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THE INSPIRATION

From the moment I completed the first prototype for this design, I knew exactly what I wanted to call it. Maybe I’m crazy, but to me, this beanie just oozes a quirky, over-the-top confidence that I always feel when I sing along to one of my favorite songs, “Killer Queen” by Queen. If you haven’t heard the song, look it up and you’ll see what I mean…it’s extraordinarily nice! Your friends are sure to ask you where you got your awesome new hat, and you will be able to reply with absolute confidence that you made it yourself!

THE CONSTRUCTION

This surprisingly simple beanie design features a cozy folded up brim, a stunning chevron stitch, and a perky pom pom on top. An adventurous beginner in the knitting realm could easily complete this project, as the pattern is made with simple knits and purls. You will need to know how to cast on, work in the round, knit, purl, and decrease by knitting two stitches together; and I will show you how to put all these techniques together to create a truly killer beanie. Plus, I’ll teach you how to make a full, lush pom pom WITH YOUR HAND. How cool is that??

THE YARN

I had the privilege of working with the most amazing hand-dyed Fibrelya Bamba yarn to create the pattern sample! The fiber is a soft and light, yet STRONG 70% wool, 20% bamboo, 10% nylon; so it is the perfect choice if you plan on wearing this beanie a lot. I chose the colorway “Stellar,” and I was just blown away by how vibrant and deep the colors are! You can order this yarn in a variety of stunning and unique colorways directly from Fibrelya’s website, linked above.

MATERIALS

• About 310 yards (283 m) of fingering weight (1) yarn

• US size 3 (3.25mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge, and double-pointed needles in the same size (dpns are optional if you use the magic loop method)

• Common notions, including stitch markers, yarn needle, and scissors

MEASUREMENTS

With brim folded up, 16” (40 cm) around (don’t worry, it’s very stretchy!) and 8” (20 cm) tall, not including pom pom.

GAUGE

32 st x 40 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in 1x1 ribbing (unstretched)

DISCLAIMER

You are more than welcome to sell anything you make using this pattern; I just ask that you credit me as the designer and include a link to my blog. You may not claim this pattern as your own, and you may not sell or distribute its contents in any form. You may not copy and paste from this page; please purchase the printable download from my shop if you prefer that format. Some blog posts may contain affiliate links, through which I will receive compensation at no cost to you, if you purchase something from clicking the link. All statements regarding yarn, needles, notions, and other fiber-related products are my own genuine opinions. If you have any questions, you can reach me by email at thechesapeakeneedle@gmail.com.

SHARING

I hope you enjoy this knitting pattern! Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter so you don’t miss the next one! Also, I’d love to see your work! Tag me in your photos on Instagram using @thechesapeakeneedle, #thechesapeakeneedle, and #KillerQueenBeanie so that I can find you easily! I just might share your photos on my page. If you had fun using this pattern, please consider passing it along to a friend who might like to make it too! You can find me on Pinterest, Ravelry, and Instagram. See you there!