I hate pink!

 I hate pink but once again for Brenda, I was willing to make an exception.  Here are two more chemo caps I finished for her this week.  This first one is Shedir (scroll to page 3).  It was a surprise pattern from Knitty that I've had for some time and always wanted to try.  It is written as a bona fide chemo cap and is therefore very close-fitting so I've never attempted it.  As pleased as I was with the final object, I have to say this was a real PIA!  Every other row had close frequent cable stitches so it was kind of slow going.  I added one more repeat of the cable segment because I was concerned it would be too short.  I'm sure glad I did!  I also wish I had used a solid color yarn because the cables get a little lost in the bands of color.  This is Lion Brand Sock Ease yarn with aloe in it.  I have knit several pairs of socks out of this yarn and didn't think the bits of color would be this prevalent. 

This pattern is The Amanda Hat and I used Lion Brand Organic Cotton .  I  know Brenda wanted vibrant colors but I wanted to make at least one that was cotton.  The light wasn't very good when we took these pictures but the colors are green, purple and pink.  It reminded me of pale rainbow sherbet.  I used 2 sizes smaller needles and omitted a few rows because I wanted it to be more close-fitting and to just cover the ears.  I wanted it to look like a chemo cap and not a stocking cap.  Dave's mother went through chemo last summer and her hair only thinned a little.  She was concerned about attending our wedding after going through chemo and was prepared with an expensive wig and head coverings that she never used.  She had remarked now that I've done all this work knitting, Brenda won't lose her hair!  If she doesn't, I've done my part!  I'm rooting for you Brenda!  Love you!