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28 Comments to “Two Feminine Chemo Caps for Straight Needles”

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   Liz AndersonMarch 26, 2015 at 11:03 am

   Beautifully done. I love knitting from your patterns and keep a stash of knitted hats because you never know when a family member or friend will need one. Bless you.
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   Sandy WhiteApril 1, 2015 at 1:49 pm

   I have been making your chemo hats using a size 8 needle
   How might I modify your hat patterns using a thinner yarn that uses a size 6 needle?
   Thanks
   Love your patterns
   Fit is very nice
   Directions can be remembered easily
   Finished look is great

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     MamaApril 6, 2015 at 9:27 am

     Cast on 113. This will make 8 repeats of the pattern around the hat instead of the 6 with the thicker yarn.
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   Linda FitchApril 21, 2015 at 7:32 am

   I love these hats and am going to try them. I have never used DPN’s before, so it should be fun.
   One point however, many cancer patients who lose their hair cannot tolerate a seam in their hats. My partner could not.
   Neither could some of my friends who had cancer. Just wanted to point that out, but not to stop people making them.

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     Mary McOctober 7, 2015 at 12:34 pm

     It’s easy to adjust to round needles and then there is no seam.
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   Joan - HappyHeartJune 28, 2015 at 10:48 pm

   I need a yarn that has no wool. So I can only think of an acrylic yarn… Is there anything that identifies a finer yarn? Do I want a finer yarn for one of these caps?
   Kinda new at this,so any help is appreciated!

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     MamaJune 29, 2015 at 10:26 pm

     The pattern is written for a worsted weight yarn which is also called medium or #4. Acrylic works well and a soft cotton is also very nice.

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       Mary McOctober 7, 2015 at 12:33 pm

       I knit for chemo patients and I use Comfy worsted or sport from Knit Picks. It is 85% Pima cotton and 15% acrylic. There are many colors and it is very soft. The price is very reasonable. Just Goggle Knit Picks. You won’t be sorry. Delivery takes about 5 days. If you order $50 worth, shipping is free.
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   vinaJuly 23, 2015 at 5:44 pm

   Hi. Thanks for posting such lovely patterns, I just showed some to my mom and she’s excited to begin on yet another knitted cap, since it seems that we can never knit enough. Might I just make one suggestion. Could you perhaps consider adding to your patterns the number of stitches to add or subtract for larger or smaller sizes? I’ve noticed that most of your patterns feature this question in the comments section and it might save you having to reply every time this question is asked. Also I love being able to knit something in a range of sizes for the whole family.
   Thank you so much, I’ll definitely be visiting your site regularly from now on!
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   Vicki CunninghamAugust 23, 2015 at 5:59 am

   Lovely patterns, thanks for sharing.
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   Marie SpanosSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:41 pm

   Hi, I plan to make one or both patterns and send them with mine to Knotsoflove.org which is founded by Christine Fabriani.
   Maybe she will like your 2 patterns and put them also on the website for chemo patients across USA?
   Am one of 1000 volunteers and live in Phoenix,
   Marie
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   RitaNovember 15, 2015 at 1:27 pm

   Hello,

   I am using DK soft wool from the U.K. I usually use U.K. knitting needles. Are your patters for American Knitting needles or Canadian, or U.K.?

   Thank you.
   Rita

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     MamaNovember 16, 2015 at 9:59 am

     My patterns are American, but I do give mm measurements for needles as well.
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   susanNovember 18, 2015 at 1:31 pm

   Howdo I alter this pattern to make a woman’s size large?

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     MamaNovember 25, 2015 at 12:02 pm

     Cast on 99.
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    RitaNovember 20, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Thank you! I love your patterns! Have made a number of children’s hats and the response has been amazing!
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    Judy CampbellDecember 13, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    How do I alter this pattern to make it a woman’s size Small?

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      MamaDecember 19, 2015 at 10:39 am

      It wouldn’t need to be much smaller. One size smaller needles should do it.
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    marieSeptember 1, 2016 at 7:18 am

    was wondering why I can’t pin this pattern to Pinterest. Thanks. Beautiful patterns.

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      MamaSeptember 5, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Do you have the pin button on your toolbar? It should work with that. We haven’t added pin icons to the patterns yet, but they will pin with the Pinterest add-on button.
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    Helen NaleidMay 15, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    It is my understanding that Chemo Caps should be knit in the round because the seam irritates the tender scalp. Am I mistaken?

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      MamaMay 19, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      In-the-round is my personal preference, but many knitters don’t knit in the round. If the seam is made carefully, it doesn’t have to be as bulky.

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        Helen NaleidMay 19, 2017 at 1:38 pm

        I also prefer knitting them in the round. Thank you
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    Christel LutherJanuary 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    I can not get row 4 for the Art Deco hat to work,
    32 stitches used does not work with 84 stitches.

    Please help.

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      MamaJanuary 22, 2018 at 9:49 am

      Row 4: * k1, m1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, m1, k1, p1, k1, m1, k3, ssk, k4,
      k2tog, m1, k1, p1 * k1

      m1 stitches create stitches between stitches so use no stitches and create
      one. ssk and k2tog stitches use 2 stitches and result in one stitch.
      Row 4 stitches used: 1, 0, 2, 4, 2, 3, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 3, 2, 4, 2, 0, 1, 1 =
      28
      Row 4 stitches made: 1, 1, 1, 4, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1, 1, 1, 1 =
      28
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    Freddie WilsonSeptember 5, 2018 at 11:55 am

    Is this also available crocheted pattern

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      MamaSeptember 6, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Sorry. I don’t currently have any crocheted hat patterns but there are lots available online.
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    ClaudiaJune 14, 2019 at 7:25 am

    Thank you!

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