Mosaic knitting is an easy way to introduce fun motifs into your work, using only knit and slip stitches and with one colour in each row. I have great fun designing the charts, and this one was a fabulous challenge as the snowflake appears as if by magic while shaping the crown. I hope you enjoy knitting and wearing the Mosaic Snowflake Beret as much as I did when I designed it!

This beret is knitted flat and seamed. After the 1x1 rib band, the snowflake design is created using the mosaic knitting technique, using only one colour per row and with knit and slip stitches. The body of the beret is written out in rows while the crown is worked from a chart or written instructions. Instructions on how to work the mosaic technique from the chart are given within the pattern.

You will need
The beret is knitted in DK yarn. If you are using a different yarn to the one suggested, you will need approx 150 (160, 170)m in MC and 80 (90, 100)m in CC of DK yarn.

Oddments of yarn in chosen colour for pompom and embroidery, both of which are optional.

Don’t forget to swatch first, to ensure you achieve the correct gauge.

Also needed
Pair 4mm (US6) straight needles
Tapestry needle
Pompom maker 4cm in diameter (optional)

Difficulty: Beginner
Techniques: Mosaic knitting, k1, p1 rib
Construction: Bottom up, knitted flat
Yarn Weight: DK

Sizes
1 (2, 3)
To fit head 51 (56, 61)cm
The beret is designed to be worn on the back of the head.

Tension/gauge
26 sts and 52 rows to 10cm measured over mosaic patt, using 4mm needles

The pattern has been professionally tech edited.
This design uses Stitchmastery charts.

This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. Photocopying this pattern and knitting this pattern for profit are prohibited. Design of garment, pattern, instructions, charts and photos are all © Anni Howard 2025.