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Knit Chemo Cap & Pattern

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Liz

Pattern: My Own
Yarn: Berroco Plush (color: Lava Lamp)
Needles: US10

My third chemo cap for Made by Hand. Berroco Plush is super soft and not too bad to work with; however, my cast on was consistently tight and picking up dropped stitches was a nightmare because the stitches obscured themselves once dropped. I strongly recommend using life lines or something similar with this yarn.

I even wrote a pattern for this one as well. I’m finding pattern writing somewhat fun and while I’ve only done very basic patterns right now, I think I may try to start increasing the complexity as I understand more about knitting construction.

As always, if you find a correction or don’t understand something either email me at delirium(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com or leave a comment.

Basic Rolled Brim Hat

Materials:
[MC] Berroco Plush; 2 skein

1 pair US 10 19″ Circular Needles
1 set US 10 Double Point Needles

Gauge: 2 st = 1″

Measurements: This hat ends up with a 22″ circumference and has a depth of 8″ with the brim rolled down.

Notes:
pm = Place Marker
Pattern

  • With two strands of yarn held together as one, cast on 45 stitches. I strongly recommend a very stretchy cast on.
  • Join making sure not to twist and place marker to designate the row.
  • [k9, pm] 5 times.
  • Knit until piece measures 7 inches.
  • [k7, k2tog] 5 times. Repeat this for every row until you have 5 stitches left. *When the hat becomes too small for the circular needles, begin using the double-point needles.

Finishing

Cut yarn leaving a 6″ tail. Thread yarn through a tapestry needle and pull yarn through last 4 stitches. Pull tight. Secure the yarn on the inside of the hat and weave in ends.

The Brim

The brim is just the natural curl of the stockinette. I just rolled it a bit more to make it a little thicker.
Copyright

This is pattern is free for personal, non-commercial use. Further use requires permission from the designer (me). You may not sell or distribute the pattern in any form. You may not sell the any item or items made from this pattern without my permission. You may not use this pattern or items from the pattern for commercial use.

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27 Responses

  1. FO: 2nd Berroco Plush Hat « Kis*Knit, on October 1st, 2006 at 8:48 pm Said:

    [...] Pattern: My Own Yarn: Berroco Plush (color: Tie Dye Purple) Needles: US10 [...]

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  2. BJ Ellis, on October 8th, 2006 at 10:48 am Said:

    Thank you!
    For posting a pattern that is super easy to understand.
    BJ Ellis
    Anderson,S.C.

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  3. Anna, on October 8th, 2006 at 5:37 pm Said:

    Looks good!

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  4. scrunchyy, on October 9th, 2006 at 10:55 am Said:

    This is a great hat!!
    Thank you for writing the pattern.

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  5. Marlene, on October 23rd, 2006 at 6:00 pm Said:

    Hi. I really like the hat with the rolled brim but I am a brand new knitter and have a question. Actually, two questions. When you describe knitting knit 9 and pm 5 times and then knit the rest do you mean to continue in that pattern of knit 9 and pm 5 or does it chanage to knit a row, pearl a row until it measures 7 inches. Also, when are the double pointed needles used? Thanks soooo much.

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    • Barbara McCarthy, on October 10th, 2009 at 1:42 pm Said:

      I have not picked up knitting needles in 30 years. I do not understand the direction “knit 9 and pm5.” Does it mean to knit 9 and then purl 5 times?

      Also, my daughter wants me to use 100%cotton Prima, Crayon Boucle yarn. Described as ‘a plush frisee cotton yarn.” Would this yarn work with your pattern?

      Barbara

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      • Liz, on October 11th, 2009 at 3:45 pm Said:

        pm = place marker

        You will knit 9 stitches, place a marker and then do it again for a total of 5 times. You can either do this when I do in the pattern or knit until the piece is 7 inches and then place your markers. I like to place my markers early so I can do quick checks that I haven’t dropped a stitch (especially with this yarn).

        You can use any yarn you want. Just remember, different yarns can make for a different gauge (and fit) and can also create a different fabric.

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  6. Lucie, on December 12th, 2006 at 2:01 pm Said:

    Thanks for your thoughts and the pattern, but I was given one of these hats while I was taking chemo and had lost my hair and I ended throwing it out—the extra bulk of the brim hurt my head when I layed my head on the pillow to sleep.

