Philly Care Caps

ABOUT THIS PROJECT

Philly Care Caps is a group of volunteers who create handmade hats for little ones at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). We welcome all types of crafters even though most of our hats are knitted and crocheted. Volunteers can come from all over the country – you do not need to be in Philadelphia to be a volunteer. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia cares for more children with cancer than any other pediatric hospital in the country. This is why they’re always in need of soft, comfortable chemo caps for patients in the hospital and in the clinic. Patients range from newborn to mid-twenties, however, hats for toddlers and teenagers are in highest demand at the moment.

HELPFUL HINTS

Please consider the following when creating your care cap:

• Use a soft material that feels good on sensitive skin (just use your judgment here). .
• Care Caps should have a snug fit. Simple beanie patterns can be found on Ravelry for free. If you decide to go with a rolled brim hat, try substituting a 2×2 rib for elasticity.
• Be creative! If you come up with a pattern that works for you, great! Tell us about it and we’ll consider posting it for others to try.
• Think like a child. Toddlers and younger children will more often love bright colored hats than teenagers will.

MAILING ADDRESS

To send your hats to this group, please e-mail them at PhillyCareCaps@gmail.com -- this way they know to expect your hats when you're ready to send them!