This chemo cap pattern started when a friend asked for a soft cotton chemo cap to keep her head warm after her treatments. The hat became so popular that I began to knit more for other friends, as they needed Head Hugs during their own treatments. I always wondered if the hat was truly comfortable and useful, or if my friends were just being nice. Now I know – it is! During my own chemo and radiation, I wore it so often I made it in 3 different colors (if you make one, cream is the best first choice). The fancy rib stitch has a bit of flex giving the hat a nice gentle fit and a bit of style, and the easy-care cotton yarn is great for day or sleeping. Plus, the hat gets a lot of compliments .

• It takes about 150 yards of worsted or light aran weight yarn. Easy care is best, cotton or cotton blend.

• This hat has a lot of stretch, so it hugs almost every head size comfortably.

• The fancy rib looks a lot more difficult to knit than it is!

I decided to write up the pattern and share it here so anyone can make a cap for someone who needs a hug. A comfortable, useful, and stylish chemo hat is really hard to find and I hope you find this one to be just that! I hope wearing this hat brings a little hug to you or anyone you give it to anytime they need it, with wishes of good health, and comfort.