Cancer Ribbon Towel Free Crochet Pattern With A Buttoned Topper

It is my joy to share the Cancer Ribbon Towel Free Crochet Pattern with you. I hope you will experience joy as you make this cancer ribbon towel. You can make it for someone you care about using the color of ribbon that pertains to the cancer they are fighting.

This cancer ribbon towel is a testament to the battle I have fought with breast cancer.

The challenges were great, but I resolved to fight this battle with the Lord on my side. My family and friends were with me all the way, and were such an encouragement to me. They gave me strength to deal with the tough things, and patiently listened to my concerns while I was fighting.

The Cancer Ribbon Towel Free Crochet Pattern is a symbol of hope.

It’s a reminder that we can come together to support one another in our darkest hours. I encourage you to try this crochet pattern for yourself. Crochet this towel as a show of support to your friends or family that are battling cancer..

My journey fighting cancer was easier than most, and I am giving God all the praise that I am cancer free.

The Cancer Ribbon Towel Free Crochet Pattern will be a beautiful addition to my home, but also a reminder of how far I’ve come with the Lord’s help. I hope that together, we can craft hope and support for those who are fighting their own battles with breast cancer, or other forms of cancer. 

Another thing happened after my cancer diagnosis. I became determined to make beautiful chemo caps for those in need.

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The photo collage below is showing a few of the chemo caps that were designed in the past couple of years.

Free Chemo Cap Crochet Patterns

1. Double Down Chemo Cap
2. Tiny Pearls Chemo Cap
3. Peekaboo Ridge Chemo Cap
4. Mesh Banded Bucket Chemo Hat
5. Mesh Chemo Cap
6. Simple Ridge Chemo Cap

Cancer Ribbon Towel Free Crochet Pattern                           

Notes from the Designer:

1. Remember the last few pages of this pattern are for printing purposes. It is written in a way to help you save ink. The font is smaller and the graphs are not included.
2. Each block or x in the graph represents 1 single crochet stitch.
3. You will find partial charts within the pattern that represent a portion of the rows you are working on. All “x” marks indicate a sc stitch.
4. You will need to carry the MC strand of yarn within the stitches. This means you will lay the yarn across the stitches of the previous row. Continue to crochet as if the yarn isn’t there, and your stitches will go around the yarn strand, and will be hidden within the stitching.
5. There is no need to carry the CC yarn. You will always drop it to the wrong side of your work. The wrong side of the work will always be the even numbered rows. See Note: 7
6. Make two bobbins or two small balls of CC yarn. Their use is indicated in the pattern as one ball is CC1 and the second is CC2.
7. Always drop the CC yarn to the back of your work. The odd rows are the Front of your work. The even rows are the back of your work.

Yarn & Supplies:

Any Cotton Dishcloth Cotton yarn will do. I used approx 150 yds, or 1 ball of Lilly’s Sugar & Cream in White, and approx. 90-100 yds , or 1 ball of Yarnspirations Peaches and Cream in Rose.
a) 1: ¾” – 1” Button
b) Sewing needle and thread.
c) Scissors and yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Below is a crochet chart for the Cancer Ribbon Towel Free Crochet Pattern.

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Crochet Hook:

H-8/5.00 mm

Gauge:

4” = 15 rows hdc x 4” = 13 hdc st’s

Stitch Key:
MC = Main Color
CC1 = Contrasting Color 1 (1 ball of pink yarn)
CC2 = Contrasting Color 2 (2nd ball of pink yarn)
shell = Shell: 3 double crochet stitches placed in the stitch indicated in the pattern.
2dc V = two Double Crochet V: 2dc, ch2, 2dc in stitch indicated in the pattern.
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
sc 2tog = sc two sc stitches together
dc = Double Crochet
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
skp = Skip
sp. = Space
nxt = Next
prev. = previous
st./st’s = stitch or stitches
beg. = beginning
* * = Complete 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;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated
thru = Through

Base Chain: ch27

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch1 & turn (26 sc)

Row 2-4: sc in each st across, ch1 & turn (26 sc)

