How to Knit: Top Down Beret. With various bands. Step by step tutorial. Easy knitting for beginners.

[@gerrysechrist6042]

Thanks!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Gerry! Your support is greatly appreciated! ❤️

[@MH-lh7rs]

Bonjour, serait-il possible que vous traduisiez en français ce merveilleux travail. J'admire beaucoup ce que vous faites et j'aimerai reproduire ce béret pour Noël. Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année à tous les passionné(e)s de tricot et crochet.

[@dioncampbell6020]

I can't believe this tutorial isn't viral! This is like Musselburgh hat status to me. Starts with a 4 stitch cast-on, doesn't require a gauge swatch at all, has NO purling, and is mostly formed with very easy and pretty regular increases. You could totally start this on straight needles but the magic loop was really great for this whole pattern. Irina, you were so generous with your patience and time at the beginning of the video, showing every step up close. Thank you!!!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for your very kind and thoughtful words!☺️

[@suemitch05]

I have been knitting 57 years (U.K.) and have never seen this left loop increase before! It’s so much neater then how I’ve done it. THANK YOU!

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like it! Thank you!

[@helenaburton8721]

Thank you so much Irina, for your Beret. I am in my 60s and I'm going to knit four of your Beret two for my mom which is in her 80s and two for me thank you so much 💖 Greetings from South Africa Helena

[@irinarevo]

Hi Helena! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern! I hope you and your mom both love the berets! 😊❤️

[@sangeetakataria4139]

Hello Irina, your way of explaining is really TOO Good, easily understandable! Shall always look forward to more of your projects.

[@irinarevo]

I’m so glad, thank you so much! 😊

[@helenaburton8721]

I'd like to say thanks once again. I'm old school knitting then my daughter introduced me to KZbin came across your channel a few years ago . Subscribed. Learn a lot of new techniques love the circular knitting you are a fantastic teacher, straight needles are now packed away in the cupboard and a very little sewing up to do 💜 Greetings from South Africa Helena

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much Helena for your kind words! I love hearing that you are enjoying the new techniques! 😊❤️

[@frickerbasket]

I made my first beret using this tutorial more than a year ago. The finished result was too loose, so I set it aside with plans to give it away. This Christmas I wanted to make a hat and remembered this video. So I found it again and made the beret in chunky yarn for my daughter in less than two days. But it was too floppy also. I had the idea to rip back the ribbing and do just one more round of decreases. That was all it took! I stayed up until 2am finishing it so she could take it back home with her. So then I dug out my first one and took it down two decreases more than suggested (9 stitches in each of the 8 sections). It still needed a firm bind off, the fabric was so stretchy, but now it fits great! I just wanted to add that as a tip in case anyone else had the same problem.

[@irinarevo]

It’s amazing how a few decreases can make all the difference, thank you for sharing! I am so glad you found the way to make it work!😊❤️

[@Truthlover4U]

I knit one for my Mom and one for my cousin. Now I made six. Two hats for me and four gift knits. Everyone loves them. Thanks again Irina!

[@irinarevo]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing! :)

[@margaretmarybeckmeyer9498]

Timestamps for anyone working slowly like me :) Introduction 0:00 Cast On/ stalk 11:15 Crown 1st row 21:29 (k1, m1) end w 8 st 2nd row 26:54 (k all) 8 st 3rd row 30:30 (k1, m1) end w 16 st 4th row 35:58 (k all) 16 st Add Stitch Markers 40:26 5th row 42:14 (k2, m1) 24 st 6th row 46:15 (k all) 24 st 7th row 49:29 (k 3, m1) 32 st 8th row 55:01 (k all) 32 st 9th row 58:33 (k4, m1) 40 st 10th row 1:03:34 (k all) 40 st 11th row 1:05:16 (k5, m1) 48 st Cont. alternating rows until desired crown width is reached Brim 1:11:39 knit rows (no increases) for brim 1:12:16 Decreases 1:12:33 Band and Bind Off 1:13:45 Sewn Bind Off Tutorial 1:16:56 Green Beret Bind Off 1:24:29 Hiding Yarn Tails 1:25:21 Before and After Washing 1:26:50

[@cheriqss]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@Muhammad_01-t8b]

Thank you so much you are very good teacher i understand so many things and now very clear lots of thanks and love from pKistan

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for your kind words and Hello from Ontario!

