Blue Colon Cancer Elixir Cap Pattern
I’m so honored to share the Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern with you. This free cancer hat design is especially meaningful to me, as my mother-in-law Teresa passed away from colon cancer in 2017. She lived with us during her final year, and I saw firsthand how important it is to have soft, comfortable hats during treatment. The Elixir chemo cap crochet pattern is my way of giving back — a free, simple design you can stitch for charity, for a loved one, or for donation to cancer support groups.
Please continue reading to discover how you can get the PDF version of this soft crochet beanie and more patterns like it, in the Sweet Potato 3 Crochet Cancer Challenge.
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💜 Lisa
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A Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern for Cancer Awareness
The Elixir chemo cap crochet pattern is a lightweight, gentle hat you can make in any color to support cancer awareness. It’s a free pattern with three sizes included.
The Elixir hat is a pattern consciously created with love and remembrance. Designed to be lightweight, breathable, and gentle on sensitive scalps, this chemo cap crochet pattern makes a meaningful gift for anyone facing treatment.
You can crochet it in dark blue to support colon cancer awareness, as I’ve done, or choose a shade that represents another cause close to your heart. Since awareness colors can vary, it’s always a good idea to check with your chosen charity to confirm which shade represents the type of cancer you’d like to support. Making and donating these hats is a small but powerful way to provide comfort and show support.
Free Cancer Hat Pattern for Charity
If you joined us in September for the preemie hat challenge, you know that this design is part of a wider movement encouraging makers to use their skills to help make the world a little more comfortable for someone who needs it. The Elixir chemo cap crochet pattern is free to download for a limited time, so you can easily make and share as many hats as you like. Whatever your preference – you might donate them to local hospitals, cancer charities, or gift them directly to someone in need, your handmade hat will carry kindness. I believe that every hat made carries with it hope, encouragement, and a reminder that no one fights alone.
If you’d like to find my other super soft crochet beanie patterns, available in a range of sizes, to make for the tiniest and most precious heads? Their links are here.
Terri’s Elixir Hat is my newest design, created especially for charity donation. By downloading this free chemo cap crochet pattern during the event, you’re pledging to make at least one hat to give to a cancer support group or charity, or a family in need. Thank you so much for using your time and talents to give back!!
Like the rest of the Elixir designs, the skill level is intermediate or adventurous beginner, and the pattern includes three sizes so you can make the best fit for heads in need.
I’ve used Lion Brand Mandala Ombré Yarn, as it’s soft and gentle on delicate skin. You can opt to use a range of worsted and aran yarns for this project, but I highly recommend that you use a soft and supple yarn for your donations to have the greatest impact.
Terri’s Elixir Hat pattern includes stitch tutorials and photo guidance to help you through each step. It’s free to download all month as part of the event, and together we can make a difference for those brave fighters.
Yarn Choice: Lion Brand Mandala Ombré
For Terri’s Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern, I chose to use Lion Brand Mandala Ombré Yarn, and it could not be a better fit. This yarn is 100% low-pill acrylic, making it incredibly soft and gentle against sensitive skin, exactly what’s needed in a chemo cap. The pattern also works up beautifully in Lion Brand Heartland Yarn, as you can see in my tester photos! The soft texture glides beautifully on the hook and creates a fabric that feels plush yet breathable, offering comfort without irritation. Another huge benefit is that it’s machine washable, so hats can be worn often and washed easily without losing their shape or softness.
With more than 14 beautiful self-striping shades to choose from, you can make a hat in colon cancer awareness in the tonal blue called Harmony, or pick a color that represents another cause close to your heart. Affordable, durable, and cozy, Mandala Ombre is a yarn that truly lives up to its name — the perfect partner for a cancer hat made with love.
The Elixir Stitch Pattern
The Elixir stitch is a simple yet striking combination of stitches that creates a soft, flexible fabric with a gentle texture. It’s not only fun to crochet but also practical too. The fabric has enough drape to be comfortable while still holding its shape thanks to the combo of shells and linked stitches. This makes it an excellent choice for hats like the Elixir Chemo Cap, as well as the Elixir Fingerless Gloves, Elixir Cup Cozy and Elixir Washcloth patterns in this same series.
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Crochet Beanie Patterns for the Whole Family
Over the years I’ve designed a wide variety of crochet hat patterns, each created with comfort, practicality, and fun in mind. Living here in Minnesota, warm hats are a staple for my family, but I also love designing special-purpose hats like this Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern.
