Easy

Chenille Thick and Quick – 1 Skein, N & P Crochet Hooks, stitch markers

Crochet (6sc = 4″ gauge on P Hook)

Beret:

With P hook, ch 4, sl st to form a ring – 6 sc in ring, place marker for beginning of round.

Rnd 1:  2 sc in each sc, 12 stitches

Rnd 2:  1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st – repeat around, 18 sc

Rnd 3:  1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next st – repeat around, 24 sc

Rnd 4:  1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st – repeat around, 30 sc

Rnd 5-7:  Continue in this manner, working 1 sc more between incs each round until there are 48 stitches.  Work even on 48 stitches for 2″.  Fasten off.

Ribbing:  With N hook, ch 4.

Row 1:  sc in 2nd chain from hook and each ch across – 3 sc

Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, working through back lps only, sc in each sc.  Repeat Row 2 for 21″ stretched.

Finishing:  With RS facing, sew short edges of ribbing together invisibly.  With RS facing, sew ribbing to beret, easing in fullness.

Top Knot:  With P hook, ch 7, leaving a 3″ tail on each end of ch.  Break yarn, tie ch into a knot and secure at beginning ring.