Crochet for Cancer — Featured Charity

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This is a charity near and dear to my heart, because like many of you, I lost someone special to me due to this terrible disease. On August 25, 2007, my Dad passed away from metastasizing kidney cancer. Supporting an organization that provides comfort and hope to patients and families feels like a meaningful way to honor his memory.

About Crochet for Cancer

Crochet for Cancer is a nonprofit volunteer-run Christian organization that creates, collects, and distributes chemo caps to those in need throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Local chapters assist with collection and distribution to doctor’s offices, treatment centres, and hospitals. Patients experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy or other cancer-related treatments receive these hats.

Ways You Can Help

You can support Crochet for Cancer in several ways:

• Crochet and mail chemo caps to a local chapter
• Donate yarn or other supplies
• Give gift cards to help volunteers purchase materials
• Help form a local chapter in your area

Be sure to check their Cap Donation Guidelines for info on hat sizes, yarns, stitch patterns, and shipping instructions.

Free Crochet Patterns and Resources

I have several free crochet hat patterns that are suitable for donation to this cause. One of my designs, The Simple Cotton Cap, is available in sizes from preemie to adult large. Many of my other hats include instructions with earlobe coverage.

You can also find free patterns, printable scripture cards, awareness ribbons, and more resources on the Crochet for Cancer website.

Crocheting a hat may seem like a small act, but it can bring comfort, dignity, and hope to someone facing cancer. If you feel called to help, I encourage you to support Crochet for Cancer in any way you can — through donations, by sharing their mission, or by making a hat to brighten someone’s day.

The Simple Cotton Cap

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The Simple Cotton Cap is a free crochet pattern designed for comfort, style, and flexibility. Made with medium-weight cotton yarn (my go-to is Bernat Handicrafter Cotton), this hat comes with two length options: one that sits mid-ear for everyday wear, and another that reaches the base of the earlobe for those who want extra coverage (for instance, chemo patients). Sizes range from preemie through adult, and the pattern is easy enough for beginners. Customizing the height is simple by adding or removing repeat rounds in your chosen size.

You may also be interested in these free crochet hat patterns:

• Sweet Hugs Hat
• She’s So Sassy Hat
• Crochet Hats

Happy crocheting!

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