There are so many Craftivist projects and patterns in play. Please email us if you have a craft action you would like to showcase or want help recruiting craftivists to implement your ideas. We are also happy to share new projects in our newsletter. For more information go to our contact us page here on the Craftivist website.
We hope you will also check out the links below to our groups on Ravelry and Facebook and participate. It's important for us to have a place to share ideas and projects, thoughts and frustrations. All craft mediums and levels of political and craft expertise are always welcome.
Ejection Hat
For the free pattern click here.
Election Day is coming; it’s time to get out the vote! This simple pattern reminds everyone to vote whether you are coming or going and boasts a patriotic star on either side. Pattern is free but please consider donating to a democratic candidate.
This is the one that started it all! Click on the free pattern link below to create your own Protest is Patriotic Shawlette!
Protest is Patriotic Shawlette! Pattern here!
The protest is Patriotic Beaded Tube Scarf is an easy beginner knit-no purling! Directions include simple instructions for adding beads. Download the pattern below.
This worsted weight cowl is a perfect first color project. Fast and warm it is perfect for winter marches. Protest is Patriotic Cowl Pattern is free but please consider making a donation to Planned Parenthood.
I created the LGBTQ+Equality for Shawl because I was upset and angry at 45’s tweet banning transgender people from the military. I chose to take my protest to my needles! It seemed many people were unfamiliar with the trans flag and I decided to add that image to the ubiquitous rainbow design for a wearable easy-to-make shawl. This pattern is free but if you download it, please consider making a donation to the following cause:
GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network works to ensure all members of school communites are “valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. “ Donate here.
Download the free pattern for the LGBTQ+Equality for Shawl.
The Easy LYS shawl is simple enough for beginners yet still stylish. Choose a yarn that speaks to you and cast on!
Happy Winter Scarf pattern is free but please consider donating to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. For those of us who get a little blue in February, here’s a way to create your own ray of sunshine!
My niece wanted a very simple non-slouchy hat with a cable. I couldn't find a pattern for the hat so had to create one! I hope you will make the Kokomo Tulo hat for your loved ones as well.
Free pattern for the DACap: Dream on slouchy hat pattern is here. The pattern is free but please consider making a donation to United We Dream, the largest immigrant led youth organization in the U.S.
Here's a stunning simple cowl that any beginner can do. It's just the knit stitch repeated over and over and makes a beautiful first project. This cowl is ideal for teaching new craftivists at your monthly meetings. A newbie can complete this with one ten dollar skein of yarn! Here's the picture and pattern for the bulky version. Below that is the worsted version. Use the pattern that works with your yarn weight.
And here's the worsted version: Craftivist Cowl # 2
Join our Facebook group or our craftivist Ravelry group for information and support!
We seamed the squares for our welcome blankets at a summer Craftivist Defarge meeting. The Smart Museum deadline has been extended so you may still be able to particpate. Check out the patterns and the Welcome Blanket group and concept here.
Nevertheless, She Persisted Cowl
A simple cowl emboldened by our new national resistance motto!
Nevertheless, She Persisted Cowl: Detailed pattern coming soon! Here's a link to the chart for the words.
Resist Pussy hat
There are so many available patterns for pussy hats. This one adds a little resistance!
Here's the link to the Pussyhat project basic pattern. And the original resistance hat on ravelry. If you want to write other words, Donna Druchunas has created a fantastic ebook called Knitting as a Political Act that includes charts for Black Lives Matter, Rise up and an alphabet so you can create your own message.
American Flag Hat
It's time for us to reclaim the American flag. Standing up for our country is patriotic!
Here's the link to the Flag Hat pattern. Here's a link to the original bulky pattern on Ravelry.
There are a number of wonderful websites for other free patterns. Here are links to three of my favorite resources: Purlsoho, Churchmouse and Teas and Ravelry. Once you get to Ravelry please join our Craftivist group. In our group you will find other resistance knit patterns and links to a variety of beginner patterns for new craftivists. People seem to like to post the most on Facebook so if you really want the latest resistance patterns, join our Facebook group. And if you are looking for a specific pattern, please feel free to email me and I will be happy to guide you.
Blanket Statement is inspired by Hillary Clinton's line, "Bloom where you are planted." This crib quilt was auctioned off to raise money for local community gardens in Chappaqua NY. Pattern coming soon! Make one for your future feminist!
