Any knitters/crocheters want to volunteer to make goofy hats?

[alice_in_wonderland]

My best friend's little boy has brain cancer. He's undergoing radiation and chemo and has lost all his hair.

To make things more difficult, he also has autism so he's having a hard time figuring things out; however, I've made him a few goofy hats (monster, fish, monster, sock monkey) which he likes and they cheer him up quite a bit.

I'm wondering if anyone has a goofy hat recipe they would consider whipping up for him - I think he would think it was pretty cool to get some international goofy hats. :)

[gardentraveler]

I'm game. Gotta think about what will work. What size have you made?

[alice_in_wonderland]

He has a larger beano, despite only being 5, so make an adult size. ETA - I've made all adult sizes and they work well for him.

His favorite colour is red, but he also likes orange and yellow.

The goofier, the better! Thanks! :)

[gardentraveler]

Heh. Guess I'll have to go look at some of the links in the other knitting thread. AIR there were some goofy hats that could serve as inspiration.

ETA: Any recommendations on yarn texture or weight?

[alice_in_wonderland]

I think whatever you like - he's doing chemo until October so he'll have pretty well every season of hat required.

[twickster]

Alice realized after the fact she should have asked for mod permission. We would have given it, so no biggie. [/mod]

**off to look at my knitting books**

[Hello Again]

Crocheters, if you're interested in a pattern, there's a designer, Stacey Trock, I like who makes cute hat designs, that are extremely simple to make and each pattern offers multiple sizes.
http://www.freshstitches.com/hats.php

I am not affiliated in any way. I just like her patterns.

I'd be happy to whip something up! Are there any fiber restrictions? ie, machine washable only, cotton only, no wool, etc.

[alice_in_wonderland]

I think machine washable is good for pretty well any 5 year old boy! Other than that, no restrictions - he's not bothered by wool, etc. however I think cheap, washable acrylic would work great!

[alice_in_wonderland]

http://www.freshstitches.com/hats.php



These are so cute! I'm so bummed that I'm so hopeless at crochet!

[gardentraveler]

Just spent a movie going through ravelry hat patterns and favoriting ones that might have possibilities. Came up with a ton. Well, 55, anyway. You should be able to browse through them here (http://www.ravelry.com/people/gardentraveler/favorites?q=kidhat&in=tag) if you're a ravelry member. (And if you're not, you should sign up!)

[alice_in_wonderland]

Just spent a movie going through ravelry hat patterns and favoriting ones that might have possibilities. Came up with a ton. Well, 55, anyway. You should be able to browse through them here (http://www.ravelry.com/people/gardentraveler/favorites?q=kidhat&in=tag) if you're a ravelry member. (And if you're not, you should sign up!)

From that list I've made him the Fish Hat, the Annoyed Monster Hat (his fave), and the Sock Monkey hat so maybe avoid those if you're thinking of busting something out. :)

[twickster]

I think I'll just make him a striped stocking hat -- I find complicated patterns too fidgety.

Could you get me a head circumference? What colors does he like? I've got a ball and a half each of orange, red, and yellow in my stash.

[alice_in_wonderland]

I think I'll just make him a striped stocking hat -- I find complicated patterns too fidgety.

Could you get me a head circumference? What colors does he like? I've got a ball and a half each of orange, red, and yellow in my stash.

HIs fave colour is red, but red orange and yellow would be fantastic.

He wears a man's hat size 7 I think.

[twickster]

He wears a man's hat size 7 I think.
Checking my various books, that looks like about a 22" circumference to start.

Cool! I'm up for something different -- this will be fun.

[gardentraveler]

Thanks for the info, alice. I figured you might have made him the fish one when I saw you were the one who had linked the pattern in the other thread.

[ugly ripe tomato]

Crochet-er here, and I'll be glad to hook the little guy up with some wacky hats :)

[alice_in_wonderland]

Yay!! He's super stoked to be getting INTERNATIONAL goofy hats!

[ugly ripe tomato]

Question, would he wear something pink? I have an idea for a pink piggie hat but I know when my nephew was that age, you couldn't have gotten him to wear anything pink for all the grape soda and Legos in the universe.

