The first hat for this week is a new design. I really enjoyed this pattern - it's very simple and yet quite interesting visually. I knit this using Lion Brand Cotton Ease. This is beautiful yarn to work with and I will definitely be picking up more in the near future. I used about half a skein for this hat, but any worsted weight yarn would work well. I used size 9 needles which are a bit larger than you would expect for worsted weight, but I really like the way it came out. And, of course, this would work beautifully as a hat for anyone, for any reason; not just as a chemo cap.
Schnapps of course, had quite a bit to say about the pattern as it went along and happily, he approved of the final result!
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Waves of Hope Chemo Cap!
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You Need:
Worsted
Weight yarn – I used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease – about 100 yards
Size
9 circular knitting needles (16” or shorter)
Abbreviations:
SSK – slip, slip, knit – slip
two stitches, one at a time to the right hand needle. Insert the left hand needle into both stitches and knit them
together.
This
pattern is in multiples of 10, so just add or subtract in 10 stitch increments
to adjust the size for babies, children or larger adults. This hat fits an average adult head. Remember to adjust your crown decreases
as well!
Cast on 70 stitches, place
marker and join, being careful not to twist stitches.
Work Brim:
Row 1: *K3, P2*; repeat from
* to * across row
Repeat
Row 1 until piece measures 1.5 to 2 inches
Work Body of Cap
Rows 1, 2, 3 & 4:
*K5,
P5*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows
5 and 6:
*K4,
P1, K1, P4*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows
7 and 8:
*K3,
P2, K2, P3*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 9 and 10:
*K2,
P3, K3, P2*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 11 and 12:
*K1,
P4, K4, P1*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 13,14,15 & 16:
*P5,
K5*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 17 and 18:
*P4,
K1, P1, K4*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 19 and 20:
*P3,
K2, P2, K3*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 21 and 22:
*P2,
K3, P3, K2*; repeat from * to * to end
Rows 23 and 24:
*P1,
K4, P4, K1*; repeat from * to * to end
Crown Decrease:
Row 1: *K8,
SSK*: repeat from * to * to end
Row
2:
Knit all stitches
Row 3: *K7,
SSK*: repeat from * to * to end
Row
4:
Knit all stitches
Row 5: *K6,
SSK*: repeat from * to * to end
Row
6:
Knit all stitches
Row 7: *K5,
SSK*: repeat from * to * to end
Row
8:
Knit all stitches
Row 9: *K4,
SSK*: repeat from * to * to end
Row
10:
Knit all stitches
Row 11: *K3,
SSK*: repeat from * to * to end
Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Draw tail through stitches left on the
needles. Cinch closed, secure and
weave in ends. Spread some hope!
** Updated on 12/03/24 to include other yarn weights**
If using 6 weight yarn, cast on 50 stitches on US 13 needles. Begin crown decrease on Row 7 and leave out all even rows of the crown decrease.
If using 5 weight yarn, cast on 80 stitches on US 11 needles. Begin crown decrease on Row 7 and work as written.
I hope you enjoy this pattern! Happy Knitting Everyone!
love it ! thanks !!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to try this one! Thank you for generously sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have access to circular needles can I knit this flat or do I need to add or decrease the amount of stiches
ReplyDeleteRegards Di
You would have to adapt the even rows for knitting flat - the number of stitches would stay the same though.
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern waves of hope hat. Can't wait to try the pattern. A friend and I plus others are forming a group to knit, crochet, loom, etc. hats for babies. I have done some chemo hats in the past and they were very welcomed by all. It's always nice to help those that need help whether you know them personally or not.
ReplyDeleteWould this fit an adult head size 21 1/2 inches?
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
It fits an average adult head.........I don't measure them when I make them.
DeleteThank you for the pattern. I like to knit hats and I will visit the facebook pages you suggested.
ReplyDeleteThank you. My friend looked thru the selections at the cancer center in Columbia MD and it really meant a lot to see them and that others were thinking of them not knowing them personally. If you have time remember those going thru stuff we can't even imagine.
ReplyDeleteDo you not need to use DP needles to finish the crown decrease?
ReplyDeleteNo, you do not. If you did, as some of the other patterns here, it would state that. You could and continue decreasing to K2tog around, but it works this way as well.
DeleteI have some lovely sport yarn which I ordered online and want to make this cap with that yarn. However, I will need to use smaller needles because it isn't heavy weight, more bulky yarn. What do you suggest as to needle size and pattern adjustment?
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is in multiples of 10, so just add 10 stitch increments depending on the size you want. You should use the needle size recommended for the specific yarn............. for example, if size 5 needles, then I would cast on 90 maybe. If that isn't large enough for the person you are making it for, then go to 100............
ReplyDeleteI am going to make this cap and also going to share the pattern with my sisters thanks for the pattern
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