I used this one and it came out perfect every time. Make sure you use DK weight yarn not worsted. This was the first hat I made with 2 needles. You may want to come down a needle size for the band. I had to add elastic thread to make it snug enough for me.
http://www.knitlist.com/98gift/beret.htm
I now can use DPN's and I still used this pattern starting out on circulars and ending with DPN's.