Courchevel includes two beret patterns for three different weights of yarn, so that you can create a timeless beret (or berets!) by using that special yarn purchase, or just by using what’s already in your stash! Knit the fingering weight version, shown here in a sleek slate colorway, for a beret that’s perfect for a weekend in the city. The luscious amethyst worsted weight version knits up quickly into a contemporary take on the classic beret, while the bulky weight beret is the ultimate in winter-white coziness. Each beret features written instructions for a simple textured knit-purl pattern.

Size
Each beret is meant to fit loosely and comfortably around an adult head of 20-22”. For a tighter fit or a smaller beret, you may reduce the suggested needle size.

Materials for the Fingering Weight Beret:
Yarn requirements: 275 yards of fingering weight yarn
Suggested yarn: Koigu Premium Merino (100% merino wool; approximately 175 yards per 50 gram skein), Color: #2405; two skeins

Needles: Size US #3 circular (16”) and five Size US #3 DPNs, or size required to obtain gauge

Gauge: 8 stitches / 10 rows = 1 inch in pattern

Materials for the Worsted Weight Beret:
Yarn requirements: 165 yards of worsted weight yarn
Suggested yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Worsted (100% superwash merino wool; approximately 225 yards per 100 gram skein), Color: grape; one skein

Needles: Size US #6 circular (16”), Size US #8 circular (16”), and five Size US#8 DPNs, or size required to obtain gauge

Gauge: 6 stitches / 8 rows = 1 inch in pattern

Materials for the Bulky Weight Beret:
Yarn requirements: 170 yards of bulky weight yarn
Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Chunky (100% superwash merino wool; approximately 128 yards per 100 gram skein), Color: #817; two skeins

Needles: Size US#9 circular (16”), Size US#10 ½ circular (16”), and five Size US #10 ½ DPNs, or size required to obtain gauge

Gauge: 4 ½ stitches / 6 rows = 1 inch in pattern

Notions: Markers, yarn needle