Free Cancer Hat Patterns Roundup

October is Cancer Awareness Month. There are many forms of cancer that can affect babies, toddlers, teens, and adults.

In recognition of Cancer Awareness Month I have enlisted a number of crochet designers who want to help raise awareness. You will find all of the crochet patterns below free on each designer's website.

You can crochet and donate these hat designs to donate to family, friends, and cancer centers across the world..

Berry Topper Beanie from Jo's Crafty Hook.

I used multiple colors to make the Berry Topper Beanie just for kids because their are many forms of cancer that they are diagnosed with.

https://joscraftyhook.com/berry-topper-beanie/

Cancer Chemo Hat Pattern - Kim's Beanie from Through the Loop Yarn Craft.

.This year Through The Loop Yarn Crafts design for a crochet chemo hat pattern is inspired by and in honor of a longtime friend who has had a long battle with breast cancer, Kim.

https://www.throughtheloopyc.com/crochet-chemo-hat-pattern-kims-beanie/

Winter Links Beanie from Emerald Cherub Crochet.

The Winter Links Beanie creates a thick fabric with minimal gaps, due to the nature of the stitches.

https://emeraldcherub.com/winterlinksbeanie/

Louka Beanie from Through the Loop Yarn Craft.

It’s October which means it time again for the Crochet Cancer Challenge. Through the Loop Yarn Craft has created a brand new pattern contribute; the Louka Beanie.

Ashley joins Sweet Potato 3 who hosts an amazing event that brings awareness and help support those battling Cancer. 

https://www.throughtheloopyc.com/louka-beanie-free-pattern/

Pink Ribbon Hat from My Fingers Fly.

My Fingers Fly’s crochet pattern is for an elegant chemo hat with a ring of pink ribbons around it using worsted weight yarn in white and pink.

https://myfingersflyblog.com/product/pink-ribbon-hat-crochet-pattern/

Victoria Kid's Pillow Hat from Regina P Designs.

The pillow hat looks like a pillowcase for your head. Victoria needed made for her and her little sister wanted one too. 

https://www.reginapdesigns.com/post/victoria-kid-s-pillow-hat-pattern

Rock Steady Beanie from Through the Loop Yarn Craft.

The Rocksteady Beanie design incorporates the color Lime to represent Lymphoma.

https://www.throughtheloopyc.com/rocksteady-beanie-free-pattern/

Little Nugget Preemie Beanie from Jo's Crafty Hook.

I wanted to share this beanie to bring awareness to Cancer because we recently lost our young niece who fought braving and never lost her love for life.  I have also have had family members who have had cancer in one form or another.

https://joscraftyhook.com/little-nugget-preemie-beanie/

Catherine Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

The Catherine Shawl Free Crochet Pattern is a new crochet pattern I want to share with you.  With Mother’s Day right around the corner the Catherine Shawl would be GREAT for Mother’s Day.  This shawl would also be a great make for any season!

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I have been wanting to design a triangle shawl for a long time, but it always intimidated me.  I came across some old pictures of a triangle shawl in my Memories on Facebook.  I told myself “self, you have done this before so you can do it now!” 

One of my friends on Facebook saw my old pictures and told me the shawl would be a perfect Mother’s Day gift idea.  So I named the shawl after her, Catherine.  

Easter Advent Calendar Event

The shawl would also be great to accessorize your Easter outfit for a beautiful Spring accessory.

The Catherine Shawl is being featured in the Easter Advent Calendar event hosted by My Fingers Fly.

You will find more Easter and Spring Accessories on April 9, 2025 from My Fingers Fly, ViVaCrochet, and Congrete Gems Crochet.

Easter Advent Crochet Pattern Event

You will also find FREE crochet patterns for Chicks, Baskets, and more by visiting My Fingers Fly.

 

Below you will find the Catherine Shawl Free Crochet Pattern.  Inside this pattern there are helpful Video Tutorials to help you with the Puff Stitch.

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Information Needed to Crochet Shawl

I used 700 yards of #3 ply or DK Lightweight Yarn.  I used Lion Brand Mandala Yarn.  ( 6 oz/380 yds)

Materials:
650-700 yds of 3 ply Lightweight or DK Weight Yarn
US F Hook or 3.75 mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:
trc = triple crochet
sp = space
ch = chain
ps = puff stitch
alt ch 3 = alternate chain 3

Notes:
The shawl is worked in rows.
Alternate Chain 3 counts as a stitch.
You can substitute a chain 4 in place of the Alternate Chain 3.
Every row will increase.

