Classic Knit Beret by Purl Soho

Classic Knit Beret

Knitting
February 2025
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
268 - 442 yards (245 - 404 m)
Toddler (Kid, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Medium/Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS
Our Classic Knit Beret Bundle includes all the yarn you’ll need to make your own beret…

  • Yarn A: 1 skein of Purl Soho’s Spindle, 80% merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% mulberry silk. Each skein of this lace- to fingering-weight yarn is 625 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 124 (147, 175, 205) yards required.
  • Yarn B:  1 skein of Purl Soho’s Tussock, 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% silk. Each skein of this lace- to fingering-weight yarn is approximately 328 yards/ 25 grams; approximately 144 (170, 203, 237) yards required.

You’ll also need…

GAUGE
28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, holding Yarns A and B together, on larger needles

SIZES
Toddler (Kid, Adult Small/Medium, Adult Medium/Large)

  • Finished Brim Circumference: 15½ (16¾, 18¼, 19¾) inches, comfortably stretching 1–3 inches
  • Finished Diameter: 8½ (9¼, 10, 11) inches
  • Finished Height: 6½ (7¼, 8¼, 9) inches

SAMPLES: The Heirloom White + Beach Stone hat is Toddler size, and the Fuchsia Rose + Alpine Phlox and House Wren + Golden Lichen hats are Adult Small/Medium.

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. See more of Gianna’s designs on her Instagram!