I can't believe that Summer 2024 is almost here. I'm not sure where the time goes, but it does fly by. Delaware Head Huggers is still knitting, collecting and distributing hats across the country and I am still working on new patterns. Life is busy - for all of us, but I finally got this pattern up and ready.
A reminder to all to please help and support DEHH in our mission - send hats or donate hats locally - follow us on social media - like and share our posts - tell people about us and the need for chemo caps - donate financially - or just cheer us on as we make a difference in a small way. More details on how to help are below.
Bronntanas is the Irish word for gift. The 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns were all named using different words for Hug and now the next several will be words that mean gift. The above model was knit using Impeccable, a 4-weight yarn, but of course, the pattern has information for all yarn weights too.
I made this pattern several times, using different yarns. The first time I reversed my knit and purl stitches and it wasn't quite what I was looking for. That said, it still is cute, so if you want to make this version, just reverse your knits and purls in the even rows.
Using a variegated yarn muddled the stitch definition a bit, but again, the pattern works, so use whatever yarn you prefer!
A thinner, silkier yarn also hid some of the stitch definition. Whatever yarn you have on hand or like the best will work for this hat!
Chemo caps are in high demand right now, so please consider helping out. Those of you who use my patterns, but don't donate chemo caps, please consider donating financially to help defray shipping and supply costs. Annual expenses covered by my family to run DEHH run in the thousands. All hats are always shipping completely free of charge to centers and individuals.
On the right side of the blog there is a "Donate Now" button that allows you to donate via PayPal. All donations are used to help with shipping and supply costs. Supplies include bags and tags for each individual hat as well as shipping boxes, packing tape, printer ink, paper, etc.
There is also a link to my Ravelry patterns. All pattern sales are put right back into shipping and supply costs.
Pattern books, both e-book and paperback, can be purchased on Amazon as well.
If you want to help support us in other ways, please join our Facebook page and see all the beautiful hats that are donated. Visit our Website. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter. Share, comment and like posts to spread the word about the need for chemo caps. Tell your friends about us. You never know who else may want to get involved.
Remember, just ONE skein of yarn is needed to make a difference in someone's life. I bet you have a skein of yarn lying in your stash that you could use to help someone through a difficult time.
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