Looking for a simple crochet chemo cap to make and donate? This one is soft, comfortable, and easy to crochet once you get the hang of velvet yarn.
The pattern includes 4 sizes, from approximately 5 years through Adult XL, so you can make one for just about anyone.
This crochet chemo cap is designed to be simple enough to make while still having a little something special around the band. The free crochet patterns can be found if you keep scrolling and the ad free pdf is at RAVELRY or ETSY.
The complete free crochet pattern below includes four sizes, from approximately 5 years through Adult Extra Large, and it’s found down below.
Whether you’re donating to a cancer center or making one for someone going through treatment, I hope this pattern makes it easy to give a handmade gift.
A Simple Crochet Chemo Cap with a Beautiful Ridged Band
This is an easy-to-repeat design is but simple doesn’t have to mean plain.
The band is where this crochet chemo hat gets its little bit of personality.
I added a section of ridges using my High Back Post Half Double Crochet, a stitch I have used in many of my crochet designs.
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A Pretty Ridged Band
The band is made using my High Back Post Half Double Crochet, a stitch I use in many of my designs.
I love the way it creates a defined ridge without the look of a traditional Back Post Half Double Crochet.
Never made this stitch? No problem! I’ve created a video tutorial to walk you through it.
Choosing Your Velvet Yarn
This pattern uses #6 velvet chenille yarn.
I love Bernat Velvet for its softness, especially for someone who has lost their hair.
If you’re making several hats to donate, Premier Just Chenille from Dollar Tree is another option. It isn’t quite as soft, but it works well and can make donating multiple hats more affordable.
One Tip Before You Start
Velvet yarn can make your stitches hard to see because of its fluffy loft. Good, bright lighting will make a big difference!
Once you get used to working with it, you may find that you love those soft, plush stitches.
Ravelry Code: VELVET RIDGE
Make a Chemo Cap to Donate
This pattern is completely free in all 4 sizes, making it a great one to keep handy when you want to crochet something to donate.
Make one for a friend or family member going through chemotherapy or radiation, or make several to donate to your local cancer center.
Please check with your local facility before donating to make sure they accept handmade chemo caps.
Need a Snugger Fit?
If you’re making this hat for someone who has lost their hair and wants a tighter-fitting cap, go down one hook size.
Pin This Free Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern
If you aren’t ready to make your chemo cap today, be sure to save this pattern for later.
And if you know another crocheter who enjoys making handmade donations, please share this free crochet pattern with them.
Remember…The free crochet patterns right below but the ad free pdf is at RAVELRY or ETSY. Now let’s crochet!
Free Crochet Chemo Cap Pattern
Designer Notes:
1. This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
2. There is a join at the end of each round.
3. All beginning chains do not count as a stitch
4. Please achieve gauge before making this hat
Yarn Used:
Any Chenille or Velvet Yarn (6) Approximately 70-80yds of Main Color & 30-40 yds of Contrasting color. I used
Hook: K-10.5/6.5mm
Gauge: 4”w x 4”h = 9hdc wide x 7 rows high
Stitch Guide:
ch = Chain
ch1 = chain 1
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
slp st = Slip Stitch
st/st’s = stitch or stitches
hbp hdc = High Back Post Half Double Crochet
You tube tutorial
High Back Post Half Double Crochet Stitch Easy Tutorial
Terminology Abbreviations:
beg. = beginning
skp = skip
nxt = Next
x = Times; example execute sequence 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
* * = Crochet the sequence between the stars the number of times stated;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete the stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
How to chain 3 and join in a ring.
How To Chain 3 & Join In A Ring #crochet #beginnercrochet #howtocrochet
5yr – Tween (head circumference 19”- 20”)
Round 1: ch3 & join in a ring (or use magic circle)
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. hdc (40 hdc) 4.5”-5” across
Round 5-8:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc; Dropping MC and pulling up CC at the last pull through of Round 8 (40 hdc)
Round 9:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc;
(40 hdc)
Rounds 10-12:
Ch1, hbp hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc; End off CC and pull up MC at the last pull thru of Round 12 (40 hbp hdc)
Round 13:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. Hdc;
(40 hdc)
Round 14 & 15:
ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; End off and weave in all ends.
(40 sc) Crown to Brim = 6.5” – 7” Circumference around the outside of the brim stretched = 23.5”- 24″ – Width across folded flat on table = 8″-8.5″
Xsmall-small (head circumference 21”- 22”)
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. hdc (40 hdc)
Round 5:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 2st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 3x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (45 hdc) 5.5”- 6” across
Round 6-9:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc; Dropping MC and pulling up CC at the last pull through or Round 9 (45 hdc)
Round 10:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc;
(45 hdc)
Rounds 11-13:
Ch1, hbp hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc; End off CC and pull up MC at the last pull thru of Round 13 (45 hbp hdc)
Round 14:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. Hdc;
(45 hdc)
Round 15 & 16:
ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; End off and weave in all ends.
(45 sc) Crown to Brim = 8” Circumference around the outside of the brim stretched = 22.5”- 23″ – Width across folded flat on table = 9″-9.5″
Medium – Large (head circumference 23”- 24”)
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. hdc (40 hdc)
Round 5:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 2st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 3x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (50 hdc) 6” across
Round 6-10:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc; Dropping MC and pulling up CC at the last pull through or Round 10 (50 hdc)
Round 11:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc;
(50 hdc)
Round 12-14:
Ch1, hbp hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc; End off CC and pull up MC at the last pull thru of Round 14 (50 hbp hdc)
Round 15:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. Hdc;
(50 hdc)
Round 16 & 17:
ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; End off and weave in all ends.
(50 sc) Crown to Brim = 9” Circumference around the outside of the brim stretched = 25.5”- 26″ – Width across folded flat on table = 10″-10.5″
Ex Large (head circumference 25”- 26”)
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. hdc (40 hdc)
Round 5:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in nxt 2st’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 3st’s, 2hdc in nxt st; *(hdc in nxt st) 4x; 2hdc in nxt st;* 9x; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (60 hdc) 7” across
Rounds 7-11:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc, dropping MC and pulling up CC at the last pull through of Round 11 (60 hdc)
Round 12:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hdc (60 hdc)
Round 13-15:
Ch1, hbp hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. hbp hdc; End off CC and pull up MC at the last pull thru of Round 15 (60 hbp hdc)
Round 16:
ch1, hdc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. Hdc;
(60 hdc)
Round 17 & 18:
ch1, sc in joining st and in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; End off and weave in all ends.
(60 sc) Crown to Brim = 9.5”-10” Circumference around the outside of the brim stretched = 26.5”- 27″ – Width across folded flat on table = 10.5″-11″
I Hope You’ll Make One
Whether you make one for someone you love or crochet a few to donate, I hope this simple chemo cap brings a little comfort to someone going through a difficult time.
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July 2026
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