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.