A cancer diagnosis creates a whirlwind of emotions and fears – and when chemo robs someone of their hair, making a crochet chemo caps can be a wonderful expression of love and support.
While some of these patterns have cancer patients in mind, others are regular caps that happen to be perfect during chemo!
9 Chemo Caps Crochet Patterns
If you or someone you know is undergoing chemotherapy, make a new hat or two for both fashion and function. These hats help people with their hair loss to embrace a new sort of style.
In that way, crochet chemo caps can be both comforting and empowering.
1. Cotton Crochet Chemo Caps Pattern by Christa Co Design
Spring is here or coming soon. Either way, this Cotton Crochet Chemo Caps will be useful for those who need it in warmer climates. These basic hats are so easy to jazz up with stripes, buttons, or fancier edges if you want.
The combination of simple stitches with the light printing of this colorway is just simply pretty.
Get the Pattern here
2. Dreaded Crochet Hat with Hair Pattern by Stitch 11
This Dreaded crochet chemo hat pattern is sure to add a bit of fun instead of the usual chemo hat. It’s basically a regular crocheted beanie with chain stitch dreads using a 6mm crochet hook. The pattern makes it easy for different styles and sizes.
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3. Crochet Chemo Caps Pattern by Crystalized Design
This crochet chemo caps is designed for those in chemotherapy treatment, though it’s a great hat for all. This virtually seamless hat is fitted yet stretchable with 2 appliqués to choose from.
Though this hat is made for adults, the smaller version fits most children/teens. This piece is virtually seamless so if the hat spins on the head, no seam will be easily seen.
Get the Pattern by Crystalized Design here
4. Easy Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern by Salty Pearl Crochet
Not only would this Easy Crochet Chemo Cap serve you well on a camping or hiking trip, but it would also make an excellent piece to donate to charitable organizations that provide chemo cap hats for cancer patients. You’ll love how simple this pattern is to make!
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5. Crochet Hat With Hair Pattern by The Twisted Hatter
Warm-up with the squishy, soft texture of this hat. It is originally designed to use as a fun addition to a costume but it would be a lovely gift to our fellow cancer patients. Make it in any color possible!
Get the Pattern by The Twisted Hatter here
6. Free Chemo Cap Pattern by Red Heart
This simple crochet hat is a pretty project that brings warmth and comfort to those in need. Stitch using cotton yarn to finish a thoughtful hat in any color you desire. It makes a meaningful donation item that comes from the heart. Why not double your efforts and work on this pattern with a friend?
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7. Summer Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern by Oombawka Design
The Soft Cotton Sunhat Pattern has been designed as a summer chemo cap and is sized to reach the edge of the hairline. Making this design in cotton yarn makes the finished hat breathable and perfect for warmer weather.
The brim is soft enough that you can fold it up or even add a pin, or brooch (or button) to secure it on an angle at the front. A pattern for a carnation flower embellishment is included for those of you who would like a flower to add to the sunhat
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8. Crochet Cloche Chemo Hat Pattern by Life In Small Spaces
You can wear the hat loose like a slouchy and knotted to the side. Or you can pull it tight and wrap the ends around your head turban style. If you a friend or a family battling cancer, this Crochet Cloche Chemo Hat is perfect for them.
Get the Pattern by Life In Small Spaces here
9. Chemo Hat Crochet Pattern by Ambassador Crochet
This chemo hat crochet pattern was created for the many people going through cancer. The design of the hat is slightly snug and not as stretchy as most crocheted hats, so that if you have already lost your hair it will not be too loose.
Get the Pattern by Ambassador Crochet here
Choose a crochet chemo hat pattern that will make your recipient smile at a time when getting through every day may feel very tough instead.
Every single person has a different sense of style, so be open to making chemo hats in many different colors– including both solids and stripes. When you’re done making these beautiful pieces, be sure to share a pic on our Facebook Page. We’d be so glad if you do!
We have a huge collection of crochet hat patterns you might also want to try. Check them out!
For now, let us all consider making a crochet chemo hat today! Happy crocheting!
