On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the denial of any citizen the right to vote based on sex. This remarkable legislation was in part due to the leadership and lobbying efforts of Alice Paul (January 11, 1885 – July 9, 1977).

Ms. Paul continued to fight for equal rights domestically and internationally throughout her life. She tirelessly lobbied for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), stating, “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction.” Unfortunately, the ERA was 3 states shy of passing, but Ms. Paul paved many roads for women and her legacy continues to live.

The hat is worked flat then seamed together with the shirred (ruched) panel, then the visor is attached. Instructions for several different accessories will allow you to personalize and change the the look of your hat.

This pattern is also available as part of Liberation and can be purchased as a print or ebook.

SIZES/ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Includes instructions for Toddler (Child/X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Finished Head Circumference: 16.75 (18.75, 19.25, 20.5, 21.25, 22.75)“/ 42.5 (47.5, 49, 52, 54, 57.5)cm
• Height: 6.5 (7, 7.5, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5)“/ 16.5 (18, 18.50, 19.5, 21, 21.5)cm

MATERIALS

• Approximately 230 (280, 310, 340, 375, 415)yds/ 210 (256, 283, 311, 323, 380)m of fingering weight yarn (Sample used The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200yds/ 183m; 50g/ 1.76oz); 2 skeins; color: Yerba Mate)
• 1 US 2/ 2.75mm 24”/ 60cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 1 US 1/ 2.25mm 16”/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or 1-2 sizes/ 0.5mm smaller than larger needle
• 1 set US 2/ 2.75 mm double-pointed needles (dpns), or size to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stabilizer material for bill/visor

GAUGE

• 30 sts and 44 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st with larger needles. It is very important to work and block a test swatch.

OTHER PATTERN DETAILS

• Available in 6 different sizes
• Pattern has been professionally tested and edited
• Clear, concise instructions with diagrams
• Instructions for several accessory options.
• File enabled for notations on e-readers