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 Cluthar!

 2025 is underway and the need for chemo caps is huge!  I've got hospitals and cancer centers on a waiting list so I am knitting as fast as I can and I hope you are too!

We were recently featured in the Delaware News Journal - it's a quick read but gives some insight into what these hats mean to others.

This latest hat is named Cluthar which is the Irish word for warmth.  I knit the models using 6-weight, super bulky yarn, but of course have included all yarn weights for your convenience.

Do NOT be intimidated by the pattern.  It truly is very simple.  Once you do the first repeat, you can easily see where to make the next loop.  Try it and I bet you'll really enjoy the pattern!  

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.  

Cluthar PDF

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