In tonight’s bonus Ramble, I’m diving down the knit beret rabbit hole thanks to this little wool blend beret I picked up at the Halloween costume shop (I’m going to be a French mime for Halloween). Join me for a fun dive into eight beret patterns I’m loving right now, as well as the story behind this seemingly underpriced black beret. 01:22 Some context. 08:27 The Patterns My Ravlery "Beret" Favorites Bundle: www.ravelry.com/bundles/berets-254

Why would we buy a beret for 7$ when we can make one for 60?? 😂

I am so with you on comfortable costumes. Never liked dressing in costumes as a child for that reason. Love your hat.

Tip for when your knitting a beret . When you need to block it use a plate to dry it on ! My grandma taught me to do it. It makes blocking so much easier.

I think that yarn you have would look fabulous in the Poetisa pattern. This was a very fun ramble

This is gonna be such a stash buster❤

And now I feel the need to knit up a beret 😂

I created a crochet pattern years ago that has been my go to for a beret, I had never considered knitting one. Thanks for sharing those!

I am feeling some kismet here as I just crocheted my first beret🎉I found it was the simplest hat to work up. Great for quick gift making!

I knit My Favourite Things Beret No. 3 recently and it’s a fabulous pattern. Knits up fast and fits perfectly.

Great podcast thank you

Omg I think you read my mind! I bought one last week from Ravelry and got a free pattern from a yarn company free pattern collection.

Thanks so much! I knit a bunch of berets last winter and it's interesting to see how people wear them and could actually create a photo essay of its own. Sometimes you just want to reach through and adjust one that could have been worn less nerdy, but oh the fun of wearing them. Love your pattern selections. Personally, I think it's the best hat style ever.

Beret looks great on you! What a fun costume! I want to make a beret now!!

I believe Cepes is a type of mushroom, Your yarn would be perfect for a mushroom beret!

Please make yourself a beret in that mustard gold colour you had on your board. I think it would be an amazing pop of colour in your wardrobe

How fun! I got a beret knitting book at the thrift store the other day for only 50 cents 😍 but I’m yet to knit my first beret from that book 👩🏻‍🎨

Nice timing! I need to cast one on.

I have a beret that was knitted for me called the Phryne beret after the style of beret worn by the title character of miss fisher’s murder mysteries. I think it’s still on ravelry. I also have the Rembrandt beret by fabel knitwear in my to knit pile.

That style always reminds me of Audrey Hepburn, so chic!

Love your roundup as always, thanks, Taylor! I’ve made the ultra adorable and tres chic Salut Cheri twice, both using a light fingering weight (Lamana Milano cashmere). Held single on first one, smaller needles and cast on more stitches (3mm, 112 stitches), held double on second for a denser gauge (4mm). Both turned out super cute and were fast: done in just 6 evenings (I’m a slow knitter). Can totally recommend for that cute French look. Love your French vibe today!

This is coming at the right time! I want a big beret for years. But all the berets in the shops are so tiny and that doesn´t suit me. Or it doesn´t fit me either. So I decided to knit one as I´m knitting every day anyway!🐏

Berets are my favorite to knit. For basic beret I would go for the purl beret by purl studios

I crocheted myself a beret recently and I love wearing it, makes me feel fancy

Once again another brilliant episode. Looking forward to starting my beret 🥰

Liked your collection. Thanks for making work easy.

Hi Taylor! I love a good beret! By the way cepes are a type of mushroom, often called by their italian name, porcini. Their shape is very reminiscent of berets. Thanks for the great collection of patterns!

ohhh the colors for that beret are gorgeous. I will be watching for an upcoming release of that colorway again

The French connection beret was really cute! I generally don’t wear berets but this is inspiring ❤

All great patterns! Thanks so much!

