Summer Chemo Caps at the Lion Brand Outlet

The Lion Brand Outlet in Carlstadt, New Jersey is more than just a place to get great bargains on yarn. We recently hosted the Summer Chemo Cap Project: a charitable knitting and crochet drive for the patients at Steeplechase Cancer Center in Central NJ, part of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Lion Brand supplied the yarn and many enthusiastic volunteers provided the labor. Lightweight hats were made especially for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy during the warm weather months, when a woolen cap would be too hot. These caps were made with Cotton-Ease^® and Nature’s Choice Organic^® Cotton yarn for maximum comfort and as you can see, they were knit and crocheted in a wide variety of colors and styles.

We are very pleased to report that the project, which concluded with a “finishing party” on August 4th, was a huge success! The final count is in and together we were able to make almost 350 caps. Thanks to everyone who volunteered – whether it was over the weekend, at the “finishing party”, or by sending a cap in – and special thanks to Pam MacKenzie for organizing!

Read more about this fantastic charitable effort at MyCentralJersey.com!

Many of you have asked for the patterns we distributed so that you can do your own charitable knitting and crochet. Many of our patterns make excellent summer caps. Try the Tranquil Violet Hat (Knit), the Spice Solace Hat (Crochet), or the Lace Beanie (Knit).

If you are in the New York or New Jersey area, we encourage you to come visit us at the Lion Brand Outlet!