The Sunny Beret is worked seamlessly in the round starting with the twisted rib stitch brim. It is easy to customize the final look by completing fewer or more pattern repeats to adjust the height of the hat making it less or more slouchy. In children’s sizes the beret has a shallower and more fitted style.

This beret is designed to be knit in two colours to accentuate the textural rib stitch pattern. The pattern instructions for the two-colour version is provided. As shown in the cover samples, this beret can be knit in one colour, or even in a self-striping yarn.

Sizes

XXS, XS, S, M, L
To fit: 18.5, 19.75, 21, 22, 23.25 (inches) / 47, 50, 53, 56, 59 (cm)
The sizes correspond to the following age groups
(please note, it is just a guidance):
4 yrs (6-8 yrs, 10-12 yrs, teen, adult)

The pattern requires from 50 to 75 grams of fingering or light fingering weight sock yarn. For a two-colour option hat you would need about 25% of Main Colour of yarn to be replaced by a Contrast Colour yarn.

Materials

US #2.5 / 3 mm, 16 inches / 40 cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge;
US #2.5 / 3 mm double pointed needles (for crown shaping), or circular needles 32 inches / 60 cm, if Magic Loop technique is used;
stitch marker;
tapestry needle