Thank you so much for the pattern! I live in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, and am part of the resistance movement. I plan to knit several of these hats, and distribute them amongst my fellow protestors.
All of my grandparents, and great-grandparents came from Norway. Were they still living, I am certain they would don the red caps of resistance as well. Thank you again. Your support means the world to those of us who are fighting injustice on the streets of our communities throughout our state.
Thank you Bridget! The support from our fellow countrymen, and women, as well as that from around the world has warmed our hearts, even on those -40 degree F (with the wind chill) days.
; ) My local yarn store has had a run on red colored yarn. They've had to order several more skeins. A lot of us are busy knitting, or crocheting resistance hats. I will be knitting words on my hats as well, such as "Resist," and "F*ck ICE".
The rogue ICE-stapo is truly reprehensible. I was in the military, and have never before imagined, nor witnessed such an abuse of American citizens by our supposed "federal agents".
They believe that they can act with impunity. But I believe they will one day face their judgment in a court of law. Until then, we will not be cowed, we will not yield, and we will not be subjugated.
The Norwegians were defiantly stubborn🇳🇴🖇️ the revival of the Paperclip Resistance started the day after the election. Millions are knitting 🧶 red hats and wearing paperclips 📎 History repeats itself and resistance will prevail once again.
Thank you for your generosity and sharing the story that relates to my great grandparents. I did not realize this important part of history. It has encouraged me to learn to crochet and then hopefully knit at 66
Thank you for this pattern. Looking forward to knitting it. I noticed one tiny omission in the decrease instructions. When you come back to the beginning marker, you need to add a k1 after the k2tog tbl.
Thank you for this history, Jorunn. I am actually not a knitter, but I might become one now. I appreciate your recognition of the situation in the U. S.
Thank you for this history. I am impressed with the skill needed to knit. We are finding someone to make two hats for us. My ancestors were Norwegian and Swedish. With the connection to the Nisse, you may enjoy this family story:
My great grandmother and her two sisters grew up on the west coast of Norway, before emigrating to the United States in the 1880's. This story was passed down to us from their childhoods.
The Jule-Nisse
The children were taught to always be good, or, at Christmas time, the Jule-Nisse would steal their gifts.
One Christmas eve, the family was at dinner. Suddenly, the door flew open. The children popped off their chairs. "O no, now is the Jule-Nisse coming!"
Thank you for this sweet story! Yes, the nisse was a force to be reckoned with. People would put out porridge for him every Christmas Eve, as an offering. And the nisse would talk to the animals. This link (in Norwegian, but you can use Google Translate) has a quote from the Norwegian painter Erik Werenskiold about how the Nisse looks like: https://puha.no/2020/09/18/werenskiolds-norske-nisser/
Thank you so much for the pattern! I live in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, and am part of the resistance movement. I plan to knit several of these hats, and distribute them amongst my fellow protestors.
All of my grandparents, and great-grandparents came from Norway. Were they still living, I am certain they would don the red caps of resistance as well. Thank you again. Your support means the world to those of us who are fighting injustice on the streets of our communities throughout our state.
Thank you, Jan, from the west coast.
Thank you Bridget! The support from our fellow countrymen, and women, as well as that from around the world has warmed our hearts, even on those -40 degree F (with the wind chill) days.
; ) My local yarn store has had a run on red colored yarn. They've had to order several more skeins. A lot of us are busy knitting, or crocheting resistance hats. I will be knitting words on my hats as well, such as "Resist," and "F*ck ICE".
The rogue ICE-stapo is truly reprehensible. I was in the military, and have never before imagined, nor witnessed such an abuse of American citizens by our supposed "federal agents".
They believe that they can act with impunity. But I believe they will one day face their judgment in a court of law. Until then, we will not be cowed, we will not yield, and we will not be subjugated.
❤️❤️❤️
I’ve never knitted a hat before…but this will be the one! Thanks for the pattern, Jorunn.
Someone told me about this Melt The Ice red hat pattern on Ravelry, that might be simpler to follow than my pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-hat
Oh yes, many thanks Jorunn, this is more my ability ❤️ xx
I hope the pattern works! Let me know if you have questions about it.
Thank you. I will
The Norwegians were defiantly stubborn🇳🇴🖇️ the revival of the Paperclip Resistance started the day after the election. Millions are knitting 🧶 red hats and wearing paperclips 📎 History repeats itself and resistance will prevail once again.
www.thepaperclipresistance.com
Thanks for this, how interesting! Thanks for the link.
Thank you for your generosity and sharing the story that relates to my great grandparents. I did not realize this important part of history. It has encouraged me to learn to crochet and then hopefully knit at 66
Thank you for this pattern. Looking forward to knitting it. I noticed one tiny omission in the decrease instructions. When you come back to the beginning marker, you need to add a k1 after the k2tog tbl.
Good catch, thank you! I edited that in now.
My old editorial skills never take a rest!! :-)
Haha a proper occupational hazard, that, and greatly appreciated 😃
Thank you for this history, Jorunn. I am actually not a knitter, but I might become one now. I appreciate your recognition of the situation in the U. S.
I can’t find a historical reference. Please help.
Hello Ruth, here is one article: https://www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/norways-nonviolent-resistance-in-wwii-the-power-of-a-paperclip-part-1/
And here is one from The Norwegian Folk Museum, in Norwegian (but you can use google translate) https://norskfolkemuseum.no/da-nisselua-ikke-kunne-vare-rod
Thank you
Ruth, here is another article about the hats. Towards the end of it, they describe the WWII history and show a museum exhibit with two hats and an enlargement of a newspaper ad placed by the Nazi-controlled authorities outlawing the hats. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/29/ice-knitting-protest-immigration
Thank you
Thank you for this history. I am impressed with the skill needed to knit. We are finding someone to make two hats for us. My ancestors were Norwegian and Swedish. With the connection to the Nisse, you may enjoy this family story:
My great grandmother and her two sisters grew up on the west coast of Norway, before emigrating to the United States in the 1880's. This story was passed down to us from their childhoods.
The Jule-Nisse
The children were taught to always be good, or, at Christmas time, the Jule-Nisse would steal their gifts.
One Christmas eve, the family was at dinner. Suddenly, the door flew open. The children popped off their chairs. "O no, now is the Jule-Nisse coming!"
But it was only a fresh breeze from the sea.
This is my favourite painting/drawing of the Nisse: https://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/samlingen/objekt/NG.K_H.B.05078
Thank you for this sweet story! Yes, the nisse was a force to be reckoned with. People would put out porridge for him every Christmas Eve, as an offering. And the nisse would talk to the animals. This link (in Norwegian, but you can use Google Translate) has a quote from the Norwegian painter Erik Werenskiold about how the Nisse looks like: https://puha.no/2020/09/18/werenskiolds-norske-nisser/
Thank you, Jorunn, for this information and the nice painting of the Nisse!