Gauge:
US F Hook or 3.75mm
16 st  x 4 Rows = 4”

Special Stitches:
Puff Stitch – yarn over, Insert hook into the next stitch, *yarn over and pull up a loop, insert the hook into the same st* rep from *to* for a total of 4 times. You will have 8 loops on hook. yarn over and pull through all 8 loops on hook.

Video Tutorials:
Puff Stitch Right Handed
Puff Stitch Left Handed

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Catherine Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

 

R1:  ch 4, 2 trc, ch 3, 3 trc.  turn (6 trc & 1 ch-3)

R2:  (alt ch 3, 2 trc) all in 1st st.  trc in each st until ch-3, (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) all in ch-3 sp, trc in each st until last st, 3 trc in last st. turn (14 trc & ch-3 sp)

R3:  (alt ch 3, 2 trc) all in 1st st. ch 1, *sk 1 st, trc in next st, ch 1.  rep from * until ch-3 sp (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) all in ch-3 sp.  ch 1, sk 1 st, *trc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st.  rep until last st, 3 trc in last st. turn (18 trc, 8 ch-1 sp, ch-3 sp)

R4:  (alt ch 3, 2 trc) all in 1st st.  trc in each st until ch-3 sp (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) all in ch-3 sp, trc in each st until last st, 3 trc in last st. turn (36 trc & ch-3 sp)

R5: (alt ch 3, 2 trc) all in 1st st, ch 1, *sk 1 st, trc in next st, ch 1.  rep from * until ch-3 sp (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) all in ch-3 sp.  ch 1, sk 1 st, *trc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st.  rep until last st, 3 trc in last st. turn (18 trc, 8 ch-1 sp, ch-3 sp)

R6:  (alt ch 3, 2 trc) all in 1st st. trc in each st until ch-3, (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) all in ch-3, trc in each st until last st, 3 trc in last st. turn (14 dc & ch-3 sp)

R7:  (alt ch 3, 2 trc) all in same st. ch 1, *ps in next st, sk 1 st, ch 1. rep from *until ch-3 sp, (3 trc, ch 3, 3 trc) all in ch-3.  ch 1, sk 1 st *ps, ch 1, sk 1 st until last st.  3 trc in last st. turn (

Repeat R2-R7 or until you have reached your desired size. Remember every other row will increase.

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I want to thank my pattern testers for making the Catherine Shawl pattern the best it could be!  Thank you LaShika Taylor, Christy Thibodeau, and Tami Mascho for making your beautiful versions of the Catherine Shawl!

That’s it!  You have completed your Catherine Shawl!    I would LOVE to see your version of the shawl!  

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Mother’s Day Handbag Roundup

Mother’s Day is only a few days away!  Lisa Ferrel of My Fingers Fly has included me and 4 other indie crochet designers in putting together a Mother’s Day Handbag Roundup!

The Mother’s Day Handbag Roundup includes 8 FREE crochet patterns for handbags that can be found on each of our websites.  These crochet patterns are not just for Mother’s Day, but can be found all year long.

 

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Lisa of My Fingers Fly shares her Floral Handbag Crochet Pattern.  In addition to crocheting this handbag, Lisa has added a special lining.  She also adds lobster claw clasps to add the perfect handle.  The flowers add that special touch in the Floral Handbag design.

Floral Handbag Crochet Pattern

 

Angela Ader of Nine Inspired shares her Roxy Retro Circle Bag.  The circle bag combines vintage and modern when using the granny square circle design.  You can use your scrap yarn as well when crocheting the Roxy Retro Circle Bag.

 

 

Ashley Edmonds of Through The Loop Yarn Craft shares her Hampton Handbag.  Ashley uses 24/7 cotton yarn from Lion Brand in designing this handbag.  Ashley also uses the Herringbone Half Double Crochet stitch to bring definition to her Hampton Handbag.

Hampton Handbag

 

Ashley Parker of the Loopy Lamb shares her Bobblelicious Bag.  As you can tell by the name Ashley uses the Bobble Stitch.  In designing her bag, she uses Chunky yarn to make those Bobbles stand out!  She also uses a beautiful teal color cotton liner inside of the Bobblelicious Bag.

