Crochet Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret

Fall head over heels for the enchanting Crochet Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret! This delightful accessory is the perfect way to showcase your love for all things romantic. Crafted with intricate crochet stitches, this beret features a charming heart motif that will steal hearts wherever you go. The soft and cozy yarn ensures a comfortable fit, making it ideal for chilly winter days or adding a touch of sweetness to your Valentine's Day outfit. Whether you're strolling through a winter wonderland or enjoying a romantic date night, this beret will make you feel like the queen of hearts.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn:Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: white (55): 1 skein, red (106): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), height = 9.5" (24 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58.5 cm), height = 10" (25.5 cm).

Gauge:15 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 168- 170 yards (153- 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 190- 192 yards (173- 175 m), approx.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 1 skein. Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color cherry (390): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:One Size: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50-53 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).

Gauge:20 sts and 24 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 150- 153 yards (137- 140 m) approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m 1: make one st increase.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

Notes for version B:

• Use knitting needles size US 6 (4 mm) when you cast on, then switch to size US 8 (5 mm) when the instructions say to.
• To get Version B in the measurements I specified in the measurements section, work the pattern by following the red numbers written between (). If you work following the black numbers, you will get a smaller sized hat for which measurements are not yet determined, because I have not tested it.

With white yarn and size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 75 (84) sts. Join in the round.

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 times. Switch to size US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows:

First increasing round: k 3 (4), m 1, repeat to end. 100 (105) sts

Knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows:

Second increasing round: k 5 (7), m 1, repeat to end. (120 sts)

Knit 1 (2) round(s). Bind the red yarn, then work according to the chart below. Cut red yarn and knit 1 (2) round(s).

Decreasing pattern:

Decreasing round 1: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. (100 sts)

Knit 4 rounds.

Decreasing round 2: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (80 sts)

Knit 3 rounds.

Decreasing round 3: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Knit 2 rounds.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Knit 2 round.

Decreasing round 5: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 6: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 7: k2tog, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

Happy crocheting/knitting!