Here’s a subtly acorn-cap-inspired, lacy and detailed beret for chilly autumn days ahead, those who carry the fall colors in their hearts through all the seasons, or simply crowning those who will someday grow into mighty oaks.

Knit from the bottom up, bell ribbing to I-cord “stem,” with dead simple pi-shawl-inspired shaping.

This cap was designed to fit my children’s rather large heads (about 21″ circumference) perfectly, so it’s an older child/youth/small adult size. There’s some flexibility in the ribbing, which stretches to about 22-23″ in my examples.