Tutorial: Reversible Slouchy Beret

It is officially fall where I live. I have not always been a hat person, but it is kind of a necessity in the cold fall and winter days.

I had this idea brewing in my head now for several weeks for a slouchy beret. Something casual, something comfortable....
How to make, how to make it without it being too complicated?

So, I'm going to share with you how to make a reversible slouchy beret. I think the hat looks nicer on a head than posed on the chair like that.... I have some pictures at the end of the post.

I hope you like this tutorial!


1) Measure the circumference of your head:

2) Cut out your pieces:

edit: The fabric used in this example is knit. The black knit is cut off a t-shirt. You can use fleece or velour for this beret as well.

edit2: Oops, that is not A x 4". It is just A

A = circumference of your head + 1"
C = [(circumference of your head)/6.283] - 1/2"
B = C + 3"

hehe... my geek shows. 2π=6.283

3)Use the circular pieces to create the top part of the beret. Do this for the other beret too. In my example, I pinned and sewed both the black and the pink top portion of the beret:

4)Now, take care of the bands:


5)Check to make sure that you have the following pieces:
6)Sew the band onto the beret top, and do the same for the other (pink, in my case) beret:

7) What you should have now:

8) Join both berets at the band, but be sure to leave enough room for you to turn the hat:
9)Flip the hat, it's magic:

For more information on how to sew a hidden stitch, see this tutorial

The slouchy beret on my head:

Sorry for such over-exposed photos, that's what
happens when you try to take pictures of yourself.

Please feel free to email me or leave a comment if you need me to clarify anything.
Thanks for stopping by!