When facing life's most challenging moments, small acts of love and comfort can make a world of difference. The Gratitude and Grace Beanie was designed with that spirit in mind. This soft, elegant chemo hat brings together two powerful themes—gratitude and grace—symbolizing both the strength of those on the healing…
The 2024 Crochet Cancer Challenge encourages crocheters to create and donate hats for cancer patients. This initiative highlights the power of handmade items in providing comfort and support to those facing difficult times. This event has had such success that it is a highlight every year for so many fellow…
For the past 12 years I have devoted much of my time in October to organize a Crochet Cancer Challenge. I started when I unexpectedly lost my uncle to cancer, it was the only thing that I felt I could do that may help others enduring this terrible battle. Each…
It is that time of year! Yay, so many of you ask about the Crochet Cancer Challenge all year long. So, it brings me so much joy to be writing this blog post for the 2023 crochet event. Each year, you all contribute so much to our efforts of making…
Updated November 9, 2022 - Challenge is Officially Closed Every year I am amazed at the dedication of our crochet community as they come together and crochet hats for those battling cancer. I started this challenge 10 years ago and it has become a stable in my business that is…
Updated on November 4, 2021 What an amazing event 2021 was. I would like to personally thank each and everyone of you that participated, whether it was as a designer, a crocheter or if you were just able to share the challenge-thank you. I love seeing all the hats made…
October marks the month of Cancer Awareness and I am so excited to host another year of the Crochet Cancer Challenge. This has been an annual event that began in 2014, seven years later it has grown due to the generosity of the crochet community. Our crochet community does so…
Thank you so much for checking back in to see the designs that have been part of the Crochet Cancer Challenge Week 1. We are off to an amazing start but it is no surprise when you see how great the designs have been. For the challenge week 1 hat…
We are a week into November and the 2018 Crochet Cancer Challenge has officially wrapped up. Every year that I have organized this Challenge, I am amazed at how committed everyone is to help out. The designers always reach out to join and come up with some amazing designs. All…
Today is the official last day of the 2019 Crochet Cancer Challenge! So, don't put it off, grab those patterns (in exchange for your pledges of course) and start crocheting. Autumn Breeze Beanie Pattern by Sweet Potato 3 Chill Beanie Pattern by Sincerely Pam Bond Street Beanie Pattern by…
We are wrapping up our 4th week of the Crochet Cancer Challenge. Only 3 days left! You have all been so amazing. Not just in your pledges, but in your encouraging posts to one another, in your heartfelt comments and the gratitude you have shown throughout the challenge. I am…
We are wrapping up the first week of the 2018 Crochet Cancer Challenge. Thank you all so much for all you have done so far. Today I want to give you all one last chance to grab any of the patterns you may have missed this week. If you are…
I am so excited today to begin the 2018 Crochet Cancer Challenge and show you my design of the Autumn Breeze Crochet hat. Each October I am humbled by all your energy and excitement you put into helping make hats for those in need. If this is the first you…
The Cancer Challenge is such a fun way to share our craft, of Crochet, with others who may be struggling through a difficult time in their lives. Over the last week you have seen many posts on what the Challenge is, how to get the patterns, what yarn to use…
I know from hosting the last 5 years of the Cancer Challenge that there are many of you that cannot wait for October 1st to begin. So, I have a little starter project just for you. The Cancer Awareness Ribbon applique is a great add on to hats, scarves, blankets…