I wore my pussyhat to the grocery store today

[cyclonefence]

and got three thumbs-ups, all from women. There weren't a lot of people at the store, and I felt pretty conspicuous, but after the first woman whispered "I like your hat" as we passed in the condiments aisle everything was OK. I sensed disapproval from a couple of men but that might have been my imagination. And in the parking lot a woman came up to me and said "I'm a knitter--how do you make the little ears stick up?"

I'm going to wear my pussyhat everywhere, every day. I've made three for friends. My husband's new employee has 20-month-old twin daughters, and guess what I'm going to knit for them?

[manicraven]

1. Do you know if anyone sells these? I would like to buy one as I don't knit...

[KewlKat]

2. do you sew? they have patterns for crochet as well.

[manicraven]

8. I don't sew or knit, but I'm going to try Etsy. Thank you!

[kytngirl]

36. I CROCHET!!

I would love a pattern. How do I get the pattern? I'm not tech savvy. But I'm a Yellow Dog Democrat!

[eleny]

41. Here ya go...

https://www.pussyhatproject.com/crochet/

There are five crochet patterns there including a Tunisian crochet pattern. I like to crochet, too, and have to make one.

[Mountain Mule]

90. Cool!

I book-marked your link and I'm going to get myself some shocking pink yarn and have at it. I love to have productive little things to do for the revolution!

[eleny]

103. You're welcome

Btw, didn't you say in another thread that you're in Colorado? If I got that right then hi from Lakewood!

[Mountain Mule]

108. Cortez says hello!

I'm a refugee from the Front Range. I know Lakewood well. Colorado rocks!!

[eleny]

110. Wow, Four Corners! You picked a beautiful area of the state for a refuge

Good going!

[niyad]

105. welcome to du--I see that you are originally from the springs--don't blame you

for leaving, and good luck!!!

and good luck with the knitting!!

[Mountain Mule]

106. TY!

The Springs is a right wing nightmare. I'm never going back!

[niyad]

107. some of us are stuck here, doing whatever we can for the resistance--but happy for

those who can leave.

[eleny]

111. hi from north lakewood!

hang in there, niyad.

[niyad]

112. hi, eleny and thank you!! you do the same!!

[Lochloosa]

91. Just printed the patterns for my wife. She thanks you in advance.

[eleny]

104. You're welcome!

[Warpy]

62. Crochet is a little stiffer so the ears stand up a little better

The hat on the cover of TIME was crocheted, something that pissed off a lot of knitters.

[KewlKat]

68. I didn't see that pic. I'll have to google for it

[eleny]

69. I mostly crochet so I was surprised - and delighted to see that on the cover

And being an equal opportunity crafter I'd like to try and knit one. I've knit a few things over the years like a child's cardigan sweater. So this hat shouldn't be too difficult. Ribbing is fun to create in both crocheting & knitting.

[ailsagirl]

71. I loved them for that cover!!

[fleur-de-lisa]

3. Try Etsy . . .

https://www.etsy.com/market/pussy_hat

I have bought several hand-made items from Etsy and the quality has always been wonderful. Good prices too.

[manicraven]

7. Think I'll go this route. Thank you!

[cyclonefence]

11. I've had good luck with items from Etsy, too,

but the prices they're asking for many of those hats is outrageous. I can make 2 1/2 hats per $5 skein of yarn.

If you sew, or even if you don't, you could make one out of fleece. Cut a rectangle of pink fleece about 20" x 10". Fold it in half lengthwise and sew up the sides. Turn it right side out and roll up the bottom so it fits your head. Poke a pencil into the top corners to make the ears stick up.

The measurements are guesses. Buy a yard of fleece--or find an old pink nightgown at Goodwill and cut it up--and experiment until you get the right fit. This isn't couture--there's a lot of wiggle room in these hats.

[Hekate]

42. I saw some made out of fleece at the Los Angeles March. The only suggestion I have is...

...to tie some string, yarn, or even a rubber band around the "ears" at the corners, because these ones look square across the top.

I need to wear a broad brim, so this particular design is out for me, but as spring and summer approach I think my hot pink sun hat will do nicely, even without "ears."

[cyclonefence]

85. You could always cut out a couple of triangles from pink felt and hot-glue them on n/t

[csziggy]

45. The Pussyhat Project site has sewing directions, too

https://www.pussyhatproject.com/sew/

Marcy's Simple Fleece Pussyhat pattern looks easy (opens a PDF file).

