Crochet Beret & Scarf in Lion Brand Homespun

Crochet Beret & Scarf Set in Lion Brand Homespun — Pattern Summary

This free downloadable PDF from Lion Brand Yarn provides instructions for a matching crocheted beret and scarf set worked in Lion Brand Homespun yarn. Rated as an Easy skill level, this coordinating accessory duo is an excellent project for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters who want a quick, satisfying make with a cozy, textured finish.

What Is Being Made

• Beret (Hat): A classic, rounded beret sized to fit most adults, with a finished diameter of 10 inches and a circumference of 32 inches.
• Scarf: A generously sized rectangular scarf measuring 8 inches wide by 96 inches long (unfinished), making it long enough to wrap, drape, or loop comfortably.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun (Art #790), a bulky-weight yarn available in 6 oz skeins. The pattern specifically references colorway #336 Barrington, though any color of Homespun may be substituted. Homespun is known for its soft, chenille-like texture and subtle color variations, which give finished projects a rich, cozy appearance without requiring complex stitch work.
• Quantity: 1 skein is required for the beret; 3 skeins are required for the scarf — 4 skeins total if making the complete set.
• Hooks: Two crochet hook sizes are used — a Size K-10½ (6.50 mm) hook for the main body of the beret and the gauge swatch, and a Size J-10 (6.00 mm) hook, which is referenced for finishing or brim work on the beret.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 single crochet stitches = 4 inches worked on the K-10½ hook in single crochet. Checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended, as it directly affects the finished dimensions of both the hat and the scarf.

Techniques Used

• Working in the round: The beret is constructed from the crown downward, beginning with a magic ring (chain 4, slip stitch to form a ring) and crocheting outward in continuous rounds. A stitch marker is used to track the beginning of each round.
• Increasing in rounds: The crown shaping is achieved through a systematic increase method — starting with 6 single crochet stitches in the ring and doubling to 12 in round 2, then adding 6 stitches every subsequent round by spacing increases one stitch further apart each time. This is a fundamental technique for creating flat circular crochet pieces and is easy to learn and memorize.
• Flat panel construction: The scarf is worked as a straightforward rectangular panel, ideal for practicing consistent tension over a longer project.
• Slip stitch joining: Used to close the initial foundation ring of the beret.
• Hook switching: The pattern makes use of two different hook sizes, a useful technique for adjusting fabric density in different sections of a garment.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) — used to form the foundation ring for the beret and as the foundation chain for the scarf.
• Slip stitch (sl st) — used to close the ring at the start of the beret.
• Single crochet (sc) — the primary stitch throughout both the beret and the scarf, creating a dense, sturdy fabric that suits the texture of Lion Brand Homespun beautifully.
• Single crochet increase (2 sc in next st) — used repeatedly in the beret crown rounds to expand the circle evenly and create the characteristic domed shape of a beret.

Design Notes

The use of Lion Brand Homespun gives this set a distinctive look