Stand with each other, don’t let history repeat itself.

History:
In the 1940’s Norway was invaded by the Nazi’s. The Norwegians walked around in red hats in silent protest of the invasion. Even children wore them. That was, until a ban was placed on not only wearing the red hats, but even on items containing the red hats such as cards with characters wearing the red hats. Picture Santa Claus or gnomes unable to be represented with a red hat.
The Norwegian people got crafty instead and began wearing paperclips on their garments to show their patriotism. The paper clip was a symbol of binding the people together as one.
Reference links:
Confiscated Christmas Cards and Banned Hats in Nazi Occupied Norway - The Nordic Page
Why a Paperclip? – Paperclip Campaign

Notes:
1. This pattern was created with the beginner in mind, there are no complicated stitches
a. Stitches used: HDC, post stitches

1. This pattern is written in US terms for the right handed crocheter
2. This pattern contains 3 sizes: a. S- Child- fits head circumference up to 20” b. M- Teen/ Adult – fits head circumference 22”-23”” c. L-Large Adult – fits head circumference up to 24”; recommended for men and women with thick and/or curly hair
3. This pattern was tested with Red Heart Super Saver yarns only
4. Gauge using HDC and a. size “I” (5.50 MM) hook: 6.5 rows= 2”, 7 sts= 2” b. size “H” (5.00 MM) hook: 6 rows= 2”, 9 sts= 2”
5. Chains at beginning of rounds do not count in stitch count
6. Stitches in brackets are repeated by number of times following the bracket
7. Numbers in parentheses at end of rounds indicate total stitch count for round
8. Written pattern is 7 pages with full color photo tutorial
9. Finished product: wash in cold or luke-warm water, tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry
10. This pattern and all photos contained within are copyright Raechel Kammers Designs CMC2014 and may not be altered, shared or sold without my written consent
11. Graphics courtesy of yarnstandards.com
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