Just as this cancer hat is made to provide softness and support, many of my other designs are meant to keep little ones cozy, or offer something thoughtful for charity donations. These popular patterns include:
Newborn Leprechaun Hat
Cozy Panda Hat
Dinomite Dinosaur Hat
Unicorn Hat
Sweet Stripes Beanie
Colorscape Beanie
Sweet Stripes Sun Hat
Labyrinth Lullaby Preemie Cap
Hopscotch Preemie Hats
plus many types of Crochet Crown patterns! Which can double as great ear warmers! 😉
Dinosaur (or Dragon) Crown
Rainbow Crown
Flora Crown
Cozy Crown Ear Warmer
Birthday Crown
These patterns are designed with clear instructions and step-by-step tutorials to help you succeed. Just like the Elixir Chemo Cap, each one can be made for yourself, a loved one, or as part of a meaningful donation.
Like Free Patterns? Then make sure you check out my most popular Free Pattern –> Tiny Dinosaur Amigurumi! Want to see even more? You can find all of my other Free Crochet Patterns <– Right here!!
Elixir Chemo Cap Pattern Testers
I am so grateful to my amazing pattern testers who helped bring the Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern to life! Each one took the time to make their own version of this cancer hat and provided thoughtful feedback that ensured the pattern was clear, accurate, and easy to follow. Their hard work and support helped refine the design so I could confidently share it with you as a free crochet hat pattern.
It means so much to me to see the projects you all make with my designs, and my testers play a big part in making that possible. Thanks to their dedication, I’m able to provide patterns that are not only beginner-friendly but also meaningful for charity donations. Below you’ll find some of the beautiful Elixir Chemo Caps they created, each stitched with care and purpose.
A heartfelt thank you to my wonderful testers for the Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern: Cheryl Klassen, Anna Kendig, Jean Crowder, Ilea Fuller, Marguerite Hill, Sheila Claring, Lisa Reinsch-Johnson, Michelle Klosterman, Clarissa Lindsey, and Natasha Dobbs-St-Denis.
Your kindness and effort mean the world.
Make Your Own Elixir Crochet Chemo Cap
A Quick and Easy Crochet Project
Materials:
- YARN: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yds/230 m)
- YARDAGE: 35 – 75 yds
- Sample Colors: I used Lion Brand Mandala Ombré yarn in Harmony, Serene, and Chi
- HOOK: US H/8 5.0 mm for Hat Brim and US J/10 6.0 mm for Hat Body
- Yarn needle, scissors
Finished Sizes:
Child: 20” around x 7.5” long
Small Adult: 22.5″ around x 8.5″ long
Large Adult: 24” around x 9.5” long
Gauge: 9 rows x 14 lhdc = 4” square
Experience Level: Intermediate
Pattern Key: Written in US English Crochet Terms
st(s) – stitch(es)
space – sp(s)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
st dc – stacked dc (See special stitches)
sc2tog – decrease by sc 2 sts together
fsc – foundation single crochet (See special stitches)
lsc – linked single crochet (See special stitches)
lhdc – linked half double crochet (See special stitches)
lhdc dec – decrease by lhdc 2 2 sts together (See special stitches)
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Special Stitches:
Linked Single Crochet (lsc):
Begin row/round with a single crochet or as indicated in pattern. Insert hook in leftmost vertical bar of previous st (sc), do not yo, insert hook in next st or ch-1 sp (as indicated), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. (See Photos below).
FIRST Linked Half Double Crochet of each ROUND (lhdc):
Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop (this is the yo for lhdc), insert hook in 1st st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
Linked Half Double Crochet (lhdc):
Insert hook in vertical bar of previous st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st or ch-1 sp (as indicated), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
Linked Half Double Crochet Decrease (lhdc dec):
Insert hook in vertical bar of previous st, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook),yo and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. Lhdc decrease compete!
Stacked Double Crochet (st dc) Tutorial:
STEP 1: Single crochet in magic circle (or next st), insert hook into front vertical bar of single crochet, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook.
Chainless Foundation Single Crochet Tutorial:
VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://youtu.be/hF2uPubWoM4?si=jOxbmjOMyGWNFipE
STEP 1: Ch 2, insert hook in 1st ch, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 1 fsc.
STEP 2: Working in the two loops on top, (this is your “foundation chain”), insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 2 fsc.
