• Please note, I have made some minor alterations to this pattern on 10/01/10, thanks to some suggestions from a lovely helpful Raveller, so if you saved/printed it before then please check out the latest version.

I made up this pattern after lusting after so many lush chunky knit berets in high street shops this autumn - but of course buying one wouldn’t have been as much fun would it?

It’s seriously warm, and so thick it actually slightly reduces your hearing while wearing it!

This is only my first pattern, so if you notice any mistakes or improvements, please let me know and I’ll happily amend it.