds the rounded body of the beret above the increasing rounds.

Step 5 — Add the chunky furry yarn finish

Change to your chunky furry yarn and switch to a larger hook than the one used for the main yarn — a size J/6mm works well. Work 1 round of single crochet around the entire piece to create a furry finish at the base of the beret, then join with a slip stitch and fasten off the furry yarn.

Step 6 — Add the acorn accent

Cut a length of contrast yarn approximately 24 inches (61cm) long and attach it to your hook with a slip knot, leaving a tail for sewing up later. Work 5 single crochet stitches in a spot of your choosing on the beret — a removable fabric marker can help you mark the location first. Join with a slip stitch and fasten off the contrast yarn, then weave in all the tails from the main, contrast, and furry yarns using a tapestry needle.

Step 7 — Sew up the beret and weave in ends

Thread the tail from your main yarn onto a yarn needle and sew up the inside seam of the beret, starting and ending at the base round where the chunky furry yarn was worked. Weave in the remaining tails on both sides to finish. Your chunky beret with fur and an acorn accent is now complete.

Frequently asked questions

What skill level is required to crochet this chunky beret with fur and an acorn accent?
This pattern is considered intermediate, worked in US crochet terms with both metric and imperial measurements given throughout.

How big is the finished chunky fur and acorn accent beret?
The finished beret measures approximately 20 inches in circumference and 6 inches in height, though the exact size can vary depending on your chosen hook size and yarn weight.

What hook size should I use for the chunky furry yarn round?
Switch to a larger hook than the one used for the main yarn — for example, a size J/6mm — when working the single crochet round in chunky furry yarn. The larger hook accommodates the bulkier yarn and helps the furry finish lie smoothly around the base of the beret.

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