What you'll need
| One size only: | 18” around x 7 ½” high |
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Bernat Baby Sport - variegated
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Product Description
Knit this comfortable chemo hat in a soft yarn for the cancer patient in need of a light weight hat or beanie. The hat is quick to knit side to side with a simple seam to sew. It can easily be finished in a day or two. The pattern features a fun to knit, textured lace stitch; is worked from the bottom up following a simple chart or written instructions and is finally finished with speedy decreasing rows top. It takes only a little yarn to work up.
Finished measurements unblocked are: 18” around x 7 ½” high. One size will fit most women.
Yarn: About 140 yards of baby sport weight yarn. Sample used about 140 yards of Bernat Baby Sport (less than 1 ball); 100% Acrylic; in color--apple orchard (variegated color); 893 yards/280 gram.
Needles and notions: 24”circular Knitting needle--size U.S.4.; yarn needle to sew side seam, close top of hat, and sew in ends.
Comfy Soft Chemo Hat by Melody Hadley
What is Being Made
The Comfy Soft Chemo Hat is a lightweight, comfortable beanie designed specifically for cancer patients and others seeking a gentle, easy-to-wear head covering. This knitted hat offers a practical and compassionate accessory that can be completed quickly, making it an ideal project for crafters looking to create a meaningful gift or personal item in just one to two days.
Knitting Techniques
This pattern employs a straightforward side-to-side knitting construction method, which simplifies the overall building process. The hat is worked from the bottom up using either a simple chart or written instructions, allowing knitters of various skill levels to follow along easily. The design features a fun-to-knit textured lace stitch that adds visual interest without requiring advanced techniques. The crown is finished with speedy decreasing rows that quickly taper the top of the hat to completion. A simple seam is sewn to join the finished edges together.
Stitches Used
- Textured lace stitch (charted and written instructions provided)
- Decreasing rows for crown shaping
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Comfy Soft Chemo Hat requires minimal yardage, using approximately 140 yards of baby sport weight yarn. The sample featured in the pattern was created using Bernat Baby Sport yarn in the apple orchard variegated colorway, which is 100% acrylic fiber. This yarn choice provides softness and breathability ideal for sensitive scalps. The finished hat measures 18 inches around by 7½ inches high when unblocked, and one size accommodates most women.
Pattern Details
Designed by Melody Hadley and published by Merry Melody Designs, this downloadable PDF pattern is intended for non-commercial, personal use. The efficient yarn requirements and quick completion time make this an accessible project for knitters seeking to create a thoughtful, practical gift.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Melody Hadley |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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