Bobblelicious Bag

 

Whitney Dunning of Pine Tree Crochet shares her Rainbow Sprinkles Handbag.  Ashley uses the Wattle Stitch and the Crab Stitch in designing her Rainbow Sprinkles Bag.  The handbag is worked in the round and you can use any Red Heart Super Saver varigated yarn in crocheting your own bag.

Rainbow Sprinkles Handbag

 

Agat Rottman-Cassel of Made by Gootie shares her Chevron Bucket Bag.  Agat designed this bag for the I Like Crochet magazine.  The bag is worked in the round from bottom to top and uses the Ripple Stitch.  Agat adds eyelets to the Chevron Bucket Bag for the drawstring to run through.

Chevron Bucket Bag

 

 

Lisa has another free crochet pattern on her website for a adorable Zebra Coin Purse.  .This adorable pattern can be made in 3 hours.  The Zebra Coin Purse is big enough to hold credit cards, money, drivers licenses and more.

Zebra Coin Purse

 

Whitney Dunning of Pine Tree Crochet shares another free handbag crochet pattern, the Grab and Go Clutch.  This bag uses the Moss Stitch to create the beautiful design.  The Grab and Go Clutch uses very little yarn, so you can use those scraps of yarn you have laying around.

Grab and Go Clutch

 

My free crochet pattern I am sharing is for my Sharon Bag.  I designed this bag for my mom, Sharon, so she could carry around her iPad.  In designing my handbag I used Cables/Braids using the Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet.  The Sharon Bag is worked in the round going into both sides of your starting chain.  There are 2 sizes to choose from, Small and Large.

Sharon Bag

You can find my Video Tutorial for the Front Post Double Crochet below.

 

You can also find my Video Tutorial for the Back Post Double Crochet below.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by Jo’s Crafty Hook!  I would LOVE to see your versions on any bag you have crocheted from this Mother’s Day Handbag Roundup!  You can share them at any of my Social Media sites below.

 

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Wattle Stitch Beanie

I designed the Wattle Stitch Beanie Crochet Pattern specifically for Yarn for Menstrual Health campaign a couple of years ago.  This is very taboo topic, but it applies to young girls everywhere.  You can read more about this topic below.

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Water Colors Blog Hop

My Wattle Stitch Beanie Crochet Pattern is being featured in the Water Colors Blog Hop hosted by My Fingers Fly.  You will find free and discounted crochet patterns from July 1-24, 2023 inside the Water Colors Blog Hop.  Find out more about the hop by clicking on the image below.

 

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Yarn for Menstrual Health

I wanted to talk to you about a taboo subject that most people don’t like to talk about, Menstrual Awareness.  During the months of March to May there are quite a few organizations out there that try and spread the word about this taboo subject.  These organizations talk about menstrual hygiene and spreading awareness for young girls, just like the girls below need to hear about.

 

 

One of the organizations I want to talk to you about started the Yarn for Menstrual Health campaign, but first I wanted to share a little bit about my story as a young girl.

I wish this was a topic we talked about when I was a young girl.  I started my menstrual cycle when I was 12 years old.  This was not a topic talked about in my household, even though there were over 10 women in it.  While I was away at camp I started my period.  I had NO idea what was happening or how to deal with it.  I was so afraid to talk to anyone about it or even go to the nurse to find out how to handle it.  For my first period I used toilet paper the whole time, this was not very hygienic to say the least.

The week at camp was not an experience I remember fondly.  The whole time I was so scared!  I was afraid everyone would make fun of me if they found out.  The whole time I was there all that ran through my mind was what is happening to me?  Does it show?  Did I use enough toilet paper?  Was I bleeding through my clothes?

As a 12 year old girl in 6th grade I didn’t know how to handle it at school either.  My mom wrote a note to my teacher asking if I could go to the restroom by myself so I didn’t have to take care of it in front of other girls.  Not only was this embarrassing enough, but the 6th grade teacher was a man!  In 6th grade all toilet stalls did not have a door, so there was no privacy.  I was terrified, not wanting anyone to know what was happening to me.

