Easy, chunky high street beret

I made up this knitted beret pattern after lusting after so many lush chunky wool hats in high street shops this autumn - but of course buying one wouldn't have been as much fun would it?

It's seriously warm, and so thick it actually slightly reduces your hearing while wearing it!

This is only my first pattern, so if you notice any mistakes or improvements, please let me know and I'll happily amend it.

Needles:
US Size 13 (9mm) circular needles with 16" cable

US Size 11 (8mm) circular needles with 16" cable

Yarns:
I used about one-and-a-quarter balls of Cygnet Seriously Chunky yarn, but any super chunky weight yarn would suit.

Notes:
Please note, beret is knit inside out, so if you're joining yarn, make sure the knots/tails stay on the outside as you'll turn it inside out once finished.

Pattern:

Using size 11 (8mm) needles, CO 44PM, join in the round

Row 1-5: * Knit 2, Purl 2, repeat from * to the end

Row 6: * kf&b, repeat from * to the end (88 stitches)

Row 7: Change to size 13 (9mm) needles. *Knit 9, Purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 8-19: Repeat row 7

Row 20: *knit 4, k2tog, knit 3, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 21: *knit 3, k2tog, knit 3, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 22: *knit 2, k2tog, knit 3, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 23: *knit 2, k2tog, knit 2, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 24: *knit 1, k2tog, knit 2, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 25: *knit 1, k2tog, knit 1, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 26: *knit 1, k2tog, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 27: *k2tog, purl 1, repeat from * to the end

Row 28: *p2tog, repeat from * to the end

Repeat row 28 until about 6 stitches remain. Cut the yarn and using a large needle thread the tail through, pull tight, weave in the ends and you’re finished!