[@carolmueller3191]

I'm going to watch the video about 50 times and hopefully I will finally get it! I'm an elderly new knitter, only use straight needles but hopefully I can learn how to make this beautiful beret. I think old girls look snazzy in a beret and lots of silver jewelry! Distracts from the crinkles 😊

[@irinarevo]

Have lots of fun knitting, Carol! :))

[@lizmullaney305]

I too learned on straight DON needles for the round. I found it worked great on DPNs and it was really easy to track the increases & count on them. I only switched over to the circular when I got to the plain rows. But it’s definitely doable on DPNs all the way.

[@lizmullaney305]

DPNs*** Autocorrect kept changing that.

[@Capricornious92]

This is my second project, so very detailed and clear steps at the start really helped. Thanks a lot for your time and work you've put into creating these videos ✨🙌

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support!☺️

[@hazelchan9258]

Thank you so much for the teaching, you are the most patient and clear teacher so far I found in KZbin knitting studio! Hearty Thanks again!

[@irinarevo]

You are so kind! Thank you for making my day!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

You know what else I found interesting about this pattern. For one thing, your measurements and stitch counts worked perfectly and another thing, I found I could test out different brims. I could do a rib and if I didn’t like it, I could rip it out and try something else which you can’t do with a bottom up hat! I love love love this pattern! Thank you so much for posting it. I have lots of yarn and, with the pandemic, lots of time!

[@irinarevo]

Great! I am so glad you like it! A double-knit brim with some fair isle motif? :))

[@sinahazar3238]

Exactly I agree all the way and being left handed I still am able to understand. Love her works 💖❤️

[@yrisdel8215]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@annecain3301]

I never thought that I would ever want to wear a beret again after having to wear one as part of my school uniform. I really like the dark grey one and plan to knit it. Kindest regards from the U.K,

[@irinarevo]

I am very happy you liked the dark grey beret! Have a lot of fun knitting!

[@yrisdel8215]

Thanks!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for your support!❤️

[@victoriabennettkane5377]

I am really enjoying this. I tested positive for COVID yesterday and I am feeling a bit ill, but I’ve sat outside and knitted this today which has made me so happy. Thank you. 🥰

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for sharing, Victoria! I am so glad that the video is helping! Please get well soon!

[@victoriabennettkane5377]

@@irinarevo Thank you 😊

[@yusee7599]

Danke sehr für diese genaue und ausführliche Erklärung. Diese Bérets sind gut nachzuarbeiten und sehen elegant aus. Herzliche Grüße aus Köln/Deutschland!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! Warm regards to you too from Toronto Canada!

[@aggierowe9574]

This is the best tutorial and to learn increases. Thank you for the video :)

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Aggie!

[@iamchinny3]

Thank you for this pattern and tutorial. I used it to knit a beret using left over yarn. It is a gift for my mum and she loves it!

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad your mom loves the beret you made for her!

[@gcha4207]

I was able to knit this in a day, surprisingly easy after watching this tutorial. Before this I made two wash clothes, and a sweater without a pattern. This is my fourth ever knitting project, while also having never crocheted. I would recommend this to anyone at any level, and the berret is so cute

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for sharing, Grace!

[@ditalam108]

A huge thanks for the video and I followed it till the end to finish my beret and I am very happy with the result. Would not have been able to do it without your video.

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad, Nivedita!

[@Truthlover4U]

I made one for my 9 year old grandson and one for myself. Everyone loves them. I'm making one for my nephew now. Thanks again! They came out perfect.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for sharing! I am delighted! :))

[@TheJadel88]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️🥰 I am watching it to learn like repeatedly countless time. I am a new knitter. I am so grateful to your teaching

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you are enjoying the video!

[@TheJadel88]

You are a great teacher. You are so good in explaining it step by step. A real value to all those that are learning to knit in the whole world. I sincerely & endlessly love your teaching. Thank you again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@irinarevo]

Thank you!!!

[@carolynfurnish9332]

A great find. You are a most gifted teacher. I’m ready to make a beret. I’ll post results. Thank you.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Carolyn! Have fun making the beret!

[@ytanzil5692]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. My beret almost complete.