[alice_in_wonderland]

Question, would he wear something pink? I have an idea for a pink piggie hat but I know when my nephew was that age, you couldn't have gotten him to wear anything pink for all the grape soda and Legos in the universe.


Hummm - I don't think so, although the pig part would appeal for sure. Could it be a muddy pick piggy with some brown on it maybe?

[vifslan]

If I can only hunt it up among my mom's belongings, we have a pattern for a cotton beanie that looks like a strawberry. Do you think the kid would find it too girly?

[AaronX]

What about a klein bottle hat?

[alice_in_wonderland]

If I can only hunt it up among my mom's belongings, we have a pattern for a cotton beanie that looks like a strawberry. Do you think the kid would find it too girly?

If it's red he'll be all over it!

What about a klein bottle hat?

I don't know what this is, but if its goofy he would like it!

[alice_in_wonderland]

If it's red he'll be all over it!



I don't know what this is, but if its goofy he would like it!

I just loOked up the Klein bottle hat - he would love it!

[Poysyn]

I love crazy hats too - also my daughter - anyone willing to throw some our way?

[twickster]

I love crazy hats too - also my daughter - anyone willing to throw some our way?

Do either of you have cancer?

[BrotherCadfael]

There is only one possible goofy hat: the one Jayne's mother made for him: Picture (http://ohsaycanyousay.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/hat.jpg)

[alice_in_wonderland]

I love crazy hats too - also my daughter - anyone willing to throw some our way?

Do either of you have cancer?

Heh - no kidding. Trying to piggyback on a 'Child with cancer, has had multiple operations, radiation, chemo has lost all his hair and is in isolation' thread to try to score free knitwear strikes me as kind of...rude.

[alice_in_wonderland]

There is only one possible goofy hat: the one Jayne's mother made for him: Picture (http://ohsaycanyousay.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/hat.jpg)

Does that hat have Pippi Longstocking ears on it?

[Johnny L.A.]

I'm not a sew-er, but I did see a fun hat at the Aquarium Saturday. It's a fish with a very wide mouth and lots of teeth. The mouth goes over one's head, and the tail sticks straight up, so that it looks like it's eating the wearer's head.

This isn't goofy, but I thought it was neat in a crunchy-hippy sort of way. Two rectangles of woolen blanket. The top was sewn into a cross. (i.e., each panel was folded like this: > and <) The top and seams were simply whip-stitched with yarn.

[alice_in_wonderland]

I'm not a sew-er, but I did see a fun hat at the Aquarium Saturday. It's a fish with a very wide mouth and lots of teeth. The mouth goes over one's head, and the tail sticks straight up, so that it looks like it's eating the wearer's head.

Here's one of the hats I've already made him:

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTfishy.php

You can pull it right down so it looks like the meal is finished. :D

[Johnny L.A.]

Here's one of the hats I've already made him:

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter08/PATTfishy.php

This is similar to the one at the Aquarium (http://www.geekologie.com/2009/05/this_is_the_awesomest_hat_ever.php), only the one in the link is a shark. The one I saw was much more colourful and looked like a little bit piranha.

[Poysyn]

Do either of you have cancer?

SORRY!

I missed that part (skimming threads while not quite awake)!

I assumed she was buying them. What an awful error!

[Poysyn]

Heh - no kidding. Trying to piggyback on a 'Child with cancer, has had multiple operations, radiation, chemo has lost all his hair and is in isolation' thread to try to score free knitwear strikes me as kind of...rude.

totally agree.

[Poysyn]

In the spirit of the thread (and a late and not quite complete apology) I was going to see if I could order one of these for my kid -

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Z2rsNqFsL._SX342_.jpg

or this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YgrQtUFcL._SX342_.jpg

Does it get cold where you live and does he like fleece? I don't crochet anything that requires any skill (scarves are as ambitious as I get), but it's just as easy to order two...?

[ugly ripe tomato]

Did the ribbing and trim last night for Hat #1!

[vifslan]

If I can only hunt it up among my mom's belongings

Wohoo, I found the pattern online!
http://monsterarkivet.blogspot.com/2009/02/jordgubbsmossa.html

It's a small size, but it should be easy enough to enlarge. So, alice_in_wonderland, do I go for wool or cotton? The Drops people are doing their annual spring sale on wool yarns at the moment, but don't let that influence you. It's a lovely summer cap as well (Scandinavia went crazy about them when I was a teenager, you could scarcely cross an occupied playground without seeing at least one).

