“Books and all forms of writing have always been objects of terror to those who seek to suppress truth.”― Wole Soyinka
Between January 1st and August 31st of 2022, the American Library Association documented nearly 700 instances of formal attempts to restrict library resources, which included targeting over 1600 unique titles. This is the highest documented rate in the 20 years that the ALA has tracked this data. Books featuring Black, Brown, Indigenous, and/or LGBTQ+ stories have been disproportionately targeted.
Fuck that. Ban Bigots, Not Books.
The Ban Bigots Not Books Hat is the second pattern in the Let It Burn Collection by Lattes & Llamas. You can find the Read Banned Books Cowl on Ravelry HERE and on the blog HERE.
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About Ban Bigots Not Books Hat
The Ban Bigots Hat is worked in the round from the brim to the crown. This hat pattern is recommended for knitters who have experience with stranded colorwork, knitting in the round, and reading charts.
Recommended Yarn:
Lattes & Llamas Geek-A-Long Yarn (100 grams/ 328 yards) or a comparable sport weight yarn in five contrasting colorways. Approximately 35g each of colors A&B, and 15g each colors C, D, and E.
Sample is knit in Lattes & Llamas Geek-A-Long Sport Weight in Palpatine (color A; black), Bard of Avon (color B; Tan), Red Cape (color C; red), Magic Item (color D; dark orange), and Deepsea Speedo (color E; Bright Orange).
The yardage listed above is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations, or modifications.
Needles:
US3 / 3.25 mm & US4 / 3.5 mm: Hat can be worked on 16” circular needles, extra long circular needles (to work in magic loop), or DPNs.
Sizing:
Size 1(2, 3, 4) = 18(20, 22, 24) inch circumference and a height of 7.5(8, 8.5, 9) inches.
~ Megan-Anne
Burn baby, burn.