[@irinarevo]

Great!! Thank you for sharing!

[@pamelabarus2742]

Hi Irina! This is my first time knit a beret. Thanks to your tutorial now I've successfully made it😊 I accidentally made it smaller than I expected. I was using DK yarn and 4 mm needle But that's ok, I'll give the hat to my niece/nephew. I'll knit another one for myself using worsted and 4.5 mm needle or maybe 5 mm (?) since I think I'm a tight knitter😬 I've learned sooooo much from your video, icord, twisted rib, topdown hat, iceland bind off, etc... Thank you!!

[@irinarevo]

Hi Pamela! I am so glad you enjoyed the videos! By the way, you can still make a big beret using thin yarn, just do more increase rounds and more regular rounds to gain the centimetres you need. A tight knitter is a good thing for the hats as it makes them more wind proof. 😀

[@alexn.5418]

❤❤❤ Thank you, you're a very good teacher.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! 😊

[@patgentry7268]

Thanks!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Pat, for your support!

[@mariacasado1335]

Irina, thank you so much, this video is so helpful. Many thanks!!!!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Maria! I am very glad!

[@sinahazar3238]

Thank you for sharing. I believe I found my knitting instructor. I love the way you are so patient to explain the details and slow to make sure everyone who are learning can make a garment as good as you can. And to make things more exciting I am a left hand knitter. How wonderful thank you so much Irina. From New Zealand 🥰

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much for your heartwarming comment! Hello from Canada!

[@C._RANNEVA_ANNA]

Удачи тебе

[@nellat1244]

Hi Irina, i cannot describe my happiness when i saw this video! As a beginner in knitting i find it so helpful and of course you explain it so well which makes it easy to follow. I have already started the project and i will let you know the soonest i finish it. Thank you so much

[@irinarevo]

Hi Nella, I am so glad you liked the video and started to knit! Have a wonderful time knitting!

[@MooseCall]

Your work is lovely, and your voice is relaxing. Thank you, I can't wait to get some new wool and cast on.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much, Nansi! Have a wonderful time knitting!

[@weichi7334]

Thanks for sharing the details, I spent 10 days to finish my project.

[@irinarevo]

Great! 👍

[@Kyokoyun96]

I love how good she is in explaining and takes her time to to explain in great detail...❤❤

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much!

[@gosulivan]

Just finished a beret using your top/down technique. It looks great. So pleased with it and thank you so much for sharing this video. Looking forward to viewing more. 😘

[@irinarevo]

Great! I am very glad it worked for you!

[@ShiningFive]

so detailed! thank you so much really appreciate how easy this is to follow along. and love seeing the beret in different yarns as well. I'll have a good time making this one!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much! Have fun knitting!

[@sofii258]

Such a pleassure to knit with u Irina! Thanks a lot

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad! Thank you!!

[@koran371]

Oh your beret is so gorgeous. Thank you very much for this tutorial. Greetings from Scotland Gosia

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much, Gosia!

[@Валентина-КрПоляна]

Какие все береты замечательные! Я в восторге. Раз нет титров или описания на русском, придется вязать по видео 😊. Привет Вам из Украины. 🤝

[@irinarevo]

Большое спасибо, я очень рада! Надеюсь что по видео всё будет понятно и легко получится. Вам привет из Канады😊

[@julesmeans8174]

Wow this is so helpful! You patiently show us how to do this. I was lost trying to start a beret with a paper pattern. Many thanks! ❤

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad it was helpful!

[@dianeazzopardi6269]

Excellent! This was the best tutorial I have seen step by step and at a good pace. Like to more tutorials.

[@irinarevo]

I am very glad!

[@marymary5494]

Lovely piece and such comprehensive instructions. Thank you 👌💕

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! I am so glad it was helpful!

[@lisak2076]

Woman of many talents! Impressive work as always Irina!!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, sweetie!

[@elizabethseakins4602]

Great tutorial. Top down makes it easier to get a good fit.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@dortek882]

I like how slowly and wellyou show and explain it. I made one, it must be at least 40 years ago, and now i dont have my mother anymorwho would show me what to do next… would you be open to dosome more tutorials? I like some of the drops design knit hats, but they dont do full ftutorials. For example the ‘ even Fall hat’, ‘catching a mermaid’ or the ‘hot coal’ pattern

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like the tutorial! Unfortunately, I can't make tutorials on someone else's designs due to copyright.

