Chemo Cap
Loom knit a pretty chemo cap easily and quickly with this free pattern. The key here is the yarn. By having a bulky weight yarn the project can be finished a lot faster and the end result is a soft hat that breathes well and is warm without being itching. Also works well for people suffering any form of Alopecia.
Cancer patients have a few unique needs when it comes to hats. If you want to make one that is not just appreciated for your kind intentions but for the practical use of the gift I want you to have not just a FREE pattern but some important information.
The Yarn
I have used the Caron Simply Soft yarn for most of my chemo caps. It is an amazingly soft product. However, I recently discovered Lion Brand’s Quick and Cozy yarn and I am so hooked. No pun intended.
The specifications: 100 % Nylon, 55 yards (50m), Weight Category 6 Bulky, No bleach, Hand wash
The Colors
There are colors that represent different types of cancer. The average person knows that pink is the color that represents breast cancer but did you know that there is a color for brain cancer?
I created a chart. The color doesn’t need to be exact. Coming close to the representative color is one more effort you make to show that you are aware and that you care.
For the complete list of 30 colors
Please: Click Here
The Pattern
Note: Chemo caps should be just a bit longer than your regular knitted hats because they should cover complete. I like to make mine 7 inches at a minimum. If you want to custom fit your creation Click Here for a cool technique.
Loom: Used the Green 36-Peg Knifty Knitter
Stitch Skills: Flat e-Wrap, Knit and Purl
Cast on: Wrap all pegs tightly, Flat Knit (only for the Cast on)
Row 1 Purl
Row 2 Knit
Row 3 – 29 Repeat Row 1 and 2 (Garter Stitch)
Row 30 – 32 Knit 2 Purl 2
Cast (Bind) Off: Flat String Cast Off: Click Here for Tutorial . (includes rows 30-32 ) – Method Used
Easy Cast off – An Alternative to the Flat String Cast Off is the Basic Gathered Method : Click Here
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Hi Denise,
I am having a hard time finding the Lion Brand Quick and Cozy yarn. Where do you usually buy it? They did not have it at JoAnn, Mochael’s, or AC Moore. I was able to find the Caron Simply Soft at Michael’s, so I’ll use that for now. Having a little “class” tonight with a former student and her mom to learn to knit chemo caps for a local charity. So excited 🙂
When I have a hard time finding a particular yarn – I go to eBay – Amazon or Etsy
Once ACMoore stopped carrying it, I have been buying it straight from the LionBrand website, watching for when it is on clearance.
Thanks for the free pattern and valuable info!
I am trying this pattern for the first time. Is the knit stitch for the body of the hat flat stitch or e-wrap?
Hi Stephanie, the Flat stitch is only for the cast on.
GREAT ,WILL TRY PATTERN THANK YOU
Thank you for posting this. It looks simple enough for a beginner like me make. My goal is to make and donate them.
GREAT Lisa, people like you are the reason I love having this site. You should check out these folks – Click HERE
Just recently found your site and I’m loving all the invaluable information you have amassed!
Thanks Jeannine for all your kinds words. Very much appreciated.
Hi Denise, I just found your website and am so thankful for it and your gift to all of us in doing it! My question is: In making the chemo cap are you using one or two working threads? I am brand-new to this craft, but really excited about it. Thank you so much.
Hi Sally, Thanks sooooooo much for your kind words. My hat was made using a chunky yarn (5). If you use a loom like a Knifty Knitter and a yarn like a worsted weight (4) or thinner you need to use two strands.
Hope that helps
denise
Yes, thank you, it helps. After a little more practice, I am hoping to make one for my dad.
Thank you Ansie.
I like it