 

I know there are girls out there that are going through the same things I did.  I know there are others who probably have it worse because they are in situations where they can’t get a hold of or afford the needed supplies.  I know when I was 12 I had no clue these things even existed!

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Yarn for Menstrual Health Campaign

So let’s talk about Yarn for Menstrual Health campaign.  A woman named Haseeta together with Morines Shop and the African Girl Foundation started this campaign.  It was created to bring  awareness about the unhygienic circumstances most school girls across Kenya endure during their menses. She along with the ladies in her group had pledged to make 1,000 hats to be distributed by the African Girl Foundation where they will also distribute menstrual packs to various schools in 2021.

Their aim is to normalize conversations on menstrual health. Similarly, they are raising funds to equip everyone in need with reusable sanitary kits.  These sanitary kits cost $10 and consists of 4 reusable pads and washing soap to last an entire year.  How awesome is this?!

Not only is menstrual hygiene an issue in Kenya, but this is an issue young girls in the US face as well.  Some schools are starting to talk to girls about menstrual hygiene and how to prepare them on how to handle it.  But this is still a subject no one likes to hear about.

Poverty, no matter where it is at, plays a huge roll in menstrual hygiene.  Most young girls and women can’t afford to purchase the sanitary products they need because of the expense.  Some women are having to decide whether to buy sanitary products or food.  How awful would it be if you or your child had to choose one of these options?

To help bring awareness to young girls and women, there are many great organizations out there that are trying to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene.  The Yarn for Menstrual Health is one of these great organizations.  You can find out more about this campaign at the link below.

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/yarn-for-menstrual-health-campaign

https://www.morinesshop.com/yarn-for-menstrual-health-a-plea-to-do-more/

Here in the US, you can find more information about menstrual hygiene at everydayhealth.com and sanitary ways to handle periods for young girls and women.

If you would like to take part or learn more about Yarn for Menstrual Health visit this link.

Help me Raise Money for Menstrual Health

You can purchase a PDF copy of the Wattle Stitch Beanie and $3 of part of the proceeds, will go to the African Girl Foundation to help in raising menstrual hygiene awareness.  You can find a copy of the Wattle Stitch Beanie in my Ravelry Store by clicking on the image of the beanie below.  Please help me support Menstrual Awareness!

Wattle Stitch Beanie

 

Also here are some things you can do to support this campaign and crochet a red hat in support of Menstrual Health.

Use #YarnForMenstrualHealth

  • Crochet or Knit a maroon or red hat
  • Take a photo of yourself wearing the hat and share it on social media
  • Share your menstrual health journey or what you would like to improve regarding menstrual health using #YarnForMenstrualHealth in your caption
  • Provide a link to this post so others can read about the campaign

Do you have a story to tell?  Would you like to share it?  You can email me at jo@joscraftyhook.com or add it in the Comments section of this post.

 

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Nellie Summer Tee Free Crochet Pattern

Nellie Summer Tee Free Crochet Pattern

Today I would LOVE to share with you another free crochet pattern by Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs!  The Nellie Summer Tee Free Crochet Pattern started with a new stitch, the N-Stitch.   I learned the N-Stitch during the Spring while testing for another great crochet designer group, Sunflower Cottage Crochet.

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Easter Advent Calendar Event

Easter and Spring is a great time to add new items to your wardrobe.  My Fingers Fly is hosting an Easter Advent Calendar Event that has FREE crochet patterns to help you crochet these things.

Day 8 – Clothing

The Nellie Summer Tee Crochet Pattern is being featured in the Easter Advent Calendar Event along with clothing from My Fingers Fly.  You can find free crochet patterns her, the Pinstripe Sweater and the Tutti Frutti Poncho.

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Nellie Summer Tee Crochet Pattern

My crochet pattern testers fell in LOVE with the N-Stitch just like I did!  I would LOVE to give them a BIG shout out because they worked really hard on this design.  There were many hiccups because of the trying times we are in right now.  There were yarn delivery delays, finding time to finish the test, and just trying to function during these troubled times.

I appreciate EVERY single one of them!  They are Jolanta Urb, Anita Reinisch, L. Holly George, and Laina Mann Malcolm.  Below are their versions of the Nellie Summer Tee.