Row 5:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 at last pull thru of 6th sc; (6sc)
2) sc in nxt st, drop CC1 & pull up MC at last pull thru; (1sc)
3) sc in the nxt 12sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 at last pull thru;(12sc)
4) sc in nxt st, drop CC2 & pull up MC at last pull thru; (1sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 6:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 at last pull thru of 6th sc; (6sc)
2) sc in nxt 2sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC at last pull thru of the 2nd st;(2sc)
3) sc in the nxt 10, drop MC & pull up CC1 at last pull thru of the 10th st (10sc)
4) sc in nxt 2sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC at last pull thru; (2sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 7:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC1(6sc)
2) sc in nxt 3sc; Drop CC1(3sc)
3) sc in the nxt 8sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (8sc)
4) sc in nxt 3sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (3sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 8:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (6sc)
2) sc in nxt 3sc st, drop CC2 & pull up MC (3sc)
3) sc in the nxt 8sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (8sc)
4) sc in nxt 3sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (3sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 9:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC1(6sc)
2) sc in nxt 4sc; Drop CC1(4sc)
3) sc in the nxt 6, drop MC & pull up CC2 (6sc)
4) sc in nxt 4sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (4sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 10:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (6sc)
2) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (5sc)
3) sc in the nxt 4sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (4sc)
4) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (5sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 11:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (6sc)
2) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (5sc)
3) sc in the nxt 4sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (4sc)
4) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (5sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 12:
1) sc in nxt 6sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (6sc)
2) sc in nxt 6sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (6sc)
3) sc in the nxt 2sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (2 sc)
4) sc in nxt 6sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (6sc)
5) sc in last 6sc, ch1 & turn (6sc) (26 sc total)

Row 13:
1) sc in nxt 7sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (7sc)
2) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC; end off CC1, it will be picked back up later in the pattern(5sc)
3) sc in the nxt 2sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (2sc)
4) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (5sc)
5) sc in last 7sc, ch1 & turn (7sc) (26 sc total)

Row 14:
1) sc in nxt 7sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (7sc)
2) sc in nxt 12sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (12sc)
3) sc in nxt last 7sc; ch1 & turn (7sc) (26 sc total)

Row 15:
1) sc in nxt 8sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (8sc)
2) sc in nxt 10sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (10sc)
3) sc in last 8sc; ch1 & turn (8sc) (26 sc total)

Row 16 & 17:
1) sc in nxt 9sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (9sc)
2) sc in nxt 8sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (8sc)
3) sc in last 9sc, ch1 & turn (9sc) (26 sc total)

Row 18:
1) sc in nxt 10sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (10sc)
2) sc in nxt 6sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (6sc)
3) sc in last 10sc, ch1 & turn (10sc) (26 sc total)

Row 19 & 20:
1) sc in nxt 9sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (9sc)
2) sc in nxt 8sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (8sc)
3) sc in last 9sc, ch1 & turn (9sc) (26 sc total)

Row 21 & 22:
1) sc in nxt 8sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (8sc)
2) sc in nxt 10sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (10sc)
3) sc in nxt last 8sc; ch1 & turn (8sc) (26 sc total)

Row 23:
1) sc in nxt 7sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (7sc)
2) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (5sc)
3) sc in nxt 2sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (2sc)
4) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (5sc)
5) sc in nxt last 7sc; ch1 & turn (7sc) (26 sc total)

Row 24:
1) sc in nxt 7sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (7sc)
2) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (5sc)
3) sc in nxt 2sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (2sc)
4) sc in nxt 5sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (5sc)
5) sc in nxt last 7sc; ch1 & turn (7sc) (26 sc total)

Row 25:
1) sc in nxt 7sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (7sc)
2) sc in nxt 4sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (4sc)
3) sc in nxt 4sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (4sc)
4) sc in nxt 4sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (4sc)
5) sc in nxt last 7sc; ch1 & turn (7sc) (26 sc total)

Row 26:
1) sc in nxt 7sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (7sc)
2) sc in nxt 4sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (4sc)
3) sc in nxt 4sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (4sc)
4) sc in nxt 4sc, drop CC2 & pull up MC (4sc)
5) sc in nxt last 7sc; ch1 & turn (7sc) (26 sc total)

Row 27:
1) sc in nxt 8sc, drop MC & pull up CC2 (8sc)
2) sc in nxt 4sc, drop & end off CC2 & pull up MC (4sc)
3) sc in nxt 2sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (2sc)
4) sc in nxt 4sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (4sc)
5) sc in nxt last 8sc; ch1 & turn (8sc) (26 sc total)

Row 28 & 29:
1) sc in nxt 9sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (9sc)
2) sc in nxt 8sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (8sc)
3) sc in nxt last 9sc; ch1 & turn (9sc) (26 sc total)

Row 30:
1) sc in nxt 10sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (10sc)
2) sc in nxt 6sc, drop CC1 & pull up MC (6sc)
3) sc in nxt last 10sc; ch1 & turn (10sc) (26 sc total)

Row 31:
1) sc in nxt 12sc, drop MC & pull up CC1 (12sc)
2) sc in nxt 2sc, drop and end off CC1 & pull up MC (2sc)
3) sc in nxt last 12sc; ch1 & turn (12sc) (26 sc total)

Row 32-38: sc in each st across; ch1 & turn (26sc)

Row 39: sc in each st across; ch1 but do not turn (26sc)

Shell Border: 3 sides of the towel only. The top will remain unworked until after the third round of the border is made. Row numbers will start over.

