[Nfb-krafters-korner] chemo caps

[Annette Carr]

Hi Sarah,

Yes, you want the yarn to be soft to the touch.  Personally, I would want a
yarn that can be washed and dried in the machine.  However, there is a case
to be made for using a yarn that is made from a natural fiber such as cotton
or wool.  There are some yarns that are made of a blend of natural and
acrylic fibers.  See what the pattern recommends.  Whether you decide to use
the recommended yarn or substitute another, be sure to do a gauge swatch so
that your end result comes out the right size..

HTH,
Annette



-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Sarah Sykes
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 3:52 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] chemo caps

Hi everyone,

A friend of mine just sent out a plea to her crafty friends for chemo caps
for a woman fighting breast cancer. I was immediately excited about being
able to contribute a few hats, so I went home and got to work knitting one.

But I have a question for you all.

Have any of you needed chemo caps? I know lots of people make things for
charity, but I'm wanting a better perspective. I don't want to make
something just because it's simple, I want it to be really good and I want
it to be something the person will actually love wearing. But I've never
worn a cap against my bare head (except as an infant and I can't remember
that far back, smile). I'm wondering if you have a favorite yarn you found
especially comfortable or a favorite knitting pattern you found made an
especially flattering and comfy hat.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

--
Sarah M Sykes
sarahmsykes at gmail.com
www.sarahmsykes.com
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