Easy Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern
Looking for a mission project for the year? Try this chemo hat crochet pattern for kids and adults on for size, and consider donating your finished product to your local cancer center.
Updated 8/26/22
The Easy Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern (and other hat patterns, in general) is fun to make any time of year. It makes a great gift for loved ones going through a difficult time and can also be donated to your local cancer center if they're accepting handmade donations. Hat patterns crochet up quick, too, if you're looking for something mindless to keep your hands busy. This pattern was created specifically for a Breast Cancer Awareness, but don't let the color or original intent deter you. This free chemo hat pattern works for any and everyone.
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Stripes gives a wonderful self-striping effect that adds a bit of variety for even your simplest of crochet projects. So, not only is this chemo hat practical, it's also so easy to personalize with buttons, flower appliques, differently colored self-striping yarn and more! Just remember to use cotton yarn or other soft, non-irritatating yarn if you're using this crochet hat pattern with people currently going through treatment in mind as chemotherapy can cause some to develop very sensitive skin. We want both style and comfort for our friends.
Will you be making chemo hats to donate to your local cancer center, or for a loved one? Let us know in the comments below!
Difficulty LevelEasy
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge14 sc and 15 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
Finished SizeTo fit child 5/8 yrs (adult)
Materials List
- Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton Stripe Child (Adult): Pinky Stripes (00732) 1 (2) ball(s)
- Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Easy Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern
Instructions:
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Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. 1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
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2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.
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3rd rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 sc.
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4th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
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5th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 30 sc.
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Cont as established, inc 6 sts on every rnd to 48 (60) sts.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. [2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 (9) sc] 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 54 (66) sts.
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Cont in same manner, inc 6 sts on every following alt rnd to 60 (72) sts. Place marker at end of rnd.
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Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
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Rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 4 (5½) ins [10 (14) cm].
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Next rnd: Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Find this beautiful crochet hat pattern and more to choose from in our roundup of7 Free Chemo Hat Patterns
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pjtaylor1950 56414 98
Jun 08, 2022
I cannot find the pattern there are so many ads...crazy....noooo
terri2eyes
Dec 25, 2015
I absolutely love this pattern I found it so easy to do. I never used to be able to read Crochet patterns untill I used YouTube I never considered myself to be much good but ppl keep telling me I am really good at Crochet when they see what I make now I have made this Hat too its turned out pretty good, even if I do say so myself. I never thought I would be able to do any of these patterns but now I am able to make sense of them, thanks for sharing this pattern, I'm guna be making some for my local hospital x x x
carolynwilkerson 9 649024
Sep 04, 2013
For single crochet you go into the front of the next single crochet below, or chain and hook over and pull through the loop. To reverse you go into the back and pick up the thread in front and take back through and pull through loop. Anyway it is from the back to front. I think I did it once. That, I believe is reverse single crochet.
gsheaves 1599729
Aug 11, 2013
Could you explain 'reverse single crochet'? I don't know this stitch and can't find it in Any of my books! TY!
Gamma930
Aug 24, 2013
Check out this YouTube video. Pretty easy to understand when you watch it. Good Luck. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhSbycwfpdo
friendsforseals 54 91096
Jul 16, 2013
No problems at all. A perfect easy pattern for a really cute hat. Thanks
apluth 1284481
May 20, 2013
Since the 6 increases are NOT evenly spaced around the hat, my hat is becoming lopsided. Is this intentional so it will cover more of the back of the head?
anika519
Mar 24, 2013
The problem I am having is my seam is curved and it shouldn't be (at least I don't think it should) even when I use the stitch marker. Can you tell me if the chain one is being considered the first "stitch" or not or am I just missing something?
Lreds 2244065
Nov 11, 2012
Hate it. It needs full words. I don't know what the heck it says.
anika519
Mar 24, 2013
If you are looking for the stitch shorthand for this pattern then sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet and rnd = round. You can figure all of them out by checking the Craft Yarn Council's site: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/crochet.html Hope this helps you. It's necessary for all pattern reading. Good luck!
pcarter15 2176807
Oct 08, 2012
I love this pattern! I have made over 40 of these caps and will be donating them to the American Cancer Society. It takes about 2.5 hours to make one, and for me, they are super simple! It is also a good way to use up all my excess yarn. I have made them in several different colors and a couple of varigated yarns - so hopefully, someone will enjoy a new hat with winter coming! I hate to repeat myself, but I LOVE THIS PATTERN!
mash60
Oct 02, 2012
I have been crocheting for a long time. what does this mean in crocheting cont. in same manner, inc.6 sts. on every following alt rnd to 60
kar01
Feb 02, 2012
Can someone explain what is meant by cont. in same manner, inc 6 sts. on every following alt. round to 60 (72)sts. means? I need someone to explain how that is done. Thanks
emmabarton
Apr 11, 2012
OH, MY... hope you got an answer... if you need help... please contact me here... i'll be checking in. it's so frustrating when you are new to crochet and don't quite get the instructions. we really DO speak a different language. :-( hoping you were able to get this lovely hat done!
violin31v 2294692
Feb 27, 2011
I found this pattern in a craft store several months ago and have used it to make about 2 dozen caps so far. A couple we use here, but the rest I've donated to a cancer hospital. They were very happy to get them.