Row 1: slightly turn the towel and place sc in the side of the last sc that was made; continue down the side of the towel in this pattern
1) *shell, sc* 8x, evenly spacing the shells and sc stitches down the side of the towel, execute a “2dc V” at the corner; (8 shells, 9sc)
2) *sc, shell* 6x, evenly spacing the shells and sc stitches across the bottom of the towel, end with 1 more sc; execute a “2dc V” at the corner; (6 shells, 7sc)
3) *sc, shell* 8x, evenly spacing the shells and sc stitches across the opposite side of the towel, end with a sc; drop MC, pull up CC1 at the last pull thru of the last sc; ch2 & turn (8 shells, 9sc)

Row 2:
1) 2dc at the base of the turning ch; *sc in the 2nd dc of prev. shell, shell in prev. sc* 8x; sc in 2nd dc of prev “2dc V”; execute a “2dc V” at the corner; (8 shells, 9sc)
2) sc in 2nd dc of prev. “2dcV”; *shell in prev. sc, sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell;* 6x; shell in prev. sc; sc in 2nd dc of prev “2dc V”;execute a “2dc V” at the corner; (7 shells, 8sc)
3) sc in 2nd dc of prev. “2dcV”; *shell in sc; sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell; * 8x; 2 dc in last sc; ch1 & turn; (8 shells, 9sc)

Row 3:
1)sc in 1st dc; *shell in prev. sc; sc in the 2nd dc of prev. shell,* 8x; shell in last sc of this side; sc in 2nd dc of prev “2dc V”; execute a “2dc V” at the corner; (9 shells, 10sc)
2) sc in 2nd dc of prev. “2dcV”; *shell in prev. sc, sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell;* 7x; shell in prev. sc; sc in the 2nd dc of the prev. “2dc V”; execute a “2dcV”at the corner; (8 shells, 9sc)
3) sc in the 2nd dc of the prev. “2dc V” *shell in prev. sc; sc in 2nd dc of prev. shell;* 8x; Shell in last sc; sc in last dc; ch1 & turn slightly, to crochet across the top of the towel; (9 shells, 10sc)

Button Tab

Row 1: *sc across the top of the towel* 32x; ch1 & turn (32sc)

Row 2: *sc 2tog* 16x, ch1 & turn (16sc)

Row 3: *sc 2tog* 8x, ch1 & turn (8sc)

Row 4-22: sc in each st across; ch1 & turn (8sc)

Row 23: sc 2 tog, sc in nxt st; ch 2, skp 2sts; sc in nxt st, sc 2tog; ch1 & turn (4sc)
Row 24: sc 2tog; 2sc in ch2sp, sc 2tog, End off and weave in all ends. Sew a button to the front of the towel at Row 1 at the Button Tab portion.

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This is a photo collage of the Fall Kitchen Crochet patterns were shared as free downloads the first weekend in October. It was called Fall Into Crochet: Free Kitchen Patterns For A Cozy Home.Never Fear though…there are 3 more weekends in October. Read below to find out more on what will be happening.

Looking Ahead: More Exciting October Weekends! 

There are still 3 more weekends to look forward to! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:

• Weekend 2: More Sunflower patterns and LOTS of Pumpkin designs! 
• Weekend 3: All about cozy ponchos and wraps—perfect for fall weather! 
• Weekend 4: We’re finishing strong with hats, hats, and more hats, including special designs for those going through chemo in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Don’t Forget Sweet Potato 3’s Cancer Challenge

While you’re waiting for the next weekend event, be sure to visit Sweet Potato 3’s Cancer Challenge. Every day, a new hat crochet pattern is featured, and all of the patterns are still available for download throughout the month of October. It’s a wonderful initiative for a great cause! 

And don’t forget—the Blossoms of Hope Chemo Cap is still available for download and has been a huge hit with everyone! 

I can’t wait to see you all at the next October Weekend! Be sure to grab your pattern bundle if you missed the first event, and get ready for more fall crochet fun! 

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