Crafty Diversions: Alice Paul

Alice Paul

by Anne Kuo Lukito

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 panel, then the visor is attached. Instructions for several different accessories will allow you to personalize and change the the look of your hat.

$6 (PDF Download)

Pattern is also available as part of an e-book, Liberation, $18.50

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

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, fits heads up to 2"/ 5cm larger than finished size

Height: 6.5 (7, 7.5, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5)"/ 16.5 (18, 18.50, 19.5, 21, 21.5)cm

Materials

230 (280, 310, 340, 375, 415)yds/ 210 (256, 283, 311, 323, 380)m of fingering weight yarn
US 2/ 2.75 mm 16"/ 40cm or longer circular needle, or size to obtain gauge; and 1 extra (optional) circular

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
Darning needle
Stabilizer for visor/bill

Gauge

30 sts and 44 rows = 4”/ 10cm in St st with larger needles

Other Pattern Details

Available in 6 different sizes
Clear, concise professionally edited instructions, including instructional formula on adjusting for using superwash yarns
Clear diagrams & schematics
Template for visor in actual size - no scaling needed
Several photos
Download File size: 1.66 MB
8 pages, full color

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Seaming, sewing;
Basic shaping and decreasing;
Working in the round on double-pointed needles

Samples shown worked in size Medium using The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca/ 30% merino/ 20% bamboo, 200yds/ 183m, 50g/ 1.76oz), 2 skeins, color: Paw Paw (green); Cat's Claw (yellow)

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$6 (PDF Download)

Pattern is also available as part of an e-book, Liberation, available for $18.50

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