# 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:** 4
**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:** [June 7, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/61 "2011-06-07T00:11:09Z")
They’re AWESOME!!! Including the one you made - It’s like a hedgehog with a long tail - love it!!! Thank you so much! ---
**Author:** ![Troppus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a587f6/32.png) [@Troppus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troppus)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/62 "2011-06-07T00:41:03Z")
> [@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! 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 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/63 "2011-06-07T02:39:42Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > 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. ---
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/64 "2011-06-07T02:57:28Z")
I sew. Hats made out of jersey knit or fleece is something I can do…you know, hats with bug eyes or elephant ears? ---
**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:** [June 7, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/65 "2011-06-07T03:17:47Z")
> [@CitizenPained](#): > > 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! 🙂 ---
**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:** [June 7, 2011, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/66 "2011-06-07T03:18:55Z")
> [@devilsknew](#): > > 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. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/67 "2011-06-25T13:54:27Z")
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? ---
**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:** [June 27, 2011, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/68 "2011-06-27T17:57:45Z")
> [@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? Yay! It’s lovely! Same address please, and our postal strike is done so these beauties should start arriving this week! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/69 "2011-06-27T23:00:43Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > Yay! It’s lovely! Uh oh – it was supposed to be goofy … 😉 ---
**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:** [July 2, 2011, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/70 "2011-07-02T00:59:34Z")
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. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/71 "2011-07-02T03:13:54Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Troppus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a587f6/32.png) [@Troppus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troppus)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/72 "2011-07-02T03:25:27Z")
> [@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. 🙂 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**. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/73 "2011-07-02T13:38:26Z")
My week got seriously screwy here, so I haven’t mailed yet – next week, promise. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/74 "2011-07-13T02:44:40Z")
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! ---
**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:** [August 3, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/75 "2011-08-03T02:14:10Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/76 "2011-08-06T21:44:18Z")
> [@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!**. Ah, good, I was starting to get nervous that it had been confiscated at the border or something. ---
**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:** [October 25, 2016, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/78 "2016-10-25T15:30:35Z")
UPDATE! So, after all this time, I’m very pleased to advise that Josh had his final checkup/scan earlier in the month and he is now officially CURED!!! Cancer is gone and not coming back! Thank you again to everyone who created a hat for him - it was a bright spot in what was a very difficult time for his family, and many of the hats are still in rotation for both he and his younger sister when a situation calls for goofiness. You all did a really nice thing. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/79 "2016-10-25T17:43:09Z")
What wonderful news! ---
**Author:** ![kbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@kbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kbear)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/80 "2016-10-25T18:57:02Z")
I was all geared up to knit a hat before I noticed how old the thread was. drat. Excellent news tho! ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-knitters-crocheters-want-to-volunteer-to-make-goofy-hats-update-cancer-is-gone/583401/81 "2016-10-25T22:35:42Z")
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