This pattern combines a simple lace pattern and a hemmed brim for a stylish slouchy beret. The two sizes in the pattern use the same instructions but employ different yarn weights and needle sizes to achieve a slightly different fit. Use fingering weight yarn and smaller needles to knit a hat for a child or teen. Use sport weight yarn and larger needles to knit a hat for an adult.

Gauge
For fingering weight version:
24 stitches & 40 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking
24 stitches & 36 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in lace stitch, after blocking
For sport weight version:
22 stitches & 40 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking
22 stitches & 36 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in lace stitch, after blocking

Needles
For fingering weight version: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm), of your preferred type for working in the round, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
For sport weight version: US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm), of your preferred type for working in the round, or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Notions
One stitch marker
Yarn needle to weave in ends

The lace pattern uses simple decreases (k2tog, ssk, CDD) and yarnovers. The lace patterns for the body of the hat and the crown decreases are both written and charted.

Pattern layout by WeirdyPants
Tech editing by eledixon