STEP 3: Insert hook into the next “stitch”, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 3 fsc.
STEP 4: Repeat Step 3 until you have completed the number of stitches called for in your beginning chain. Sl st the 1st and last sts together, being careful not to twist your work. Keep in mind that the top of your row is where the hook is located. If desired, use the yarn tail to stitch the small gap where the 1st and last st were joined.
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PATTERN NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Make a gauge swatch for accurate sizing.
- Beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
- each round is placed in the same stitch as beginning chain.
- Sl st does not count as a stitch.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Place all stitches between ( and ) in the same stitch.
- Hat is worked in joined rounds, starting from the brim and working upward.
- Use H/8 5.0 mm hook for hat brim. Use J/10 6.0 mm hook for hat body.
- This pattern is FREE, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you many have! I welcome your feedback!!
- This post and all it contains including the pattern and photographs are my intellectual property and copyright protected property of GreenFoxFarms LLC © 2025. You are welcome to make as many as you like to sell, giveaway, etc. You may NOT sell, or alter and claim as your own this pattern. You may not use my photographs. This pattern is not for mass production.
- If you want to share this pattern online, you must only share a link to my blog post. You may not copy and paste my text or the pattern to another site. Thank you for respecting my work.
- By using this pattern, you are agreeing to abide by these terms.
Elixir Chemo Cap Pattern Release Details
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Soft Elixir Chemo Hat Pattern – Join the Challenge!
Free Crochet Pattern for the Crochet Cancer Challenge
I’m so honored to share that my new Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern is part of the 2025 Crochet Cancer Challenge!
What is the SP3 Crochet Cancer Challenge?
The Crochet Cancer Challenge is a yearly event that encourages crocheters to create and donate hats for cancer patients. Every October, a new hat pattern is featured each day (Monday through Saturday), and designers offer these patterns for free for a limited time.
Here’s how it works:
If you download a featured pattern, you pledge to make at least one hat from it and then donate that hat. The designs often honor a specific cancer type or someone who has been affected by cancer—so each hat has a story behind it.
HOW TO GET YOUR FREE CHEMO CAP CROCHET PATTERN FREE DOWNLOAD:
I’m so excited to share that my Terri’s Elixir Hat Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern is featured TODAY on the Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Christine of Sweet Potato 3!
🍼 TODAY SAT OCT 4 – FRI OCT 31, 2025 ONLY you can download a FREE PDF!
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TERRI’S ELIXIR HAT
CHEMO CAP CROCHET PATTERN
Pattern Directions:
USING: H/8 5.0 mm Hook for the BRIM
Child Hat: (6-12 years)
HAT BRIM:
- Use H/8 5.0 mm hook for brim.
Round 1: Fsc 75, (p. 5) sl st to join being careful not to twist, (75 fsc). Alternately you can ch 75, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join, (75 sc).
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in first st, lsc (p. 4) in next 74 sts, sl st to join, (1 sc, 74 lsc, 2 rounds).
Round 4: Ch 2, lhdc (p. 4) each st around, sl st to join, 75 lhdc). Continue with hat body.
USING: J/10 6.0 mm Hook for the BODY
HAT BODY:
- Use J/10 6.0 mm hook for body.
Round 5: Ch 1, (st dc, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first st, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next st, skip next 4 sts,] 14 times, sl st in top of st dc to join, (15 ch-1 sp, 60 dc).
Rounds 6-11: Ch 1, skip next 2 sts, sl st in ch-1 sp, (st dc, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts,] 14 times, sl st to st dc to join, (15 ch-1 sp, 60 dc).
Round 12: Ch 2, lhdc in each st and ch-1 sp around, sl st to 1st lhdc to join, (75 lhdc).
Round 13: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 13 sts, lhdc dec,] 5 times, sl st to join, (70 lhdc).
Round 14: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 5 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (60 lhdc).
Round 15: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 4 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (50 lhdc).
Round 16: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 3 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (40 lhdc).
Round 17: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 2 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (30 lhdc).
Round 18: Ch 2, [lhdc in next st, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (20 lhdc).
Round 19: Ch 1, sc2tog 10 times, sl st to join, (10 sc). FO and leave a long tail. Use the yarn tail to close the opening at the top of the hat and weave in ends.
USING: H/8 5.0 mm Hook for the BRIM
Small Adult Hat:
BRIM:
- Use H/8 5.0 mm hook for brim.
Round 1: Fsc 80, (p. 5) sl st to join being careful not to twist, (80 fsc). Alternately you can ch 80, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join, (80 sc).
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in first st, lsc (p. 4) in next 79 sts, sl st to join, (1 sc, 79 lsc, 2 rounds).
Round 4: Ch 2, lhdc (p. 4) each st around, sl st to join, 80 lhdc). Continue with hat body.
USING: J/10 6.0 mm Hook for the BODY
HAT BODY:
- Use J/10 6.0 mm hook for body.
Round 5: Ch 1, (st dc, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first st, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next st, skip next 4 sts,] 15 times, sl st in top of st dc to join, (16 ch-1 sp, 64 dc).
Rounds 6-12: Ch 1, skip next 2 sts, sl st in ch-1 sp, (st dc, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts,] 15 times, sl st to st dc to join, (16 ch-1 sp, 64 dc).
Round 13: Ch 2, lhdc in each st and ch-1 sp around, sl st to 1st lhdc to join, (80 lhdc).
Round 14: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 6 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (70 lhdc).
Round 15: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 5 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (60 lhdc).
Round 16: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 4 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (50 lhdc).
Round 17: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 3 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (40 lhdc).
Round 18: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 2 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (30 lhdc).
Round 19: Ch 2, [lhdc in next st, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (20 lhdc).
Round 20: Ch 1, sc2tog 10 times, sl st to join, (10 sc). FO and leave a long tail. Use the yarn tail to close the opening at the top of the hat and weave in ends.
USING: H/8 5.0 mm Hook for the BRIM
Large Adult Hat:
BRIM:
- Use H/8 5.0 mm hook for brim.
Round 1: Fsc 85, (p. 5) sl st to join being careful not to twist, (85 fsc). Alternately you can ch 85, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join, (85 sc).
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in first st, lsc (p. 4) in next 84 sts, sl st to join, (1 sc, 84 lsc, 2 rounds).
Round 4: Ch 2, lhdc (p. 4) each st around, sl st to join, 85 lhdc). Continue with hat body.
USING: J/10 6.0 mm Hook for the BODY
HAT BODY:
- Use J/10 6.0 mm hook for brim.
Round 5: Ch 1, (st dc, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first st, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next st, skip next 4 sts,] 16 times, sl st in top of st dc to join, (17 ch-1 sp, 68 dc).
Rounds 6-13: Ch 1, skip next 2 sts, sl st in ch-1 sp, (st dc, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts,] 16 times, sl st to st dc to join, (17 ch-1 sp, 68 dc).
Round 14: Ch 2, lhdc in each st and ch-1 sp around, sl st to 1st lhdc to join, (85 lhdc).
Round 15: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 15 sts, lhdc dec,] 5 times, sl st to join, (80 lhdc).
Round 16: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 6 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (70 lhdc).
Round 17: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 5 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (60 lhdc).
Round 18: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 4 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (50 lhdc).
Round 19: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 3 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (40 lhdc).
Round 20: Ch 2, [lhdc in next 2 sts, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (30 lhdc).
Round 21: Ch 2, [lhdc in next st, lhdc dec,] 10 times, sl st to join, (20 lhdc).
Round 22: Ch 1, sc2tog 10 times, sl st to join, (10 sc). FO and leave a long tail. Use the yarn tail to close the opening at the top of the hat and weave in ends.
Colon Cancer Awareness
Dark blue is the color that represents colon cancer awareness, and that’s why I chose it for the Elixir chemo cap.
It’s a way to honor Terri and so many others who’ve been touched by this cancer. If you’d like to support organizations doing work in the U.S., here are a few great ones:
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Colorectal Cancer Alliance — they lead awareness, support, and prevention efforts for people with colon and rectal cancer.
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Colon Cancer Coalition — focuses on increasing screening, education, and removing barriers so more people can get checked early.
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Fight Colorectal Cancer — they advocate, raise awareness, and provide resources to patients and families.
If you feel moved to, choosing dark blue yarn for your hat, wearing blue, or donating to one of these charities are all lovely ways to show support and remember those we’ve lost. 💙
I hope you’ll enjoy making the Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it. This free cancer hat is available in three sizes, so you can stitch the perfect fit for anyone in need. By joining the Crochet Cancer Challenge, you’ll not only get to try out a simple, meaningful project, but also make a real difference for someone going through treatment. Thank you for being part of this challenge and for helping spread comfort where it’s needed most.
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