[@Truthlover4U]

Hi Irina, I just made my fourth one. I made it in lettlopi and I just love it. Thank you so much again. Peace unto you and your family. Happy Knitting, Nina

[@irinarevo]

Hi Nina, I am so glad! Lettlopi has such beautiful colours. Peace to you and your family too.

[@e.jhumphrey9893]

Thank you so much for this very detailed instruction! It was the perfect speed so I could knit along with you

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad! Thank you so much for your feedback! :)

[@soniaclarkson3766]

Thank you for your patience in explaining so well . I appreciate your tutorial very much. I searched MANY videos to learn how to knit this type of hat and you are THE BEST out there

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Sonia! I am very glad you liked the video!

[@ruedina]

I like your videos very much, they are so clear, so useful, so professional.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@helenesidor2265]

merci 😃 pour votre bel ouvrage très bien expliqué 🥰 bonne année 🤩

[@irinarevo]

Merci beaucoup, Hélène! 😊 Bonne année!

[@Samia_19]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video

[@irinarevo]

My pleasure!

[@cwilson991]

Thank you I am working on my second beret. The first one turned out great! 2 day project that it a wonderful gift.

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@montpatsorn]

Oh.! It's​ a​ Nice​ beret​ hat.and I'm​ very​ understand.​And​ you're​ very​ good​ instrucher.🥰❤️.. Thank​ you​ ❤️

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much!

[@ThePeterlina]

I follow this finished one for myself. It works perfectly fit and looks fantastic!

[@irinarevo]

Great! I am so glad!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

You started the hat with an icord! Very neat!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you!

[@patrouchkarnay3025]

Thank you very very much

[@virginiaotteson9494]

Irina, I love you for your professionalism. You are the best online instructor I have ever seen. Your instructions are precise and easy to follow. Youkeep your eork focused and in the field of view at all times and you do not participate in endless chatter. You keep to the task at hand. I was able to make this beret by following your video and I have only just started knitting a month ago. I had only made a pot holder. I have a request. Please publish a sock tutorial. I have made two kinds of socks but I sm not satisfied with how they turned out. The level of detail on the other tutorials I followed was not enough to leave me without holes at the gusset and I struggled with both types of heel flaps. I had to tear out many times to get it right just because I couldn't see what the demonstrator was doing. I know if you make a video I will be able to see each step. I would gladly pay uou for a video tutorial of a good sock

[@irinarevo]

Hi Virginia, thank you so much for your very kind feedback! I was actually thinking yesterday of probably doing a sock video - what a coincidence. I have been knitting socks lately - winter :) Were you thinking about the entire sock from start to finish or just the heel part? Please let me know.

[@virginiaotteson9494]

@@irinarevo I need an entire tutorial from start to finish. If you just want to make a video snd sell me the disk I would gladly pay up to 200 dollars. That's how important it is to me. I'm 69 years old and have noone to help me. I can't understand how to read patterns because I don't know enough stitches. I suffer from depression and often can't sleep. Knitting requires me to concentrate snd focus do when I get up in the middle of the night I can knit and the time just flies and before I know it its daytime snd my crisis has past. It's miraculous to me. Also, I have had a 20 year career as a training developer snd have a Masters in instructional design of online learning. You are the best. You should win an award. I'm going to look into recommending you for one. Also, are you Ukrainian? I only ask because I was raised by my grandmother who was Ukrainian and your accent sounds alot like hers.

[@irinarevo]

Oh, thank you so much for such a wonderful feedback! You are very kind! The complete sock tutorial is an interesting project. It will take some time however to put everything together though. :)

[@virginiaotteson9494]

@@irinarevo I can't wait. Would it be possible to purchase your tutorials on disk to play on my TV or PC? I would love to have them to refer to when I want to make them.

[@irinarevo]

I think it’s possible or it might be easier and faster to do a digital download. :)

[@merledunbar4290]

Thank you im going to do my first beret i enjoyed your detailed tutorial

[@irinarevo]

Have a great time making the beret!

[@zoridahall4732]

Loved it ,nice tutorial, thank you, nice work, excellent artistry, Zoe

[@irinarevo]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Whistlewalk]

Again, another brilliant tutorial. Thank you!!

