Your voice matters! Show your support for the LGBTQ community by knitting up a DRAG IS NOT A CRIME banner. In these trying time where many states are working to demonize and strip away the rights of the LGBTQ community, be a voice of support and love!

Finished Dimensions:
Approximately 10”/ 25.5 cm wide by 7.5”/ 19 cm tall

Materials:
Worsted Weight wool yarn
Color 1 (pictured in lime green): Approximately 40 yards / 37 meters
Color 2 (pictured in dark teal): Approximately 40 yards / 37 meters

Gauge:
17 sts and 23 rows over 4” / 10 cm in stranded colorwork stockinette st worked flat and blocked

Needles:
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 20” / 51 cm needles or size needed to obtain gauge

CRAFTIVISM IDEAS:

• While you knit a DRAG IS NOT A CRIME Banner, meditate on how you can use your unique voice, interests, and talents to make an impact on the next election.
• Hang DRAG IS NOT A CRIME Banners in public places around your town with a tag including information for how to register to vote.
• Gather your friends and organize a craftivism group! Knit DRAG IS NOT A CRIME Banners together and plan ways you can help turn out more community members to vote in local elections.
• Sew your banner onto a sweater or sign to wear at PRIDE events.
• Knit and sell DRAG IS NOT A CRIME Banners to raise money for an organization working to advocate for LGBTQ rights

Some organizations you might want to support are:

• The American Civil Liberties Union
• Human Rights Campaign
• Trevor Project