Crafty Diversions: Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt

by Anne Kuo Lukito

Since an early age, Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962 ) has shown much compassion and passion for equality. In the early 1920s, she worked with the Women’s Trade Union League to advocate for women’s and workers rights to establish a reasonable work week, minimum wage and to abolish child labor.

As First Lady from 1933-1945, she was very vocal in her support of the civil rights movement and opportunities for minorities and women.

Throughout the rest of her life, Mrs. Roosevelt continued to play a very important role in domestic and international politics and in advancing human rights. She also served as a delegate to the United Nations. Her work in human rights has earned her many honorary degrees, awards and accolades.

The hat is worked flat then seamed together with the 2 shirred panels, while the visor can be worked flat or in the round. Instructions for several different accessories will allow you to personalize and change the the look of your hat.

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

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

Toddler (Child/X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

Finished Head Circumference: 16.5 (17.5, 18.25, 19.75, 20.75, 21.25)"/ 42 (44.5, 46.5, 50, 53, 54)cm, fits heads up to 2"/ 5cm larger than finished size

Height: 6.75 (7, 7, 7.75, 7.75, 8.5, 8.5)"/ 17 (18, 18, 19.5, 19.5, 21.5, 21.5)cm

Materials

330 (365, 420, 455, 525, 540) yds/ 330 (365, 420, 455, 525, 540)cm 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

2 sets US 2/ 2.75 mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge (optional)

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 MB
7 pages, full color

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

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

Sample worked in size Medium using ShiBui Knits Sock (100% merino superwash, 1.75oz/ 50g, 150 yds/ 137m); 2 skeins; color: Mulberry.

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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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