Chunky Knit Beret: Free Knitting Pattern
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A classic beret is a must-have accessory for fall and winter, adding effortless style and warmth to your wardrobe.
This free knitting pattern will guide you through making your own chunky knit beret with straight needles, making it a great next knitting project for advanced beginners.
Please scroll down to view the free pattern, or grab a printer-friendly ad-free PDF in my shop here.
Knit A Beret With Straight Needles
This knit beret is worked flat on straight needles using a fisherman’s rib stitch.
Once the knitting is complete, it is seamed with a mattress stitch, creating an invisible seam for a polished finish.
The Yarn For This Chunky Knit Beret
For this project, I used We Are Knitters – The Wool in Bordeaux, a stunning shade that adds spectacular color to any outfit.
This gorgeous natural fiber yarn is soft, warm, and easy to work with.
The recommended needle size for this yarn is 12 mm (US 17) and 15 mm (US 19).
If you’re substituting yarn, opt for Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14 Ply Yarn, ensuring it matches the gauge swatch and recommended needle size for the best results.
Helpful Resources
If you’re new to knitting or need a refresher, check out these guides to help with different parts of the pattern:
- Knitting cast-on methods (including long-tail cast on).
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step-by-step guide).
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- How to knit – a complete beginner’s guide
Slouchy Knit Beret Pattern
Get the ad-free printable PDF version in my shop here.
Notes
Skill Level – Easy (Advanced Beginner)
This ribbed brim beret features a round of simple increases for shaping and a cozy fit.
It’s finished off with a pom-pom for a playful touch.
Copyright Info
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Size Information
Fits a standard adult head (approx. 22 inches circumference)
Diameter: 10 inches / 26 cm
Gauge Swatch: 10×10 cm / 4×4 inches = 4 sts / 6 rows in Fisherman’s Rib using larger needles.
List of Materials
Yarn
- We Are Knitters – The Wool (200g/87 yds/80m) in Bordeaux x 1 ball.
- Use my code – MGM4VHHAT – for 10 off on your WAK yarn order / Yarn lovers will love the magnificent colors!).
- This is a Jumbo weight yarn/18-20 ply yarn.
- *Please note you could substitute this beautiful yarn with Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14 Ply Yarn, but it is slightly thinner than the yarn used.
- Remember to match any yarn substitute to the main needle size – 15 mm (US 19) knitting needles.
Needles
Notions
- Tape measure
- Tapestry needle or yarn needle for seaming
- Scissors
- Pom-pom maker – Clover size 2.5 inches/65 mm
Knitting Abbreviations
- CO – Cast on
- K – Knit
- Patt – Work in established pattern
- P – Purl
- P1B – Purl one stitch below
- K3tog – Knit the next three stitches together
- P3tog – Purl the next three stitches together
- SL1K – Slip one stitch knitwise
- SL1P – Slip one stitch purlwise
- St – Stitch
- Rep – Repeat
- RS – Right side
- WS – Wrong side
- 1×1 ribbing – K1, P1 to end.
Chunky Knit Beret Pattern
Brim
With the smaller needles / 12 mm (US 17) needles cast on 32 sts.
- Rows 1 – 4: Work 1×1 ribbing (K1, P1 to end).
Main body
Change to 15 mm (US 19) needles and work in the pattern as follows:
- Row 1 (RS): SL1P, K1, *P1B, K1* rep from * to end.
- Row 2: (WS): SL1P, K1, *P1B, K1* rep from * to end.
- Rep these two rows three more times.
Shaping the crown (Decrease)
Keeping the pattern continuity:
- Next row: *Patt 4, P3tog, Patt 4, K3tog* – repeat to end. (24sts)
- Work 1 row in pattern.
- Next row: Patt 3, K3tog, Patt 3, K3tog, Patt 3, K3tog, Patt 6. (18 sts)
- Work 1 row in pattern.
- Next row: Patt 3, K3tog, Patt 3, K3tog, P3tog, Patt 3. (12 sts)
- Work 2 rows in pattern.
- Next row: Patt 3, K3tog, P3tog, Patt 3. (8 sts)
- Work 1 row in pattern.
- Next row: Patt 3, Patt 2. (6 sts)
- Work 1 row in pattern.
Finishing
Break yarn and thread the thread tail through the remaining stitches, drawing up tightly and securing.
Using a flat seam (mattress stitch), seam the beret together.
Weave in all loose ends.
Make a pom-pom using the matching yarn and attach it securely to the top of the hat.
For detailed seaming help, check out my tutorial on the Mattress Stitch – How to Seam Knitting.
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Happy knitting!
