I mainly used yarns that you can easily find at your local Joann’s Fabrics and Crafts or Michael’s stores.
For Smooth and Shiny beanies, yarns used are:
- Caron Simply Soft
- Loops and Thread Soft and Shiny
- Red Heart Soft
- Red Heart Soft Essentials
- Lion Brand Heartland
For Thick and Toasty Beanies, yarns used are:
- Bernat Softee Chunky
- Lions Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick
- Lions Brand Hometown
- Loops and Thread Charisma

For more on yarn selections for beanies made for cancer patients, please refer to https://www.knotsoflove.org/guidelines-for-knitters-and-knotters