Do you sometimes feel like beanies are a little too basic? Well then, you’re in for a treat, because today we are talking about free knit beret patterns! Picture this: a cozy beret perched atop your head, adding a dash of charm and warmth to any ensemble. Sounds pretty fabulous, right?

Now, let’s talk about the different types of knit beret patterns you can rock with confidence. First up, we have the classic beret. This timeless design features a stretchy ribbed brim that hugs your head snugly, ensuring a perfect fit every time. The crown of the hat is usually made with simple stockinette stitch. It’s the go-to choice for those who appreciate a sleek and sophisticated look.

If you’re in the mood for something a little more challenging, why not try a cable-knit beret? Knit beret patterns that boast more intricate knitting techniques like this can create some seriously showstopping style. You’ll be turning heads left and right with your impressive cable-knitting skills, all while staying toasty and trendy.

Now, for the adventurous souls out there, the slouchy knit beret patterns are where it’s at. This laid-back and effortlessly cool style exudes a carefree vibe that’s perfect for those lazy weekends or casual outings. Its relaxed fit and slouchy crown create an air of nonchalant style that pairs beautifully with your favorite oversized sweater and a hot cup of cocoa.

But wait, we’re not done yet! For those who love to experiment, there are endless possibilities when it comes to colors, yarn weights, and embellishments. Imagine a beret in a bold, vibrant hue that adds a pop of personality to your winter ensemble. Or perhaps you fancy a beret that features pretty motifs made with stranded colorwork. Whatever your style, you are sure to find knit beret patterns here to inspire you!

So, my fellow knitting enthusiasts, it’s time to unleash your creativity and embrace the world of knit beret patterns. Whether you’re a classic, cable-knit, or slouchy aficionado, there’s a beret out there just waiting to become your new style staple. Get those needles clicking and prepare for a knitting adventure that will keep you warm as well as fashionable. Let’s show the world what we can create, one beret at a time!

Salut Chéri Beret

Choosing a yarn with a good amount of drape will have you knitting slouchy berets effortlessly. Even with a somewhat thicker yarn like worsted weight, you can achieve that coveted slouch with the right yarn and the right tension. This stockinette stitch beret is an excellent example! I absolutely adore the casual style of the rolled brim and the little icord stem.

Designer: LunaKnit
Yarn: Novita Joki (Worsted Weight #4)
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Sedgwick Hat

This knit beret design really pops! The bold red color and playful pom pom are such eye catching elements. Knit from the top down with a special cast on, the textured stitch pattern uses knit and purl stitches to make a large chevron motif that rings the hat. A stretchy ribbed brim ensures a snug, stay put fit.

Designer: Courtney Kelley
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Sidewalk Artist

You can be cute and cozy too in this classic style beret. The timeless light beige color pairs well with anything and the style just can’t be beat! You’ll be using 2×2 rib stitch for the brim and stockinette stitch for the crown. The slightly fluffy alpaca wool blend yarn helps disguise the decreasing on the crown for a smooth finish.

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Air (Aran Weight #4)
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Meret (Mystery Beret)

Say yes to irresistible style with this fabulous lace beret! The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with easy eyelet lace. A casual rolled brim takes a back seat to the intricate pattern of lace nested arches that adorn the crown of the hat. It’s a great choice for an intermediate or experienced knitter!

Designer: Woolly Wormhead
Yarn: Patons Classic Wool (Aran Weight #4)
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Chelsea in Paris

Let’s get a little slouchy with this chic beret made with 2 strands of yarn held together. The color variegations in the yarn add so much life to this style and they really make this design stand out. The pattern calls for just basic rib stitch and stockinette. It’s actually pretty beginner-friendly!

