Ladies Fancy Chemo Cap

Ladies Small to Med. & Large to EX. Large size found at the end of the pattern
Lion Brand Homespun; 88% Acrylic, 12% Polyester /Approx. 120 yds. Colorway: Purple Haze or color of choice
Please remember that this is a 5 weight yarn.

Hook: K – 10 ½ /6.5mm      Yarn needle for sewing peak into place

Embellishment Supplies: Optional – Lace, buttons or brooches to adorn the flap.

Stitch Guide
join w/ = join with
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain     
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
BLO = Crochet the stitch indicated by using the back loop only
SP = Space
nxt = Next
st = Stitch
*  * = Execute sequence between the stars, the number of times stated
x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on

Pattern Notes:
1. Beginning CH 1 does not count as a stitch
STOP!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!! Gauge As You Go: There will be measurements at certain stages throughout the pattern. They will be highlighted in green. This system of measurements, will give you an idea if you are on track to achieve the size that you WANT. Not everyone crochets with the same tension. Example, if the beginning circle, which will be the first measurement you come across, is too small, then you can go up a hook size or two, or you can add an increase row if you so desire. If you are finding that the next segment of measurements is too short, you can always add an extra yarn over before pulling through the last sequence of loops that completes the stitch, this will give your stitches more height. Some crochet artists can achieve gauge horizontally, but not in height. One other option is add an extra row if you would like. There are so many ways to achieve the size you want, with “GAUGE AS YOU GO” This system will also allow you to change yarns… Most yarns have a slightly different gauge, and this system will help you see if the yarn is going to make it a good fit.
CH 3, join in ring, or use magic circle
NOTE: This pattern is written for those who have lost their hair due to chemo or other medical conditions. If you would like a bigger hat, go up a hook size or two, or just add an increase round.
Round 1: CH1; 10 HDC in ring, join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC
Crocheting with this super squishy and soft yarn can be a challenge. Notice in pic 1 you cannot readily count the stitches, and it can be hard to find where you should put your next stitch. I like to use my fingers to help me along. Notice where my thumb is, I am poking with my pointer finger, to open the hole and make it noticeable. So go slow…poke around with your fingers and count as you go.  Pic 2 is showing what it looks like with 20 stitches, and pic 3 is showing how it looks after it is joined.
TIP 1:Holding a piece of white paper in your lap while you crochet with this squishy yarn, will help you to see your stitches.
TIP 2: Place markers at increases, advice from 1 of my testers.
                             

Round 2: CH 1; 2HDC in each ST around; join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (20 HDC)

Round 3: CH 1; HDC in joining st, 2HDC in nxt st; * HDC in nxt st, 2 HDC in nxt st* 9x; join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (30 HDC)

Round 4: CH 1; HDC in joining st; HDCin next st, 2HDC in nxt st; * HDC in nxt st 2x, 2 HDC in nxt st* 9x; join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (40 HDC)

If making the Large to EXTRA Large Hat, please scroll down to the bottom of the pattern.
Round 5: CH 1; HDC in joining st; HDCin next st (6x), 2HDC in nxt st; * HDC in nxt st 7x, 2 HDC in nxt st* 4x;
join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (45 HDC)

NOTE: This pattern is written for those who have lost their hair due to chemo or other medical conditions. If you would like a Smaller hat, follow the instructions for “Tweens and Young Girls Chemo Cap” found on my blog, http://theslantedlife.blogspot.com/ 
  Diameter = 6 – 6.5”

Round 6 – 12: HDC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC
(45 HDC)
total measurement from crown to Round 12 = 7 ½” – 8”

Round 13: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (45 SC)

Round 14: CH1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st (7x), 2 SC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st (8x), 2 SC in nxt st;* 4x; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC
(50 SC)

Round 15: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (50SC)
NOTE: If you would like to make a basic beanie end off after this round.
                                            
Follow instructions below, to make this hat with an off center peaked brim. Scroll down to find the rolled brim instructions found at the bottom of the pattern.

The next rounds will make the off center peak. Work the amount of stitches stated, and leave the rest of the stitches unworked, it will create a rough edge, but the edging round, will smooth out the bumps.
Round 16: Turn, CH1 SC in Back Loop Only BLO (26x) Note: BLO was the front loop, before you turned

Round 17: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 2 st’s, SC in nxt st (22x); SLP ST in nxt st; (22 SC)

Round 18: CH 1 and TURN; Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (18x);  (18 SC)

Round 19: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (15x);  (15 SC)

Round 20: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (11x);  (11 SC)

Round 21: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (9x);  (9 SC)

Round 22: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (6x);  (6 SC)

Round 23: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (4x);  (4 SC)

Round 24: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (3x);  (3 SC at the peak) at the end of this row, with the brim turned up, you will be looking at the outside of the hat.

