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Warming Hearts, Stitch by Stitch: Volunteers Handknit Chemo Hats for Comfort

As someone who experienced hair loss during treatment, I constantly grappled with the discomfort of a cold head. Whether I was at home, heading to bed, or out and about, I relied on hats for warmth. My criteria were simple – I sought a hat that was gentle on my sensitive scalp, kept me warm, and avoided any scratchiness. The heightened sensitivity of the scalp during treatment, coupled with the tenderness from wearing a wig throughout the day, made finding the right hat crucial. Explore some recommendations from the "Knots of Love" website below:

  1. Yarn softness is KEY.  The softer the better

  2. Thinner/seamless/non-lumpy beanies are good for sleeping

  3. Lace can be scratchy

  4. Chemo patients are very sensitive to smell. Hats should be fragrance, smoke, pet hair and odor-free.  If you smoke or have a pet, please wash in a fragrance free detergent and dry the beanie before sending them.

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Patterns or head size chart visit:  Knots of Love

big-patient loving her hat.jpg

Beaming with Pride and Gratitude!

This patient shines bright and lights up our day with her beautiful smile and the chemo hat from our care package.

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

  • Male and Female hand knitted or crocheted hats/beanies

  • Adult hats only

  • No pompoms please                          

​DEADLINE: We collect year round

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DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

(Available during the months of July-November)

Brookline, NH Public Library

Townsend, MA Public Library

Amherst, NH Public Library

Boys & Girl's Club, Milford, NH

2024 Chemo Hat Goal = 1800
We are collecting adult male and female chemo hats for our 2024 annual chemo care package event.

Mail Hats To:

PO Box 578

Brookline, NH 03033

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For more information email us at:  hats@pinkrevolutionofnh.org

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