Happy Birthday Mom

Today is my mom's birthday. I thank God for her everyday. She has fought this battle with grace, strength and courage and I truly admire her. I love you Mom! Happy Birthday.

Chemo Hat & Flower Patterns

If you are interested in helping crochet chemo hats & beanies I found a great pattern. It's a simple double crochet with a single crochet ribbing around the bottom. I tweaked it a little to make it a bit larger but the original pattern is fine to. I embellished it with a flower and button.

I have posted a few free hat patterns in my blog that I have found on the web and thought would be good to use when making chemo hats. Feel free to experiment with patterns and create your own style. We accept any style crochet/knit hat donations.

Ridge Hat With Brim Pattern & Flower by Stitch of Love

Lavender Double Crochet  Chemo Cap Pattern by Head Huggers Flower Pattern (video tutorial) by Little Birdie Secrets

Light Blue Double Crochet  Chemo Cap Pattern by Head Huggers Flower Pattern (video tutorial) by Little Birdie Secrets

Blue & White Stripe  Double Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern by Head Huggers (using alternating colors) Cute As A Button Flower Pattern by The Crochet Crowd

Please visit our FREE HAT PATTERNS page to see more caps.

Patterns vs. Video Tutorials

Maybe I am the only one but I find it somewhat hard to read crochet patterns. Even some of the easy or intermediate patterns are kind of tricky for me. Granted I am only 6 months into this new wonderful world of crochet, but I think the patterns are extremely intimidating for someone in the beginning stages of learning. Especially if they are doing it on their own. I made up my mind I was determined to learn and I found a great way to decipher patterns. Where you ask? Ha, it was on a video tutorial! I originally learned to crochet by watching my mom. After I had the basics down I wanted to branch out and make other types of items and try new patterns so I searched the internet and found a lady that has hundreds of video tutorials on anything you want to make. I really learned "The Art of Crochet" by watching her videos. Thank you Teresa Richardson for helping me learn to crochet and for creating a tutorial on symbols and terms.

We Made a Delivery!

Praise God! Today we donated 18 hats, 3 scarves and 1 lap blanket to oncology patients in South Bend, Indiana. For those of you who helped by donating yarn or crochet/knit items I want to say thank you. The cancer center we donated to was completely out of hats and only had a few scarves to choose from so our donation really helped and was blessing.



Just a few of the hats donated with matching scarves.

Our next delivery will be in mid-April. This is completely voluntary and we accept any type of crochet/knit items. Some people have asked if we have any limitations on the types of items, and as of right now we simply ask that the items donated be handmade, new, smoke free and pet hair free. If you choose to make a hat please remember that most people that have lost their hair due to treatment prefer soft hats that do not have holes in the pattern.

Thank you again for supporting our efforts. Please help us spread the word about our cause. Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/crochetforcancer.



Latest Project: Granny Square Lap Blanket

My latest project is coming along. I started this about 2 weeks ago and have worked on it a little everyday. I really like the colors I chose for this one. I used Caron One Pound yarn 100% acrylic medium 4; colors used are nutmeg, off white, and lace. I also used light sage from Red Heart.

It's my second granny square blanket ever. I hope to have it done soon so I can donate it to a very deserving cancer patient.  

Almost finished. I still need to complete a few rows.



I decided to join the granny squares with the nutmeg.



Close up of the joined squares.



Crochet for Cancer: How to Get Involved

Here are a few simple ways you can help us give a handmade crochet hat to someone taking chemo:

If you crochet or knit:

• Send your item(s) to one of  the locations listed below and we will be sure they are distributed to hospitals and cancer centers.

Crochet for Cancer                   c/o Pam Harshman                   P.O. Box 64                   Rolling Prairie, IN 46371

Crochet for Cancer           c/o Tracy Wells           P.O. Box 622           Springfield, GA 31329

• Contact your local hospital, doctors office, cancer center and donate your items there.
• We accept gift cards to purchase yarn and supplies from the following locations: Hobby Lobby, Michael's, AC Moore Crafts, Wal-Mart, and JoAnn Fabric.
• Donate yarn and supplies. We are always looking for extras. 

If you do NOT crochet/knit:

• Don’t know how to knit or crochet? Why not donate a ball of yarn and we will make one on your behalf. We are always in need of yarn to create hats. Remember us when you are at your local box chain store and pick up a couple skeins of yarn. We accept any color and weight yarn. Send them to one of our locations.
• We accept gift cards to purchase yarn and supplies from the following locations: Hobby Lobby, Michael's, AC Moore Crafts, Wal-Mart, and JoAnn Fabric.
• Make a financial donation to the American Cancer Society. (we are not affiliated with the American Cancer Society however we do support their efforts to fight cancer.)

What type of items are we looking for?

• Hats - all sizes
• Scarves
• Blankets
• Be creative, we accept any type of gift item to give to a person fighting cancer. For example, a crochet pink ribbon pin to support breast cancer awareness.
• Yarn, Yarn, Yarn!!!

Please remember...

These items are being given freely to people taking treatment for cancer. We ask that you abide by the following when donating your items:

• Must be new - never worn
• Clean - free of perfume, pet hair and smoke

Serving Georgia & Indiana

We have two locations to send your items being donated. Either location will gladly distribute your crochet/knitted items to cancer patients at no cost to them. This is an ongoing service and our goal is to hand out 100 hats per month to those in need. No matter where you live in the world, your contribution will help.

Crochet for Cancer
P.O. Box 622
Springfield, GA 31329
Attn: Tracy Wells

Crochet for Cancer
P.O. Box 64
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
Attn: Pam H.

Items donated will be distributed to cancer centers, hospitals and patients in both the Savannah area of Georgia and also throughout Northern Indiana. We appreciate your support. God bless you in your giving.

Give, And It Will Be Given To You

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38

It really doesn't take much to show someone you care. I am looking for people to partner with me in this endeavor to create hats, scarfs and lap blankets for cancer patients. If you know how to knit or crochet and would like to donate your time and skills please contact me at idigcrocheting@gmail.com or you can simply ship your items to:       
   
Crochet for Cancer
P.O. Box 64
Rolling Prairie, IN  46371
Attn: Pam

Donations of yarn in any size, color and weight are also appreciated.