I used my shorted knitpro interchangeable needles (20cm) and dk yarn from my stash. Casting on 100 stitches initially was VERY tight, so I switched to DPNs which made the whole thing much easier to work.

I worked 5” (13cm) before starting the decrease and I think the shaping is perfect for my head (which ia 21.5”/55cm circumference).

I will be making plenty more of these using up stash yarn - did it in one night in front of the tv.

The third beret I made using Drops Alpaca - two blues held together plus 2 strands together in Drops Alpaca turquoise blue in the same yarn for the one-row stripes. This came out bigger using the same needles (3.25 and 3.75mm) - better for my sister who has lots of hair.