UPDATE: Resistance in Stitches
Feb 16th 2026
A few weeks ago we started knitting red hats and sent out an email to rally our community. We said we would cover the cost of the pattern for anyone who purchased red yarn to make a hat; and since then, we have sold 205 Melt the ICE Hat patterns (and sold out of red yarn!). This contributed over $1,000 to Needle and Skein's donation fund, which has now exceeded half a million dollars.
Additionally, we said we would match the amount we spent on hat patterns and make our own donation. This week, we made a donation of $1035 to Kids in Need of Defense. KIND works to ensure unaccompanied children receive fair and humane treatment throughout their journey to safety by advocating for policies and actions.
We believe that fiber arts are more than just a hobby, they're a means of expressing our courage and resilience. Please join us in casting on a Melt the ICE Hat in solidarity with our friends in Minnesota, and around the country. For those of you who missed your chance to get red yarn before we sold out after our last email, we wanted to let you know that a few restocks have arrived down at the shop. If you're planning to join us knitting more Melt the ICE hats, we encourage you to act quickly before we sell out again!
"In the 1940’s, 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. As purveyors of traditional craft, we felt it appropriate to revisit this design."
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You can purchase a copy of the Melt the ICE Hat by YarnCultMN on Ravelry HERE. 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. |
The Melt the ICE Hat pattern was written to accommodate your choice of fingering, DK, or worsted weight yarns. After being sold out of everything resembling red yarn, we've just received restocks of a few options, which you can find below.
If you're interested in knitting a worsted weight Melt the ICE Hat, we recommend one of the following yarn options:
Malabrigo Rios in Cereza (1 skein)
Malabrigo Seis Cabos in Cereza (1 skein)
Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Vermillion (1 skein)
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted in Cranberry Compote (2 skeins)
If you're interested in knitting a Fingering or DK weight Melt the ICE Hat, we just got restocks of the following options:
De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Aubepine (1 ball)
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Light yarn in Red Rock (1 skein)
| Shop DK Weight Yarn | Shop Fingering Weight Yarn |
Melt the ICE Hat Crochet Version
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Not a knitter? Don't worry, there's now a crochet pattern too. You can purchase a copy of the Melt the ICE Hat (Crochet Version) by ssward on Ravelry HERE. This version calls for a worsted weight yarn, and is shown here in Malabrigo Rios. You could also use any of the worsted weight options we listed earlier in this email. |
Hey locals - are you ready to swap?? We are beyond excited to co-host our second annual yarn swap at the Ashland Branch of Jackson County Library! Our 2026 Community Yarn Swap is free to attend, and will take place on March 14th from 1-4pm in the Gresham room at the Ashland Library.
This is a great opportunity for you to get a head start on Spring cleaning by sorting through your yarn stash. Donations can be dropped off at either The Websters or the Ashland Library between March 1st - 13th.
If you donate to the swap, you will receive a ticket for early entry. You MUST have a ticket for entrance between 1-2pm. If you do not have a ticket, you may enter from 2-4pm.
Please visit our Community Yarn Swap FB Event Page for more info.