I love your podcasts! I enjoy the structure of a felted beret also. My favourite things Beret no.3 is a cute one. A la prochaine…

Totally inspired by this !!!! Thanks for doing it 😘

What a great show, Thanks! I feel so inspired. I have never really been a big fan of a beret but the patterns you have shown really inspired me. I love the Colette. I think I need that piece in my wardrobe. I have a beautiful oatmeal color in a lovely wool that I can hold double and an oat colored mohair to hold with it. Yummy, Huh! I can't wait to see what you knit. Mandy

Good idea, and the yarn you showed is gorgeous!

Great choices.

I was just thinking, I hadn’t seen a video from you yet, and bam, thee you are! Okay gotta go watch now.😊

I have five winter hats in my wardrobe at the moment and I was looking for excuses to crochet myself another one. You gave me the perfect alibi: I don't own a beret yet! Will be searching for crochet designs straight away :) Many thanks from Munich!

My first thought was how can Tayler be a mime? She's a born talker.

Cepes (sepps) are mushrooms. "One of the most famous foods in France are called 'ceps' or 'Boletus Edulis' 'Cèpes'. These are wild mushrooms that are edible and grow all over the countryside in France."

I would love to see your beret in those 2 beautiful yarns!!

This is just such a charming post! I have one felt beret that is brown and just classic, and one that I don't recall where I got it, but it is truly a raspberry beret. Your patter choices are ooh-la-la and have me jonesing to try one. Thanks for sharing!

When you add a Pom Pom. I think of the Scottish tam

Two years ago I knit myself the Barret by rosa p. In Lamana Como and I LOVE it. The yarn is fantastic and I love the shape of a beret on myself. Now I want another one 😂

cepes is French for porcini mushrooms

I like Charlotte by Brenda York. Also a free pattern

You always bring joy!

Oh wow, I was literally going to cast on a beret in the next week! This was perfect timing. Thank you!

Thank you for all the wonderful suggestions. I also want to recommend the Nieve pattern from Valley Yarns. I made one for my daughter, now all my girls want one.

Ooooo la la! You missed your big opportunity here in the Poetisa to say "This one is great if you want something... je ne sais quois..." 15:22 You are gonna need to knit a matching Sophie scarf to go with your knitted beret!

Okay I love the Poetisa pattern the subtle eyelet band was so cute. The bulky weight beret though i can see myself making for this winter.

I have to say, as a French and a Parisian, I don't understand the hype about berets. In my 29 years of life I have seen maybe 3 berets worn outside. And "Cepes" is said "Cep-, same sound as "said". It's a type of mushroom :) It was an interesting video ! I don't think I will ever make one for myself (maybe one for a friend of mine), but it made me want to knit. I've been crocheting a lit.

The beret looks great on you!

But more importantly, did the boys find costumes? 😆 This is actually very timely. I bought a real splurge yarn, Muskox-Merino-Silk blend from Windy Valley Muskox and am making their Monique Beret pattern. It is a joy to work on!

Not within your preset criteria, but I found the star crossed slouchy beret earlier this week and I’m in love

Cepes (pronouced Seps) are a type of mushroom. I think the inspiration is visible with a bit of study. Ysolda is great!

'thank you for your research.

The stock and pip beret by albionia McLaughlin!!

I despise beanies because they make the head look like a bowling ball (and my hair is very short), so I have been looking for an easy asymmetrical beret pattern. Thank you!

I think you meant 9 other months not seasons 😊! Here in southeast Saskatchewan we typically have more cold/snowy months then not and the thought of having more of that is frightening!

What a great idea for a costume! I’m guessing Palet rhymes with beret. 🤷‍♀️

My black beret costume is a French Boatman (I think) with a stripped jersey and black pants and bandana scarf. This is based on a painting, Monet Renoir? Anyway I think the whole effect is cool!

Im going to be a mime too ❤ I did not knit my beret 😂

🍍love your content

Crepes are a type of mushroom

Love this! I recently made the Best Beret by James Watts, also a great pattern!

Compare berets and tams.

Your accent is so cute 😍 We could work on our pronunciation together, you French and me English. I like your Halloween costume idea.

pronounced 'sep' - a wild mushroom

:)

You talk too much and it took way too long to get to the point. Come on lady, you are wasting everyone’s time.

The beret looks great on you!