08. Sweet France
Hello knitters and cheer up!
Today I'm revealing my pattern for this new season. With the return of the sun comes the rush of hitting the terraces, and what's better than a pretty beret to add a touch of retro charm to your wardrobe?
I'm excited to introduce our latest addition: Douce France. This is the second pattern in the Wolly Roger collection.
After designing a first knitted headgear, I had to restore the balance of power by designing a crochet model.
This beret was designed to be crocheted with a skein of Reborn Jeans VEGAN. But you can also opt for a finer yarn like Reborn Denim VEGAN or Morning Salutation VEGAN from Kremke Soul Wool .
"Douce France" is my second patron and for me it is like a cry of love for the culture of my country. From fashion to song, there is only one step. This hit by Charles Trenet , whose title is inspired by La Chanson de Roland , was performed for the first time at the Folies Bergères theater in 1943.
The world has changed a lot since then, but everyone can relate to the nostalgia of childhood and the distant memory of a time when everything seemed simpler. The tune is also reminiscent of other popular songs from this period, such as Edith Piaf's La Vie en Rose .
The evocation of rural France, the tender writing, and the adorable naiveté of the melody have made it a great international classic. I encourage you to wear your Douce France beret with a great lightness of heart, reflecting the works of the man nicknamed the singing madman !
I also take this opportunity to introduce you to my new assistant and model, Murray .
This pattern is accessible to everyone and will be a perfect first project for someone new to crochet.
5 specific techniques will be used here:
I guide you, step by step, to carry out these techniques on the Wolly Roger YouTube channel, in the DOUCE FRANCE playlist.
Simply click on the links above to go directly to them.
You can also click on the hardware to access the store.
I can assure you that Murray has no vision problems; he wears glasses purely for show.
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SWEET FRANCE
Adult beret, 29 cm in diameter, customizable head circumference.
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Sample :
23 single crochet x 20 rows = 10 cm with a 4 mm crochet hook
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Material :
- 1 skein of Reborn Jeans VEGAN
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- 2 balls of Morning Salutation VEGAN
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Abbreviations :
- m.: mesh.
- sl: chain stitch.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- sc: single crochet.
- as: close increase. (2 sc in 1 sc)
- ds: tight decrease. (1 sc in 2 sc)
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Instructions :
Crochet 4 sl st,
1 sl st in the first chain stitch to create a circle.
Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the row.
IMPORTANT :
- Crochet in the round.
- Each row will be closed with a sl st in the first sc.
- The first sc of each row will be replaced by 2 ch.
Row 1: Crochet 8 sc around the chain ring.
[8 single crochet]
Row 2: Crochet 1 ace in each of the 8 sts.
[2 stitches per section - 16 single crochets]
Row 3: *Crochet 1 sc in the first st then 1 ac in the next st* and repeat * * until the end.
[3 stitches per section - 24 single crochets]
Row 4: *Sc 1 in the first 2 sts then 1 ac in the next st* and repeat * * until the end.
[4 stitches per section - 32 single crochets]
Row 5: *Crochet 1 sc in the first 3 sts then 1 ac in the next st* and repeat * * until the end.
[5 stitches per section - 40 single crochets]
Row 6: *Crochet 1 sc in the first 4 sts then 1 ac in the next st* and repeat * * until the end.
[6 stitches per section - 48 single crochets]
Continue increasing until row 26 [8 sections of 26 sts each] or 208 sts in total, 29 cm in diameter at the increases (or until you obtain the desired size).
Row 27: *Sc 1 in the first 24 sts then 1 sc in the next 2 sts* and repeat * * until the end.
[25 stitches per section - 200 single crochets]
Row 28: *Sc 1 in the first 23 sts then 1 sc in the next 2 sts* and repeat * * until the end.
[24 stitches per section - 192 single crochets]
Row 29: *Sc 1 in the first 22 sts then 1 sc in the next 2 sts* and repeat * * until the end.
[23 stitches per section - 184 single crochets]
Continue decreasing, trying on the beret regularly to obtain a circumference corresponding to your head size + 1 cm.
For my part, having a very small head (54/55 cm in circumference) I continued the decreases until I had 8 sections of 12 stitches each, or 96 stitches in total.
Crochet 1 sc in each sc.
Continue 10 rows of sc to go around the head.
After completing the 10th row of sc, cut and fasten the yarn.
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Tuck in the ends, wash and air dry without stretching the beret.
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Thanks to Amandine for your eagle eyes ^^
The Douce France pattern is an exclusive creation by Wolly Roger. Any reproduction for commercial purposes or copying without crediting the author will be thrown to the sharks.
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Take care and see you soon for new adventures!
Jessica