• Extreme softness of the fabric is one of the most important factors for a chemo cap!
  Protection from the sun and warmth are equally important.
• Use patterns that construct the hat in the round–
  without seams. Hats should be comfortable to sleep
  in as well as for daytime use. See the Knit & Crochet
  Cap Patterns for knit and crochet hat pattern
  websites or stop by the shop for copies.
• Consider the fiber content and ease of care for the wearer. For everyday wear, choose yarns that are machine washable and dryable, such as some baby yarns. But also consider creating chemo caps for “dressing up,” going out or receiving visitors; these
  caps could be made from the yarns that are hand washable.
• Choose yarns with textures and colors that the wearer will enjoy and hopefully, will brighten someone's day. Use your imagination to create very special hats.
• Please show and share your caps with us at Skein Lane, so we can pass on the inspiration to others.

A selection of yarns available at Skein Lane that are suitable for chemo caps:

Synthetic Blend Yarns
Dreambaby by Plymouth Yarns

Encore Worsted by Plymouth Yarns

Snuggly Baby Care by Sirdar

Cotton & Rayon Yarns
Cotton Cashmere by Debbie Bliss

Cable Cotton by Elsebeth Lavold
Cotton Chenille by Crystal Palace
Cotton Fleece by Brown Sheep
Fantasy Naturale by Plymouth Yarns

Laurel by Schaeffer Yarns

Nature Cotton by Araucania

Sierra by Cascade

Wools & Luxury Yarns
Aurora 8 by Karabella

Angora Super by Anny Blatt
Baby Cashmerino by Debbie Bliss

Baby Grande Alpaca by Plymouth
Cashmerino Aran by Debbie Bliss

Kathmandu Aran by Queensland Collection

Royal Cashmere by Plymouth

Sinsation by Plymouth Yarns

Novelty Yarns
Fizz by Crystal Palace
Funny Lux by Swedish Yarns
Fluff by Great Adirondack Yarns
Pep , Pep Light or Pep Tiger by Lana Grossa