Designer: Christina Lundborg
Yarn: Chelsea Luxe Mohair (Lace Weight #0) and
Chelsea Luxe Cobblestone (Fingering Weight #1)
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Classic French Beret

The designer of the Classic French Beret wore their new hat when they were visiting Paris and someone actually stopped and asked them for directions! Blending in with the locals is an incredible bonus to an already stunning design. The pattern calls for stockinette stitch along with knit front backs and knit 2 togethers for shaping.

Designer: BadKnittyKnits
Yarn: Handmaiden Fine Yarn Cashmere 4 Ply (DK Weight #3)
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Renga Beret

You’re sure to turn some heads in the fabulous Renga Beret! The pattern calls for 1×1 rib stitch for the band and stockinette stitch for the body. It also uses yarn overs for increasing and knit 2 togethers for decreasing. Rather than trying to hide all the shaping, the design creates lovely and subtle ridges that radiate outwards from the center of the hat.

Designer: Reetta Pellikka for Novita Knits
Yarn: Novita Icelandic Wool Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Brambles Beret

Calling all experienced knitters! Grab your cable needles and get ready to sink your teeth into this intricate cable knit beret design. The pattern calls for 1×1 rib stitch and moss stitch along with 4 and 6 stitch cables. You are going to feel so accomplished when you finish this one!

Designer: StrangeKnits
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® (Worsted Weight #4)
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Poetisa

Inspired by the designer’s love of reading, this beret pattern offers a shortcut to style. Pairing a sumptuous lace weight yarn with a thicker worsted weight yarn is a nifty trick for making an indulgently soft beret that won’t take forever to complete. Special stitches for this design include right lifted increases and knit stitches through the back loop.

Designer: Gavriella Treminio
Yarn: Hello Gavriella Worsted (Worsted Weight #4) and
Hello Gavriella Suri-Alpaca (Lace Weight #0)
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Purl Beret

Keep it simple with stockinette stitch in this classic beret design. A pretty variegated yarn does all the heavy lifting here so you can sit back and relax. It’s a great choice of projects for unwinding at the end of a long day with a bit of TV knitting.

Designer: Purl Soho
Yarn: Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino (Fingering Weight #1)
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Posh Petals

Knit beret patterns offer an enticing amount of real estate on top for some fancy stitching and the Posh Petals pattern certainly delivers! At first glance it may appear as though there is cablework involved but there’s actually not. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with yarn overs, slip stitches, and knit 2 togethers.

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
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Moss Stitch Beret

Turn up the texture with classic moss stitch in this enticing beret design. The pattern is worked from bottom to top starting with a simple stockinette stitch brim. The enticing all-over texture makes me really want to run my hands over it and feel it for myself!

Designer: Kent’s Craft
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Heathers (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cobbs Beret

Turn the back of your head into a work of art with the lovely Cobbs Beret. I’m sure that anyone walking behind you will appreciate it! Special stitches for this design include cable stitches and crossed stitches. The design really shines with a slightly variegated yarn like the one shown.

Designer: HMS Fearless
Yarn: Dream in Color Everlasting DK (DK Weight #3)
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Anouk Accessories Set

Why stop at knit beret patterns? You can make an entire French-inspired ensemble with this pattern set of a beret, gloves and scarf. Special stitches include knit 2 togethers, knit front backs, and knit purl knits. The recommended yarn is a sumptuously soft mohair blend that also just so happens to be budget friendly. Talk about a win win!

Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn: Lion Brand Touch of Mohair (DK Weight #3)
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Lace Beret

Let’s face it, you’re never going to blend into the crowd when you’re rocking a beret. So why not go bold with this attractive lace beret design? Made with the horseshoe lace stitch and a thin sport weight yarn, it’s the perfect lightweight accessory for all year round.

Designer: Vanessa Ewing
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Driftone (Sport Weight #2)
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Myra Beret

There’s something about a matching set that can really make you feel put together. In this case, it’s the stunning Myra beret and cowl. The textured garter stitch band provides an excellent contrast to the sleek lacework employed for the crown of the hat. It looks complicated but it’s really just knit, purl, and yarn overs along with knit slip passovers.

