Knitted Chemo Hat for Vikki
Knitted chemo hats are a heartwarming gesture for individuals like Vikki who are bravely battling cancer. These handmade hats not only provide physical comfort but also emotional support during a challenging time. The thought and effort put into crafting a hat for Vikki showcase genuine care and kindness. As she wears her knitted chemo hat, she'll not only feel the warmth of the soft yarn but also the warmth of the love and support knitted into every stitch. It's a beautiful way to show solidarity, care, and compassion, and Vikki will surely appreciate the thoughtful gift during her journey.
Chemo Hat for Vikki
DK yarn
4mm needles
Tension:
22sts = 4in over stocking stitch
Ladies Hat – Small Width: 17” - 18”
Cast on 97 stitches
Knit 5 rows
Row 6: Purl
Repeat the last 6 rows 4 times more
Knit 4 rows
Row 35: K46, cast off 5sts, k45
Row 36: P46, cast on 5sts, p46
Row 37: Knit
Row 38: Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows until hat measures 5 ½ “ from the cast on edge
Decrease for the crown:
Row 1: K10, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 89sts
Row 2 and every other row: Purl
Row 3: K9, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 81sts
Row 5: K8, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 73sts
Row 7: K7, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 65sts
Row 9: K6, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 57sts
Row 11: K5, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 49sts
Row 13: K1, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 33sts
Row 15: K2tog, repeat to last st, k1 17sts
Row 17: K2tog, repeat to last st, k1 9sts
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up seam and weave in ends
Front strip
Cast on 7sts
Knit 35 rows
Cast off
Thread the front strip through the gap at the front of the hat
Join the cast on and cast off edges of the strip together and then join this seam to the cast on sts at the front of the hat
Weave in ends
Ladies Hat – Medium Width: 19” - 20”
Cast on 109 stitches
Knit 5 rows
Row 6: Purl
Repeat the last 6 rows 4 times more
Knit 4 rows
Row 35: K52, cast off 5sts, k51
Row 36: P52, cast on 5sts, p52
Row 37: Knit
Row 38: Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows until hat measures 5 ½ “ from the cast on edge
Decrease for the crown:
Row 1: K10, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 100sts
Row 2 and every other row: Purl
Row 3: K9, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 91sts
Row 5: K8, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 82sts
Row 7: K7, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 73sts
Row 9: K6, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 64sts
Row 11: K5, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 55sts
Row 13: K1, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1 37sts
Row 15: K2tog, repeat to last st, k1 19sts
Row 17: K2tog, repeat to last st, k1 10sts
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up seam and weave in ends
Front strip
Cast on 7sts
Knit 35 rows
Cast off
Thread the front strip through the gap at the front of the hat
Join the cast on and cast off edges of the strip together and then join this seam to the cast on sts at the front of the hat
Weave in ends