Posts from 2012

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Quick Tip: Wash Your Hands

by Crochet for Cancer

People that have a lower immune system due to cancer related treatments can not afford to be exposed to any type of germs or items that could cause an allergic reaction. Be careful when you make your caps to keep them away from any type of food, dust, pet dander, smoke, etc.

One Amazing Day!

by Crochet for Cancer

It was absolutely amazing. We delivered 41 chemo caps and a few lap blankets to 4 locations around South Bend, Indiana on April 17, 2012. The video below is of Gwen P., a wonderful nurse at Memorial Hospital’s Infusion Center who has experienced first hand how the free hats have uplifted the patients. Thank you […]

Cancer Awareness Ribbon Colors

by Crochet for Cancer

When I was browsing through a store in downtown Savannah, Georgia, I came across this image from Live for Life Hope For All that shows the cancer awareness ribbon colors. The store had it displayed on their wall and I instantly knew I wanted to research it. I found the organization and have posted the […]

Sample Chemo Hats & Flower Patterns

by Crochet for Cancer

If you are interested in helping crochet chemo hats & beanies I found a great pattern. It’s a simple double crochet with a single crochet ribbing around the bottom. I tweaked it a little to make it a bit larger but the original pattern is fine to. I embellished it with a flower and button.

I have posted a few free hat patterns in my blog that I have found on the web and thought would be good to use when making chemo hats. Feel free to experiment with patterns and create your own style. We accept any style crochet/knit hat donations.