SIZE
9" in diameter (blocked)
Fits an average adult head (21-23")

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Imagine
1 ball #099 Fisherman or color of your choice
• Size 7 (4.5 mm)-16" circular knitting needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles (dpns)
• Stitch markers

GAUGE
18 sts + 24  rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st (k every rnd). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and k them tog.

BRIM
With circular needle, cast on 80 sts. Mark beg of rnd and join. Work circularly in k 1, p 1 rib for 1 1/2". 
Inc Rnd (K 1, k into front and back of st) around - 120 sts.
Continue to knit all sts until piece measures 4 1/2" from beg. Place 5 more markers evenly spaced around.

Crown
Dec rnd (Ssk, work to marker, slip marker) 6 times. Work 1 rnd even.
Repeat last 2 rnds until 48 sts remain (switch to dpns when work is too small
for circular needle). Repeat decrease row every row until 6 sts remain.

Topknot
(K2tog, k 1) twice - 4 sts. Place sts on one needle. *Slide work to other
end of needle, k 4.
Repeat from * until 3 1/2" long, cut yarn, draw through rem sts.

Finishing
Tie topknot with an overhand knot. Tack end in place to underside of knot. Pull beret over 9" dinner plate. Lightly damp, allow to dry thoroughly. Weave in ends.

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