[cyclonefence]

4. I'm sure you could learn to knit this hat

Get someone to show you how to knit and purl. Cast on 50 stitches, ribbing about four inches, stockinette (knit one row, purl one row over and over) until it's about 14 inches long, then ribbing to match the length of the first ribbing. Put right sides together and sew up the sides. When you turn it right side out, the little ears will automatically stick up. Size 8 needles, 1 skein worsted weight yarn.

Check out this site: http://www.wikihow.com/Knit

If you can't do it, send me a message and I'll make one for you.

[manicraven]

6. Thanks for the info!

[crazycatlady]

30. I'm selling them

Send me a PM

[emmadoggy]

39. I've seen some on Amazon. nt

[Equinox Moon]

44. Stay away from amazon. It goes straight into a billionaire's pocket.

Individuals and the pussyhat project are the way to go.

[Chipper Chat]

66. eBay has tons of them listed

for about $22.00. Just search for "pussy hat"

[IronLionZion]

84. Amazon has a few listed in their marketplace.

Some people are boycotting them since they also sell Ivanka's products

and of course sites like Etsy.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=pussyhat

[PinkTiger]

89. My stepdaughter makes them.

Including postage, $40, (US) and that is basically cost. But it is a good cause! She made me one.
I don't know how to post pictures anymore, or I'd send you one. But you can find me on facebook. I'll PM you my facebook addy if you want. But getting one from her is more expensive, I know, than buying it ready made.

[Action_Patrol]

5. I commended a wonderful lady

On the metro the day before the Inaugural. She lit up when I mentioned it. She looked like I felt surrounded by a bunch of fools in red hats.

[madokie]

9. I'm a guy

and if I had one I'd wear it whenever I go out.

if thats kosher that is

[cyclonefence]

12. I made one for a male friend

he was at the march, and he earned it. He swore to me he'd wear it every day. Mail me if you want me to make you one, too.

[madokie]

14. I just texted my wife at work with a request

and she said she'd knit me one. Awesome

Thanks for the offer. If she doesn't come through I'll give you a holler.

[leftynyc]

13. Absolutely kosher

If I saw a man wearing one, I'd walk up to him and shake his hand.

[madokie]

15. Its a done deal then

When my wife gets home from work we're off to get some yarn. I've got to go by the lumber yard for a coupe things for my project here in the house so it'll be a two'fer

I'll stand up for a woman even when I won't for myself.

[Staph]

16. Your wife is a lucky woman!

(And I suspect that you are a lucky man as well!)

[madokie]

17. I was going to say

I'm a lucky man

We first met soon after I returned from 'Nam. Fell in love but I knew I was too bug nuts from the war for it to work so we stayed in touch, mutual friends etc. Then 20 years later after she left her youngest son's dad we run into each other one evening and well the rest is history. I'm the lucky one here.

[bettyellen]

58. That's a sweet story. Good for you!

[kanda]

67. nice

I love your love story. So glad you found each other again.

[cyclonefence]

22. You totally rock n/t

[leftynyc]

24. You're AWESOME

We need a country filled with men like you.

[JudyM]

87. There are probably a lot of women on this board who are smiling at you through their screens

and silently sending appreciative hugs your way as they read through this thread.

[lostnfound]

98. I've always adored your writing and perspective...

And now I know you are an awesome dude, too.

[madokie]

102. You're after my heart

In life I want everyone to have a good day. If I can bring a smile to someones face then my day will be good too.

Peace

[csziggy]

47. Lots of men were wearing them at the marches

I saw a number at the march here in Tallahassee and many, many more in photos of marches across the world!

[madokie]

49. I'm no recent convert either

I'm married to a strong woman and have a strong woman in the making in my grand daughter. I can see it in her already.

[csziggy]

56. I figured - same as my husband.

He was planning to go without me and he actually marched while I waited at the end point for the march to arrive. He was raised by a strong woman. One of his sisters is strong and all but one our nieces are. If he wasn't willing to support a strong woman, I wouldn't have asked him to marry me.

[tazkcmo]

54. Me too

After all, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Solidarity!

[Lochloosa]

92. Second row far right. Guy Size.

https://www.etsy.com/market/pussy_hat/2

[niyad]

113. hey, here in fundieville, there were quite a few guys wearing the hats--so, yes, it is kosher!

and thank you!!

[Mrs. Overall]

10. Good for you! I saw a woman at a restaurant in a pussy hat that was brown--

it looked great with her outfit and people were stopping by the table giving their thumbs up.

[justiceischeap]

18. I want a pussyhat that isn't pink. I'm not a pink kinda gal. nt

[crazycatlady]

20. Pick a color

I'm making them in multiple colors.

