Red hats sweeping the U.S. as resistance knitters embrace 'melt the ICE' pattern

If the marching resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's first term had a colour, it was probably pussy-hat pink. But ...

‘Rage knitting’ against the machine: the hobbyists putting anti-ICE messages into crafts

Makers take a stand through ‘Melt the ICE’ red knit caps and sparkly nails – all while raising funds for those affected by immigration raids ...

Twin Cities knitting pattern used to protest ICE reaches across the world

Many have now seen the masses march in Minneapolis calling for an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. But some are choosing a silent expression of protest with Scandinavian ...

A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota

A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the ...

In Minneapolis, Knitters Are Protesting With Red Hats

The red tasseled hats are at the heart of a movement to galvanize opposition to Immigration and Custom Enforcement in ...
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Rage Knitting: Crafting Resistance Against ICE Through Art and Activism

In the face of federal immigration crackdowns, Gilah Mashaal, owner of Needle & Skein in Minneapolis, transformed a routine knit-along into a powerful protest event. Inspired by historical symbols of ...