I finally got around to starting my first Melt the Ice hat. A lot of variations have show up but I’m going to start by following the original pattern first and see how it works up for me.
I love that these hats are being knit and worn in protest of what the ICE agents have done in MN and in other parts of our country. I support reasonable efforts to control our borders. I do NOT support the terrorizing and inhumane treatment of people that has been occurring.
I’ve also been busy with my crochet blankets … today I’m working on #7 and #8. I thought I was just going to weave the ends in #7 but I had more yarn so it’s going to be just a little bigger. Here are 6 of the 7 pictured. I know most of you are only here for the quilting but I can’t tell you how much my knitting and crochet help me in times when my health is challenged.
Having said that … I can’t wait to get back to more sewing!! I’m hoping I’m up to it next week. I’d like to get a few things done before we head to VA.
Alas, I donated every bit of my knitting/crocheting stash (yarn and needles/hooks) a few years ago. However, I made a pussy hat before that and wear it proudly every winter (and people still comment and understand).
F*** ICE!
Your blankets are so lovely! How lucky are the people who receive one of them.
It is good to have something else to do when you are not feeling 100%.
I may have come to your blog originally for the quilt content, but I’ve been inspired by your other projects enough to join the church knitting group to learn how to make hats for the homeless. I enjoy having handwork to do during evening TV time but I’m resisting the urge to dig out my crochet hooks to begin an afghan. I’ve got enough unfinished projects to last what’s left of my life ! But I do admire your work and how productive and generous you are !
Have fun making the hat. I think they are such a clever idea to quietly protest lack of humanity of ICE and the current admin. Such pretty afghans for donation!!
I love seeing your knit and crochet projects. I too slipped back into knitting when I didn’t feel up to sewing and quilting. All my best to you as you recover and heal.
A couple of Melt the Ice variations I tried and liked: when decreasing for the top, work an even round between each decrease round to make the top slightly more pointed; and end with a 4-stitch i-cord, plus a tassel, instead of attaching a braid that ends in a tassel.
Thank you for all your patterns and inspiration over the years. I had my own cancer journey years ago, and I’m sending you wishes for a successful treatment.
I bought the Melt Ice pattern, too. I like that the proceeds will be spent on the communities affected.
I enjoy whatever you post on your blog! I’ve seen those “ice” hats and so wish I knew how to make one. I bought some stuffed animals from Walmart that were 50% and 75% off (Valentine clearance) to make the little critter quilts that you make. I’m retiring at the end of this school year so hopefully I’ll have more time to quilt and craft. You are an inspiration to many people Mary.
I love to see your knitting and crocheting. I’ve been doing both, along with my quilting, and you give me lots of inspiration. Thanks. I can’t keep up with your quilting or your needlework. You are prolific.