[@irinarevo]

My pleasure!

[@chelinfusco6403]

Perfect! I just finished one in no time at all! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@irinarevo]

Great! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

Much thanks . I never succeeded at this before. I was successful after watching this video. I use contrasting yarns as markers if I find myself getting confused while learning a new pattern.

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad your project was successful! Also, a very practical and eco friendly way to make markers! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@EV-D-10]

Lovely berets!!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! :)

[@claudiareginateixeira2662]

Hello there. How lovelly are your berets. Thank you so much for sharing it. I am learning the English vocabulary to try to make it. I understood the first part. The deecrese part is being the chalange now.

[@irinarevo]

Hello, Claudia! I am glad you like the berets!

[@jamilaaraste7856]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help and good explanation ❤

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Jamila! I am very glad it’s helping!

[@joannefleet5546]

wow! I'm loving your way of teaching I hope to try tonight thank you so much

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Joanne! Have a lot of fun knitting!

[@BlinkinFirefly]

I like the berets. But I REALLY like that brown sweater @ 4:34 ! Your work is so lovely. You have a really nice channel!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much for your kind comments!

[@janeshipley6993]

thank you, irina, for this lovely beret pattern. i’ve just subscribed :)

[@irinarevo]

I am so glad you like it! Thanks for subbing!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

I loved this video and the way you explained everything! I’m making one with DK yarn and it’s turning out great! I did make one (M1) increases because I couldn’t really tell where to pick up two rows down and it confused me. It turned out perfectly!

[@irinarevo]

Yay! Thank you for sharing!

[@lizmullaney305]

It took me several tries to learn how to do her technique without a hole. Once I caught on it works great & takes less time than some other methods. The addition is more subtle the other M1 techniques but still leaves enough of an impression in the fabric to use it as a stuck marker, so I only needed two for the whole project. I love having options with learning multiple techniques.

[@jimstone6279]

I have been wanting to knit a beret, thank you 🙏

[@irinarevo]

Have a good time knitting!

[@alexandrarebelcrafter9328]

Excellent tutorial

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Alexandra!!

[@ida4794]

Incredible! So beautiful designs, very easy instructions and so soothing and lovely video. Love it! I must make one for fall🍁

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Ida!

[@Duchessa1]

So beautiful..all of them…😁👍

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much!

[@bakatabfunky]

That green one tho 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 great tutorial!!😊

[@irinarevo]

😀👍

[@Truthlover4U]

I love it!! Thank you so much! I love it!!

[@irinarevo]

I am delighted! Thank you!

[@langling4332]

It's really helpful. Thank you do much!!

[@irinarevo]

My pleasure!

[@maplecndrid3]

I am enchanted to see your videos because they are very informative as well as easy to follow. I'm a new knitter in the community and I was wondering if you would be able to upload left handed tutorials? I'm a left-handed knitter and I watch your tutorials by putting my laptop screen in front of a mirror and watch from there (ignoring all the left and right instructions) 😁. It would be a quick tweaking on the video as it would be easy to make videos inverted by clicking the "flip" option et voilà it’s left handed! I hope you don't mind. In behalf of all the left handed knitters we will definitely appreciate it. Thank you for doing what you're doing specially in this time of pandemic. Getting through these dark times by knitting and watching your videos is a huge help for me. More power to your channel and happy holidays.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Mercy for your very kind feedback! I will look into the possibility of making a video for the left handed knitters. Have safe and happy holidays! :)

[@lizmullaney305]

As a left handed person I gave up trying to find left handed instructors. First they have to be left handed to teach it well. Secondly they have to have somehow found a left handed knitter when they learned. I for example gave in & just learned to knit right handed.

[@priscilladufilho6103]

Loved it! Thanks

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Priscilla!

[@NinjaKitsunes]

Thank you so much for making this video@

[@irinarevo]

You are very welcome!

[@olgam7033]

Очаровательные беретики!

[@irinarevo]

Спасибо!

[@AD-uw3xs]

Absolutely lovely tutorial. How does one adapt the pattern for bulkier yarn or needle size? Like how does one know when to increase or decrease stitches?

