Crocheted with Prayers

The basic cap (pattern pdf) in 100% cotton and spring/summer colors. Just finished it for a friend. Prayers in every stitch. Requesting all prayers please!

The "Christine"

Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream Potpourri, Hook size "H".

Crochet Embellishments

As promised, here are some embellishment resources for adding interest to the basic chemo cap pattern.

Here's a very pretty free Rose Pattern from the Petals to Picots blog,

Crochet Rose from Petals to Picots

Rosebud & Leaf from Petals to Picots

and a lovely rosebud and leaf.

Free Sunflower Pattern

A spiral flower from Busting Stitches:

Spiral Flower Pattern

and a very nifty Sunflower from the Crochet It blog.









There are so many beautiful flower embellishments. Just do a Google search for free crochet patterns. I think butterflies (3 patterns here) would also be a nice addition to a chemo cap as well as crochet angels and the cancer support ribbons.

I'm also a cat lover, and these 3 kitties would look really neat on a cap. Here's the pattern.

Crochet Cat Trio

Another great resource for several cute designs with free patterns is Beginner Crochet Patterns.

But perhaps my favorite and most appropriate choice for embellishing the Basic Chemo Cap is the Cancer Awareness Ribbon:

Cancer Awareness Crochet Ribbon from Naztazia.com

4-2-2015: Just came across a great resource for flower embellishments, so wanted to share it. Check out Craftsy's Blog post: Beautiful Bouquet: 10 Crochet Flower Patterns You’ll Love

4-13-2015: Never make the same flower twice? Here's another for our embellishment collection:

Purple "Popcorn" Stitch Flower (pattern here)

Crochet Chemo Caps

Crochet 411 Pattern: JC Basic
Cap in Cream with Red Rosette

I've gotten into crocheting for cancer patients over the last several months, and have received some great feedback from the recipients of my chemo caps.

Important to note if you're going to make these caps: use soft, stretchy, breathable yarn, and use a close stitch (like single crochet) so they can't be seen through.

Here is the pattern (pdf) for the "JC Basic Cap", which fits, stretches, breathes and generally works well for most women. I've made several versions using this as the base, and they've been a hit with the patients.

I'll post more chemo cap pictures and patterns soon, as well as embellishments for them. Follow my blog to receive post notices.

JC Basic Cap in Red

This is a great cause, and it's very rewarding to make someone's day who is sick and suffering.

There are many ways you can participate. I am donating mine to a cancer center in California through my Dad who is having radiation treatments there.

Call and ask your local hospitals for information on making donations.

There is also an organization that collects and donates them that you can send to: check out Crochet for Cancer for info and resources.

Everyday Crochet

My Works in Progress

Over the last few years I have picked back up my crochet hooks, and gotten inspired to create my own designs.  I have focused on fairly quick projects since I don't have much time (or patience) these days.

Here are some pics of recently created items:

Red cowl and headwrap

Here I am :) modeling a lovely red cowl and headwrap.  Perfect for staying warm while looking stylish!

I made a few variations of this set around Valentine's day last year and they were a hit!

Headwrap and Infinity Scarf

I made this set for my daughter Caitlin as a gift.  The infinity scarf just about reaches the floor when not looped around her neck.  She loves wearing it in all different lengths and loops.  The head-wrap keeps her ears warm without messing up her "do".  I used a curly multi-colored yarn for this project, and it matches just about anything.

Scoodie

For my daughter Lindsay, I made a "scoodie", which is a hooded scarf.  This design also has convenient pockets.  She runs around the WVU Morgantown campus with this versatile yet beautiful piece.  She can leave the hood down, wrap the scarf around her neck, put her hands in the pockets or her phone.  It's very flexible, and she loves it!










I will post more designs soon!  I also love mixing recycled materials with crochet to create new things out of old clothes.  Some of my favorites use old jeans to create handbags and headbands.  The possibilities are endless, so visit my blog again soon.