[alice_in_wonderland]

Wohoo, I found the pattern online!
http://monsterarkivet.blogspot.com/2009/02/jordgubbsmossa.html

It's a small size, but it should be easy enough to enlarge. So, alice_in_wonderland, do I go for wool or cotton? The Drops people are doing their annual spring sale on wool yarns at the moment, but don't let that influence you. It's a lovely summer cap as well (Scandinavia went crazy about them when I was a teenager, you could scarcely cross an occupied playground without seeing at least one).

Humm - either cotton or very light weight wool maybe - if it's cotton he can wear it all summer which is when most of the chemotherapy is. However, he has lost a lot of weight and is having trouble regulating his temperature (he's cold all the time) so a light weight wool would probably work as well.

Thanks everyone - this is awesome - he's really excited!

[alice_in_wonderland]

In the spirit of the thread (and a late and not quite complete apology) I was going to see if I could order one of these for my kid -

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Z2rsNqFsL._SX342_.jpg

or this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YgrQtUFcL._SX342_.jpg

Does it get cold where you live and does he like fleece? I don't crochet anything that requires any skill (scarves are as ambitious as I get), but it's just as easy to order two...?

Those are both really cute [b]Poysyn[\b]! If you want to order him one it's cool, but not at all necessary - I've had loads of brain farts on here where I miss some key part of a post - don't worry about it at all!

We are all in Calgary so the weather is pretty variable - really any goofy hat is awesome! :)

[Poysyn]

It's for a great cause (now that I actually READ it).

With the postal strike looming, I'll touch base once I order it and you can let me know where to send it...

[DZedNConfused]

I have the fish hat, Alice. A friend of mine made it for one of my dolls, but in big boy size it must rock the Universe!

Knit on!

[gardentraveler]

I've started knitting. It's going to be red and have some variegated floppy attachments. I'm still deciding exactly how the attachments will work. This is fun!

[alice_in_wonderland]

I've started knitting. It's going to be red and have some variegated floppy attachments. I'm still deciding exactly how the attachments will work. This is fun!

Yay! I totally moved to 'like' this post! DOH!


Stupid facebook!

[Poysyn]

The local Military Family Resourc Centre is having a sale - they have "do-rag" hats and camo painter's hats.

Does he like Army stuff?

[alice_in_wonderland]

The local Military Family Resourc Centre is having a sale - they have "do-rag" hats and camo painter's hats.

Does he like Army stuff?

Umm - it's not really his thing. He likes really bright colours and camo tends to be a bit understated.

[devilsknew]

Once again, we have a Pabst Blue Ribbon Thread (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=610998).

A goofier hat, I know none. I urge you all to bring back the Spirit of '76 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/26983315/crocheted-beer-can-hat-pabst-blue-ribbon).

[devilsknew]

Or, ya know, you could take me much less literally and use Orange Crush Cans, if his favorites are orange.

[devilsknew]

Strawberry Crush if you can get ahold of it.

[alice_in_wonderland]

Strawberry Crush if you can get ahold of it.

Or Coke cans, 'cus they're red and that's his fav. Sadly, I am so hopeless at crochet there's no chance I could pull that off.

You're right, it IS super goofy though!! :D

[devilsknew]

But, that's my point. Coke isn't 70's enough, not the right emblem. What color do you think a Strawberry is? Got my Orange Crush.

[alice_in_wonderland]

But, that's my point. Coke isn't 70's enough, not the right emblem. What color do you think a Strawberry is? Got my Orange Crush.

And where exactly would a person find Strawberry Crush????

I've never even heard of such a thing.

[Troppus]

Okay, not photogenic at all and hate to take pics, but wanted to show you the adorable hats my best friend Katie is working on. I'm working on a couple, too, but they won't be nearly as awesome.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63727045@N07/

We'd like to ship to your buddy on Monday if you could PM an address :)

[ugly ripe tomato]

Hat #1 is done!

