Guidelines

1. Purpose: Provide free knitted, crocheted, fleece/soft fabric Caps, Wraps and Hats for those who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy.

2.Criteria for the hats:
◦Must be hand made
◦Must be new
◦Preferably washable
◦Wool is ok but not preferred because some people are allergic to animal fibers--plus wool yarns tend to be less soft
◦Any regular pattern can be used but check out the patterns on our website
We encourage you to send us any patterns you would like to share. We can share them on our website or provide them to knitting groups who request new pattern ideas.

We especially need some trendy kids patterns. Often that means making slight adjustments in adult patterns and being bolder with yarn colors plus adding decoration on the top of the hat.


3.Ideas:
◦Softer yarns (such as cotton) are more comfortable.
◦Lion Brand MICRO-SPUN yarn is a very soft yarn (and is 100% Acrylic and Machine Washable & Dryable).
◦The new fun fur yarns are fun, soft and lightweight
◦Thinner, seamless, non-lumpy caps are good for sleeping and increased comfort.
◦Hats made with thinner yarn would be better for summer weather use.
◦Cotton is great for summer hats and warmer climates as it is cooler than most other types of yarn.
◦Most of our hat patterns work well with thinner, cotton yarns as well as with worsted weight yarns.
Everything I need to know is on the submission form but in summary:
•I need to know the name, address, phone and e-mail of the person who made the hat being submitted. Don't worry, this info is confidential and you will not get on a mailing list. I need this so I can maintain a donor list for my records.
•I need to know what name or nickname I should put on the label that I attach to the hat (identifying the volunteer who made the cap). Some people use the name of their knitting group, other people use a nickname like grandma, knitting lady, etc.
•And don't forget, I need to know what the hat is made of (some people are allergic to wool)
•Also, please let me know the laundering instructions for the hat.
•Once your hat is received, a tag will be made and attached to it with your name or nickname on it and listing the material the hat is made of as well as the laundering instructions. Your cap will be delivered, along with other hats directly to the nurses who are involved with the patients who have lost their hair.
Please send completed hats, along with a completed submission form to:

Utah Head Huggers
13937 Kessler Peak Circle
Riverton, Ut 84096


Contact Utah Head Huggers at
utahheadhuggers@gmail.com

Submission Form

Head Huggers: Chemo Cap, Wrap or Hat Submission Form

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A completed copy of this form should accompany every Cap, Wrap or Hat you submit to Head Huggers. It will provide us with the information we need to have before we can distribute the cap you have made.

PLEASE PRINT
Who made this Cap, Wrap or Hat?

Name ___________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

City ___________________________

State _______ ZIP ____________

Phone (______) ______ - _________

Email __________________________________________
Does the fiber contain any wool?
Yes _____ No _____ Unknown _____

Yarn (or fiber) content: If the fiber content is unknown, please write 'unknown' in the space below.
___________________________________________________
If you are submitting a wrap, please include instructions on how to tie it
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________


Send this form along with the cap to:
Head Huggers of Salt Lake County
13937 Kessler Peak Circle
Riverton, Utah 84096

Please include a 15" piece of the yarn used for a knit or crocheted cap. The small added piece of yarn will be used to affix the label to your cap.

Thanks very much for your contribution, and we look forward to hearing from you again!

Don't know how to Knit or Sew?

If you don't like or know how to make Caps, Wraps or Hats, and you would like to help the Utah Head Huggers here are some Ideas for donations:
Yarn
Fabric
Thread
Paper - to help us with printing costs

Here are some ideas for Volunteering

Distribute brochures: DOWNLOAD HERE
1. Church announcement tables
2. Condo Associations bulletins boards
3. Library Bulletin Boards
4. Any other Bulletin Board
5. Hospital Nurses' lounges/stations
6. to hand to knitting/crocheting/sewing friends

Coordinate an Event
1. Church group Service Project
2. Young Women Service Project (to earn your medallion)
3. Eagle Scout Project

Contact us at utahheadhuggers@gmail.com