Beret

This beret proved ideal for utilizing leftover yarn. It's knitted in the round, simple, and perfect for novice knitters.

BERET:

With size US 6 (4mm) needles, CO 92 sts. Join in the round being careful not to twist sts, and place marker for beginning of round.

Rounds 1-10: *K 1, P 1, rep from * around.
Round 11: *K 1, KFB, rep from * around. (138 sts)
Change to size US 7 (4.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needles.
Round 12: K around.
Rep round 12 until work measures 5.25”/13cm from cast on edge.

Begin decrease round for crown shaping (round numbers restart for simplicity), and change to double pointed needles when necessary:

Round 1: K 10, S2KP, *K 20, S2KP, rep from * to last 10 sts, K 10. (126 sts)
Round 2: K around.
Round 3: K 9, S2KP, *K 18, S2KP, rep from * to last 9 sts, K 9. (114 sts)
Round 4: K around.
Round 5: K 8, S2KP, *K 16, S2KP, rep from * to last 8 sts, K 8. (102 sts)
Round 6: K around.
Round 7: K 7, S2KP, *K 14, S2KP, rep from * to last 7 sts, K 7. (90 sts)
Round 8: K around.
Round 9: K 6, S2KP, *K 12, S2KP, rep from * to last 6 sts, K 6. (78 sts)
Round 10: K around.
Round 11: K 5, S2KP, *K 10, S2KP, rep from * to last 5 sts, K 5. (66 sts)
Round 12: K around.
Round 13: K 4, S2KP, *K 8, S2KP, rep from * to last 4 sts, K 4. (54 sts)
Round 14: K around.
Round 15: K 3, S2KP, *K 6, S2KP, rep from * to last 3 sts, K 3. (42 sts)
Round 16: K around.
Round 17: K 2, S2KP, *K 4, S2KP, rep from * to last 2 sts, K 2. (30 sts)
Round 18: K around.
Round 19: K 1, S2KP, *K 2, S2KP, rep from * to last st, K 1. (18 sts)
Round 20: K around.
Round 21: S2KP around. (6 sts)
Round 22: K2tog around. (3 sts)
Begin i-cord loop:

Do not turn. Slide the 3 sts to the other end of the needle. The working yarn will now be at the bottom of the sts. Knit the 3 sts, bringing the working yarn up the back of the work. This is essentially connecting the last st of the previous row to the first st of this row.

Slide the sts to the other end of the needle again and knit the next row, bringing the working yarn up the back of the work.
Continue in this manner, sliding and knitting until the i-cord measures approx. 2”/5cm.

Cut yarn and thread tail onto tapestry needle. Draw tail through sts, removing needle, and pull like a drawstring to close hole. Thread tail through top of hat to interior and knot to secure to form a loop.
Secure and weave in all ends.