# Any knitters/crocheters want to volunteer to make goofy hats? \[UPDATE: Cancer is gone!\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 27, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401 "2011-05-27T04:51:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/1 "2011-05-27T04:51:16Z")
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. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/2 "2011-05-27T04:56:40Z")
I’m game. Gotta think about what will work. What size have you made? ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/3 "2011-05-27T04:59:15Z")
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! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/4 "2011-05-27T05:02:00Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/5 "2011-05-27T05:05:18Z")
I think whatever you like - he’s doing chemo until October so he’ll have pretty well every season of hat required. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/6 "2011-05-27T11:47:47Z")
**Alice** realized after the fact she should have asked for mod permission. We would have given it, so no biggie. [/mod] [nonmod] **off to look at my knitting books** [/nonmod] ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/7 "2011-05-27T13:47:23Z")
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. > **[Amigurumi Crochet Patterns | Amigurumi Crochet Hat Animal Patterns](http://www.freshstitches.com/hats.php)** > > Adorable amigurumi crochet patterns! Cute stuffed animal patterns, free crochet patterns, beginner amigurumi patterns. 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. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/8 "2011-05-27T15:38:55Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/9 "2011-05-27T15:40:42Z")
> [@Hello\_Again](#): > > [http://www.freshstitches.com/hats.php](http://www.freshstitches.com/hats.php) These are so cute! I’m so bummed that I’m so hopeless at crochet! ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/10 "2011-05-28T03:12:03Z")
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!) ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/11 "2011-05-28T04:35:29Z")
> [@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!) 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. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/12 "2011-05-28T12:27:08Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/13 "2011-05-28T14:08:42Z")
> [@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. HIs fave colour is red, but red orange and yellow would be fantastic. He wears a man’s hat size 7 I think. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/14 "2011-05-28T15:21:06Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > 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. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/15 "2011-05-29T01:22:11Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/16 "2011-05-29T19:01:59Z")
Crochet-er here, and I’ll be glad to hook the little guy up with some wacky hats 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/17 "2011-05-30T01:03:09Z")
Yay!! He’s super stoked to be getting _INTERNATIONAL_ goofy hats! ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/18 "2011-05-30T15:05:02Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/19 "2011-05-30T15:27:07Z")
> [@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. 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? ---
**Author:** ![vifslan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f4b2a3/32.png) [@vifslan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vifslan)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/20 "2011-05-30T17:45:00Z")
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? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401.md?page=2)