According to figures on the Cancer Research UK website, there were around 17 million new cases of cancer worldwide in 2018 alone (the latest figures available at time of writing).
That makes it likely that even if you haven't personally faced cancer yourself, a loved one may have, & you will be all too familiar with the resulting emotional trauma & physical pain that come from diagnosis, through treatment & can even linger years after you are in remission.
That is why throughout the month of February, to coincide with National Cancer Prevention Month (in the US), The Crochet Designer Community group on Facebook decided to hold a Pattern Hop.
This pattern hop has now ended but why not visit the Crochet Designer Community group on Facebook anyway to see what other promotions might be on.
Every featured pattern is for something you can make to bring comfort to someone who is having treatment for, or recovering from cancer. This can be for someone you know, or to donate to a local hospital or hospice.
What is a Pattern Hop?
Each day a different designer will feature either 1 or 2 patterns which you will be able to get at either a heavily discounted price, or for free using a coupon code on that day only.
Each day's pattern will go live at 6am EST / 11am GMT for 24 hours only. To get the discount code or code's you will need to visit the Crochet Designer Community page on Facebook.
I will post the featured pattern for each day on my Instagram & Facebook accounts at around 11am GMT / 6am EST so that you know what's on offer each day, & can then visit the Facebook Crochet Designer Community page.
What patterns can you expect to find?
There will be a variety of patterns including hats, shawls, blankets & bags as well as toys for children dealing with cancer.
All of these patterns can be made to bring comfort to those who are facing a very difficult time.
Below are the patterns that will be featured for week 1 (1st - 5th February 2023).
Below are a selection of the patterns you can get during week 2 of the Pattern Hop (6th - 12th February 2023).
Below are a selection of the patterns you can get during week 3 of the Pattern Hop (13th - 19th February 2023).]
Below are a selection of the patterns you can get during week 4 of the Pattern Hop (20th - 26th February 2023).
Below are a selection of the patterns you can get during week 5 of the Pattern Hop (27th - 28th February 2023).
This pattern hop has now ended but why not visit the Crochet Designer Community page on Facebook to see what other promotions might be on 😊
I know that cancer is something that no one ever wants to have to face, but if you or someone you love are facing it, I know this Hop won't make it go away but hopefully it might bring some comfort to know that people really do want to help. You can also visit the Cancer research UK website for more information & details on how you can cope physically, mentally & with practical things too.
As someone who has watched too many people I love, face cancer, I hope you will believe that my heart genuinely goes out to you as I'm sure many others do too. X
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