Free Patterns

It is always a challenge for me to find a crochet pattern that is 1- cute and 2- easy. I like the easy patterns that work up quickly. I can do a few each night that I am watching tv. I thought it would be helpful it we provided free patterns to get you started.




Viola Child hat



Newborn Hat




Emery Beanie


Have you seen our cute model?

Project Chemo Caps turns 8!

Project Chemo Caps has turned 8 years old this year! I can't believe that I have had the privilege of donating chemo caps for 7 seasons.. and this year will be 8!

In 2013 there was a very busy year in my neck of the woods. I was able to donate quite a few caps. However, I want 2014 to be bigger and better! So I am turning to you! I would love to have some people all over donate to their local hospitals, children's centers and oncology departments.

Please look through our resources on what hats and yarns are most wanted, in most cases. I would also love for you to share your story!

July Hat Pattern

This is on the main page of headhuggers. I love the edging. Very feminine yet simple.  I'd love to see your creations!


http://www.headhuggers.org/patterns/cpatt05.htm

1st hat of the year!

Pattern Source

Materials
Size F Crochet Hook
3 Ply Yarn
Tapestry needle - This is for sewing in the tails

CH 3, join
*NOTE: You can start this with the magic circle as an alternative start.

Rnd 1: 10 SC in LP, Do Not Join

Rnd 2: 2 SC in ea SC. (20 Single Crochet)

Add a marker to your beginning stitch.

Rnd 3: 1 SC in ea SC. (20 Single Crochet)

Rnd 4: 1 SC in next ST, 2 SC in next ST. (30 Single Crochet)

Rnd 5: 1 SC in ea SC around. (30 Single Crochet)

Rnd 6: SC INC every 3 Sts. (40 Single Crochet)

Rnd 7: SC in ea SC around. (40 Single Crochet)

Rnd 8: SC INC every 4 Sts. (50 Single Crochet)

Rnd 9: SC in ea ST around. (50 Single Crochet)

Rnd 10: SC INC every 5 Sts. (60 Single Crochet)

Rnd 11-31: SC in EA SC around until you get the length of your cap.

Use a larger size hook and/or yarn to make the cap for a larger size child.

The Baby Beanie can be done with individual rounds or in a continual round. You will want to use individual rounds if you want to make stripes on the cap. The video tutorial shows a continual round. The picture symbol instructions are for individual rounds.

What have you made recently??

Pattern of the Weekend

Finished Size: 5.5’’(14 cm) tall, 7’’ (18 cm) diameter Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Crochet Pattern: Beanie
Round 1: ch 2, sc 10 in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 5: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around
Round 6: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc) around
Round 7: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc) around
Round 8 – 9: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 10 sc) around
Round 10 – 11: sc in each sc around
Round 12: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 10 sc) around
Round 13 – 17: sc in each sc around
Round 18 – 19: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 15 sc) around
Round 20 – 31: sc in each sc around
Finish off

Pattern Source

I'm going to see how many of these I can whip up this weekend! Are you making any hats this weekend?

Happy 2012!

Happy New Year!

I am planning on a big year for Project: Chemo Caps. 2012 will be our best year yet!

As of right now I have donated Chemo Caps to Salt Lake City Primary Children's Hospital Oncology Department for 5 years. I always feel guilty that I could not give more. I want to me able to brighten the lives of my sick children this coming year.

I am looking for a few people to help out with a few hats here and there or to bombard the hospital with hats! Which ever you and your time can give. Now you don't have to give them to the hospital I do, I just want all those kids to have enough Chemo Caps around the world.

For the Month of January- since it is already the 17... I am shooting to complete 1 hat. How about you?

Adult Cap Pattern

photo courtesy of www.bevscountrycottage.com

This cap is super easy, has great coverage and is very stylish. pattern can be found here