Cancer Awareness Ribbons Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Adrienne Fauser
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

These ribbons are easy ways to show your support for a cause that's close to your heart.

These examples, by designer Adrienne Fauser, are knitted in pink for breast cancer awareness in October, and teal and white for cervical cancer in January. Make yours in the relevant colour for the campaign you are backing, for example dark blue for colon cancer or orange for leukemia. Use yarn from your stash, then make and sell your ribbons to fundraise for your charity.

What do I need?

Yarn: DK or Worsted, oddment
Needles: 3.25mm or 4mm
Safety pin or brooch pin
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Wide ribbon: 16.5cm long before making up
Narrow ribbon: 14.5cm long before making up

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