Solidarity hat by Amy Fox

Solidarity hat

by Amy Fox
Knitting
February 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in fair isle
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
164 yards (150 m)
Average-Large
English
This pattern is available from loveknitting.com for £4.80.

Unleash your feminist side! This patriarchy-busting hat was inspired by the 2014 Feminism in London conference, and the idea that feminism is a movement of togetherness, of solidarity – of women joining together to make change. It was this idea which led me to design the interlinked Venus symbols which make up the body of the Fair Isle pattern – and it’s why I’m donating half of the profits to Women’s Aid, which fights domestic violence against women and children.

The hat is knitted in the round, and can be worn in a slouchy style with the brim flat, or tighter when it is folded upwards. There are two sizes to choose from (models wear Large).