Round 25: Edging round: With the brim turned up, looking at the outside of the hat, SC down the slope, smoothing out the bumps. When you get to the base of the brim, continue to SC in each st, until you reach the opposite side of the off center peak. Continue to SC up the slope, smoothing out the rough edges, until you reach the 3 SC at the peak. SC in 1^st st, 3 HDC in nxt st, SLP ST in the 3^rd SC . End off leaving a tail to sew the peak to the side of the hat.
 
Finishing measurements = crown to brim 8 – 8 ½”; across the folded hat  10 ” – 10.5”;  circumference 20.5”- 21.5”  

Round 18 – 23: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (55 SC) End off at the end of Round 23 and weave in ends. (If you would like a wider brim, just add more rows)
Finishing measurements = crown to brim 8 – 8 ½”; across the folded hat  10 ” – 10.5”;  circumference 20.5”- 21.5”  

The turned up brim is so nice, but you can easily add a brooch to dress it up too!

LARGE TO EXTRA LARGE
Round 5: CH 1; HDC in joining st; HDCin next st (2x), 2HDC in nxt st; * HDC in nxt st 3x, 2 HDC in nxt st* 9x;
join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (50 HDC)

Round 6: CH 1; HDC in joining st; HDCin next st (8x), 2HDC in nxt st; * HDC in nxt st 9x, 2 HDC in nxt st* 4x;
join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (55 HDC)

NOTE: This pattern is written for those who have lost their hair due to chemo or other medical conditions. If you would like a Smaller hat, follow the instructions for “Tweens and Young Girls Chemo Cap” found on my blog, http://theslantedlife.blogspot.com/ 
 

Round 7 – 14: HDC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. HDC (55 HDC)
total measurement from crown to Round 14 = 8” – 8 ½”

Round 15: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (55 SC)

Round 16: CH1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st (9x), 2 SC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st (10x), 2 SC in nxt st;* 4x; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC
(60 SC)

Round 17: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (60SC)
NOTE: If you would like to make a basic beanie end off after this round.

TURNED UP BRIM WITH  AN OFF CENTER PEAK

Follow instructions below, to make this hat with an off center peaked brim. Scroll down to find the turned up brim instructions found at the bottom of the pattern. 
The next rounds will make the off center peak. Work the amount of stitches stated, and leave the rest of the stitches unworked, it will create a rough edge, but the edging round, will smooth out the bumps.

Round 18: TURN, CH 1, SC in BLO and in each stitch around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (60 SC) Note: BLO was the front loop, before you turned

Round 19: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 2 st’s, SC in nxt st (22x); SLP ST in nxt st; (22 SC)

Round 20: CH 1 and TURN; Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (18x);  (18 SC)

Round 21: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (15x);  (15 SC)

Round 22: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (11x);  (11 SC)

Round 23: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (9x);  (9 SC)

Round 24: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (6x);  (6 SC)

Round 25: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (4x);  (4 SC)

Round 26: CH 1 and TURN;  Skp 1 st, SC in nxt st (3x);  (3 SC at the peak) at the end of this row, with the brim turned up, you will be looking at the outside of the hat.

Round 27: Edging round: With the brim turned up, looking at the outside of the hat, SC down the slope, smoothing out the bumps. When you get to the base of the brim, continue to SC in each st, until you reach the opposite side of the off center peak. Continue to SC up the slope, smoothing out the rough edges, until you reach the 3 SC at the peak. SC in 1^st st, 3 HDC in nxt st, SLP ST in the 3^rd SC . End off leaving a tail to sew the peak to the side of the hat.

                                       Turned up Brim without a Peak

                                                    

Follow instructions below, to make this hat with a turned up brim

Round 18: TURN, CH 1, SC in BLO and in each stitch around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (60 SC) Note: BLO was the front loop, before you turned

Round 19: CH1, SC in joining st, SC in nxt st (8x), 2 SC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st (9x), 2 SC in nxt st;* 5x;
join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (66 SC)

Round 20 – 25: CH 1, SC in joining st, and in each st around; join w/SLP ST to beg. SC (66 SC) End off at the end of Round 25 and weave in ends. (If you would like a wider brim, just add more rows)
Finishing measurements = crown to brim 8 ½”- 9”; across the folded hat 10 ½” –11”;  circumference 21”- 22”  

The turned up brim is so nice, but you can easily add a brooch to dress it up, or make just the beanie and add a vintage brooch.

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