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Melt the Ice Hat

Shown in Blue Sky Skyland in color Red Sky (2408). Note: Like EVERY shop supporting this project, we are running out of red - in every fiber! We are updating as fast as we can! And adding more as they become available! CHECK BACK

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NOTE: IF IT SAYS PREORDER, it WILL SHIP WHEN OUR RESTOCK ARRIVES. See alternative yarn details below.

Note: Due to the popularity of this project many red yarns (like Skyland in Red Sky) are sold out at the yarn vendors. We have some other really nice red yarn options (in the drop down/pix below) that will work great—see swatches below for what we have in stock or can get soon. If you can wait (ETA March), you may preorder Skyland Red Sky or Malabrigo colors above.

To receive pattern updates we recommend directly purchasing the MELT THE ICE PATTERN on Ravelry! If you need the pattern let us know in the comments; we can give you download and send the proceeds to support th cause.

Join the thousands of "craftivist" knitters across the country protesting with this Melt the ICE Hat, originated in the Minnesota yarn shop Needle & Skein.

In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. As purveyors of traditional craft, we felt it appropriate to revisit this design. You may request the pattern at checkout in the comments box. We HIGHLY recommend purchasing it directly on Ravelry so you are apprised of all updates and modifications.

Sample shown in Blue Sky Fibers Skyland for the DK version. However, the pattern will work with about 200 yards of RED yarn of any Fingering, DK or Worsted. Note: don't want red? The Ice Hat will knit up great in *any* favorite color!

Design by Paul Neary/Yarn Cult MN. All proceeds from the sale of the Melt the Ice pattern donated to the LynLake community of businesses who will distribute the funds to those impacted by the actions of ICE.

PATTERN SPECS: Melt The Ice Hat

YARN: Skyland by Blue Sky Fibers ( 40% Fine Highland Wool / 30% Baby Alpaca / 30% Silk; 100g / 210yds / 192m): 1 hank (Or other DK yarn in Red)

NEEDLES: US 4 - 3.5 mm (US 6 - 4.0 mm/US 8 - 5.0mm)

OTHER TOOLS: Scissors + Tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL: advanced Beginner

GAUGE: In Twisted Cable, 20 sts and 22 rows = 4” (on largest size needle)

SIZES: one adult unisex

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Hat Circumference: 22"

RED YARNS for ice hat (order above: 1sk except as noted)

Jade Sapphire Cashmere 4 Ply 100% MOngolian Cashmere 200 yds (available now/soon)

Jade Sapphire 4 Ply Cashmere DK SEEING RED (201)

SEEING RED (201)
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Jade Sapphire 4 Ply Cashmere DK

Blueblood Red (47)

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Jade Sapphire 4 Ply Cashmere DK Robe Royal (156)

Robe Royal (156)
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Rowan Felted Tweed (2 sk) (50 Wool/25 Alpaca/25 Viscose 191 yds) / (available now/soon)

ROWAN FELTED TWEED

Tawny (186)

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ROWAN FELTED TWEED

Rage

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CASCADE MERIKASH (80% Merino/20% Cashmere; 255 yds) / (available now/soon)

CASCADE merikash Cherry (08)

Cherry (08)

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CASCADE 220 (100% Peruvian Wool 220 yds) / (available now/soon)

CASCADE 220 Burgundy (2401)

Burgundy (2401)

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CASCADE 220 Paprika (9668)

Paprika (9668)

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Artyarns SILKY TWIST (80/20 Merino/Silk) / (available now/soon)

Artyarns Silky Twist True Red (244)

True Red (244)

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MALABRIGO RED YARN colors

MALABRIGO CAPRINO Yarn Cereza (033)

CAPRINO Cereza (033)

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MALABRIGO WASHTED MERINO Yarn Cereza (033)

WASHTED Cereza (033)

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MALABRIGO WORSTED MERINO Yarn Cereza (033)

WORSTED Cereza (033)

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Cereza (033)

(silky Merino) Cereza (033) (2sk)

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Rupestre 400

(silky Merino) Rupestre (2sk)

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MALABRIGO SEISCABOS | Cereza (033)

(SEIS CABOS) Cereza (033)

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MALABRIGO WORSTED MERINO Yarn Ravelry Red (611)

WORSTED Ravelry Red (611)

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MALABRIGO WORSTED MERINO Yarn 023 Pagoda

WORSTED PAGODA

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MALABRIGO WORSTED MERINO Yarn Burgundy (41)

WORSTED Burgundy (41)

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MALABRIGO RIOS Aries (278)

RIOS Aries (278)

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MALABRIGO RIOS CEIBO (651)

RIOS CEIBO (651)

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MALABRIGO RIOS CEREZA

RIOS CEREZA

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MALABRIGO CAPRINO Ravelry Red (611)

CAPRINO Ravelry Red (611)

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MALABRIGO ARROYO Cereza (033)

(ARROYO) Cereza (033)

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BLUE SKY RED YARNS (available now/soon)

Blue Sky Metalico 1630

(BS Metalico) Carnelian Red (2sk)

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Blue Sky Extra CARMINE

(BS Extra) CARMINE

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Blue Sky Sweater Yarn 7518 Barn

(BS Sweater 2sk) Barn

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BLUE SKY BABY ALPACA 511 RED

(BS Baby Alpaca sk) RED

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Blue Sky Woolstok Cranberry

(BS WOOLSTOK) Cranberry 1310 (2sk 50g)

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GALLER 100% SUPERFINE PRIME ALPACA 660YDS—enough for 3 hats! (available now/soon)

Galler Prime Alpaca Heathers

(Prime Alpaca) Merlot (225)

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Galler Prime Alpaca Heathers

(Prime Alpaca) Poppy (213)

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Galler Prime Alpaca Heathers

(Prime Alpaca) BEATRIX

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WOOL & THE GANG ALPACHINO (60/40 merino/baby alpaca 109 yds (nd 2 SK)) / (available now/soon)

Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino True Blood Red

True Blood Red

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RED YARNs available for PRE-ORDER
ETA March 2026

BLUE SKY skyland RED YARNs

BLUE SKY SKYLAND Red Sky (2408)

Red Sky (2408)

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