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When writing the patterns for
this program, I tried to keep the recipient in mind. Heads bared by
chemotherapy can be very sensitive. A soft hat with little texture and no
seams will feel the best. That is why I have written these patterns
primarily in stockinette stitch and in the round (to minimize seams and
texture).
I
am often asked what yarns I would recommend for chemo hats. While I must
stress that ANY very soft, washable yarn will do nicely, I know that potential
knitters often want more specific suggestions, so here they are:
Very soft
light-to-medium weight yarns feel the best on the head. We have had very
positive response from DK weight yarns such as Wildflower DK from the Plymouth
Yarn Co, Polo (distributed by Skacel), and Sirdar’s Baby Care (distributed by
KFI). These yarns are all cotton/acrylic blends, which are quite soft.
For a worsted weight yarn we must give the highest marks to Plymouth
Encore. It is soft, washable, widely available and reasonably priced.
Please use
colors and yarns that you like knitting with, and you think others will enjoy
wearing. Lastly, remember washability and dryability. Chemo patients
often do not have the time to worry about hand washing. Please make sure
your yarn can go into a washer and dryer, and come out as lovely as ever.
Good Luck with your knitting and thank you from
the bottom of our hearts.
” Heather Spoll No Hair Day Hat Program”
Click to download the PDF with Detailed Instructions for the Pattern
- Plain Rolled WW
- Eyelet Rolled DK
- Ladies Beret Tam
A note from our designer JoAnne Turcotte
use our patterns to create chemocaps and Distribute them to your local hospitals