[justiceischeap]

23. Yeah but I don't knit or sew. ;) nt

[Hekate]

43. Try Amazon, Etsy, or contact cyclone upthread

[csziggy]

55. Can you thread a needle? Then you can make a fleece one!

I posted a link upthread. Find a color or pattern of fleece you like - fabric stores often have "no sew" fleece blanket "kits" on sale this time of year. Cut the rectangle the size in the pattern (12" x 28&quot . Fold the cloth in half with the right sides together so you have a 12" x 14" rectangle.

Then overstitch the sides together:

If you want to get fancy, you can use the blanket stitch:

Then turn the hat inside out, roll up the bottom and try it on!

The Marcy pattern I linked to in my other post suggests stitching across the corners at the top of the hat to make the ears. Just use a running stitch for that:

[Tree-Hugger]

57. Oooooh...

This looks like something I can do without messing up. Thank you.

[csziggy]

59. It's not hard at all!

That YouTube account has lots of instructions for crafts and starts at the most basic level. She was using felt and embroidery floss. Felt would not be good for a pussy hat since it doesn't stretch but the embroidery floss would be great for stitching fleece together. Look for chennille needles rather than regular sewing needles - chennille needles have larger eyes so embroidery floss would be easier to fit through.

If you can, ask if the store has a place for cloth remnants - those are left over pieces of cloth and are usually discounted. Sometimes you can find a small piece that is just right for a project. To make a pussy hat, only one third of a yard is needed so you could just buy a piece of whatever color suits you.

Go for it!

[Tree-Hugger]

74. Thank you

I have very limited sewing skills, lol, so I am going to explore that channel more.

[leftynyc]

26. I got one in black

This NYer doesn't wear pink. I saw a woman on Bill Maher's show last week (when Jane Fonda was on) that had one in stripes. All perfectly acceptable.

[DinahMoeHum]

65. I don't wear pink either. That color just does not become me. . .

. . .or most other people, for that matter.

Me, I'm looking to get one in black, brown, gray, or tiger stripes.

[crazycatlady]

70. Send me a PM

I can get you one in any one of those colors

[TNNurse]

50. As a breast cancer survivor,

I got sick of pink pretty quickly. For this, I would wear pink.

[msanthrope]

52. Mine is red. Amazon. nt

[ailsagirl]

73. Go here for an assortment of colors

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252669004022?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

In fact, the whole page features them from different vendors-- cheap!

[crazycatlady]

19. I wear mine everywhere

I'm on my 5th one now (I gave a black one to my male friend for his birthday) and I'm going to put them on Etsy. I'm going to donate some of the proceeds to either Planned Parenthood or a local Democratic Party (depending on where my buyer is from).

[cyclonefence]

21. Good for you

I think we all need to be constant reminders that we are here. I'm turning out at least one/day and giving them away. I'd like to see pink (or non-pink!) pussyhats everywhere.

[crazycatlady]

25. Thanks

I've given two away so far with one more to be given away. Then I'm at my freebie limit. I'm on my 2nd today.

If any DUer wants one, I'll give a discounted price. If you want pink, specify the shade (baby pink, neon pink, coral, fuscia). If you don't want pink, specify a color.

[cyclonefence]

28. and if you get more requests than you can handle,

let me know and I'll help out.

[IMWITHHERR]

77. Cant wait

i need to grab one soon. I feel odd not owning one. Just been a tight since the holidays, but soon

[crazycatlady]

79. Send me a PM

I do make them for people and have had an amazing response from DU.

If you have a color preference, I will accommodate it.

[AirmensMom]

83. Same here.

I've made about 7 so far for my friends. It's fun!

[Borchkins]

27. My 13 year old son wore mine.

I told him it was for the Trump Resistance, he said 'cool' put it on and walked out of the house.
B

[3catwoman3]

33. Bravo to your son!

Give him a hug from this mom of 2 sons.

[Borchkins]

34. Will do.

[Borchkins]

38. Will do.

[notdarkyet]

29. I want a pussy hat. I would pay if someone made me one.

I think during this trying time it is a necessary accessory.

[crazycatlady]

32. send me a PM

[Ligyron]

31. I'm such a dunce...

In reading through this thread, I finally realized that the peaks on the side of these hats are kitty ears!

Because up to this point, I've been thinking the hats didn't exactly look anything like the part of the female anatomy I'm familiar with.

OK, I'll stop right here and go soak my head.

Males...

[Leith]

37. Don't Feel Bad!

It took me a day or two as well.

Be glad that you are a person who gets the whole idea.

