Cher Beret and Scarf in Adriafil Pepe and Charme - Downloadable PDF

Cher Beret and Scarf Knitting Pattern in Adriafil Pepe and Charme – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil presents the Cher Beret and Scarf, a coordinating set of two accessories designed to be knitted using two of Adriafil's signature super chunky yarns: Adriafil Pepe and Adriafil Charme. The combination of these two yarns creates a rich textural contrast, with the chunky, cosy body of Pepe complemented by the decorative character of Charme. The pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, ribbing, and simple decreases, making it an achievable and rewarding project for those looking to expand their skills with super chunky weight yarn.

The Cher Beret

The Cher Beret is a classic, full-crowned beret designed to fit a head circumference of 52–54 cm. It is worked flat and seamed at the centre back, giving it a structured, traditional construction. The beret begins at the brim and works upward through the crown, combining two different yarn weights and needle sizes to achieve its distinctive shape and texture.

Construction and Techniques

The beret is begun using 1 strand of Adriafil Charme on size 8 (5mm) needles, casting on 46 stitches and working approximately 5 cm of 1×1 Ribbing to form a neat, stretchy brim that sits snugly around the head. This ribbed band provides both comfort and elasticity, ensuring the beret stays in place during wear.

The work then transitions to Adriafil Pepe on larger size 10 (6mm) needles, and stitches are increased in the first row to 85 stitches to create the characteristic fullness of the beret's crown. The body of the beret is worked in Stockinette stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side) until the piece measures 15 cm from the point of increase.

Crown Shaping and Decreases

Once the beret reaches its full length, a series of graduated decrease rows are worked to shape the crown neatly. The decreases are worked on odd-numbered rows only, creating a smooth, radiating decrease pattern:

• Row 1: Repeat K4, double decrease (slip 1, K2tog, PSSO), ending K1
• Row 3: Repeat K3, double decrease, ending K1
• Row 5: Repeat K2, double decrease, ending K1
• Row 7: Repeat K1, double decrease, ending K1
• Row 9: K1, work 8 times K2tog, K1

The double decrease used throughout — slip 1, K2tog, PSSO — is a classic centred double decrease that reduces three stitches to one, creating a clean, symmetrical line of shaping. After the final decrease row, the remaining 10 stitches are drawn together by threading the yarn through them, pulling tight, and fastening off securely. The beret is finished by sewing the centre back seam.

Stitches Used – Beret

• 1×1 Ribbing (K1, P1 alternating) for the brim
• Stockinette stitch for the body
• Double decrease: Slip 1, K2tog, PSSO
• K2tog (standard right-leaning decrease)

Materials – Beret

• Adriafil Pepe in brown (shade 32) – 2 balls
• Adriafil Charme in red (shade 72) – 1 ball
• Size 8 needles for the ribbed brim
• Size 10