The Amelie Beret is a take on the classic French style beret inspired by, of course, the city of lights. I’ve always adored how such a simple accessory can add so much to any outfit. Style for winter with your favourite overcoat, or in the warm weather with long flowing dresses.

The Amelie Beret is worked by beginning with a provisional cast on, then knit from the bottom up in the round, with increases and decreases used to shape the crown.

Skill Level Beginner

This pattern uses the following techniques: knit, purl, provisional cast on, circular knitting, increases, decreases, i-cord. 

Size Guide S (M, L) - 21 (22, 23) inches / 54 (56, 58) cm approximate fit. This size is to fit around the circumference of the head.

Measure to 26 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in gingham pattern on 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles, blocked.

Suggested Needles

• 4 mm DPNS [US 6] for the top cord.
• 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles 16 inches / 40 cm (metal circular needles) for the brim.
• 5 mm [US 8] circular needles 16 inches / 40 cm (metal needles here), or needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested Yarn

The pattern uses 1 skein of Gedifra Monnalisa in purple (discontinued) and 1 skein Willow and Lark Poetry Yarn (Green) ( but you can use any DK weight yarn your prefer. See more yarn suggestions below:

Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Alpaca Cloud DK
Feels like Alpaca Yarn
Alpaca Soft DK
Aliza Angora Gold (held double)
WATG Sugar Baby Alpaca
Drops Lima
Knitpicks Andean Treasure

Notions

• Yarn needle to weave in ends.
• Stitch markers 
• Scissors or cutters to cut yarn.