Red Protest Hats | Knitting & Crochet Patterns
If you’re watching the socials, the knitting and crochet community is embracing hats as a symbol for protest, yet again. Unlike 2016’s P*ssy Hats, though, these hats have historical significance. In the midst of World Ward II, Norwegian citizens took to the streets wearing pointy, red hats with tassels (nisseluer) as an act of silent protest. Eventually, the Nazis deemed them illegal and punishable by law to have on don or distribute.
Cut to today, in the midst of the public rise of neo-nazism, knitters are bringing the essence of them back.
I first came across this piece of our past through @maggietinks on Instagram Reel, then more from an @goodgoodco carousel post.
As things (or algorithms, as it were), go though, I then started seeing much more. Most notable, is the awe-inspiring fundraiser by Yarn Cult through sales of their “Melt the Ice” hat. Last I checked, over 250,000 had been raised towards immigrant aid agencies! I encourage you to purchase the pattern, even if the style isn’t one you’d wear yourself. This campaign, started by one person, is a prime example of the power of the yarn community.
Once you’ve done that, if you’re feeling inspired to make and wear a red hat yourself, but prefer a simpler, ribbed style, I’ve added a couple of my own beanie patterns to download for FREE (please, use the money you would’ve spent on my patterns on the fundraiser, instead.) Download the Knit Barge Beanie HERE, and the Crochet Ribbed Hat HERE.
Please note that for the pointed effect to happen, you may need to add an inch or so worth of chain stitches at the beginning.
For the knit version adding an inch in height will help, and if you’d like more of the look of the modeled shot in the top image, work additional length (so you’ll have 10 1/2′-11″ from CO edge), then use this seaming method in lieu of crown-shaping.
Be kind to one another, and stitch on!
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Thank you for the free red tassel hat pattern for those of us who crochet so that we can support this very important cause. We all belong. We all are made in God’s image. We have to speak up.
Blessings,
Deb Lints
Can I purchase a hat?
Check Etsy. I ordered one from there.
Make sure whoever you’re ordering from states WHERE the profits/proceeds are going; this IS intended as a fundraiser. 👍🏻👍🏻❤️
LOTS of us have knitted extras, it’s a fun pattern! I’m sure you’ll be able to find a finished hat to purchase.
I would like to purchase a red protest hat with tassel.
Hi, Maryellen! Unfotunately, these are patterns to make hats, not buy them. I suggest trying Etsy for finished versions. Hope that helps!
buy this from Esty
Î live in Canada and would love to knit a hat and inspiriert my Kontingent Friends here as well. Is it possible to get the pattern here?
Check Ravelry.com, the “Melt The Ice” hat pattern is available for purchase there!
you can buy this from Esty https://www.etsy.com/listing/4460329234/melt-the-ice-hat-crochet-pattern-crochet?ref=listings_manager_grid
can i buy the pattern and yarn? want to knit several for the march rally
Hi, Pamela! The link to buy the fundraiser pattern is: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_SBV7FTFT/?igsh=cWI2aHJxdXlvbDN4
My free patterns are linked in the post.
I don’t sell yarn, anymore, but your local yarn shop or either of these online retailers will have options:
Jimmy Beans Wool: https://tidd.ly/3VymfPS
Knit Picks: https://tidd.ly/3IqaSXl
I am waiting for my 10 skein order of red Yarn of the Andes. Plan to knit hats for everyone in my immediate family. So, knit on and up the revolution — Ice Out.
Diana Lee
I can’t get the link to work for the qr on the crochet pattern pdf. Is there a video tutorial for this? Thanks!
Hi, I have been crocheting red protest hats as I recover from knee surgery. I am on my 9th hat! I would like to donate them to resistance groups in Minnesota. Do you know of an organization I can send them to? Thanks, Liz