How to Knit or Crochet a Beret & Scarf with Homespun Yarn

Beret and Scarf

Design by Lion Brand Yarn Co.

Yarn

Homespun6 oz/185 yard skeins, color of your choice. Project shown in Barrington.

Needles/Hooks

Crochet hook, size J-10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Crochet hook, size K-10½ (6.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Knitting needles, circular, size 10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Knitting needles, circular, size 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Knitting needles, straight, size 10 (6 mm) or size to obtain gauge

Other Material Needed:

Scissors

Stitch marker

Instructions

Size

Hat - Directions are for one size fits most (10-inches diameter/32-inches circumference).

Scarf - 8-inches x 76-inches, unfinished.

Crochet Version

GAUGE 10 sc = 4-inches (10 cm) on K hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Beret requires 1 skein; scarf requires 3 skeins.

BERET: With K hook, ch 4. Sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring, place marker for beg of rnd.

Rnd 2: Inc 1 st in each st - 12 sc.

Rnd 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 18 sc.

Rnd 4: *1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 24 sc.

Rnd 5: *1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around - 30 sc.

Rnds 6-13: Continue in this manner, working 1 sc more between incs each rnd until there are 78 sts. Work even on 78 sts for 2-inches. Fasten off.

Ribbing: With J hook, Ch 4.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 3 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working through back lps only, sc in each sc. Repeat Row 2 for 21-inches stretched.

Finishing: With RS facing, sew short edges of ribbing together invisibly. With RS facing, sew ribbing to Beret, easing in fullness. Top Knot With K hook, ch 7, leaving a 3-inch tail on each end of ch. Break yarn, tie ch into a knot and secure at beg ring.

SCARF: With K hook, ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 20 sc.

Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Repeat Row 1 for 76-inches. Fasten off.

Finishing: Laying scarf flat, fold up 8-inches on each end to form pocket. Sew sides in place invisibly.

Knit Version:

GAUGE 14 St sts = 4-inches (10 cm) on size 10 needle.
Beret and scarf require 2 skeins in color of your choice if knitting.

BERET: Using smaller circular needles, loosely cast on 70 sts. Place marker to indicate beg of rnd.

Rnds 1-7: K 1, p 1 rib.

Rnd 8: * K 2, M1 , rep from * across the rnd (105 sts).

Rnd 9: Change to larger circular needles and work in St st for 3½-inches.

Crown: Decrease as follows (change to DPN's when necessary):

Dec Rnd 1: K 6, *ssk, k 12, rep from * 6 more times; k 6. K 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 2: K 5, *ssk, k 10, rep from * 6 more times; k 5. K 1 rnd.

Continue decreasing in this manner every other round until 7 sts rem.

Next Rnd: K2tog around until 2 rem. Work 2 rnds on 2 sts. Break yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends. Wet block beret on large dinner plate.

SCARF: With Size 10 needles, cast on 29 sts.

Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from *. Repeat Row 1 for 76-inches. Bind off.

Finishing: Laying scarf flat, fold up 8-inches on each side to form pockets. Sew sides in place invisibly.

STITCH EXPLANATIONS: M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.

ssk (slip, slip knit) Sl the next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, from the tip of the left needle to the tip of the right needle; insert the left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts from the left and k them tog from this position to dec 1 st.

ABBREVIATIONS
beg = begin(ning),ch = chain, dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing),inc = increas(e)(s)(ing),k = knit, k2tog = knit two stitches together, lp(s) = loop(s), p = purl, rem = remain(s)(ing), rep = repeat(s)(ing), md(s) = round(s), RS = right side, sc = single crochet, sl = slip, St st = stockinette stitch: knit every round, st(s) = stitch(es), tog = together

Every effort has been made to have instructions accurate and complete. Courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn.



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