“Hats of Comfort” are knit with care for women, children and men who have lost their hair due to illness, often cancer.  Click here to view a local news story on WGAL about what we are trying to do. If you don't see the link immediately, just type in "hats of comfort" in the WGAL search bar at the top.

Instead of donating these hats to a cancer treatment center, we’d like to use the power of networking to see if we can give away hats directly to those individuals that we know, or hear of through friends, relatives and even casual encounters.

A tangible gift says “I care about you” each time it is worn.  It provides another small measure of comfort during difficult times, in addition to your phone calls and visits.

These hats are EXTRA soft since that’s extra important for those who have lost their hair and have more sensitive skin.  There is a wonderful variety in sizes, colors and styles. We can also provide customized hats in a favorite color, style or with accents such as flowers (especially popular with young girls).

We’ve posted the available hats on our portfolio page. Recipients can pick their own hat, or you can pick one on their behalf. We can hand-deliver locally in the Lancaster, PA, area, and elsewhere by mail.

Most hats are quite stretchy, and each has been labeled with the size range.  This is the measurement around the recipient’s head, OVER the ears, and about 1” above the eyebrow line.  If you don’t know the measurement, email us and we can help you estimate it.

The process is very simple:

• Preview the hats available on our portfolio page
• Or, simply give the web address (www.hatsofcomfort.com) to potential givers or recipients
• Orders can be placed as you browse by clicking the "select this item" button next to the item.
• A special note can be enclosed on your behalf if you would like it mailed directly to the recipient.
• And out the hat goes!
• For special requests, please email details using the “contact us” page. We enjoy creating special items.
• While no payment is required or expected, donations are appreciated and help pay for postage and yarn.  Please see the "Donations" tab for details.