Resistance Hat by Jennifer Turmel

Resistance Hat

Knitting
January 2026
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
16", 18", 20", and 22" head circumference
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A Resistance Hat based on the Norwegian Resistance Hat (links to the story in the pattern). Maine is having it’s own nightmare with ICE right now and like many knitters, I want to show my support for our immigrant communities.

I thought very hard before creating my own pattern for a Melt-The-Ice hat because there is what I’m sure is a very lovely pattern already here. I wanted to create this hat as a FREE pattern so that people who couldn’t afford a pattern could participate in Craftivism. I also wanted people to be able to donate directly to a local charity rather than have a significant portion of their donation taken up in fees.

This pattern can be made in 4 different sizes with yarns from Fingering to Bulky. Please send me a message if you need help or find any errors because I have only made it once.