Cancer sucks

Cancer is a horrible, ugly disease that can strike anyone at any age. Too many of us have been directly affected by cancer and the only way to stop this disease is through research. We need to learn the hows and whys of preventing, treating, and curing cancer.


Pelotonia is in its 2nd year this year. The idea is simple enough. A bike ride where riders raise money that goes toward that research. 100% of the proceeds from Pelotonia go to cancer research. Every. Last. Penny. This is HUGE. Last year, Pelotonia raised millions. We're hoping for a repeat in 2010. To learn more about Pelotonia, please visit www.pelotonia.org


When signing up for the ride, each rider pledges to raise $1000.00 or $1500.00 depending on the length of the ride he/she participates in. This site is dedicated to raising money for my husband's Pelotonia ride. I've broken it down into different entries to make it as easy to navigate as possible.


To learn more about us (my husband, the rider, and me, the crafter), scroll down to the "About Us" entry.


For details on how to donate, visit the "How to Donate" entry.


For details on how to get yourself a hat, visit the "The Goods" entry.


If you have any questions at all, please email me: shweetnettie13 AT gmail DOT com

About Us

This is us:

We have both lost loved ones and watched other loved ones battle with cancer. Nick decided to ride in Pelotonia in memory of those we lost, and in honor of those that fought and have survived.

Nick's riding in memory of

Nick's Grandfather, Augustar

Nick's Aunt, Gloria

My Aunt, Willma

My Aunt, Dorothy

Our friend Carrie's Mom, Janice

Nick's riding in honor of

Our friend Kate's Mom, Ann who is a breast cancer survivor

My oldest friend, Wendy who is a Hodgkin's Disease survivor

Our friend, Lisa who is a breast cancer survivor

My Uncle, Kenny, who is a liver cancer survivor

Nick's friend, Connie

That's way too many people. It's true that medical technology is getting better and better, and so much progress has been made in the last several decades. But, it's not enough and the research that leads to such progress can't stop. The loved ones we know that have fought the cancer fight deserve to know that there are people out there that support the research that will one day rid the world of cancer completely.

Nick will be riding the 43 mile leg of Pelotonia on Saturday, August 21st with the Ohio State Athletics Pelotonia Team. We'd like to have all of his fundraising goals reached by then!

We don't have a ton of money. But what we do have, along with your help, can make a difference. Nick's pledged to raise $1000. And, the easiest way for me to help him with that goal is to do what I can do...crochet. I've been crocheting for almost 4 years and hats are what I can make the quickest and the most of in a short amount of time. So, hats it is!

Scroll down to the "The Goods" entry to see how you can donate and get yourself a handmade-by-me hat for your donation.

How To Donate

There are 2 ways to donate:

1. Visit Nick's Pelotonia fundraising page HERE and click on the "Donate to my ride" button.

If you choose this option, please make sure an identifying name is listed in the "donor recognition" slot. this can be your actual name or a screen name (like mine is Shweetnettie13). This is so I can confirm your donation has been made, and to ensure that no one claims a donation by saying they are someone they are not.

2. Paypal a donation to my paypal at: shweetnettie13@gmail.com Please select "this money is being sent as a gift" if using this option to prevent paypal fees.

Once you've made a donation, PLEASE EMAIL ME. This will help me track donations that are coming from this site. In your email, include the shipping address you' like your hat(s) shipped to.

That's it. Plain and Simple. How much, you ask?

Each hat is $10. That's it. No shipping fees (I'm sorry, but right now I can only ship for free within the US. Please see below for shipping information if you are outside of the US).***

That means that if you see a hat you like, it's yours for $10. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that 100% of that $10 you just donated is going to cancer research.

Yes, folks, some things in life really are this easy.

***If you are outside of the US and would like a hat/would like to donate, please send your donation + $3.00 for shipping and donate THROUGH THE PAYPAL OPTION. This way I can separate your $10 to go toward pelotonia from the $3 that will go toward your shipping.

The Goods

Here's how it works. I will post pictures of the hats I've made here. I will regularly be updating the inventory, so if you don't see anything you like right now, please come back in a few days and see if there's anything new that tickles your fancy! I'm going through my entire yarn stash to make as many hats as possible.

Toddlers/Small Child Hats:

1. Purple Wave (I don't have a child-sized model head. Please ignore my cat wine bottle). =) The edge of the hat is trimmed with a slightly scalloped edge to give it a bit of flair. Dimensions: 6" from crown to bottom edging; 18" around. It does have some stretch to it.