[@irinarevo]

Oh! Thank you so much! This beret can be made with any yarn thickness. The algorithm works with any yarn. Make a swatch in stockinette to see what needle size works best with a particular yarn (my general rule for hats to knit a little denser than for sweaters for wind proofing). Start and continue like in the video following the diagram (9:54 min) with the measurements in cm or inches to determine when to stop increasing, the size of the straight section, when to stop decreasing. One of the berets in the video I made with bulky yarn - the beige one - you can use the info on this beret as a guideline, but cm/inches is more precise.

[@AD-uw3xs]

@@irinarevo thank you!

[@AD-uw3xs]

@@irinarevo I went over this formula again, and I think it’s almost like a raglan increase, that is eight stitches every other row. Although in this case, those increases are evenly distributed within a row, right?

[@irinarevo]

Right! :)

[@AD-uw3xs]

@@irinarevo then all the pieces fall in place, and I understand how it can be adapted for any yarn/needle size. Thanks again for the great explanation, and demonstration.

[@mhhuman3553]

Wonderful! ❤❤

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! 😊

[@TJazzie26]

Hi and thank you for the very detailed video….this will be my first time knitting a beret ☺️ Do I have to knit magic loop or can I just knit in the round on circulars? When I tried in the past with magic loop I would always have gaps 😞

[@irinarevo]

I like magic loop, I am used to it. You can try to to tighten at the loops/change over point, or if not, just use what’s most comfortable for you - DPNs, circulars, etc. Have fun!

[@TJazzie]

Thank you so much for your quick response 😊 I really appreciate it

[@anacro9944]

Maravilhosa vou assistir uma quinhentas vezes pra ver se consigo fazer. Obrigada querida❤🇧🇷🥰😘

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! I hope you’ll have fun making these!

[@anacro9944]

@@irinarevo i did 😘🌹

[@lizmullaney305]

I have fallen in love with this technique! It is so simple, neat & adaptable to any yarn. I have run into a problem. Nearly done with the hat I tried it on with a lifeline in the last knit row to test the fit before binding off. All my measurements were correct but I could barely stretch it over the very top of my head. It looked like I was trying to squeeze into an infant’s hat. Not the first time I’ve run into this after finishing a hat, or finishing & tearing it back, out adjusting pattern with more repeats for more room. I decided it must be my head. I googled average adult sizes and turns out I could wear a men’s large. My head is about two inches bigger in circumference than the average woman’s head. So, if making for myself I think I need to add 2 inches or 5 cm more. Would you agree that sounds correct? I’m unsure because diameter isn’t equal to circumstance, but clearly I need to adjust it and I’d prefer n And for folks with an average size head, should I trust the 25 cm for gifts? I have no prior (successful) experience with berets, probably because I used my own head to check size.

[@lizmullaney305]

Sorry posted whole I was exiting/ so there’s a sentence that just cuts off.

[@lizmullaney305]

I also wanted to ask f berets do well knitted in fingering weight or sock yarn, or do they look better with a bit more stiffness in the fabric that worsened or heavier offers. Any advice appreciated.

[@irinarevo]

I think that it depends on how it is styled and what is the occasion or season/weather when you intend to wear it. So I would say - any yarn thickness and any yarn fiber. Even lurex and sequins for an evening look, for example. For an outdoor wear I would knit a beret/hat rather tighter than I would a sweater - for an extra protection from the wind. :)

[@irinarevo]

Hi Liz! I am very glad you liked the technique! For a larger head size I would try to do less decrease rounds to keep the opening larger. It is also possible to make the opening more stretchy by increasing the number of stitches in the last round before working the rib. Like what I did for the dark grey beret. For example you can add a stitch after every 3 stitches (just make sure that the total number is an even number to do a 1x1 rib). I also switched to a smaller needle size for the rib. I hope this will help! :)

[@lizmullaney305]

Thank you so much for you kind reply. I did use the increase every third stitch because the opening looked small to me. So I did as you suggested and used the roll up finish for extra stretch. But the hat wasn’t nearly deep enough for me & still way too tight. As I said, I think it’s the shape of my head. I will try doing decreases every third row or every fourth row. But I need the crown deeper as well. Despite I’d having the nice big circle of a beret as pictured it fit me as if it was a baby’s beanie. Just way too small. Do you thing 30 cm across instead of 25 would work? I have a long & wide head. So deeper & wider than most people. Thank you.