(I bought batteries for my digital camera so I could take pictures but now I can't find them... I think my house eats stuff sometimes)

[ugly ripe tomato]

Found 'em!

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j423/ratdiva/100_0032.jpg

[alice_in_wonderland]

Found 'em!

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j423/ratdiva/100_0032.jpg

This is so awesome!!! He's going to love it - really, the bright red colour is his fave!

[alice_in_wonderland]

Okay, not photogenic at all and hate to take pics, but wanted to show you the adorable hats my best friend Katie is working on. I'm working on a couple, too, but they won't be nearly as awesome.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63727045@N07/

We'd like to ship to your buddy on Monday if you could PM an address :)

Thank you so much! I can't actually see any pics in your link (it just says there are none available for me to view), but I'm sure they will be awesome - I've PMd you the mailing address!

I'm having everything shipped to me just so I can bundle it all up and deliver it to him in one or two batches - when there's no one at home a lot of time packages will have to be picked up and it's a bit of a pain in the butt to go 10 times when they're barely making it home from hospital.

Thank you so much everyone - he's been having a very tough time with the chemo and I think the goofy hats will really cheer him up! :)

[ugly ripe tomato]

Chemo's one of the most awful things anyone can go through even as an adult, I can't even imagine how awful it must be for a little kid (at least an adult knows "this sucks but it can save my life")

I hope the hats cheer him up. I know I'm having a blast making them... Hat #2 is coming along nicely (that one's an onion-yes, there is a theme here :D )

[Troppus]

alice_in_wonderland, I just met my friend for lunch, and didn't have a box big enough to stuff all the goodies into. My husband donated some baseball cards, couple balsa airplanes and other small items as well. Katie wanted to see her hats modeled so I slammed up some more quick pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/63727045@N07/sets/72157626776368613/). If any of these don't suit him, I hope you or your friend can pass them along :)


The curly hat is my favorite.

[Troppus]

Thank you so much! I can't actually see any pics in your link (it just says there are none available for me to view), but I'm sure they will be awesome - I've PMd you the mailing address!

I'm having everything shipped to me just so I can bundle it all up and deliver it to him in one or two batches - when there's no one at home a lot of time packages will have to be picked up and it's a bit of a pain in the butt to go 10 times when they're barely making it home from hospital.

Thank you so much everyone - he's been having a very tough time with the chemo and I think the goofy hats will really cheer him up! :)

I fixed the link, alice. Should be public now. My friend loved working on these, and I guarantee she knitted lots of prayers in. Thank you for taking care of things like this for your friend and her family; I can't imagine the stress and fear. They are lucky to have you around.

[alice_in_wonderland]

I fixed the link, alice. Should be public now. My friend loved working on these, and I guarantee she knitted lots of prayers in. Thank you for taking care of things like this for your friend and her family; I can't imagine the stress and fear. They are lucky to have you around.

Humm - well, I still can't see them, (it says the account is set to private) but I'm sure they're adorable! Thank you so much to you and your friend for doing this - it will brighten the day of a very sick little boy. :)

[Troppus]

Humm - well, I still can't see them, (it says the account is set to private) but I'm sure they're adorable! Thank you so much to you and your friend for doing this - it will brighten the day of a very sick little boy. :)

It was public, had several views and then I got an uncool comment from an...admirer? I'll PM you an invite, and if anyone else participating in this thread, wants to see the hats my buddy made (and the one lame hat I contributed; I'm new at the yarn arts) PM me and I'll give you access.

Well, darn it, the "Guest Pass" function doesn't seem to be working. Just made them public, but I will probably take them down before bed. Not sure where the person who commented found the pics, but if he came from this site...Dude: cool it. It's 90+ degrees, and I'm wearing a baggy, rather modest tank top. This is about the silly hats. Be nice.

For the rest of you, feel free to point and laugh. A couple of these hats are hilarious :p

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63727045@N07/sets/72157626776368613/

[alice_in_wonderland]

They're AWESOME!!! Including the one you made - It's like a hedgehog with a long tail - love it!!!

Thank you so much!

[Troppus]

They're AWESOME!!! Including the one you made - It's like a hedgehog with a long tail - love it!!!

Thank you so much!