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Lima (DK Weight #3)
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Saxifrage Tam

Where are my stranded colorwork lovers at? This rib and stockinette stitch design employs a few beautiful stranded colorwork sections starting after the brim and culminating with a beautiful full flower at the crown of the hat. Projects like this are especially perfect for using up scraps of yarn leftover from other projects.

Designer: Veronika Avery
Yarn: Ístex Léttlopi (Aran Weight #4)
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Donguri Beret

Donguri means acorn in Japanese – a fitting name for a cute beret complete with stem. The pattern for this chic beret calls for knit and purl stitches along with basic increases and decreases. Interestingly, the stitch count halves from one round to the next and then doubles again to get back to the original stitch count. This creates the most enticing texture!

Designer: Please Don’t Eat the Daisies!
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (Bulky Weight #5)
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Beret

You’ll be the most stylish person in the room with this stunning beret. Made mostly with stockinette stitch, a few well placed eyelet lace accents really transform the overall vibe of this design from basic to beautiful. As an added bonus, the lacework isn’t extensive enough to sacrifice any significant amounts of warmth.

Designer: Sirdar
Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran 100% Acrylic (Aran Weight #4)
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Perennial Beret

A ring of daisies around the crown of this hat add a pop of color and a dash of feminine charm to this otherwise classic design. The pretty pink centers of the flowers are further complemented by the pink color in the striped brim. Keeping the crown of the hat a solid gray color ensures that it doesn’t look too busy.

Designer: Violet LeBeaux
Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed DK (DK Weight #3)
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Lagoon Beret

Show off your knitting skills with this stylish English rib beret. Also known as brioche tuck, this advanced knitting technique produces a satisfying fabric that is both delightfully squishy and wonderfully elastic. The stretchy properties especially are well suited to projects like this beautiful beret.

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Sky (DK Weight #3)
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Candy Crush

Do we have any beginner knitters still reading or have we lost you all? I know that knit beret patterns can be intimidating, so here’s an extra easy one just for you. This design is worked flat in garter stitch. What a great find for folks who aren’t comfortable knitting in the round yet!

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Big Delight (Aran Weight Yarn #4)
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Margaux Striped Beret

The only thing more French than a beret might be those iconic thin stripes. The beautiful bicolor design is complemented by an adorable loop at the center made with a contrasting color of yarn. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with S2KP decreases.

Designer: Two of Wands
Yarn: Lion Brand Color Theory (Worsted Weight #4)
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Scottish Beret

Lovers of the tv series Outlander might recognize this iconic slouchy beret design from the show. It is made double stranded using two strands of DK weight yarn. The simple stockinette and 1×1 rib stitch design is easy to master and also easy to pair with whatever you’ve got in your wardrobe.

Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: La Mia Just Wool (DK Weight #3)
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April Hat

The April Hat beret is just pure fun! The pattern uses twisted stitches to create faux cables and a crochet hook to create the adorable little puff stitches on the surface of the work. If you live by the motto, why be basic when you can be bold, then this is the hat for you!

Designer: Courtney Kelley
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (Worsted Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Beret Knitting Patterns

That’s a wrap on all of our stunning knit beret patterns! A knit beret makes a perfect topper for a chilly-day outfit. I hope you love this round up of free patterns for these special knit hats. There is something for every skill level here and ones for straight needles and circular needles.

If your free knitted hat pattern has a seam, be sure to use the mattress stitch to invisibly close your seam. Materials that you need for making berets are stitch markers, a tapestry needle, cable needle if you are working cables, and usually circular or double-pointed knitting needles. I actually prefer using a circular with the magic loop method.

Both acrylic yarn and cotton yarn are an excellent choice for a knit beret. Another plus is that a chic knit beret is usually a one skein knitting project! Use smaller needles for the band and larger needles for the body of the hat to get a slouchy fit with a snug beanie brim.

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Happy Knitting!