Knit Beret Pattern #2165

MATERIALS
BERNAT SUPER ANGORA (10 gram balls) — 3
1 pair each straight knitting needles Nos. 8 and 11 (Canadian Needles Nos. 6 and 1)
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES THAT WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

Using smaller needles, cast on 72 sts. K 2, P 2 in ribbing for 7 rows. Change to larger needles and work in stockinette st until piece measures 6 inches, ending with a P row. SHAPE TOP: Row 1: * K 4, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row — 12 sts decreased. Row 2 and all even rows: Purl. Row 3: * K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from * across row — 48 sts. Continue in this manner to dec 12 sts every other row, having 1 st less between decreases on each dec row, until 12 sts remain. Break off yarn, leaving a 12 inch end. Pull through remaining 12 sts and draw up tightly. Sew back seam.

This pattern was originally published in Hats Hats Hats 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.