The Pillow Mom

Kenny’s Kaps was inspired by a Sergeant in the Marine Corps who had sustained traumatic brain injuries.  Kenny asked for a purple skull-cap to help keep him warm, and his simple request has launched a new Patriotic Pillow Project initiative.  Each skull-cap is embellished with the insignia of the Original Military Merit Badge the precursor to the Purple Heart Medal, the decoration Kenny received for his wounds.  The group is also helping homeless veterans in the north brave the cold winter by distributing hand-made mufflers, gloves and scarves and encouraging members to organize gatherings to send Valentine “Love Notes” to the troops in February.

Knitting Pattern: Read More : Confessions of a Yarn Snob « JoLene Treace Unraveled.

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Kenny’s Kaps Crocheting Pattern by Nancy Thompson

This design is, however, copyright protected. It is free to the user to crochet as many caps as they wish…our only request in your enjoyment of it is that you remember our men and women in service who have sacrificed so much for us, and consider crocheting some for them. Better yet, organize a special project with your crocheting groups and stitch up a bunch.

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Crown:

G Hook : Chain 7. slip stitch in 1st chain to form a ring

1) Chain 3 (1st Double Crochet) 19 Double Crochet in ring, slip stitch into 1st DC to off close. (#20)

2) Chain 3 2DC in 1st DC. 1 DC in next DC continue around to end of DC’s (total of 29 DC + 1st chain)

Slip stitch in chain to off close. (#30)

3) Repeat row #2 (chain / Double crochet + Chain 3 (#45)

4) Chain 3 – 1 Double Crochet in next st. – 2 Double Crochet in next stitch 1 Double crochet in next 2 stitch. Continue around until end, ending with / 2 double crochet in last stitch (59 double crochet + chain 3 to close off

5) Chain 3 – 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches / 2 double crochet in next stitch – 3 double crochet in next 3 stitches. Continue around until 74 + chain 3 to close off

 

SIDES:

6) Chain 3. 1 Double crochet in back loop of preceding row of Double crochet. Continue around and close off.

7-14) same as row 6 except go through both loops ( 8 added rows)

15) chain 1 – 1 single crochet in 1st stitch continue around.

• Caron One Pound Yarn! washable and dryable, this worsted weight, no dye lot workhorse delivers a full range of solids in best-selling colors.

The Color to purchase for both Knitting and or Crocheting “Kenny’s Kaps” should be Deep Violet!

This is in keeping with our “Purple Heart” theme!

One skein can produce 6 Kenny’s Kaps!

Care: Machine wash and dry 100% acrylic Solids: 16 ounces 826 yards No dye lot.

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All finished Kenny’s Kaps should be mailed to:

The Patriotic Pillow Project
3400 W 111th St   |   PMB # 494   |   Chicago, IL 60655

We will then apply the Purple Heart patches and deliver them to our Healing Heroes!