As crocheters, we often like to gift our makes and from time to time we even craft for donations to different organizations like Warm Up America, the Linus Project, etc. Every October, Sweet Potato 3 hosts a wonderful event called the Crochet Cancer Challenge. A new pattern is available for free each day during the month, and each download is a pledge to donate a hat to your local cancer charities! Today, Oct 30th, 2026, is my feature day and you can download the One More Memory Cap free! This promotion is available through end of day on Monday, November 2nd.
The inspiration for my design is from my sweet friend who lost her dad to prostate cancer this year. When talking with her earlier in his cancer progression, she had told me that they were always focusing on making one more memory with him. Sometimes a cancer diagnosis isn’t one that truly allows someone to fight, and the better place to put energy and focus is on giving and receiving love instead. Each memory matters and keep them close to your heart!
This pattern is worked in easy rows. The stitch pattern is my current obsession, which is like a front loop only linen stitch. It gives the pattern great texture but easy stretch. I like to use slip stitches on one side of the hat to help make the top less bulky when you cinch it. It’s like magic!
Supplies
- CYC 4 worsted yarn 150 yards sample is Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch (100% acrylic)
- Size 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle and scissors
- Measuring tape/gauge ruler
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp = space
sc = single crochet
sc FLO = single crochet in the front loop only
sl st FLO = slip stitch in the front loop only
Gauge
20 sts in 13 rows = 4 inches
Row 1: Ch 27, sc 2nd st from hook and each st across, ch 1, turn. [26 sc]
Row 2: Sc FLO, ch 1, repeat from * across, sc FLO last st, ch 1, turn. [13 sc FLO, 13 ch-1]
Row 3: Sc FLO, ch 1, repeat from * across, sc FLO in the turning chain, ch 1, turn. [13 sc FLO, 13 ch-1]
Rows 4-15: Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.
Notes
- Sizing is denoted in ( ) as follows: child (teen/adult small, adult medium, adult large)
- Pattern is worked flat in rows and seamed at the end.
- Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round with [ ]
- Finished dimensions: 18 (19, 20, 21) in around.
- The sc FLO will be worked into the ch-1 from the previous row. This loop is easy to find because it sticks up a bit.
Written Instruction
Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Row 1: Ch 40 (46, 50, 54) sl st 2nd ch from hook and next 5, sc, sk st, ch 1, repeat from * to end, sl st final st, ch 1, turn. [7 sl st, 16 (20, 22, 24 sc)]
Row 2: Sc FLO into the ch-1, ch 1, sk st, sc FLO, repeat from * to last 6 sts sc, ch 1, sc FLO last 6 sts, ch 1, turn. [6 sc FLO, 22 (26, 28, 30 sc FLO]
Row 3: Sl st FLO 1st 6 sts, sc FLO into the ch-1, * ch 1, sk st, sc FLO, repeat from * to last, sl st into the turning ch. [1 sl st, 6 sl st FLO, 16 (20, 22, 24 sc FLO]
Rows 4-58 (62, 66, 70): Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. Seam with preferred stitch, I like the mattress stitch. Then sew around the top and pull closed to cinch. Weave in ends.
Many of the patterns from this event are available free all month long, so there are still other patterns you could get as well. Head over to the main blog post and look through them. Remember that each download is a pledge to donate a hat!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you like the pattern and that you enjoyed crafting in community this month!
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