This playful beret makes the most of one precious skein of Koigu. A little touch of beading ‘gilds the lily.’ And the knitting is easy-peasy—even with the beading rows you might get one finished in an evening or two. With all that, plus a shape that’s timeless and flattering, this little beret makes the perfect gift.

If the beret’s band is too large for your head or stretches out with wear, whip-stitch the rolled band to the inside, leaving a small opening to insert a narrow piece of soft elastic or a fine ribbon.

Sizes

Small adult/large child: 19”/48cm around band.
Medium adult: 21”/53cm around band.

Yarn

1 skein Koigu KPPPM (175 yds/160m); shown in Color 830.
Or 175 yds/160m of an equivalent fingering-weight yarn.

Needles and Notions

US 2 (2.75mm) 16”/40cm circular and double-points, or size to obtain gauge.
US 1 (2.25mm) 16”/40cm circular, or 1 size smaller than gauge size.
US 10 (1.15mm) steel crochet hook for placing beads.
1–2 packages Mill Hill size 6 beads.