Hospitals have a continuing need for hats for newborns and cancer patients of all ages. In general, these hats should:- Be made of natural materials.
- Be machine wash– and dryer-safe.
- Include a brim or other shaping to distract from the lack of hair.
- Be soft and beautiful.
PDF pattern is available for download from Ravelry for $5. No Ravelry account is necessary, payment is by PayPal. Proceeds from the sales of this pattern benefits the NC Cancer Hospital.
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This pattern is for personal and charity use only.
Gauge:
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (in the round)
Materials:
60-275yds DK weight yarn (sample uses Takhi Cotton Classic)
US 7 (4.5mm) needles for knitting in the round (circulars and/or double-points)
6 stitch markers
Yarn needle
Pattern originally designed for the 20 Hats Project drive organized by the Bull City Fiber Loft and Durham String Thing in Durham, North Carolina. Thank you Rebecca and Molloy! Thanks also to my testers, Carol, Carly, Katie, and Rachel!
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1 comments:
Hi KT,
Are you still collecting caps for 20 Hats? I have been knitting away and have a stash of preemie and full term caps and 1 baby afghan to send your way if you are.
Take Care,
Thanks,
Cindy
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