2. Marshmallow. Made with Wool Ease yarn (super thick, 80% acrylic, 20% wool. Washer and dryer safe). Dimensions: 5" crown to bottom edge. 18" around. Some stretch, but not a lot.



3. Red Hot. Dimensions 5 1/2" crown to bottom edge, 16 1/4 around.

4. I got the blues - child. Dimensions: 5 1/4" crown to bottom edge, 15 1/4" around. Lots of stretch to this one.

Somewhere between child and adult

5. Just Meshin' around - Taupe. Dimensions: 5 3/4" crown to edge, 18 1/4" around. This one is a 50% cotton/50% acrylic blend and is machine washer and dryer safe. While the stitch allows for some stretch, the bottom edge doesn't. I can fit it on my head (and mine is 21 3/4" around), but it's not very comfy. I'd say if you like a form fitting hat, someone with a head that measures 18-20" around will find this comfy.

6. Salmon scallop. Dimensions: 6 3/4" crown to bottom edge, 19 1/2" around. As you can see from the picture, it can fit around an adult head, but it's not very long.

Adult Hats


7. Mardi Gras Jr. Dimensions: 7 1/4" crown to bottom edge, 21 1/2" around. This hat is comfy and pretty. A variegated yarn going from gold to purple to green. This one is the "jr" because it is 1 row shorter than the Sr. That's the only difference. Super Bulky yarn weight. This is a cotton/wool/acrylic/polyamide blend.

8. Mardi Gras Sr. Dimensions: 7 3/4" crown to bottom edge, 21 1/2" around. This hat is comfy and pretty. A variegated yarn going from gold to purple to green. This one is the "sr" because it is 1 row longer than the jr. That's the only difference. Super Bulky yarn weight. This is a cotton/wool/acrylic/polyamide blend.

9. Snowflake. Dimensions: 7 1/2" crown to bottom edge, 22 1/4" around. This is a super bulky weight yarn. Wool-ease, so it's an 80% acrylic/20% wool blend. Washer and dryer safe. This will keep you nice and warm!

10. Just grapey. Dimensions: 7 1/4" crown to bottom edge, 22" around. This one has some stretch to it. Lightweight yarn so it provides warmth, but won't overheat you.

11. Cream of the crop. Dimensions: 7 1/2" crown to edge, 25 1/4" around. This is a big hat. It's super warm, made with super bulky wool-ease yarn (80% acrylic, 20% wool). Washer and dryer safe.

12. C'est la vie blanc. This is a slouch/beret sort of mutation. =) The edging is 25" around. The yarn for this hat is a little stiff, but will soften up with a toss around in the washing machine.

13. Ribbit Ribbing. Dimensions: 7 3/4" crown to bottom edging, 23 1/2" around. Soft, stretchy yarn.

14. Just Meshin' around - Olive. Dimenions: 6 3/4" crown to bottom edge, 19 1/2" around. This yarn/stitch has stretch to it. It fits me just right (again, my head is 21 3/4" around).

15. Charcoal Flair. Dimensions: 7 1/4" crown to bottom edge, 21" around. Has a flared bottom. Really light cotton blend yarn 50% cotton/50% acrylic.

16. I got the blues - adult. Dimensions: 7 1/2" crown to bottom edge. 20" around. Lots of stretch. Very comfy 20% wool/80% acrylic blend. Just like the child's hat made with the same yarn, only bigger.

17. Starburst. Dimensions: 8 1/2" crown to bottom edge, 23" around.

18. Red Hot Flair. Dimensions; 7 1/4" crown to bottom edge 21 1/2" around. Soft acrylic yarn.

Thanks for looking. Again, if you don't see anything you like here, come back again in a few days. I'll be regularly updating all of this.

The Goods II

Child's Hat


I Like Turtles. Dimensions: 5 1/2" crown to bottom edge; 16" around. Lightweight, stretchy yarn. Washer and dryer safe.



Adult Hats


Just Meshin' Around - Rose. Dimensions: 7" crown to bottom edge; 22" around. This hat fits me just right (My head measures 21 3/4" around)

Harold and Mauve. Dimensions: 7 1/4" crown to bottom edging; 20 1/2" around.

Plum Perfect. Dimensions: 7 1/4" crown to bottom edge; 20 1/2" around.

Surf & Turf. Dimensions: 8" crown to bottom edging; 24" around.

Check out the "How to Donate" entry to see about getting yourself a hat and helping cancer research!