Knitting a Chemo Hat ~ March 22nd, 10am to 12noon

Instructor - Deirdre Holder

What makes a chemo hat different from a regular hat? From an insider’s perspective, quite a lot. I knit and wore my own chemo hats, and losing your hair when it isn’t your choice brings challenges that many knitters don’t expect.

In this class, we’ll talk about what truly matters when knitting chemo hats—comfort, softness, fit, warmth without overheating, and feeling like yourself. We’ll explore thoughtful pattern choices, yarn selection, color considerations, and small design details that can make a big difference for the person wearing the hat.

You’ll leave class with a clear plan for a chemo hat pattern and yarn that feels right for its purpose. If you’re ready to dive in, you’ll also have time to begin knitting your hat during class.

This class is perfect whether you’re knitting for yourself, for a loved one, or for donation.

Prerequisites:
You should know how to knit, including casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and binding off.

What to Bring:
No need to bring anything other than pen and paper. However feel free to bring worsted weight (#4) yarn and appropriate sized needles if you want to begin a project during class. If you choose to purchase materials at Sweet Pea Fiber for this particular project you will be offered a 20% discount. 

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Illness protocol: Please do not attend class if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to an illness. 

Refund policy: Refunds or rescheduling are not possible for no-shows or cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice.