Maroon Multiple Myeloma Crochet Hat Pattern
I’m so honored to share the Waypoint Crochet Chemo Hat Crochet Pattern with you. This free crochet chemo hat pattern in all sizes is especially meaningful to me, as my maternal grandmother Frances passed away from multiple myeloma cancer and amyloidosis in 1990. Though I was only a teenager at the time, and I saw how challenging those months of treatment were for my grandma. She found a lot of comfort from hats and blankets during her treatment. The Waypoint crochet chemo hat pattern is my way of giving back — a free, fun and simple design you can stitch to give comfort to a loved one, or for donation to those in your community or spread the love through cancer charities.
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 2026.
Happy Hooking
💜 Lisa
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A Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern for Cancer Awareness
The Waypoint free chemo hat crochet pattern is a soft, comforting hat you can make in any color to support cancer awareness. It’s a free pattern with four sizes included.
The Waypoint Beanie was designed with love, to honor someone I love and help others in her memory. Designed to be lightweight, and comfortable on sensitive scalps, this free crochet chemo hat crochet pattern makes a meaningful gift for anyone undergoing treatment.
You can crochet it in maroon to support multiple myeloma cancer awareness, as I’ve done, or choose a shade that represents another cause close to your heart. Since awareness colors can vary, you may want to check in with your chosen charity to confirm if which color best represents the type of cancer you’d like to support or if there are certain colors or sizes of hats that they need most. Making and donating these hats is a powerful way to provide comfort and show that you care.
Free Crochet Hats to Donate for Charity
If you joined us in September for the preemie hat challenge, or the Crochet Cancer Challenge last year in 2025, you know that pattern was created as part of a movement in the crochet community to give of our time and talents to those in need. The Waypoint two color crochet hat pattern is free to download for a limited time, so you can easily make and share as many hats as you like. You can choose to make a donation to a local hospital, cancer charities, or gift them directly to someone in need. We simply ask that in exchange for the free download of the pattern PDF that you use your talent to make at least one hat to donate to a charity or family in need. Every hat made with love also 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.
Waypoint Preemie and Baby Beanies
Frances’ Waypoint Beanie 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 Basic Stitch Yarn, and it’s a beautiful soft yarn, with a nice sheen that is gentle on delicate skin. You can use your choice of worsted and aran weight yarns for this project, but I highly recommend that you use a soft and supple yarn for your donations to have the greatest impact.
The Waypoint Beanie pattern includes detailed tutorials and photo guidance to help you create the brim. This beginner friendly hat pattern has detailed written instructions for the body of that hat, and is crocheted using only basic stitches. It’s free to download all month as part of the event, and together we can make a difference for those brave fighters.
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Yarn Choice: Lion Brand Basic Stitch
For Frances’ Waypoint Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern, I chose to use Lion Brand Basic Stitch Yarn, and it was truly the perfect choice. This yarn is 100% ani-pilling premium acrylic, making it not only soft and gentle against sensitive skin, but also easy to care for. Both qualities that are truly necessary for a chemo hat and other crochet hats to donate. The pattern also works up equally well in beautiful in Lion Brand Heartland Yarn or Caron Simply Soft, just ask my pattern testers! This soft yarn glides beautifully on the hook and creates a fabric that feels soft and breathable, offering comfort and warmth to the wearer. And the fact that it’s machine washable is even better, so hats can be worn and washed as needed without losing their shape.
With more than 36 gorgeous shades to choose from, you can make a hat in multiple myeloma cancer awareness in the deep maroon called Pomegranate, or pick a color that represents another cause close to your heart. Affordable, durable, and cozy, Lion Brand Basic Stitch is a yarn that you will truly enjoy creating with, for a cancer hat made with love.
The Waypoint Stitch Pattern
The Waypoint stitch is a truly simple, yet visually interesting combination of stitches. The fabric that is created is a soft, flexible fabric with visual texture that is enhanced by alternating colors between rows. It’s not only fun and very easy to crochet but also practical too. The fabric is warm, but by using a larger hook it is very soft and breathable. This makes it an excellent choice for hats like the Waypoint Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern, as well as the Waypoint Preemie and Baby Beanies pattern in this same series.
Crochet Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern All Sizes
Over the past 9 years I’ve designed a wide variety of crochet beanie and hat patterns, each created to be fun to make and wear and easy to use. In case you didn’t know, I live in Minnesota, where cozy hats and headwear are a staple for my family and entire region. But I also truly enjoy designing hats with a very special purpose like the Waypoint Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern.
Just as this crochet chemo hat pattern is made to offer softness and comfort, many of my other beanie and hat designs are meant to keep little ones cozy, or made with charity donations in mind. 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
Waypoint Preemie and Baby Beanies
Terri’s Elixir Chemo Cap
These patterns are designed with clear instructions and step-by-step tutorials to help you succeed. Just like the Waypoint Crochet Hats to donate, each one can be made for yourself, a loved one, or as part of a meaningful donation.
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Waypoint Two Color Crochet Hat Pattern Testers
I am so incredibly grateful for my dedicated pattern testers who helped bring the Waypoint Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern to life! Each of my testers took time from their own lives to make their amazing version of this free crochet hat to donate and provided me with helpful feedback so that I know this pattern is clear, accurate, and easy to follow. Their hard work and dedication helped clarify and update the design so I could confidently share it with you as a beginner friendly free crochet hat pattern.
It means the world to me getting to see the projects you all make with my designs, and my testers play a big part in making that possible. Thanks to their careful help and consideration, 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 crochet chemo hats they created, crocheted with care and purpose.
A heartfelt thank you to my wonderful testers for the Elixir Chemo Cap Crochet Pattern: Rachel Clark, Anna Kendig, Diane Meyer, Osquer Campbell, Nikki W, Debra Chonos, Christine Hurray, Lisa Reinsch-Johnson, Michelle Klosterman, Debra Hill, Marcia Stehouwer, and Natasha Dobbs-St-Denis.
Your kindness and effort mean the world.
Make Your Own Waypoint Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern
A Quick and Easy Crochet Project
Materials:
- YARN: Lion Brand Basic Stitch Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m)
- YARDAGE: 120 – 200 yds
- Sample Colors: I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch yarn in Royal Blue, Cayenne, Silver Heather, Olive, Pomegranate, Purple, Charcoal Heather
- HOOK: US G/6-7 4.0-4.5 mm for Hat Brim and US J/10 6.0 mm for Hat Body
- Yarn needle, scissors
Finished Sizes:
Toddler: 19” around x 7” long
Child: 20” around x 7.5” long
Small Adult: 22″ around x 8″ long
Large Adult: 24” around x 9” long
Difficulty Level: Beginner – Easy
Gauge: (Use J/10 6.0 mm hook)
Ch 21, work 2 sc, 2 dc alternating across, turn. Repeat until your square measures at least 5” tall, then check gauge.
11 rows x 13 sts = 4” square
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:
Magic Circle Tutorial:
VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biDTzo6IRiQ
STEP 1: Create a loop with yarn, place hook through the loop, yo and pull the yarn through the loop, keeping the loop open in a circle instead of pulling the yarn tight, ch 1.
STEP 2: Insert hook back in circle, yo and pull up a loop through the circle. Yo again and pull through the 2 loops on the hook, 1 sc completed! Repeat Step 2 to create additional stitches. Hold stitches with one hand, gently pull yarn end with other hand to close circle.
PATTERN NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Make a gauge swatch for accurate sizing.
- The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
- The first stitch of each round is placed in the same stitch as the beginning chain.
- Slip stitch does not count as a stitch.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated.
- Place all stitches between ( and ) in the same stitch.
- All single crochets will be worked in double crochets from previous round, and double crochets worked in singles.
- Round increases are only worked in single crochets, not doubles.
- Hat is worked in joined rounds from the top down. The brim is worked in rows around the bottom of the hat, with the final row joining the 1st.
- You should use a J/10 6.0mm hook for the hat body (or the hook you used to meet gauge) and a G/6 4.0-4.5mm hook for the hat brim only.
- Create your hat in a solid, or variegated yarn & if desired add accent color for brim, or 1 or more accent color rounds.
- For a 2 color striped hat begin Round 1 with the brim color. Alternate colors every other round, working the final round of sc and brim in the same color.
- 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 © 2026. 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.
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Waypoint Beanie Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern Release Details
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Free Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern for the Cancer Challenge 2026
I’m so honored to share that my new Waypoint Beanie Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern is part of the 2026 Crochet Cancer Challenge!
What is the SP3 Crochet Cancer Challenge 2026?
The Crochet Cancer Challenge is a yearly event that encourages crocheters to create and donate hats for cancer patients. Every weekday in October, plus one bonus pattern each weekend, a new hat pattern is featured daily (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 will usually honor a specific cancer type or someone who has been affected by cancer, or both! So each hat has a story and a whole lot of love behind it.
HOW TO GET YOUR FREE CROCHET CHEMO HAT PATTERNS DOWNLOAD:
I’m so excited to share that my Waypoint Beanie Chemo Hat Crochet Pattern is featured TODAY on the Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Christine of Sweet Potato 3!
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FRANCES’ WAYPOINT BEANIE
CROCHET CHEMO HAT PATTERN
Pattern Directions:
Toddler Beanie:
- Fits heads 18” – 20” circumference
TODDLER BEANIE BODY:
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in each st around, sl st to join, (6 sc, 6 dc).
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 6 dc).
Round 4: Ch 1, [(2 sc) in next st, dc in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 12 dc).
Round 5: Ch 2, [dc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 12 dc).
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 18 dc).
Round 7: Ch 2, [dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 18 dc).
Round 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 24 dc).
Round 9: Ch 2, [dc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 24 dc).
Round 10: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 5 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 30 dc).
Round 11: Ch 2, [dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 5 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 30 dc).
Round 12: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sts, dc in
next 5 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 30 dc).
Rounds 13-16: Repeat Rounds 11-12.
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (60 sc). Continue with Brim.
TODDLER BEANIE BRIM:
- Use G/6 4.0-4.5 mm Hook for the BRIM
- Rows are worked in BLO
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chs, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 17 (sl st will be placed in same st as ch-6 and next st for first row only), turn, (5 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 5 sts, turn, (5 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 5 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 17, turn, (5 sc).
Rows 4-58: Repeat Rows 2-3, alternating. (5 sc).
Row 59: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 5 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 17, turn, (5 sc).
Row 60 we will seam the brim by bringing the beginning chain together with Row 59 and work the sc through both loops of the BLO Row 59 and beginning ch to join. See photos p.6
Row 60: Ch 1, bring first and last row together, work sl st in each st, working through both the beginning ch and BLO of Row 59, (5 sl st). FO and weave in ends.
Child Beanie:
- Fits heads 20” – 21″ circumference
CHILD BEANIE BODY:
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in each st around, sl st to join, (6 sc, 6 dc).
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 6 dc).
Round 4: Ch 1, [(2 sc in next st), dc in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 12 dc).
Round 5: Ch 2, [dc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 12 dc).
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 18 dc).
Round 7: Ch 2, [dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 18 dc).
Round 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 24 dc).
Round 9: Ch 2, [dc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 24 dc).
Round 10: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 5 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 30 dc).
Round 11: Ch 2, [dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 4 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 30 dc).
Round 12: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sts, dc in next 6 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 36 dc).
Round 13: Ch 2, [dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 6 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 30 dc).
Rounds 14-19: Repeat Rounds 12-13.
Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (66 sc). Continue with Brim.
CHILD BEANIE BRIM:
- Use G/6 4.0-4.5 mm Hook for the BRIM
- Rows are worked in BLO
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chs, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 20 (sl st will be placed in same st as ch-6 and next st for first row only), turn, (5 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 5 sts, turn, (5 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 5 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 20, turn, (5 sc).
Rows 4-64: Repeat Rows 2-3, alternating, (5 sc).
Row 65: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 5 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 20, turn, (5 sc).
Row 66 we will seam the brim by bringing the beginning chain together with Row 59 and work the sc through both loops of the BLO Row 65 and beginning ch to join. See photos p.6
Row 66: Ch 1, bring first and last row together, work sl st in each st, working through both the beginning ch and BLO of Row 65, (5 sl st). FO and weave in ends.
Teen / Small Adult Beanie:
- Fits heads 21” – 23″ circumference
TEEN / SMALL ADULT BEANIE BODY:
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in each st around, sl st to join, (6 sc, 6 dc).
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 6 dc).
Round 4: Ch 1, [(2 sc in next st), dc in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 12 dc).
Round 5: Ch 2, [dc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 12 dc).
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 18 dc).
Round 7: Ch 2, [dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 18 dc).
Round 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 24 dc).
Round 9: Ch 2, [dc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 24 dc).
Round 10: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 5 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 30 dc).
Round 11: Ch 2, [dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 4 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 30 dc).
Round 12: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 6 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 36 dc).
Round 13: Ch 2, [dc in next 6 sts, sc in next 6 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 36 dc).
Round 14: Ch 1, [sc in next 6 sts, dc in next 6 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 36 dc).
Rounds 15-21: Repeat Rounds 13-14.
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (72 sc). Continue with Brim.
TEEN / SMALL ADULT BEANIE BRIM:
- Use G/6 4.0-4.5 mm Hook for the BRIM
- Rows are worked in BLO
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 5 chs, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 22 (sl st will be placed in same st as ch-7 and next st for first row only), turn, (6 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 6 sts, turn, (6 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 6 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 22, turn, (6 sc).
Rows 4-70: Repeat Rows 2-3, alternating. (6 sc).
Row 71: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 6 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 22, turn, (6 sc).
Row 72 we will seam the brim by bringing the beginning chain together with Row 71 and work the sc through both loops of the BLO Row 71 and beginning ch to join. See photos p. 6
Row 72: Ch 1, bring first and last row together, work sl st in each st, working through both the beginning ch and BLO of Row 71, (6 sl st). FO and weave in ends.
Large Adult Beanie:
- Fits heads 23” – 25″ circumference
LARGE ADULT BEANIE BODY:
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, sl st to join, (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, dc) in each st around, sl st to join, (6 sc, 6 dc).
Round 3: Ch 2, [dc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 6 dc).
Round 4: Ch 1, [(2 sc in next st), dc in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 12 dc).
Round 5: Ch 2, [dc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 12 dc).
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in next st, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (18 sc, 18 dc).
Round 7: Ch 2, [dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 18 dc).
Round 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (24 sc, 24 dc).
Round 9: Ch 2, [dc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 24 dc).
Round 10: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 5 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (30 sc, 30 dc).
Round 11: Ch 2, [dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 4 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 30 dc).
Round 12: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sts, (2 sc) in next st, dc in next 6 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 36 dc).
Round 13: Ch 2, [dc in next 6 sts, sc in next 5 sts, (2 sc) in next st] 6 times, sl st
to join, (42 sc, 30 dc).
Round 14: Ch 1, [sc in next 6 sts, dc in next 7 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (36 sc, 42 dc).
Round 15: Ch 2, [dc in next 6 sts, sc in next 7 sts] 6 times, sl st to join, (42 sc, 36 dc).
Rounds 16-23: Repeat Rounds 14-15.
Round 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (78 sc). Continue with Brim.
LARGE ADULT BEANIE BRIM:
- Use G/6 4.0-4.5 mm Hook for the BRIM
- Rows are worked in BLO
Row 1: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 chs, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 24 (sl st will be placed in same st as ch-8 and next st for first row only), turn, (7 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 7 sts, turn, (7 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 7 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 27, turn, (7 sc).
Rows 4-76: Repeat Rows 2-3, alternating. (7 sc).
Row 77: Ch 1, sc in BLO next 7 sts, sl st in next 2 sts of Round 24, turn, (7 sc).
Row 78 we will seam the brim by bringing the beginning chain together with Row 77 and work the sc through both loops of the BLO Row 77 and beginning ch to join. See photos p.6
Row 78: Ch 1, bring first and last row together, work sl st in each st, working through both the beginning ch and BLO of Row 77, (7 sl st). FO and weave in ends.
Multiple Myeloma Cancer Awareness
Maroon is the color that represents multiple myeloma cancer awareness, and that’s why I chose it for the Waypoint Beanie Cancer Hat.
It’s a way to honor my grandma Frances 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:
- International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) — One of the largest and oldest organizations dedicated exclusively to multiple myeloma. Focus on education, support, research and advocacy.
- Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) — The largest nonprofit focused solely on accelerating a cure for multiple myeloma. Focuses on research, clinical trial matching, patient navigation and resources, financial assistance and treatment locating.
- HealthTree Foundation for Multiple Myeloma — Helps patients become active participants in their care. Focuses on education, patient coaching, clinical trial finder, research participation opportunities, and online community.
If you feel moved to, choosing maroon 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 Waypoint Beanie Crochet Chemo Hat Pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it. This free cancer hat is available in four 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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