Chemo Caps

Mom has been undergoing chemo treatments for Breast Cancer.  [I just hate reading that - it makes it too real :'(  As one of my Facebook friends so eloquently said, "Cancer Sucks"]  Since I'm so far away and not working, I offered to make some caps for her to try since she's lost her hair.  She just wanted something to wear on her head, but nothing that would be too hot.  Had she been going through this in the winter and needed something to keep her head warm, it would have been very easy!!!  Flannel would be good and I could knit her all kinds of things to wear.  Hopefully she'll be done with chemo and her hair will be back by the time it turns cold in Nebraska.

Anyway, I found a pattern I had purchased a while ago and decided to try a couple caps from it.

Here's the first one I made:


I thought it was a little big, so revised the pattern some and made a few more.




They don't fit my head very well since my hair was in a ponytail, but I think they'll fit Mom better.

This is the back of them:

This is another one from the same pattern (this one was really easy once I figured the pattern out):
Turban:




I found an old shirt that was made out of pretty light fabric, so quick made one out of it before I mailed them to her:



I also found a couple patterns online:
Beret:




 I had another one that I found online, but apparently forgot to take a picture of it.  (I need to find a fake head to put them on instead of trying them on me.) lol

I made a few more but wasn't very happy with the way they turned out, so only mailed six to Mom.  Then I found really super thin fabric at Wal-Mart for $1.50 per yard, so bought 1 1/2 yards that will be enough to make a few more.  She said she likes the white ones with ties the best (which were the ones I liked, too), so I'm going to use that pattern for them.

We have a large family reunion on Mom's side in June, so Todd and I will be going up for it.  We'll spend a day or two with his Dad in Falls City, who is also undergoing treatments for a kind of skin cancer.  Then up to Milford to see Mom and Dad.  After we get home, I'll start looking for a job.  (I've been browsing and sending out resumes if something looks interesting, but not trying too hard.)  Hopefully one will come along soon.  I'm getting pretty  bored staying at home all the time and I end up worrying about Mom and Todd's Dad.  lol

Comments are appreciated!!!

No, I haven't forgotten about my blog. ;D

I've been sewing a little and knitting a little.  Since I'm not working right now, I always have something I'm working on.  Todd left this morning and will be gone for a couple days, so I needed to find something to keep me busy.  I've been meaning to take pictures of my latest projects and finally got it done this morning.

First, I found instructions for a knitted headband and decided to try it.  The first one came out a little wider than I'd hoped for (but I'll probably be able to wear it over my ears), so I tried it again and adjusted the width.  I used the same yarn as the beret, scarf and fingerless gloves that Alyssa models here.  The buttons are some from Todd's grandma and not exactly straight, but I'll fix that later.




 You knit part of it, then divide it up into three separate parts and braid them.  Then attach them to the beginning and add the buttons.


I also made a couple koozies for water bottles and drinking glasses.  The yard I used is 100% cotton.  LOVE THEM!!!!!


And I've also made a few more reusable shopping/grocery bags.  We have a HUGE family reunion coming up in June and we always have an auction to raise money for the expenses, so I think I'll take them to be auctioned off.

I made them larger than the ones I use, which is nice because you can really pack them full.  They will easily hold two gallons of milk.  The other adjustment I made was making the handles a little longer.  They are really great!!!!!

The first one I made was out of a vintage curtain we brought home from Todd's grandma's house.  I really liked the fabric so wanted to bring it home.  The bag is lined with the same fabric that the curtain was lined with.


I also added button holes and a slip on the back so it fits easily on the racks at the store.




I also used one of the vintage tablecloths that was large enough to make a set of reusable shopping/grocery bags!!!!






They hold A LOT!!!!