The Crisantemo Beret
An advanced beginner-friendly knitted beret– my Crisantemo Beret – is a free pattern here on the blog! Read through my inspiration, materials and stitch patterns used. Or scroll on down for the free pattern.
Introduction + Design
The Crisantemo Beret (Chrysanthemum in English) borrows from its namesake the way it blooms in Autumn. It’s also easy to keep, just as this beret is easy to make! The shape of the flower itself is made with bobbles, which makes a lovely texture.
The Crisantemo Beret is worked in the round from the top of the crown to the brim, increasing stitches every other round to create the circular shape, and then the stitches are decreased in the same ratio to get the brim circumference.
Calling all Beginners in Circular Knitting!
Are you just getting the hang to knitting in the round? Then the Crisantemo Beret is the ideal project to work on. It’s a short and small project, so your hands will have an easier time using the dpns.
All the texture
Are you a bobble lover? I gotta say I’m guilty as charged. I love how easy is to create patterns with them, and how much texture the fabric gets! Plus, since it’s only a hat, you won’t be making THAT many bobbles :)
A quick knit!
You can likely wip this project in a FEW DAYS, tops, because of the weight of the yarn, and how easy this project is. What are you waiting for?
Pattern
Techniques Required
Knit and purl.
Work in the round.
Increase and decrease.
Make bobbles.
Yarn
Manos del Uruguay Gloria (3.5 oz/100 g; 219 yds/200 m; 100% merino superwash wool). 1 skein in Joyas colorway.
Or
3.5 oz/100 g; 219 yds/200 m, 100% merino superwash wool, of Medium size yarn (size 4), like this one.
Materials
Needles
US 8/5 mm double pointed needles needles (set of 4) or size to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
Tapestry needle.
1 stitch marker.
Gauge
21 sts and 26.5 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in 2x2 Rib stitch in the round with size US 8/5 mm needles.
Take time to save time; check your gauge.
Finished Measurements
Circumference around Brim: 21 in/51 cm.
Diameter at the widest point: 11 in/28 cm.
Notes
I am a loose knitter. If you are a tight knitter, I advise you to try knitting a gauge swatch with one needle size bigger than stated in pattern.
When binding off stitches for the sides of the bandana, use the sloped bind-off for a cleaner and finished edge.
For best results, read the entire pattern before you start to knit. Send your questions /comments to [email protected]
Abbreviations
dpn(s): double pointed needle(s)
k: knit st
k2tog: knit 2 together
kfb: knit front and back
mb: make bobble
p: purl st
st(s): stitch(es)
Techniques
Knit.
Knit 2 together: insert the needle through the front loops of the first 2 sts on the left-hand needle and k them together as if they were 1 st.
Knit front and back: insert the right-hand into the front loop of the first st on the left-hand needle and knit it. Do not drop the st off the left-hand needle. Keeping the yarn in the back, insert the right-hand needle into the back loop of the same st and knit it. Drop the st off the left-hand needle.
Make Bobble: knit into front, back and front of next st — 3 sts. Turn your work and purl these 3 sts. Turn your work and knit these 3 sts. Turn your work and purl these 3 sts. Then turn and sl 1 knitwise, k2tog, and pass the slipped st over the k2tog you just did to complete bobble.
Purl.
Schematic
Let’s knit!
Cast on 3 sts on one of the dpns.
k3 sts. Distribute each of the sts into each of three dpns, pm and join.
Crown
Round 1 and all odd rounds: k all sts.
Round 2: kfb three times. 3 sts increased. — 6 sts.
Round 4: kfb six times. 6 sts increased. — 12 sts.
Round 6: kfb twelve times. 12 sts increased. — 24 sts.
Round 8: (kfb, mb, k2) six times. 6 sts increased. — 30 sts.
Round 10: (kfb, k4) six times. 6 sts increased. — 36 sts.
Round 12: (kfb, mb, k4) six times. 6 sts increased. — 42 sts.
Round 14: (kfb, k6) six times. 6 sts increased. — 48 sts.
Round 16: (kfb, mb, k6) six times. 6 sts increased. — 54 sts.
Round 18: (kfb, k8) six times. 6 sts increased. — 60 sts.
Round 20: (kfb, mb, k8) six times. 6 sts increased. — 66 sts.
Round 22: (kfb, k10) six times. 6 sts increased. — 72 sts.
Round 24: (kfb, mb, k10) six times. 6 sts increased. — 78 sts.
Round 26: (kfb, k12) six times. 6 sts increased. — 84 sts.
Round 28: (kfb, mb, k3, mb, k8) six times. 6 sts increased. — 90 sts.
Round 30: (kfb, k14) six times. 6 sts increased. — 96 sts.
Round 32: (kfb, mb, k7, mb, k6) six times. 6 sts increased. — 102 sts.
Round 34: (kfb, k16) six times. 6 sts increased. — 108 sts.
Round 36: (kfb, mb, k11, mb, k4) six times. 6 sts increased. — 114 sts.
Round 38: (kfb, k18) six times. 6 sts increased. — 120 sts.
Round 40: (kfb, mb, k15, mb, k2) six times. 6 sts increased. — 126 sts.
Round 42: (kfb, k20) six times. 6 sts increased. — 132 sts.
Begin decrease
Round 44: (k2tog, k19, mb) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 126 sts.
Round 46: (k2tog, k19) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 120 sts.
Round 48: (k2tog, k17, mb) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 114 sts.
Round 50: (k2tog, k17) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 108 sts.
Round 52: (k2tog, k15, mb) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 102 sts.
Round 54: (k2tog, k15) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 96 sts.
Round 56: (k2tog, k13, mb) six times. 6 sts decreased. — 90 sts.
Round 57: k all sts.
Brim
Round 58: *k2, p2; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat round 58 nine more times or until the Brim measures 1 ½ in from the beginning of Rib Band. Bind off all stitches in pattern. Try not to tighten the stitches when binding them off, or use a needle 1 size bigger to do the bind off.
Finishing
Weave in the ends with the tapestry needle, and block the beret to measurements. You can use a big plate to give it the circular shape.
Now you are ready to rock your Beret! Just be ready to turn heads your way ;)
You can share your handknits with the KBD community tagging me and using the hashtags #CrisantemoBeret and #katebarriosdesigns
Credits
Tech Editor: Catherine Whelan (@snooptiggercrafts)
Copyrights
Copyright Kate Barrios Designs, 2021. You are welcome to sell finished items of this pattern, but please give credit to my design linking my website and social media.
You are not allowed to alter this pattern and sell a similar one.
Version 1, October 2021.
