Red Hat Resistance Night | Melt the ICE | Craftivism
Join us at A Novel Idea Bookshop for Red Hat Resistance Night, a community craft‑in where we use crochet, knitting, and Tunisian crochet as acts of solidarity, resistance, and mutual aid. Bring your yarn and tools, settle in with fellow makers, and contribute to a movement rooted in care and collective action.
Entry Fee: Make a donation to an organization of your choice. Your receipt/stub will be your entry ticket.
What We’re Doing
We’ll gather to make red hats in support of immigrant aid efforts. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just getting started, you’re welcome here. Every hat made, every pattern purchased, and every moment spent in community helps strengthen a broader network of support for those impacted by ICE. Together we need to learn to be better organizers and participate in mutual aid.
Why It Matters
Creating a space that is warm, accessible, and welcoming is itself a meaningful act. Pair that with raising funds, donating finished items, and participating in mutual aid, and you have a tangible way to show up for your neighbors. One small action is better than none at all.
Learn About the Movement
If you’re unfamiliar with the origins of this project, these articles offer helpful context about the red‑hat craftivist movement in Minnesota, please see the listing and do your own reading.
Patterns & Participation
Patterns can be purchased from Needle & Skein, who has already raised over $400,000 through pattern sales and donations. You may use any hat pattern you like.
If you’d like to donate your finished hat after the event, please email:
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Recommended Patterns
These patterns directly support immigrant aid organizations:
Melt the ICE Hat Pattern – Needle & Skein (knitting)
Melt the ICE Pattern – Needle & Skein (crochet)
Melt the ICE Pattern - Andrea Cretu of YarnAndy (Tunisian crochet) - Needle & Skein
Support Local: Yarn from Red River Fiber Studio
You can purchase your yarn for this project from Red River Fiber Studio, a Lawton‑based indie yarn dyer who regularly pops up at my events and shares the love for chaos. They’re offering 15% off of Poltergeist in Red Stilettos and Librarians Vendetta to contribute. Use code MELTTHEICE
If you prefer not to have your yarn shipped or want it for the event, I’ll bring your order to A Novel Idea Bookshop for pickup — and we’ll also have a small RRFS popup available during the event.
Time & Date:
February 27th - 4-6PM at 116 W Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK
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