The béret is perhaps one of the most recognized and copied hat style in the world. It is synonymous with French style, Basque revolution and military strength.

A béret is also very easy to knit. Faster than an average toque with a very standardized shape and rules.

This pattern will make a classic béret without any colourwork. Just start with your colour and work shapings as written.

The classic béret has less ribbing than a standard toque, followed by a large increase round and then straight knitting up to the decrease point.

This béret is considered a standard, classic béret in that the body is not too big. The crown decreases at 7 points with an interesting zig-zag decrease line.

Materials: approx. 50 grs each of 2 colours of worsted weight yarn (sample was knit with Brooklyn Tweed Shelter) 3.75mm US #5 40cm 16in circs and 4.5 US #7 40cm 16in circs and dpn’s. 10 to 11 inch plate or flat, round object for blocking

Gauge: 20 sts in 4inches in stockinette knit in the round on 4.5mm needles.

Size: small, medium and large, approx. 18, 20, 22 inches around band. Sizes are based on the band length not the pattern on the hat body.