Introducing Ciepło!

This latest hat is named Ciepło, which means warmth in Polish.  It's a super simple, quick knit that will work equally well for men and women.  Make it in any color you like and of course, you can use whatever is in your stash because directions are included for all yarn weights.

Sadly, there is still a huge need for chemo caps! Please consider making some for your local cancer center or sending some to DEHH so I can get them to those who need them.  Hats are still being shipped out on a regular basis and will be throughout the Summer.  Air conditioning means that many cancer warriors are cold even in the hot weather, so we don't slow down shipments.

Cotton, bamboo and cotton blend yarns are great for this time of year too.  This version of this pattern was knit using KnitPicks Comfy Bulky, a super soft cotton blend that works up nicely.  

Don't forget to grab a copy of Gifts from the Heart so you have more great looking and simple hat patterns in your toolbox!  And go to my Ravelry page for even more!  Any hat pattern works - crochet, knit or sewn.  We need them all.

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.  

Ciepło PDF

If you're downloading this pattern, please consider supporting DEHH by making a monetary donation, buying some patterns, sending hats or spreading the word about us!

Introducing Gifts from the Heart!

 It's almost October already!  I'm not sure where 2024 is going, but it's going quickly!  I have been busy working on new patterns though.  My latests e-book, Gifts from the Heart contains 10 patterns, all named gift in various languages.  Chemo caps are needed everywhere and they are truly gifts from the heart!

Each pattern is great for knitting while watching football!  And you've got plenty of time to make all of these as holiday gifts for friends and family too.  Just please remember to donate some to your local cancer center or to DEHH!

I'm fairly certain that I will get pushback from people who demand all my patterns be free and immediate.  I'd just like to ask you all to think about the amount of time that goes into creating patterns and the amount of time and money that goes into running Delaware Head Huggers.  Sadly, most people who are demanding access to patterns are those who don't donate chemo caps.  If you use any of my patterns for your own purposes, please consider donating to DEHH.

Bronntanas has already been published on this blog.  The remaining nine patterns are all brand new.  All e-book sale profits go right back into running Delaware Head Huggers.  I've priced Gifts from the Heart at only $10 - which I think is very reasonable.  Each pattern will also be available individually for those of you who only want one.  They will be priced at $2.50 each. Most independent patterns are priced much higher.  Please remember that Ravelry and Etsy take a portion of the sales.

I will share these patterns eventually on this blog, but not as PDF's.  

Here are photos of the 10 patterns included.  

Agasallo

Bronntanas

Cadeau

Darilo

Donum

Kado

Koha

Lahja

Makana

Nunana

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 and my Etsy shop.  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.  

Introducing Bronntanas!

 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.  

BRONNTANAS PDF

Introducing Kram! Week 9 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns 2023

It's Week 9 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns!  Kram is the Swedish word for hug.  

This model was knit using Knit Picks Brava Bulky, a 5-weight yarn.  Of course, the pattern includes instructions for all yarn weights so you can use what is in your stash. Simple slipped stitches add the colorful pop to this hat.  But, you could work this hat in any color combination you can think of.  Team colors, school colors, favorite colors - try them all!

Each Wednesday until the week before Christmas I'll be posting a brand new pattern, with instructions in all yarn weights.  Feel free to use the patterns to make gifts for friends and family, but also, please try to make some to donate.  Donate locally if you can - every place needs chemo caps.  Or send them to me and I will get them to people who need them.  Together, we really are making a difference. Just be sure to check in every week to see the latest pattern.

Did you knit an Abbraccio from Week 1 yet?  What colors did you use?

Did you knit a Knuffel from Week 2 ?

Did you knit a Drukkie from Week 3?

Did you knit an Amplexus from Week 4?

Did you knit an Awhi from Week 5?

Did you knit a Barróg from Week 6?

Did you knit a Memeluk from Week 7?

Did you knit a Fusi from Week 8?

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.  

Kram PDF

Introducing Memeluk! Week 7 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns 2023

It's already Week 7 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns!  Memeluk is the Indonesian word for hug.  

The model is knit using Lion Brand Hometown USA, a 6-weight, bulky yarn, but the pattern includes instructions for all yarn weights and this hat will work up nicely no matter what yarn weight you use.  Try it using a variegated yarn or a self striping yarn and see what a great looking hat you end up with.  This is a very simple pattern - easy to remember and fun to knit.  Make a few and donate them this winter.

