Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap | Knitting Instructions
About This Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap Pattern
Soft chunky cotton chemo cap instructions, for an extra soft beanie that is comfortable to wear against sensitive skin.
These reverse stocking stitch chemo caps are a quick and easy knit. They are comfortable to wear on a sensitive scalp when worked up in the softest chunky cotton. Preferably knit in the round to avoid seaming, they can also be knit flat and seamed with a mattress/ladder stitch.
Chemo caps make a meaningful and heartfelt gift for anyone going through cancer treatment. Why not knit a few in different sizes and colours to share with those who need them most?
Language
Soft chunky cotton chemo cap instructions are available in English only.
Skill level:
Confident beginner
Size:
These chemo cap instructions are written for 7 sizes, so they will fit from baby to large adult heads.
What You Need to Knit Your Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap
Abbreviations
- KÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â knit
- PÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â purl
- C/on      cast on
- K2tog    Knit the next 2 sts together to decrease
- St/s    Stitch/es
Tension
Check the tension for your Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap before you start knitting to ensure the correct size is acheived
7 sts and 9 rows = 5cm
Instructions for Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap
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Age |
3-6 m |
6-12 m |
1-3 and |
3-10 and |
Teen |
Woman |
Man |
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Size – circ. |
32 – 35 |
38 – 46 |
43 – 48 |
46 – 49 |
46 – 53 |
49 – 57 |
52 – 60 |
cm |
|
Size – height |
11 – 13 |
12 – 14 |
12 – 15 |
15 – 16 |
16 – 18 |
18 – 20 |
20 – 23 |
cm |
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 |
 |
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 |
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C/on |
48 |
54 |
60 |
66 |
72 |
78 |
84 |
sts |
|
work |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Rounds/rows stst, turn |
|
work |
23 |
25 |
27 |
30 |
33 |
36 |
42 |
Rounds/rows stst |
|
knit |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
Sts; K2tog  x 6 |
|
work |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Round/row stst |
|
knit |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
Sts; K2tog  x6 |
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work |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Row stst |
Continue following the chunky cotton chemo cap instructions below to complete the decreases.
Continue working 1 st less between decreases, decreasing 6sts on every 2nd round/row until you have 6sts left
Next round/row: K2tog x3
Work a few rows of I-cord (optional)
**knit across
Slide the sts back across to the other end of the needle without turning and pull the yarn firmly across the back of your work
Repeat from ** until your cord is the required length.
Cut yarn (leave a long enough tail for seaming if necessary) and end off by threading through remaining sts and working tail in.
Congratulations on completing your Chunky Cotton Chemo Cap!
Please note:
Chemo caps are worn against very sensitive skin. Please use only the softest natural yarns when making these chunky cotton chemo caps.
Cotton is naturally breathable, hypoallergenic, and gentle against delicate skin, making it the ideal fibre choice for anyone undergoing treatment.
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