[CaptainTruth]

60. Wait... those are kitty ears? Seriously?

I thought they were supposed to be an approximation of ovaries, with the hat being a uterus.

*smacks forehead*

As I tell my wife, I may be a little slow but I get there eventually.

[Ligyron]

72. Seriously?

If so, then I'm not the only one so now I don't feel so bad.

I think it was the pink color that got me started in the wrong direction...

[niyad]

114. uterus hat:

[mainstreetonce]

35. Check Amszon

Lots of styles and price choices. They also have T shirts.

[jayschool2013]

40. Condiments aisle

Did you ask for free condiments because you're entitled to such under Obamacare?

[underpants]

53. *badoom psshhh*

[cyclonefence]

86. I appreciate your noticing that little detail

[Equinox Moon]

46. I love this thread!

[kimbutgar]

48. I'm going to Italy and Germany in March and plan to wear my pussy hat.

And if anyone asks me about chump they will get an earful from me saying he is an illegal president and I do not support him.

[underpants]

51. Excellent

[erinlough]

61. A good friend of mine has a shop called

danddknitting on Etsy. He is liberal and he and his husband have an Etsy shop with lots of knitting on it. He makes the pussy hats in any color and they are cute. I can't do a link from there because I can't find a way to capture the link from the app, but you can do a search.

[iluvtennis]

63. Excellent...like nt

[Victor_c3]

64. As a man, I saw a woman wear one the other day

I made sure she knew I thought her hat was awesome. She was easily my parents' age (60-ish)

[mopinko]

75. spotted at ord yesterday-

congresswoman robin kelly of illinois had her pussy hat on. love that woman.

[fierywoman]

76. at Joann's

I saw a lady with a pink lightweight fleece pussy hat with the ears decorated with a kind of day-glow feathery yarn --- COOL! I complimented her and noticed her cart was full of many, many yards of various shades of pink fleece -- she's making more.

If you want the ears to stick up better, try some interfacing inside of them.

[AlexSFCA]

78. suggestion

One important suggestion to ALL protesters is to always use American symbols before they are reclaimed by trump supporters. I learned this from www.learnfromeurope.org

This is very important for America and the world to see that WE are the true american patriots.

Add American flag to your pussyhats! Defend American values and not treasonous anti-american president.

[bdamomma]

80. Are We Trading This

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=OIP.M5fb206fb6e2f96d9cc8545b804818fa5o1&w=231&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0&r=0

For this???

https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Me05d62b27cb49924ea20a85235bd440bo0&w=154&h=206&c=8&rs=1&qlt=90&dpr=1.5&pid=3.1&rm=2

[Laffy Kat]

81. YAY! I've had several women wear them into the clinics where I work.

I've given all of them high praise and we usually all have a nice chuckle together. It's like a secret club, except it's not.

[Stinky The Clown]

82. Since the march on the 21st, I've worn a pussy hat to the store three times so far.

I'm an old geezer who often seems to attract right wingers who, when they first see me, make a snap judgment that I am one of them.

I shall maintain the image, mainly because I am who I am and do what I do.

I almost always wear a hat. I have a lot that are completely apolitical. Nowadays i wear these two the most.

[niyad]

115. bless you, stinky!!

[beveeheart]

88. My 30 yr old grandson knits.

When he gets back from vacation next week, I'll ask him to make a couple for his Mom and me.

[NYETNYET]

93. HELP

Nice... I lost the website with the pattern. My coworkers little girl really wants one. I am all for encouraging the next generation. If you would be so kind to help me. Thanks.

[cyclonefence]

94. Print this out

size 8 needles, one skein of pink yarn

Cast on 50 stitches. Work in k2 p2 ribbing for 4 1/4 inches, then stockinette stitch until piece measures 13 inches. Go back to ribbing for 4 1/4 inches and bind off.

Right sides together, sew up side seams. Turn; poke the corners to make ears stand out.

[NYETNYET]

95. THANKS

That was great of you. Thanks!

[cyclonefence]

96. no prob

[RobertDevereaux]

97. This is one man who would have . . .

. . . given you a thumbs up or otherwise made plain my full and ardent support!

[cyclonefence]

101. Hey there

Want me to make you one?

[Nitram]

99. Might overtake the idea of "wearing your heart on your sleeve..."

[IntraPolitico]

100. Solidarity to the pussyhat!

I'm going to ask my mother to knit me one too. I'll tell her it was a really nice DU user's idea!

[CousinIT]

109. Just saw someone going down the hall

With theirs on at work! The force of the #RESISTANCE is STRONG.