Crafter 4163040
Feb 17, 2011
First, to understand the pattern you must know that it is written for 2 sizes, child or adult. The number of stitches for adults is written in parentheses ( ). The smaller number is for a child's cap. Second, to understand what to do after Row 5: "Cont as established, inc 6 sts on every rnd to 48 (60) sts." Row 6: ... (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) 6 times. Join... Row 7: ... (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) 6 times. Join... Row 8: ... (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) 6 times. Join... With each row, add another sc before doing 2 dc into next sc. For a child's hat, stop increasing when you get 48 stitches around. For an adult, keep adding rows til you have 60 stitches around. Hope this clears up any questions.
libbyann721 716307 3
Mar 04, 2016
Ah! Thank you! I thought that was what it meant, but mine is now kind of a hexagon and not a circle. Does that even out as the pattern progresses? Thanks!
Red Robin
Feb 14, 2011
I love this pattern. Made 2 for a friend who is taking chemo. Then I have made several others in color and right now, I am making one with varigated thread from Joann and the thread if forming a pattern as I go around. Its so easy once you understand how to increase 6 sc in every round till you get to 72 stitches and then just crochest all around until you get the size you want.
extremereasons 856 0032
Dec 02, 2010
I have the same problem after Rnd 5 where it says cont in same manner(which one) and then inc 6 sts..... I am also beginning on crochet and have no idea regarding this specific instruction. Please Heeeelllllpppp
Crafter 3180121
Oct 16, 2010
Hi No, what it means is that the 12sc at the end of that direction is telling you how many sc you should have after completing that row. Ex. you have a chain of let's say 6sc directions say 2sc in each sc.(12sc) So you do 2sc in each sc across the rowand at the end of the row you should have 12 stitches. Next row3 says (sc in lst sc, 2sc in next sc)918SCS) You do 2 scs in every other stitch and AT THE END OF THE ROW YOU SHOULD HAVE 18SVS TOTAL FOR THAT ROW, ETC. hOPE THAT HELPS. dEBBIE
LANITA
Sep 21, 2010
i need help with the directions. ex: 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to first sc. 12sc Does 12sc mean due 12 sc. next: ch1. (2sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 6times. join with sl st to first sc. 18sc. i understand that i should do what is in the ()'s until i make it back tot he first st, but do i do this 6 times around then join then do 18sc's. Help me. i need this cap for a raffle at work i have done a scraf already.
lwstn
Jul 30, 2010
charshir: 6th round - (Ch1, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of the next 4 sts) 6 times. On the 7th round you will be doing (ch1, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of the next 5 sts) 6 times. You can see there is a pattern established here, with round 8 having you do a (...sc in each of the next 6 sts) 6 times. You keep increasing 6 stitches on each row in this manner until you've reached 48 or 60 stitches for whatever size hat you're making. 6th round you should have 36 stitches; 7th round 42 stitches; 8th round 48 stitches, etc. Good luck...hope this helped.
charshir
Mar 05, 2010
I am making the chemo cap. After 5th rnd It says to cont in same manner, inc 6 sts on every following alt rnd to 6o sts. I am beginner do not understand what to do HELP!
charshir
Mar 05, 2010
I am making the chemo cap. After 5th rnd It says to cont in same manner, inc 6 sts on every following alt rnd to 6o sts. I am beginner do not understand what to do HELP!
Mississippicrafter
Feb 26, 2010
I really like this pattern. It is easy to follow and works up fast. I couldn't make it in 20 minutes as one person stated. I have had very nice comments on it. I did add crocheted flowers on the roe of joining stitches. I made it for a friend who is taking kemo. Now I think I will do one for myself.
neleha1
Feb 22, 2010
I have a friend with Lupus that is loosing her hair and loves hats. scarfs, bandanas, and she would love this. Thanks for the pattern.
Peaches N Creme
Dec 05, 2009
I made this quick and easy hat in 20 minutes. I made it for a co-worker. The colors are different, but she loved it!
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