How to Crochet Melt the Ice Hat #crochetitforward #melttheice #crochethat #redhatday #redhat

Hi everyone. Welcome to/back to my channel where I crochet it forward in this tutorial by sharing my Melt the Ice Hat Pattern. February 26, 2026, is recognized as Red Hat Day in Minnesota due to its historical significance during World War II when Norwegians wore red knit caps as a sign of resistance against the Nazis. This act of defiance was outlawed in 1942, symbolizing a broader protest against occupation. In 2026, this tradition is revived by knitters in Minneapolis, who are creating red hats as a form of protest against ICE and immigration policies, reflecting a modern-day resistance to perceived injustices. Also, another red hat day is April 25, 2026. This unofficial holiday celebrates the founding of the Red Hat Society, an international social organization for women (originally for women over 50, now open to all ages). It honors the day in 1998 when the first meeting was held — inspired by a red hat gift and Jenny Joseph’s poem “Warning” — and is marked by gatherings, tea parties, and events where participants often wear red hats and purple outfits to symbolize joy, friendship, and self-expression I have a DIY Red Hat Fleece Pattern below too. Great quick make for family, friends, co-workers or to sell in your craft shops/markets. I appreciate everyone's support! Together, let's continue to craft it forward! CLARIFICATIONS: UNDER TERMS: THE should be TYW, for turn your work **** MY APOLOGIES FOR MIXING UP THE CLIPS & CAUSING CONFUSION **** WORK IN BLO BEGIINNING WITH ROW 2, FOR ENTIRE HAT, EXCEPT EDGING & TASSEL WRITTEN PATTERN: CH 41, R1) BLO, 10 SS, 10 SC, 10 HDC, 10 DC, ch1, TYW. R2) BLO, 10 DC, 10 HDC, 10 SC, 10 SS, ch1, TYW. R3) BLO, 10 SS, 10 SC, 10 HDC, 10 DC, ch1, TYW. R4) BLO, 10 DC, 10 HDC, 10 SC, 10 SS, ch1, TYW. R5) BLO, 10 SS, 10 SC, 10 HDC, 10 DC, ch1, TYW. R6) BLO, 10 DC, 10 HDC, 10 SC, 10 SS, ch1, TYW. ****REPEAT UNTIL DESIRED LENGTH TRYING THE HAT ON FREQUENTLY. TOTAL ROWS MAY DIFFER DUE TO SIZE OF HEAD PER PERSON. IF YOU ENDED WITH 10 DC, YOU WILL CH1, TYW, & REP THE ROW BACKWARDS. IF YOU ENDED WITH 10 SS, YOU WILL CH1, TYW & REP THE ROW BACKWARDS. YOU WILL REPEAT EA ROW TWICE & HAT WILL WORK UP WITH SMALLER END FOR TIP OF HAT THE THE LARGER END FOR BRIM OF THE HAT. WHEN SEWING THE HAT TIP CLOSED, USE THE CH1 LOOPS FOR AN EVEN CLOSURE. DIY Melt the Ice Fleece Hat https://youtu.be/12-KUdBlcLQ Melt the Ice Knit Hat on CKM https://youtu.be/QM7p-JBVCAc TikTok: @Crochetitforward Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/crochetitforward YouTube: youtube.com/c/CrochetItForward Instagram: @Crochetit4ward Facebook: Crochetitforward #crochetitforward #crochet #crocheting #crochethat #crochethats #melttheice #melttheicehat #crochetitforward #fleecehat #norwegianhat #melttheice #melttheicemovement #crochetitforward