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Mon, 2009-03-16 11:41 — Jason1978

So men!!.....Is there anyone out there kind enough to share some simple patterns for chemo-caps, though I am sure my hair will have grown back by the time I've finished the first one, I'd like to start knitting something simple, and perhaps I can get some of my friends to start knitting...

Up untill now I've been wearing YugiDeans cap.....which is lovely but is starting to look a bit threadbare

Thanks!

Jason

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Tue, 2009-03-17 05:49 — scottly
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Jason, this is where I go

Jason, this is where I go when looking for new and free hat patterns: http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/hats.php
It's fun to brows through as well.

You're in my prayers.

Mon, 2009-03-16 22:39 — Crafty Andy
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Visit Crafty Andy's Blog

Visit Crafty Andy's Blog You know any kind of hat is a chemo hat, but maybe you won't even need them because they may be able to give you local radiation. I don't know how advanced the cancer is , but nowadays, not many people loose their hair. Chemotherapy is a bit gentler these days. If you do lose your hair , just shave your head use sunscreen and be happy. That cancer for your age group is very rare, but definitely fatal if not caught in time. I am glad that you are able to get treatment . Hang in there and there are plenty of Happy Days ahead of you!

Mon, 2009-03-16 18:04 — gaynnyc
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How's about the

How's about the Halfdome.

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATThalfdome.html

and here's a site that has a pattern for it knit in the round if you don't like to seam.

http://puddock.blogspot.com/2006/08/half-dome-in-round.html

I love this hat, I wore it most of the winter...it's a very easy knit.

Hope you're doing well...

Tom

Mon, 2009-03-16 17:15 — chipsir
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Yes great big Canadian Bear

Yes great big Canadian Bear Hugzzzzzzzzzzzz. Hope are feeling better soon.
Dennis

Mon, 2009-03-16 14:27 — Mnjack
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Dear Jason, I don't have any

Dear Jason, I don't have any hat ideas but just wanted to say I am still thinking of and praying for you. I also might add, hair or no hair you will still be a knock out. Keep us posted on your progress and just know that there are a lot of fellow knitters rooting for you. Hugs...Jack

Mon, 2009-03-16 14:26 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Hey, Jason - I know that

Hey, Jason - I know that Lion Brand Homespun is a really gentle yarn for the head when you've gone through chemo. I knit several simple berets for a friend of mine when she had hers. They cuddled her gently and kept her warm. The good thing is that they knit up quickly on size 9 or10 dpns. Hope you are doing well and recover fast. ---Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Mon, 2009-03-16 13:55 — TheKnittingMill
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Hey Jason, I know that they

Hey Jason,

I know that they have several free hat patterns and specifically "chemo caps" on ravelry (I'm not sure if you're a member). Also, on the Lion Brand website (www.lionbrand.com) you can find lots of free patterns for different hats that I'm sure you could add your own little design flare to. I hope this helps. If I think of any others, I'll let you know. Hope all is well. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Mill

Mon, 2009-03-16 13:51 — rjcb3
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Dear Jason, Here are a few

Dear Jason,

Here are a few websites with some simple patterns that could be knit up fairly quickly and very easily.

http://tiajudy.com/ribcaps.htm

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/hats/london-beanie.htm

http://www.headhuggers.org/patterns/kpatt11.htm

...and a ((((((BIG HUG)))))) just because I think you need one!

)O(
Robert