The Classic Beret is crocheted in the round throughout with a reverse single crochet edge to finish. As an alternative, work the final row in a bright contrast color.

SIZES:
Sizes in Pattern 1 (2, 3, 4)

To Fit Head:

in: 20 (21, 22.5, 24)
cm: 50 (52.5, 56.5, 60)

ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS

Hat Circumference:

in: 10 (10, 11, 11.5)
cm: 25 (25, 27.5, 29)

Hat Opening:

in: 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7)
cm: 14 (15, 16.5, 17.5)

MATERIALS:
5 mm / 8/H crochet hook
4.5 mm / 7 crochet hook
Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends

YARN OPTION 1 (THIS OPTION IS THICKER GIVING THE HAT MORE STRUCTURE AND THE STITCH MORE DEFINITION)

Rosie’s Colors Yarn Worsted Merino in Tuscan Gold 1 (1, 2, 2)
Optional: Contrast yarn in same weight for rsc edge

Content 100% Superwash Merino / Weight 100 grams (3.5 ounces) / Length 218 yards (200 meters) / Worsted / Care Instructions Machine wash, gentle cycle. Dry flat.

YARN OPTION 2 (THIS OPTION IS SOFTER AND FLUFFIER GIVING WITH LESS STITCH DEFINITION)

Purl Soho Tussock in Heirloom White 1 (1, 1, 1) held together with 2x Strands of Purl Soho Line Weight in Wheat Flour, Heather 1 (1, 1, 1). To add in stripes of color, swap out 1x mohair strand with a contrast mohair of the same weight and work for the desired number of rows)

Purl Soho Tussock
Content 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% silk / Weight 25 grams (0.88 ounces) / Length 328 yards (300 meters) / Fingering Weight / Care Instructions Hand wash cold. Dry flat.

Purl Soho Line Weight
Content 100% merino wool / Weight 100 grams (3.5 ounces) / Length 494 yards (451 meters) / Fingering Weight / Care Instructions Hand wash cold. Dry flat.

Note: Hook size is suggested, please adjust up or down to achieve gauge outlined below

GAUGE

22sc rounds = 4 in / 10 cm on a 5 mm hook.