Jan 25, 2026
shop sample: melt the ice traditional handknit hat
ATTENTION IF LOOKING TO PURCHASE A HAT OR DONATE A HAT:
The yarn shop in MN, where the Melt the ICE Hat pattern originated, has created a way to sell pre-made hats to people looking to purchase them by matching up with people willing to donate. This article explains it and has links to a "Pre-made hat interest form" and a "Hat donation form".
Melt the ICE Hat by Paul S. Neary is an historically inspired handknit hat. In the 1940s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to the immigrant aid agencies who will distribute the funds to those impacted by the actions of ICE.
In the samples shown here, Sarah (above) knit a DK version using Berroco Ultra Wool DK, and Ingrid (below) knit the worsted weight version of this design. The pattern can be knit in fingering, DK, or worsted weight. Yarn ideas for this hat are below. Some are drop ship only and some are drop ship if we run out of in-store stock (see product descriptions):
Fingering
Amano Duna
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine
Berroco Vintage Sock
Lavendersheep Shaniko Fingering
Malabrigo Ultimate Sock
DK
Berroco Ultra Wool DK
Berroco Vintage Baby
Lamana Como
Yarn Citizen Harmony DK
Berroco Comfort DK
Worsted
Yarn Citizen Unity Worsted
Berroco Vintage
Berroco Ultra Wool
Malabrigo Rios color Cereza (restock on order)
You can browse the entire collection here.
PROJECT SPECS
| Finished Size: | adult, 22" circumference |
| Pattern: | Melt the ICE Hat by Paul S. Neary is available for purchase on Ravelry |
| Yarn: | 200-250 yds fingering, DK, or worsted weight - see pattern for specifics; shown in approx 200 yds of worsted weight (see yarn ideas above) |
| Gauge: | 24 stitches and 33 rows over 4 inches in St st |
| Needles: | 16" circular size US4, US6, or US8 (3.5, 4.0, 5.0mm) for fingering, DK, or worsted version |
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15 comments
Pattern please
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Knot Another Hat replied:
The pattern name is linked to Ravelry in the post above. Or go here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-hat
Can the hat be purchased ready made or do you have a list of people who do so. Thank you so much. This is a great idea.
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Knot Another Hat replied:
We don’t have finished hats to sell, but maybe someone reading your comment here will take you up on this and make one on commission. We also have a Facebook post about this hat pattern with many comments, so if you are a FB user suggest commenting there and asking if anyone is interested. Post is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ALvshu4LW/
Thank you!
I, too, am interested in purchasing from someone, especially someone local to MN. My thumbs are too arthritic for trying to learn how to do anything like this. :) Will refresh this from time to time to see if there’s anyone interested.