Chemotherapy Hats/Turbans

**indysteel** · 06-23-2010, 05:13 PM

Several of my friends have purchased various hats and scarves during their chemotherapy from hatsscarvesandmore.com.

**blackhillsbiker** · 06-23-2010, 05:40 PM

There is an amazing yarn made of a blend of cashmere and microfiber. I knitted my friend a couple of soft, roll-brim hats from it when she lost her hair. The were lightweight, non-itchy, breathable and comfortable. Her husband said she even wore one to bed.

Deb

If you could get me her head measurement and favorite color(s), I'd be glad to make some.

**rubywagon** · 06-23-2010, 05:53 PM

I saw some really nice Icebreaker wool caps on Sierra Trading Post the other day, for a great price, too!

**blackhillsbiker** · 06-23-2010, 05:56 PM

+1 on the Icebreaker merino wool caps. I got a really thin one for late winter/early spring. It's very comfy!

Deb

**PamNY** · 06-23-2010, 06:04 PM

No advice, but lots of good wishes for your mother-in-law. I think a Buff sounds like a great idea. So soft and versatile as well.

**colby** · 06-23-2010, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by blackhillsbiker

There is an amazing yarn made of a blend of cashmere and microfiber. I knitted my friend a couple of soft, roll-brim hats from it when she lost her hair. The were lightweight, non-itchy, breathable and comfortable. Her husband said she even wore one to bed.

Deb

If you could get me her head measurement and favorite color(s), I'd be glad to make some.

Not much to contribute other than to say that this is just one of the many reasons I love this forum. This entire thread, and especially Deb's offer above. You ladies are awesome.

**NbyNW** · 06-23-2010, 07:59 PM

Best wishes to your MIL's treatment and recovery. It's probably a very individual thing ... another idea might be for her to find a beanie like we cyclists wear under our helmets -- a soft baselayer that doesn't irritate her skin, and then she can wear any stylish hat that she likes over it.

**indysteel** · 06-24-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by colby

Not much to contribute other than to say that this is just one of the many reasons I love this forum. This entire thread, and especially Deb's offer above. You ladies are awesome.

I was thinking the same thing. I was in a funk last night and when I read Deb's kind offer, I teared up. It really warmed my heart.

**ClockworkOrange** · 06-25-2010, 11:51 AM

Ooooooooooooooooooooh, there I was, waiting to see my consultant to.......dare I say it, to be weaned off my brace and I saw this:

I checked out their website and it looks extremely good, hats and head wear for hair loss, hats for cancer patients, now if you want me to get anything for you, just PM me and I am sure we can sort something out.

http://www.suburbanturban.co.uk/defa...20Instructions

Best wishes to your MIL too.

Hugs

Clock

**sundial** · 06-27-2010, 06:21 AM

Fly, I'm sorry about your mother-in-law.

Do you have a wig shop in your area? Many wig shops also carry soft hats for hair loss. Also, here is a website of hats and turbins:

http://www.headcovers.com/headwear/

I wish your family all the best. (((((Fly and family))))

**MomOnBike** · 06-30-2010, 06:36 AM

Well, this thread couldn't have come at a more opportune time. Thanks Fly (I think) for starting this.

I'm about to (like in a few hours) start chemo, with attendant hair loss (breast cancer). No, I am not happy about this, but at least I have some useful hat links. I will use them.

I just wish the hats there are had more attitude. These seem, um, shy and retiring. Oh well, that's what thrift stores and family are for, right?

So, thanks again. I just wish I weren't interested.

MomOnBike, the soon-to-be bald
(scurries off to look for attitudinal buffs)

**salsabike** · 06-23-2010, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by blackhillsbiker

There is an amazing yarn made of a blend of cashmere and microfiber. I knitted my friend a couple of soft, roll-brim hats from it when she lost her hair. The were lightweight, non-itchy, breathable and comfortable. Her husband said she even wore one to bed.

Deb

If you could get me her head measurement and favorite color(s), I'd be glad to make some.

What's the name of the yarn??

**blackhillsbiker** · 06-23-2010, 08:40 PM

It's called "Cashsoft" – I found it at a local yarn shop.
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/cashsoft-baby-dk.aspx

Deb

**salsabike** · 06-23-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by blackhillsbiker

It's called "Cashsoft" – I found it at a local yarn shop.
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/cashsoft-baby-dk.aspx

Deb

Thanks! It sounds perfect for this purpose.

**Flybye** · 06-24-2010, 06:47 AM

I just want to say thank you for all of your replies. You are all very thoughtful and helpful. Makes my heart happy to get so many replies and so much help. As I sit here in the comfort of my office with my puppy on my lap, she is about 15 minutes away from her first treatment

The fact that I can do something for her so small means a lot to me.
I am looking into the options that you all suggested. I can't get to an REI - I live in Idaho and the nearest REI is 3 1/2 hours away - UGH. I love the idea of wool and have some local options to explore.
I will look at the .com suggested by indysteel. Also, I have a buff that I can pass on to her that just did not work for me and my 50 gallons of hair

:
Deb, I will get some measurements and get back with you next week if she is interested in going that route. You are very compassionate and kind

I love that in a person! I got a nifty knitter at a yard sale for 25 cents a week ago. I might find some yarn and try to make one myself - although I am much more a tomboy than a crafty kind of gal

Love you all!!

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