Katie's are awesome, mine's just a lightweight acrylic in an open weave... nightcap? I'm just learning, but Kate's an art major, and quite possibly the most fun, kind-hearted person on earth. She's always ready to do fun things for others :)

The colors in the pics are kind of washed-out. The colors are primarily red; no pink. I think a boy will wear most if not all, and if he rejects any, maybe they can be passed on to other patients. Rooting hard for the kid :)

[devilsknew]

And where exactly would a person find Strawberry Crush????

I've never even heard of such a thing.

I think I saw it in a Meijers Store a few weeks back. Right next to the other Crush Flavors...orange, grape, etc.

[Farmer Jane]

I sew. Hats made out of jersey knit or fleece is something I can do...you know, hats with bug eyes or elephant ears?

[alice_in_wonderland]

I sew. Hats made out of jersey knit or fleece is something I can do...you know, hats with bug eyes or elephant ears?

Well you must know I'm not going to turn down a bug eyed elephant eared hat! He would love it if you have some spare fabric around and want to whip something up! :)

[alice_in_wonderland]

I think I saw it in a Meijers Store a few weeks back. Right next to the other Crush Flavors...orange, grape, etc.

Humm - maybe it's not in Canada? I haven't even seen grape in about 20 years.

[twickster]

Okay, here (http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/twickster/crafty%20crap/007.jpg)'s my contribution. Overall length -- a tad over 3 feet.

I need to attach the pom pom, but I'll be mailing next week. Alice, is the address I have for the craft exchange the one I should use?

[alice_in_wonderland]

Okay, here (http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/twickster/crafty%20crap/007.jpg)'s my contribution. Overall length -- a tad over 3 feet.

I need to attach the pom pom, but I'll be mailing next week. Alice, is the address I have for the craft exchange the one I should use?

Yay! It's lovely!

Same address please, and our postal strike is done so these beauties should start arriving this week!

[twickster]

Yay! It's lovely!

Uh oh -- it was supposed to be goofy ....

;)

[alice_in_wonderland]

The first round of hats has been delivered and they are a HUGE hit!

First was Baker's Magical Propeller Beanie of Health. It was accepted and treated with the reverence such a garment deserves.

Next came the beige mushroom hat from Troppus Josh put it in and waived his arms saying 'I'm a mushroom! I'm a mushroom!'

Finally he put on the purple and red Afro hat. He started screaming and jumping around with glee!

Thank you so much ladies - you've made a sweet little boy very happy. :)

[Baker]

I'm glad the beanie has found a good home. Several years ago I got it at WorldCon, where that hat was one of the most popular souvenirs at the con.

Another Doper once wore it, when she had chemo, and she sent me a picture. If you can post pics(I know there may be privacy issues) that would be great.

[Troppus]

The first round of hats has been delivered and they are a HUGE hit!

First was Baker's Magical Propeller Beanie of Health. It was accepted and treated with the reverence such a garment deserves.

Next came the beige mushroom hat from Troppus Josh put it in and waived his arms saying 'I'm a mushroom! I'm a mushroom!'

Finally he put on the purple and red Afro hat. He started screaming and jumping around with glee!

Thank you so much ladies - you've made a sweet little boy very happy. :)

Ha ha laughing and crying thank you so much, alice_in_wonderland, for thinking of this. Any requests will be met with terrific enthusiasm, whether for your near-nephew or for any of his mates in the hospital. You are Good People.

[twickster]

My week got seriously screwy here, so I haven't mailed yet -- next week, promise.

[alice_in_wonderland]

Yay! The lovely (and goofy!) strawberry hat from vifslan has just arrived!

it's a beauty, and i think the size is perfect! it will be delivered this weekend - thank you so much!

[alice_in_wonderland]

And now, after much delay (on my part!) the fabulous long stripey noodley pom-pom hat has arrived!!

It is fabulous - thank you so much twickster!.

The last (I think) delivery of hats will be heading over this weekend, baring any unforeseen circumstances!

Thank you again to everyone - Josh is really loving his new hats!

[twickster]

And now, after much delay (on my part!) the fabulous long stripey noodley pom-pom hat has arrived!!

It is fabulous - thank you so much twickster!.



Ah, good, I was starting to get nervous that it had been confiscated at the border or something.