Adult Tam/Beret-Free Crochet Pattern
Beret/Tam-Large (24″), Medium (22″), Small (21″)
Fun hat in 3 sizes to fit preteen to adult.
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Skill Level: Easy
Supplies: Size H/8/5mm Crochet Hook, Caron Simply Soft Eco-3.5 ounces Chocolate (C), 25 yards White (W).
Stitches Used: ch (chain), slst (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), scdec (decrease single crochet). Note-changes for Medium and Small are given in ( ).
Gauge: 3 sc = 1″, 3 sc rows =1″.
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Directions:
Rnd. 1: with C, ch2, work 8sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join in this or following rnds, mark beginning sc. 8sc
Rnd. 2: 2sc in each sc. 16sc
Rnd. 3: sc in each sc around, increase evenly by 8 sc. 24sc
Rnd. 4: sc in each sc. 24sc
Rnds. 5-7: repeat rnd. 3. 32, 40, 48sc
Rnd. 8: repeat rnd. 4. 48sc
Rnds. 9-10: repeat rnd. 3. 56, 64sc
Rnd. 11: repeat rnd. 4. 64sc
Rnds. 12-13: repeat rnd. 3. 72, 80sc
Rnd. 14: repeat rnd. 4. 80sc
Rnds. 15-16: repeat rnd. 3. 88, 96sc
Rnd. 17: repeat rnd. 4. 96sc
Rnds. 18-19: repeat rnd. 3. 104, 112sc
Rnd. 20: repeat rnd. 4, join with slst to beginning sc, ch1, do not turn. 112sc
Rnd. 21: working in back loops, sc in each sc around, do not join in this or following rnds, mark beginning sc. 112sc
Rnd. 22: sc in first 12 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, *sc in next 12 sc, scdec over next 2 sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times. 104sc
Rnd. 23: sc in first 11 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, *sc in next 11 sc, scdec over next 2 sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times. 96sc
Rnd. 24: repeat rnd. 4. 96sc
Rnd. 25: sc in first 10 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, *sc in next 10 sc, scdec over next 2 sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times. 88sc
Rnd. 26: sc in first 9 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, *sc in next 9 sc, scdec over next 2 sc*, repeat from *to* 6 times. 80sc
Rnd. 27: repeat rnd. 4. 80sc
Rnd. 28: sc in first 8 sc, scdec over next 2 sc, *sc in next 8 sc, scdec over next 2 sc*, repeat from *to* once. Large-skip to rnd. 30. 72sc
Rnd. 29: for Medium, sc in each sc around, decrease evenly by 6 sc; (for Small, sc in each sc around, decrease evenly by 9 sc). 66 (63)sc
Rnd. 30: sc in each sc around, join to beginning sc, ch1, do not turn in this or following rnds.. 72 (66, 63)sc
Rnd. 31: working in back loops, sc in each sc, join to beginning sc, ch1. 72 (66, 63) sc
Rnds. 32-33: repeat rnd. 30. 72 (66, 63)sc
Rnd. 34: with W, repeat rnd. 30. 72 (66, 63)sc
Rnd. 35: with C, repeat rnd. 30. 72 (66, 63)sc
Rnd. 36: with W, repeat rnd. 30. 72 (66, 63)sc
Rnd. 37: with C, repeat rnd. 30. 72 (66, 63)sc
Rnd. 38: slst in each sc around, join to beginning slst, fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Pom-Pom
Working with 2 strands, wrap yarn 30 times around 3 inch cardboard, slide off, securely tie in center. Trim ends and fluff. Tie securely to top, center of hat.
© 2011 Pattern may not be reprinted, republished ore resold without express written permission.
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November 7, 2011 at 9:37 pm
very nice and thank u just what i was looking for. well done
November 8, 2011 at 8:02 am
Thank you so much! So glad you’re able to use the pattern……Happy Hookin’
November 25, 2012 at 1:49 am
I DONT UNDERSTAND… I NEED PICTURES!!
November 25, 2012 at 8:20 am
I’m not sure what part you don’t understand? Let me know and I will try to assist.
February 10, 2014 at 6:29 pm
Beautiful pattern and very easy. Thanks for sharing
February 10, 2014 at 7:02 pm
My pleasure! So glad you’re able to use it.
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February 27, 2020 at 7:36 pm
I have a question about this tam pattern, it says do not join in line 21, but we have a circle going here. I am quite new at crocheting and find that confusing, do I now go back and forth instead of around and around?
March 6, 2020 at 7:00 am
Good morning…..you will still be working in the rnd (not back and forth). Instead of joining, you will just keep going around and around, but be sure to mark the first sc so you know where the next rnd begins. After you work the last sc of the rnd, just work over the first sc of the next rnd, this will eliminate the look of a seam.
Carol