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  7. Tammy, on December 23rd, 2006 at 11:00 pm Said:

    Hi. I really like the hat with the rolled brim but I am a brand new knitter and have a question. Actually, two questions. When you describe knitting knit 9 and pm 5 times and then knit the rest do you mean to continue in that pattern of knit 9 and pm 5 or does it chanage to knit a row, pearl a row until it measures 7 inches. Also, when are the double pointed needles used? Thanks soooo much.

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  8. Debbie, on January 16th, 2007 at 10:09 pm Said:

    Great site! it would be really super awesome if these patterns were available in a “printer friendly” version. :)

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    • Jean, on April 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm Said:

      Just copy & paste it in Word or any word processing program you use. You can change the font size to make it easier to read & get rid of all the ads & extra stuff to save ink.

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  9. Brenda, on October 16th, 2007 at 11:26 am Said:

    I have to say that when I was taking my chemo, I loved a hat like this. The rolled brim added some interest around my face like hair normally would.

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  10. Isabel, on October 24th, 2007 at 11:54 pm Said:

    the pattern states to k9 then pm 5 times. my question is, do I continue this pattern of placing the markers after every k9’s or just in the first row?

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  11. linda, on November 7th, 2007 at 5:51 pm Said:

    hi!
    Love the directions, and hat looks adorable, but I can’t read the supply list due to the picture covering it. Could you please e-mail me the supply list. thank you.

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  12. Patty, on November 16th, 2007 at 1:37 am Said:

    Love this hat, but cannot read the supply list. Please send me the complete pattern if you get a chance.

    Thank you.

    Patty

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  13. Robbie, on November 19th, 2007 at 10:13 pm Said:

    RE: Join making sure not to twist and place marker to designate the row.

    I have only knitted blankets and other types not requiring a joint. I was wondering if anyone could help clarify this issue?

    Thanks Robbie

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  14. Elizabeth, on December 17th, 2007 at 2:44 pm Said:

    Liz, This is a cute hat, but I too cannot see all of the directions because a picture is covering them. Could you please fix the site or repost the directions with a link?

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  15. Janet, on January 15th, 2008 at 12:49 pm Said:

    Hi
    Love the look of this pattern, but could you tell me the size of yarn you used, is it bulky or sport wt, etc…? The gauge is it with two strands of yarn?
    Thanks in advance
    Janet

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  16. Marg., on January 25th, 2008 at 11:22 pm Said:

    Do you repeat this throughout the 7 in. of knit? If not What is the purpose of K9 pm (5 times)? The hat looks great! I have not tried it yet but once this question is answered I plan of knitting it.
    Thanks

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  17. Liz, on January 29th, 2008 at 11:08 pm Said:

    Marg,

    You only place the markers one time and pass them onto the other needle with each row. If you prefer, you can knit the 7 inches and then place the markers before you begin your decreases. The reason I add the markers early is so if I something comes out wrong I can spot check an area’s count and not the entire row. It’s really a matter of preference. After the 7 inches, however, the markers are useful in picking out where the decreases go.

    Liz

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  18. Becky, on June 5th, 2008 at 5:59 pm Said:

    Liz-

    I am on the local Race For The Cure Committee. I am a pain knitter. (I only knit when I am in great pain from a knee problem.) I would love to use this pattern to make caps for our “Survivor Kits” These are not sold but given to breast cancer patients in the Arkansas Affilate of the Susan G Komen for the Cure Service Area. I was not sure if you would think was a commerical use. Please let me know if it is okay.

    Becky

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  19. Karen Hill, on July 27th, 2008 at 8:08 pm Said:

    A friend who also is in the Ravel Raousers Knitting Guild has asked us to make hats to help a friend. I’ll let you know how I do making these hats. They look easy .

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  20. Dona Kinslow, on February 6th, 2009 at 9:14 am Said:

    Sorry , but I am a beginning knitter and I do not understand what pm means. I gather it’s pearl something, but please explain . Thanks

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  21. Tasia Robinson, on April 24th, 2009 at 12:04 pm Said:

    Hey love the chemo hat. Im a third year graduate fashion student and would love to use these type of hats for my show if your interested get back to me on chink435@hotmail.com

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  22. Amumwhoknits, on August 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am Said:

    hi there, i run a website which is currently knitting hats for teenagers with cancer. Could i please put this on there? Or you could join up and post it yourself if you preferred

    Reply

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