1930’s Beret Hat – FREE Vintage Crochet Pattern

1930’s Beret
1930’s Beret Crochet Hat

1930s Beret Crochet Hat Pattern

This elegant 1930s Beret Crochet Hat captures the vintage charm of the era, offering a timeless design with a sophisticated crown and a chic band. Optional embellishments like a feather add a touch of flair to this classic accessory.

This is a vintage crochet pattern originally published in Bags and Hats Crocheted with Raphael Brand Gimp by Fraser Manufacturing Company in 1939. The pattern has entered the public domain as the original copyright was not renewed. I’ve modernized it using today’s crafting terms and made it more reader-friendly for modern crafters. You can read more about copyright essentials here.

Key Details

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Stitches Used: Slip Stitch (SL ST), Single Crochet (SC)
  • Finished Size: Adjustable for your desired head circumference

Materials

  • Gimp: 4 tubes of “Raphael Brand Gimp” (or a modern substitute). You can read more about gimp and modern substitution suggestions here: What is Gimp?
  • Milliner’s Wire for structural support
  • Feather (optional, for embellishment)

Pattern

Top of Crown

  1. Foundation Chain: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch (SL ST) to form a ring.
  2. Row 1: SC 7 times into the ring.
  3. Row 2: SC twice in each stitch around (14 stitches).
  4. Row 3: SC in the first stitch, SC twice in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
  5. Row 4 and Onward: SC in each stitch of the previous row, making 7 evenly spaced increases per row. Do not increase directly over the previous row’s increases. Continue until the diameter of the crown measures 8¼ inches. Fasten off.

Side of Crown

  1. Foundation Chain: Ch a length equal to your desired head circumference and join with a SL ST to form a ring.
  2. Row 1: SC in each stitch of the foundation chain.
  3. Rows 2–3: SC in each stitch of the previous row. Ch 1, turn at the end of Row 3.
  4. Row 4: SC in each stitch of the previous row until 4½ inches remain unworked. Turn.
  5. Row 5 and Onward: Work 1 SL ST in the first SC, SC in each stitch around, making 3 evenly spaced increases per row. Work 1 SL ST in the last SC. Repeat until the side of the crown measures 2¼ inches in width. Fasten off.
  6. Finishing the Crown: Attach Gimp at the end of Row 6 on the right side.
  • SC evenly around the entire top edge of the side of the crown.
  • SC for 2 additional rows. Fasten off.
  • Join the side of the crown to the top of the crown using SC on the right side, working over the Milliner’s Wire for added structure.

Band

  1. Row 1: Attach Gimp at the bottom edge of the hat on the right side. SC in each stitch of the foundation chain, picking up the remaining loop.
  2. Rows 2–3: SC in each stitch of the previous row. Fasten off.

Finishing

  1. Fold down the crown for the beret style.
  2. Add a feather for embellishment, if desired, as illustrated in the original design.

The 1930s Beret Crochet Hat is an effortlessly chic addition to any wardrobe, perfect for vintage lovers and modern fashionistas alike. Enjoy crafting this timeless piece, and don’t forget to share your finished hat with the crochet community!

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