Do you knit?
We are looking for knitters who are willing to make caps for women who have hair loss due to chemotherapy. We will add them to our selection of items in the store for those touched by breast cancer. Just knit away and bring them to either the St. Paul or Orono store. Or if you would like to get a group of women together to knit, you can certainly gather at one of the stores during store hours. Just call and discuss the timing with either Jay (St. Paul) at 651.642.2850 or Beth (Orono) at 952.471.8700.
ONE BALL REALLY EASY INSTANT CHEMO CAP
Materials:
One ball Berocco Chincilla yarn (or any yarn to give gauge of 3 stitches to the inch)
16" round needle, size 9 and 1 set double-pointed needles, size 9 (or size needles to give gauge of about 3 stitches to the inch)
(or regular size 9 needles – work back and forth and sew up seam)
Method:
With round needle (or regular needles), cast on 60 stitches and join, being careful not to twist.
Knit in rib pattern (K2, P2) for about 2".
Continue in stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) or knit all rows until the piece measures about 5-6" from cast on edge.
Decrease rows: (Change to double pointed needles when convenient for you.)
Row 1: K8, K2 tog., repeating around.
Row 2 and all even rows: Knit
Row 3: K7, K2 tog., repeating around
Row 7: K5, K2 tog., repeating around
Row 13: K2, K2 tog., repeating around
Row 17: K2 tog. around
Cut yarn and draw through remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight and fasten off on inside.
Fold cuff up on bottom to fit.