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Chemo Cap Challenge

September 16, 2013 by AllFreeCrochet 10 Comments

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just a few short weeks away, so it’s time to do what I can, what you can, to help spread the word. Last October I donated a small percentage to Susan G. Komen just by getting a pink hair extension put in my hair. Salons all over the country were offering this pink extension for a $10 donation and you were able to leave it in your hair for as long as you’d like. Last October at STITCHES East Drew Emborsky, aka The Crochet Dude, Ben Levisay and Mark Moraca had their heads shaved to help the Halos of Hope Foundation. They received over $20,000 in donations allowing over 68,000 chemo caps to be sent to cancer centers around the country.

This year, Drew is challenging you, your friends and family to make and send in, as many chemo caps as you can possibly work up. Whether you knit or crochet, Halos of Hope is accepting handmade hats to help the cause. You have from now until November fifth to send these hats in. There are guidelines they suggest you follow for the best outcome.

In need of patterns? No problem.

Crochet Hat Patterns

Pink Ribbon Chemo Beanie

Pink Ribbon Chemo Beanie

 

 

Prayer HatPrayer Hat

 

 

 

 
Crochet Chemo CapCrochet Chemo Cap

 

 

 

Knit Hat Patterns

Lace Edged Chemo Caps

 

 

 

Ribbing and Lace Chemo CapRibbing and Lace Chemo Cap

 

 

 

Jen’s Sweetie Pie Hat

 

 

 

Learn more about this challenge and where you can send the caps.

Do you plan on knitting or crocheting any Chemo Caps for this challenge?

 

 

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  1. Robin Johnson says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    I would love to. Just heard a close friend has cancer.

    Reply
  2. gary labossiere says

    September 23, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I’m all about this. Can’t wait to buy yarn when I get money beginning of Month. Told the director of our clubhouse Harbor Place in Lynn, MA. Where we have crochet group. Expect a box of hats from us.

    Reply
  3. trisha says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I love to crochet, I would love to join, i’m in Australia though, can you maybe give me suggestions on where to go to get something like this started here?

    Reply
  4. Rocky says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:38 am

    i crochet these constantly and take them to a local cancer center. caps are always needed for men & women. i also make scarves for the winter, as requested by some patients

    Reply
  5. Cheryl Hackbarth says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I have been making chemo caps (knit & crochet) since my younger sister (only sibling) was diagnosed in 2009 with breast cancer. Happy to say, she is 4 1/2 year survivor. I just made the Prayer Hat this last week. I will continue to make caps for the cause until I can’t anymore.

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  6. Ruth Dortch says

    September 24, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    I will try to make as many as I can before the deadline & send them to you. I am getting a late start it is already Sept 24th 2013. THANK YOU for the patterns. Ruth Dortch.

    Reply
  7. Sara Sach says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    I Noticed you are linking my “Ann’s Pink Ribbon Chemo Beanie” Which is fine, I Love it~!
    This Beanie is dedicated to my Mom Who passed away from Breast Cancer July 16th, 2013. I am just wondering why you changed the name of the beanie.
    Thanks, Sara – Posh Pooch Designs

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  8. lyn halder says

    September 24, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    i have a whole box of hats already made with hand warmers, mittens, and slippers. my sister fought cancer for 12 years and was always cold, her head, hands and feet. hence the slippers and hand warmers,

    Reply
  9. Gwen Mowbray says

    September 28, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    Any chemo cap patterns for children. My granddaughter, (9months) has cancer.

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  10. Tracy says

    September 28, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    I’m going to do it. I think I’ll pick up some yarn tomorrow and get started. What a wonderful way to show support!!!

    Reply

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