Taylor Swift Inspired Diamond Slouchy Beret

Last winter, during a family visit, my eldest sister gushed about her love for Taylor Swift. Not much of a country music fan, I knew I had heard some of her music, but didn’t know much about who she was until just recently. While watching an E! True Hollywood Story about Taylor Swift I felt a connection with both her music, as well as herself—one of the reasons why she is so popular.

I also noticed a red beret that she was wearing, during a visit to London. I loved the hat, and I now love her music, it is my guilty pleasure. So, to honor the inspiration she has provided me with, I created a knitting pattern for the hat.







Her Beret looks very slouchy, almost over-sized, so that is how I created this pattern. I have included two sizes, but if you are worried about it being too big, I recommend working the smaller size, as it is easier to stretch the ribbing. Since it is done from the bottom up, you can also work the ribbing, and test it, to see if it is going to fit well, without having to go too far into the pattern.

As the idea for the hat is not original, even though the pattern I have created is, I am making the pattern free, though if you like the pattern, and would like to make a small donation, I will use the funds towards recouping the costs of the development of this pattern, and towards the creation of new patterns which.



If any Errata are found, or thoughts about the pattern come up, I would love to hear them. Please feel free to respond on my blog, on Ravelry.com (user: projecthallway) or send me an email at projecthallway AT gmail.com.

You can also download a PDF of this pattern here.

Enjoy!







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Yarn
2 Hanks or about 190 yards (173 meters)
Cascade Superwash 128 in Red, Col No. 809,

Needles
US 10 (6.0mm) 16” Circular Needle or DPNs for Ribbing
Or you can use the 29“ Needle with “Magic Loop Method”
US 10 (6.0mm) 29” Circular Needle
US 10 (6.0mm) DPNs for Cap Decreasing

Gauge
3.5 sts per inch, 14 sts = 4”

Size
Adult, 18 inches (20.5 inches), 45.7cm (52cm)

Notions
Crochet Hook
The size doesn’t really matter as long as it is large enough
to pull tail of yarn through remaining sts at end
1 Stitch Marker

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I have also added the second hat I made using this pattern to my 12in11 list.