“Feminist knitting patterns” seems like an oxymoron. To non-knitters, knitting is some antiquidated craft, practiced only by prairie women by necessity or housewives who had nothing better to do. Women revived knitting itself as a skill and an art and is starting to skew to younger and younger demographics. And in this day and age, making something with your own two hands is still very much a radical act.
The Women’s March on Washington (and other cities) was an important event last week, but the work doesn’t end there. To make our voices heard, we need to write, call, and bother our representatives. It’s important, too, to take time for self care and relaxation. But no one ever said that relaxation had to be entirely devoid of your passions. These feminist knitting patterns are a good way to blend your voice and self care time.
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Charts
1. Feminist Symbol Chart for the Knit Your Mind Felted Bag by Donna Druchunas
This chart includes the classic feminist symbol. It’s also the symbol for Venus. 
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Chart reading
2. V-Day Chart for the Knit Your Mind Felted Bag by Donna Druchunas
Eve Ensler created the Vagina Monologues (which is an ever-evolving set of stories about what it means to be all kinds of woman). This logo is for her cause, V-Day, a charity that wants to stop violence against women.
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Chart reading
Bags
3. Knit Your Mind Felted Bag by Donna Druchunas
This bag was created for the charts above. You can replace the triangle with any of the above charts, or any of the listed charts on the page. (If you want to change that rainbow flag up, Wikipedia has examples of other representative flag colors.)
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Felting
- Knitting in the round
- Chart reading
Hats
4. Catical Feminism hat by Glitz Knits Boutique
This latest rebellion seems to have a theme. I wonder what it could be…
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Knitting in the round
- Chart reading or pattern reading
5. Feminist Hat by Femiknitter Liz
This hat is simple and straight to the point. Customize it with your favorite colors.
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Knitting in the round
6. Feminist Killjoy hat by Glitz Knits Boutique
When you identify as a feminist, you’re often also (mis)identified as a killjoy. Wear that label proudly to let people know you won’t stand for misogynistic, racist, ableist, or other “jokes”.
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Colorwork
- Chart reading or pattern reading
7. Fierce Feminist by Kiki Hall
This hat is just a reminder of what you are before you even open your mouth.
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Colorwork
- Chart-reading
8. Knit the Resistance by January One Knits
When the news seems overwhelming, it’s important to knit your feelings. (It’s also important to unplug sometimes. It’s not helpful to burn yourself out.)
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Knitting in the round
- Chart reading
9. Nasty Woman Fair Isle Hat by Tangled Terrier
Proclaim your own nasty woman status with this hat. It’s bold and bright. No one will miss this announcement. (I bet someone has come up with a “bad hombre” chart too.)
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Colorwork
- Chart reading
10. Nasty Woman Hat by Mia Stendahl
This version of a nasty woman hat is more patriotic, if that’s your jam.
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Colorwork
- Chart reading or pattern reading
11. No is a complete sentence by Feminist Knits
To be honest, most of my internal monologue is just repeating no, no, no, no ad infinitum. It might be extremely helpful to have my hat say it for me.
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Colorwork
- Chart reading or pattern reading
12. PussyHat Project by Kat Coyle
This is THE official PussyHat (of the PussyHat Project). This pattern is for knitting, but the official website lists knit, crochet, and sewing patterns so you can make your own symbol of the resistance.
Skills needed:
- Seaming
13. Resist Hat by Donna Druchunas
Or if the PussyHat isn’t your style, this Resist hat is a more traditional design.
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Knitting in the round
- Chart reading or pattern reading
Gloves
14. FeminInos-mittens by Hedvig Egerö
These gloves are made for you if you’re looking for a more delicate version of the woman power symbol. Sure to keep you warm at all of the winter protests.
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Knitting in the round
15. Feminist Killjoy Mitts by Jen Walker and Cheryl Koester
These gloves exist because you obviously need a matching pair for the feminist killjoy hat above.
Skills needed:
- Colorwork
- Knitting in the round
- Chart reading
16. Gudrun by Maria Lärkäng
Gudrun is a bold set of mittens that’ll keep you warm while protesting. They’re very loud on their own and can be customized with any colors you like.
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Colorwork
- Chart reading or pattern reading
- Shaping
Toys
17. Feminist torus by Hugh Griffiths
This toy looks like it would make a really good stress ball, if you filled it with the right materials.
Skills needed:
- Knitting in the round
- Shaping
- Seaming
18. Womb by MK Carroll
I have a soft spot in my dark little heart (wait for the kinda pun) for anatomical knits. They’re always impressive and kind of gross looking. Intimidate weak foes by carrying around a representation of a womb.
Skills needed:
- I-cord
- Knitting in the round
Representing with Feminist Knitting Patterns
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Someone may challenge your viewpoints while you’re wearing these items (hell, they’ll be challenging those viewpoints without wearing these). Remind them that “feminism is the radical notion that women are people” by making and wearing your creations with pride.
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