The Ana Beret starts with a folded, colorwork brim, before increasing into the traditional beret shape, and is finished with an icord loop. Inspired by Ana of the Knut Knitting podcast, this hat captures her bold and elegant style into a sophisticated and timeless accessory.

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Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (15.2”, 17.5”, 19.6”, 21.8”, 24”)

The size of the hat should be decided by measuring the head it’s intended for where they would like the hat to sit, and subtracting around 2”. I wouldn’t suggest wearing the hat with less than 1.5” of negative ease.

Yardages are highly variable depending on the amount of slouch you want in your beret, but should range from 20-50 yards of the contrast color and 120-220 of the main color, depending on the size and slouch.

This pattern was written using two weights of yarn: DK for the contrast, and worsted for the main body.

Materials Needed:
Crochet hook (3.5 mm)
Smooth scrap yarn for provisional cast on
US 5 (or size needed to obtain gauge) 16” circulars
US 7 (or 2 sizes above smaller size needles) 16” circulars
And extra pair of 32” circulars in either size for working three-needle decrease
Darning needle
1 Stitch marker