[@luziacosta8535]

Fantástica sua aula. Abraços do Brasil

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! Best regards from Canada!

[@craftingprocess1448]

Beautiful work! I would love to make in different colors. Grew up wearing berets, my favorite type of ha t, we called tams where I grew up. How can it be made for different larger size heads?

[@irinarevo]

Thank you very much! You can adjust the size by first making more increase rows - so the total diameter will be larger, and then knit less of the decrease rows. Or just knit less of the decrease rows. With the worsted yarn I used in the video I would do one more round of the increase rows and stop decreasing one decrease earlier (the opening for the head will become bigger by 8 stitches ). Another option could be: if you decide to knit the head band in a 1x1 rib pattern - to increase the number of stitches when switching for the rib (I would use a smaller needle size though for a neater looking rib) - the ribbed band will be more stretchy and the beret would fit a larger head. I hope this will help

[@craftingprocess1448]

@@irinarevo Ah, very nice! Thank you so much,I certainly will try that either one. Years ago I crocheted one, incorporated a sparkle yarn along with a plane color yarn in chartreuse color. So upset when could'nt wear it and didn't know how to fix it. That was years ago before KZbin became popular. Thanks again!

[@irinarevo]

@@craftingprocess1448 Sounds beautiful! Have a great time knitting!

[@maggieboghosian3499]

hi,i love this pattern the only thing I'm wondering if you have made this pattern for a baby size

[@irinarevo]

Hi Maggie, I am so glad you like the beret! To make it in a baby size - simply stop increasing much earlier/fewer increase rounds.

[@lizwebber1810]

This is a lovely beret! I am wondering if you have a written pattern. Thanks! Liz

[@irinarevo]

Thank you, Liz! I have only a video pattern.

[@jenb2222]

This is a beautiful pattern and has inspired me to give it a go. Thank you Irina. Is there a written pattern at all as I am traveling and often don't have internet coverage?

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much, Jenny! I only have a video - no written version. ❤️

[@blahblah161196]

Hi, great video. I have a question - I have been using the dark gray example and finished with decreases with 13 st/ sections. It's too large to fit in the head. Does the binding off make it smaller to fit? I don't have different types of needles only one. Thank you

[@irinarevo]

1:14:03 min - for the brown beret I used the same needle size for the crown and the ribbing. You can follow this example. The binding off should make it smaller. If it’s still not small enough, you can do more decrease rounds before binding off.

[@eonsdayz3231]

I’ve been knitting for awhile but this seems a little intimidating but I hope to try it. Do you know how to turn this or how to knit a “flat” cap/scally cap? Thanks!

[@irinarevo]

If you need to modify the beret, it might be easier to find another already made pattern. As for this video tutorial - it is step by step and for beginners, I hope you find it helpful.

[@melolinedreanie0199]

Hello, thank you for the video. I was wondering if i should decrease every row or like increasing i should decrease one row and knot regular row. Thank you again

[@irinarevo]

Hello! Like increasing - alternating one decrease round, one regular round, so on.

[@melolinedreanie0199]

@@irinarevo thank you

[@najinajm6806]

Thank you so much.

[@irinarevo]

You're most welcome!

[@cAzhaSajad]

Thanks you explain very well

[@irinarevo]

I am very glad you liked it!

[@judygrayson7896]

Thank you for the tutorial. Can I pay for a written download pattern? Thanks

[@irinarevo]

Sorry, I don’t have a written pattern, it’s only a video tutorial.

[@judygrayson7896]

@ thank you! I will follow it then. Great video! Your so kind.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you 😊

[@K3LBeLL86]

Would this also work for a top down beanie? I’ve been trying for months to do one and find a really good starter for top down.

[@irinarevo]

The beginning might work, but you’d have to later change the frequency of the increases, because the beret top is more flat than the rounded top of the beanie.

[@asharp6591]

Where can I find your pattern? Thank you, it’s beautiful.

[@irinarevo]

Thank you so much! I don’t have it written, only as a video tutorial.

[@snarkycatboutique]

Is there a written pattern available? This is really fantastic and I'd love to knit it up!

[@irinarevo]

Thank you! There is only a step-by-step video pattern.