Share via: Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Copy Link More In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a French Beret for beginners, step by step (using straight needles, not circulars). A baguette with onion soup is optional but highly recommended ; ) This project is simple to knit, ideal for beginners: The only techniques required are knit, purl, and knit two stitches together. And the wool yarn and needles used are thick enough to finish it quickly. This French Beret knitting pattern works for teenage and adult sizes, because the ribbing is stretchy enough to suit head circumferences from 17.75 in (45 cm) up to 23.6 in (60 cm). Gauge Using US 15 (10 mm) needles: 8 stitches and 11 rows equals 4 in (10 cm) Materials For knitting the ribbing: 2 x US 11 (8 mm) knitting needles   #ad For knitting the rest of the beret: 2 x US 15 (10 mm) knitting needles #ad Suggested yarn: 100 gr of super bulky wool yarn #ad This kit has all the accessories you need, and many more: Tapestry needle, scissors, measurement tape or rule #ad Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch k: Knit p: Purl RS: Right side of the work kfb: Knit one stitch back and forth (knit one, don’t take it off the left-hand needle, and knit the same stitch through the back loop). This is an easy way to increase one stitch. k2tog: Knit two stitches together N.B.: The even rows form the right side of the work. Super Easy French Beret knitting pattern With smaller needles (US 11 size), CO 42 st. Ribbing Knit 5 rows in 1×1 Rib stitch, as follows: 1º to 5º rows: *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to * to end Increases Change to larger needles (US 15 size) 6º row (RS): *k1, kbf*. Repeat from * to *, ending with k1. 21 stitches have been increased. There are 63 stitches in total. Stockinette stitch section 7º row: P across 8º row: K across 9º row: P across Repeat rows 8 and 9 until this section measures approximately 5.11 in (13 cm), from the CO edge, ending with an odd row. Decreases Next row (RS) 1º row of this section: *K8, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 2º and every even row: P across 3º row: *K7, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 5º row: *K6, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 7º row: *K5, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 9º row: *K4, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 11º row: *K3, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 13º row: *K2, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * ending with K3 15º row: *K1, k2tog*. Repeat from * to *, to end. There are 14 st left 17º row: *k2tog*. Repeat from * to *, to end. There are 7 st left Finishing Thread the darning needle, leaving a long tail, and pass it through each stitch, to close the little circle.  Use the same tail to join the beret from the tip to the ribbing (in the video I show you how to do the vertical invisible seam). Weave in the ends, and… congratulations, you have finished the super easy French Beret! Oh là là! Enjoy the video tutorial: Super easy French Beret knitting pattern I hope you like this tutorial, thank you for watching and… please don’t forget to share the amour ;D! A bientôt! Hugs and happy knitting, xoxo Carolina – So Woolly PS: Please find similar projects here: Bamboo stitch unisex cowl Slouchy-hipster hat Easy hat for the whole family As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Gimme your email… And I'll give you free patterns, tricks, tips, exclusive offers & automatic entry to great competitions! Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.