Let me show you how to crochet a Cute Chemo Cap with a Heart Stitch. It has a little turned up brim and that is where you will find the fun little hearts. All chemo patients need something that makes them feel beautiful. The free crochet pattern is below, but you can purchase the ad free pdf on ETSY or RAVELRY.
This Heart Stitch Chemo Cap was designed with that purpose in mind
It is soft, gentle, close-fitting, and finished with a sweet heart detail to bring a smile when it’s needed most.
This crochet chemo cap features a small turned-up brim where the heart stitch is worked directly into the fabric, creating texture and interest without bulk. It’s feminine, thoughtful, and intentionally designed for sensitive scalps.
Whether you are crocheting for yourself, a loved one, or for donation, this heart stitch chemo cap is a beautiful way to show care through crochet.
Choosing the right yarn for this Chemo Cap will give you great results.
ATTENTION! If you are making this for someone who has hair, consider going up one size or using a larger hook!!!
Recommended Yarn Weight and Fiber
For this chemo cap, I used:
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3 weight yarn
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A bamboo blend
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Bamboo yarn is especially well-suited for chemo caps because it is:
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Naturally soft and smooth
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Breathable and temperature-regulating
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Gentle on sensitive or irritated skin
- Care is needed when washing the chemo cap.
Good to know: You can absolutely use 100% bamboo yarn if you prefer. The key is softness and drape.
Why Bamboo Yarn Works So Well for Chemo Caps
Bamboo yarn helps create a cap that:
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Feels cool against the scalp
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Has beautiful stitch definition for the heart stitch
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Provides comfort without heaviness
This makes it an excellent option for both chemo and radiation patients.
The Turned-Up Brim and Crochet Heart Stitch Detail
The heart stitch placement is fun and can be turned down if more warmth is needed.
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Why the Heart Stitch Is on the Brim
Placing the heart stitch on the small turned-up or turned down brim:
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Adds visual interest where it’s most noticeable
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Keeps the rest of the cap smooth and simple
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Frames the face in a soft, flattering way
Free Crochet Pattern For The Heart Stitch Chemo Cap
Yarn used:
Any Bamboo or Bamboo Cotton Blend that is a (3) or sportweight.
I used Hobby Lobby’s Bambootiful Yarn (3) 51% cotton; 49% rayon; 232 yds/232 meters per cake. I have been advised to hand wash and lay flat to dry, when using this yarn, in order for it to keep it’s beauty.
You can purchase the ad free pdf that includes Child thru Adult sizes and row by row charts on ETSY or RAVELRY.
Gauge:
4” x 4” = 17 st’s across x 13 rows high
Make a swatch, ch27, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch across, ch1 & turn:
*Hdc in each st across, ch1 and turn* repeat 15x
See the Heart Stitch Chemo Cap in Action
Live Video Demonstration and Tips
In this live video, I share how soft, close-fitting heart stitch chemo caps are perfect for sensitive scalps. You’ll see the heart stitch detail up close and learn how these caps can be comfortably layered under decorative hats.
Watch the video below for tips, inspiration, and a closer look at this meaningful crochet design.
Crochet Hook:
F 5/3.75mm
STITCH GUIDE:
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = single Crochet
hdc = half double crochet
blo = 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.
Special Stitch Guide:
Heart Stitch = work all steps in the same stitch indicated in the pattern; *yo, insert hook in stitch indicated, pull up a loop, yo pull thru 2 loops, leave remaining loops on hook* 3x; yo, pull thru all 4 loops on hook; ch 2; in the same stitch *yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, yo pull thru 2 loops, leave remaining loops on hook* 3x; yo pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
Easy To Crochet Heart Stitch In The Round – Valentines Stitch – Love Inspired Crochet
hbp hdc = High Back Post half double crochet
You tube tutorial
High Back Post Half Double Crochet Stitch Easy Tutorial
Designer Notes:
1. Please check the gauge before making the hat. This hat does have a bit of stretch to it. Keep in mind that it is designed for someone who has lost their hair.
2. Color changes can be made at any point while making the hat by dropping the Main Color and pulling up the Contrasting Color at the join, then drop the CC and pull up the MC at the join at the end of the round.
When changing colors for the heart stitch rounds, follow the instructions given.
3. I may use affiliate links, at no cost to you, if you purchase a product using my link. If you purchase it will help fund me, so that I may continue to design new crochet patterns for you to enjoy.
4. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch unless otherwise noted in the pattern. I have added charts to help you along. They are a guide to the written pattern.
5. This tight fitting chemo cap can be worn for protection when wearing a heavier hat with decoration, or a hat that would be uncomfortable for a chemo patient to wear.
