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Comment on Circulo Scarves by KnittingFever

KnittingFever — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:53:00 +0000

Hi Lora. You can locate stores, both local and online, that stock Circulo by using the “find a store” feature on our website.
http://www.knittingfever.com/stores
You can search just on brand, or filter by your zip code and then the brand.
As though we need an excuse to visit the yarn store.

Comment on Circulo Scarves by Lora

Lora — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:17:00 +0000

A member of our knit group bought this yarn in her travels, she knitted a scarf and brought for show and tell. It is gorgeous…I want some of the yarn too!!

Comment on Chemo Caps by grannyblue

grannyblue — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:23:00 +0000

I have made a lot of chemo caps. Usually I give them to my local cancer center but sometimes friends need them for family or friends or themselves. The main thing I do is make them from soft yarns because a head is a sensitive part of the body. The few I have given to friends have all been a hit no matter what pattern I use. Just don’t make them too big–a head without hair is smaller. I do make all sizes though as there are a variety of head sizes. I attach a tag to the hats I donate and say they are made with love (true <3) and say to hand wash and lay flat to dry. They just need to be swished in the water a few times then water squeezed out.

Comment on Chemo Caps by Touchoffiber

Touchoffiber — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:41:00 +0000

Thanks for a great resource!

Comment on Chemo Caps by Linda Trimm Piker

Linda Trimm Piker — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:32:00 +0000

I am a crocheter, and am wondering if you have a sister site for us!! Thanks!!

Comment on Chemo Caps by Miriam

Miriam — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:17:00 +0000

Great topic and thanks for posting the patterns. I’ve been sending caps to Robin at Delaware Head Huggers, and even though it is unfortunate that people need these caps, it is rewarding to be able to provide them with the caps and all the good wishes and prayers that go into making each hat. Robin does such a fabulous job with DHH. She is very upbeat and helpful. She amazes me with her organization skills and how busy she is sending out the hats. I know when I sent her hats, she will find a good home for them.

Comment on Chemo Caps by Lamartin91217

Lamartin91217 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:53:00 +0000

Keep in mind the time of the year. I went through Chemo from early Sept. to end of Jan. Some of the hats were too hot for Sept. and then not warm enough for Jan. Also, light weight hats are great to sleep in. Easy care yarns are important as well. I was forced into menopause and aftercare drugs caused horrible hot flashes. I found that regular hat patterns weren’t long enough in the back. Think about hair lines when knitting the hats. With all the fun hair accessories available today it’d be fun to include a big flower on the hat!

Comment on Chemo Caps by Jetney72

Jetney72 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:46:00 +0000

I’ve knitted for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis for several years and they require that they only be acrylic or cotton yarn and they need to be sent back in individual baggies. Are these also your requirements? I would love to help you out.

Comment on Chemo Caps by Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:44:00 +0000

Great article, thanks for the links. I’d just agree on the love, positive thoughts and soft. Pretty I think is nice for the patients, but I suppose we should remember that men need hats too and make some more basic and some manly ones too. I also try to think about the pattern and how it will feel to wear. If someone is wearing it and falls asleep, how is it likely to feel, that type of thinking.

Comment on Off the Neeldes: Chadwick hat by Diane Dawn Foxcroft Louw

Diane Dawn Foxcroft Louw — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:48:00 +0000

This is what i am doing reknitting my sons hat and it just wont come out right…. its either to small or too big grrr…. love your pattern by the way…