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Nellie Summer Tee Free Crochet Pattern

 

Nellie Summer Tee Crochet Pattern

Finished Sizes

Size Bust Size Width of Panel Length of Panel Neck Opening Armhole Opening
XSmall 34 16” 22” 9.5” 6.5”
Small 36 18” 24” 10” 7”
Medium 38 20” 24” 10” 7”
Large 42 22” 26” 11” 7.5’
XLarge 46 24” 26” 11” 7.5”
2XLarge 50 26” 28” 11.5” 8”
3XLarge 54 28” 28” 11.5” 8.5”
4XLarge 58 30” 30” 12” 9”
5XLarge 62 32” 32” 12” 9.5”

Materials:

800-1400 yards #3 Light Weight Yarn or DK Yarn
US Hook J or 6 mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers

Gauge:
12 stitches x 12 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
You will be crocheting a 6” x 6” Swatch and use the N Stitch repeats to find your 4”

R1:  fsc 18 or chain 19 and s in 2nd chain from hook and each st across. Ch 1 and Turn.
R2:  sc in 1st, hdc, and N stitch until 2 st remain.  Hdc in the next st and sc in the last st.  Ch 1 and Turn.
R3:  sc in 1st and each st across.
R4-R17:  Repeats R2-R3
R18:  Repeat R2 once more

Abbreviations/Stitches:

FSC = Foundation Single Crochet
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
ST(S) = Stitch(es)
NS = N Stitch
SP = Space
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong Side

Special Stitch:
The N Stitch

    1. Sk 1 st
    2. hdc in the next st
    3. insert hook from the top to the bottom of the front loop of the skipped stitch
    4. YO, pull up a loop, 
    5. YO, pull through one loop
    6. YO, insert the hook back into the same st as the hdc, YO, pull up a loop, 
    7. YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
The Left Handed Version of the N-Stitch

Notes:

Stitch count is a multiple of 2
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
The sizes are XSmall (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) consecutively

Video Tutorials:

N Stitch Right Handed Version here.
N Stitch Left Handed Version here.
Foundation Single Crochet Right Handed Version here.
Foundation Single Crochet Left Handed Version here.

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Nellie Summer Tee Crochet Pattern

Nellie Summer Tee

Panel 1 (make 2)

R1:  FSC 48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96) st.  Turn

Optional:  Chain 49 (55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91, 97), sc in 2nd chain and each st across. Turn.  48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96) st

R2 (RS):  Ch 1 and sc in same st, hdc in the next st and NS to the last 2 st.  Hdc in the next st and sc in the last st.  Turn

R3 (WS):  Ch 1, sc in the same st and each st across.  Turn

R4 – 67 (73, 73, 79, 79, 83, 83, 89, 95):  Repeat R2 & R3 or until you reach your corresponding length.  22 (24, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30, 32)

Leave a long tail for sewing shoulders closed.

Sides:

  • Lay Right Sides of the panels facing each other.  
  • Use the Table at the top of the pattern for the size of your Armholes.  I measured from the top of the panels and placed Stitch Markers where you will stop when sewing sides closed.
  • Start at the bottom of the panels and sew the sides together using the Whip Stitch, or Mattress Stitch until you get to the Armholes.  
  • If you would like more room at the hips, leave a 2”-4” slit at the  bottom on each size of the Panels.  I made a 2” slits.

Shoulders:

  • Using the Table at the top of the pattern, find the size of the neck hole opening.  
  • Place your Stitch Marker where you want to stop the opening on both sides of the top.
  • Sew the panels together using the Whip Stitch or whichever method you prefer to sew the shoulders closed.

If you have any questions regarding the Nellie Summer Tee Free Crochet Pattern, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jo@joscraftyhook.com.  I would LOVE to hear what you think of the Nellie Summer Tee, so please leave a comment or feedback below.

Below are the testers’ version of their Nellie Summer Tee.  Please share YOUR version of the Nellie Summer Tee with me on Instagram, Facebook, or any of the social media sites listed below.  Please use #nelliesummertee or #joscraftyhookdesigns when you do share your version with me.

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From the Designer:

  • Thank you for your interest in this crochet pattern!  Check out some of my patterns at my Ravelry Store Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs or Etsy Shop JosCraftyHook or at my website joscraftyhook.com!  While you are at my website be sure to subscribe to my Mailing List and Newsletter.  This way you will be notified when I release another pattern or blog post! 
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