Adult Medium/Large – 22.5″-23.5″
Round 1:
ch3 & join in a ring
ch1, 10 hdc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (10 hdc)
Round 2:
ch1, 2hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (20 hdc)
Round 3:
ch1, hdc in joining st, 2hdc in nxt st; *hdc in nxt st; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (30 hdc)
Round 4:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt st, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 2x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (40 hdc)
Round 5:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 2 st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 3x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (50 hdc)
Round 6:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 3 st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 4x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (60 hdc)
Round 7:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 4 st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 5x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (70 hdc)
Round 8:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 5 st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 6x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hdc) Measurements: Crown across = 6″-6.5″
Video Tutorial showing you how to crochet the crown on the Heart Stitch Chemo Cap
Round 9:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hdc)
Round 10-14:If you would like to change colors as presented in the photos above, follow #2 in the Designer Notes at the beginning of the pattern.High Back Post Half Double Crochet Stitch Easy Tutorial
ch1, hbp hdc in nxt st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc (80 hbp hdc)
Round 15-17: change colors at round 12 and change back at round 13
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hdc)
Round 18:
ch1, hbp hdc in nxt st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hbp hdc)
Round 19-21:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hdc)
Round 22-24:
ch1, hbp hdc in nxt st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hbp hdc)
Round 25-27:
ch1, hdc in nxt st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (80 hdc)
Measurements: Round 9 to 27 = 5.5″-6″
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Part 2 of this video Tutorial will show you hot to crochet the body or sides of the The Heart Stitch Chemo Cap
Round 28:
Ch1 & turn, hdc in blo, increase every 10th st, hdc in nxt st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (90 hdc)
Round 29: 1st Row of the Heart Stitch
ch1, sc in joining st, ch1, drop MC, and pull up CC, ch1, skp 2 st’s, Heart st in nxt; *ch2, skp 5st’s; Heart st in nxt st; *14x; ch1, drop CC and pull up MC, skp last st, ch1; join w/slp st to beg. sc (15 hearts)
Round 30: 2nd Row of the Heart Stitch
ch1, sc in joining st; *hdc in the row below* 2x; *ch2, sc in ch2 sp of heart st, ch2 (drop into the row below the heart st, make 1 hdc, in 2, 3 & 4, of the 5 sc st’s that were skipped)* 15x; ch2, join w/slp st to beg. sc (16 sc’s, 47 hdc)
Round 31: 3rd Row of the Heart Stitch (Note-the brim ripples if there are 2 SC placed in each chain space. In order to keep it from rippling, only one sc is placed in the 1st ch2 space of each sequence)
ch1 sc in joining st, sc in nxt hdc; skp hdc; *sc in ch2 sp; skp sc, 2sc in ch2 sp; skp hdc, sc in nxt 2 hdc st’s;* 15x; join w/slp st to beg. sc (77 sc)
Round 32:
ch1 sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; end off and weave in all ends (77 sc) (Heart stitch turned up brim only is 1.5”)
Measurements: Crown to turned up brim = 9″/Crown to turned down brim = 10.5″ – Circumference around the outside of the brim stretched = 26″ – Width across folded flat on table = 10.5″-11″
This video will walk you through the third part of the Heart Stitch Chemo Cap.
If you would like an ad free pdf that includes Child thru Adult sizes and row by row charts, it can be purchased on ETSY or RAVELRY. My apologies for not including all sizes as there is only so much space in this blog post.
Love this idea? Pin this photo to save inspiration for a cozy, stylish heart stitch chemo cap layered under decorative hats!
A Testimonial That Encouraged My Heart
A viewer commented on a live session, and shared this beautiful response:
“I absolutely adore those chemo caps. They are so cute on you. I really didn’t pay attention to your background. I’m a cancer survivor, and although I did not have chemo, I saw many patients wearing chemo caps and I had to wear them due to radiation treatments. I wanted to see something cute on those ladies to give them something to smile about. Your chemo cap is so cute it is a definite one to bring a smile. Thank you.”
Comments like this remind me why designs like this matter. Sometimes a simple, handmade cap can offer comfort far beyond warmth, it can bring joy.
After my Breast Cancer Diagnosis it has become my mission to create functional and beautiful chemo head gear. I am enjoying this part of my journey has been the most fun!
If you liked using this heart stitch you will find many other free crochet patterns on this blog and my YouTube channel that use this fun crochet stitch.
Crocheting With Purpose and “Heart”
Get it…heart stitch…Ok enough of the cheesy stuff, to me crocheting, sewing and Crafting is about connection. Designing chemo caps like this one with the Heart Stitch is a reminder that even small handmade items can make a big emotional impact.
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January 2026