Each Wednesday until the week before Christmas I'll be posting a brand new pattern, with instructions in all yarn weights.  Feel free to use the patterns to make gifts for friends and family, but also, please try to make some to donate.  Donate locally if you can - every place needs chemo caps.  Or send them to me and I will get them to people who need them.  Together, we really are making a difference. Just be sure to check in every week to see the latest pattern.

Did you knit an Abbraccio from Week 1 yet?  What colors did you use?

Did you knit a Knuffel from Week 2 ?

Did you knit a Drukkie from Week 3?

Did you knit an Amplexus from Week 4?

Did you knit an Awhi from Week 5?

Did you knit a Barróg from Week 6?

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.  

Memeluk PDF

Introducing Awhi! Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns 2023

It's Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns!   Awhi means Hug in Maori.

The model was knit using KnitPicks Brava Bulky, a 5 -weight yarn.  The pattern has instructions for all yarn weights though, so anything in your stash will work.

I love the detail in this simple rib pattern.  It's only a 2 row repeat, so it's easy to memorize and it works up quickly.  Make it in any color you like!  Or stripe it!  Or use the pattern for the brim and then knit the rest in stockinette.  The possibilities are endless!

Each Wednesday until the week before Christmas I'll be posting a brand new pattern, with instructions in all yarn weights.  Feel free to use the patterns to make gifts for friends and family, but also, please try to make some to donate.  Donate locally if you can - every place needs chemo caps.  Or send them to me and I will get them to people who need them.  Together, we really are making a difference. Just be sure to check in every week to see the latest pattern.

Did you knit an Abbraccio from Week 1 yet?  What colors did you use?

Did you knit a Knuffel from Week 2 ?

Did you knit a Drukkie from Week 3?

Did you knit an Amplexus from Week 4?

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, accrued by my family to run DEHH, run in the thousands.  All hats are 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.  

Awhi PDF

Introducing Drukkie! Week 3 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns 2023

  It's Week 3 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns!   Drukkie means Hug in Afrikaans.

The model was knit using Lion Brand Cotton Ease - a 4-weight yarn.  The pattern has instructions for all yarn weights though, so check your stash and get knitting!

I love the texture of this quick and simple knit.  Mix it up by knitting the brim in a different color if you like.  Experiment with it and have fun.  

Each Wednesday until the week before Christmas I'll be posting a brand new pattern, with instructions in all yarn weights.  Feel free to use the patterns to make gifts for friends and family, but also, please try to make some to donate.  Donate locally if you can - every place needs chemo caps.  Or send them to me and I will get them to people who need them.  Together, we really are making a difference. Just be sure to check in every week to see the latest pattern.

Did you knit an Abbraccio from Week 1 yet?  What colors did you use?

Did you knit a Knuffel from Week 2 ?

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, accrued by my family to run DEHH, run in the thousands.  All hats are 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.  

The PDF has been updated to fix an error in the number of stitches cast on.

Drukkie PDF

Introducing Abbraccio! Week 1 of the 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns 2023

 Welcome back everyone!  It's been quite a while since I posted a new pattern, but I have been busy knitting and creating - just not posting! 

Today begins The 12 Weeks of Hat Patterns!  All patterns are named Hug - just in different languages.  Abbraccio is hug in Italian.  Be sure to check in every week to see the latest pattern.

Each Wednesday from now until the week before Christmas I'll be posting a brand new pattern, with instructions in all yarn weights.  Feel free to use the patterns to make gifts for friends and family, but also, please try to make some to donate.  Donate locally if you can - every place needs chemo caps.  Or send them to me and I will get them to people who need them.  Together, we really are making a difference. 

The black and blue version was knit using Knit Picks Brava Bulky, a 5-weight yarn while the green and maroon one was knit using Knit Picks CotLin, a 3-weight yarn.  Use what's in your stash to make a hat that will really make a difference to someone going through a very hard time.

Delaware Head Huggers is now up to 42,346 hats made and delivered.  Chemo caps are needed more than ever, so please consider helping us. Those who don't donate hats, yet use my patterns, please consider donating financially to help defray expenses.  Annual expenses run in the thousands and all hats are given and shipped completely free of charge.

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.  

Please consider joining us in our mission to make a difference one hat at a time.  

                          

Abbraccio PDF