Basic beret

1. Cast on 40 sts in Kitchener’s on Sz 8 16” circular needles or dpns.
2. Switch to larger needles. K1P1 ribbing for 2 ins.
3. Knit one round (rd) even.
4. Next rd K2 M1 (60 sts).
5. Knit one rd even.
6. Next rd increase 4 evenly spaced (64 sts). aka-- *Knit 15, M1* repeat from * to end of rd.
7. Knit one rd even.
8. Optional: For larger brim, -- *Knit 8, M1* repeat from* to end of rd (72 sts).
9. Knit one rd even.
10. Decrease by 8 sts every other rd until 24 sts remain--randomly if you don’t like pinwheels!
11. For next 2 rds decrease by 8 sts (8 sts).

Break off 6-8 in. tail. Thread yarn through remaining 8 sts twice. Pull tight.
Steam, then block with 10 in. plate for 64 st brim, larger plate for 72 st brim.