Beret Pattern

Directions are for 6-month to 1 year size. Changes for 2 to 3 year size are in parentheses.

MATERIALS:
NOMOTTA Mothproof Germantown Zephyr (matched dye lots)
2 1-oz skeins
1 set 10-inch double-pointed (dp) needles size 5

GAUGE: 6 sts = 1 inch; 8 rounds = 1 inch

Starting at top, cast on 8 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Knit around increasing 1 stitch in each st; 16 sts. Knit next round slipping a marker on needle after every 2nd st (8 markers). Knit next round increasing 1 stitch after each marker (8 sts increased in round). Keep­ing a pattern of 7 (8) knit rounds and 1 purl round (to form a ridge), continue to increase 8 sts in every other round, always having 1 stitch more between markers after each in­crease round until there are 128 (144) sts in round. Work straight for 5 rounds. Discontinue the purl round and knit around decreasing 1 stitch after each marker every 4th round twice, then every other round until 88 (96) sts remain in round. Work firmly in ribbing of K 1, P 1 for 6 rounds. Bind off loosely in ribbing on next round.

Trim: Cast on 6 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles. Join, being care­ful not to twist sts. Knit 6 rounds. Break yarn leaving a long end. Draw end through all sts tightly, fasten end and sew to top of Beret.

This pattern was originally published in Nomotta Baby Book and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.