Get out the Vote!

“I’m writing to you today to urge you to vote and to share my story with you. I vote in every election because….” -the beginning of every letter to a voter as part of the BIG SEND

If you are looking ways to help get out the vote, here’s one more!

We are thrilled to partner with Vote Forward in the Big Send.

Here’s how it works:

Sign up here. It will take about a day for a volunteer to make sure everything is ok.

Once approved, You choose which campaign to support and how many letters you can commit to completing.

Each letter is for a specific voter. Download each letter, and print it. Then, by hand, fill in why you vote. Address the envelope. Put a stamp on it and mail it on OCTOBER 17.

I love what Vote Forward is doing for a few reasons.

1. All you need is a printer, some envelopes and stamps and a love of voting.

2. It’s statistically effective.

3. It reminds me of the Pussyhat note of sharing “What women’s rights issue is important” to the maker of a Pussyhat as a way of connecting and sharing ideas with the receiver of the Pussyhat.

4. We are all part of a larger project to send out 15 million hand written messages to unlikely voters. You can choose which specific campaign you want to support.

Here’s more information

If you are already working on getting out the vote, thank you! Keep doing what you are doing.

If you are looking for ways to get out the vote, Vote Forward is a great place to start.

In community,

Jayna

A Pussyhat Project Knit In

Dear Pussyhat Community,

TL/DR: come knit and strategize

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg

To me, Pussyhat has always been more than a single hat. It is a way to connect, support, and lift up one another. It is a way to recognize the power each of us has to make change, and how we become more powerful when we do it together.

We are reeling from multiple tragedies. We are isolated and angry.

At the beginning of the pandemic I started Masks for Humanity with weekly stitch-ins, as well as virtual knit nights for Welcome Blanket. I felt connected and got to meet people all around the country. I had to take an unexpected break due to my own health issues, and I have missed our community while being away from it.

This article by Tara Haelle, “Your Surge Capacity is Depleted, it’s why you feel awful”, has helped me make sense of where I am right now with everything— and perhaps where many of us are now. In it, Ann Masten, PhD shares: “Helping others is one of those win-win strategies of taking action because we’re all feeling a sense of helplessness and loss of control about what’s going on with this pandemic, but when you take action with other people, you can control what you’re doing.” Being a part of this community and getting out the vote are the ways I want to take action.

Come join me. Let’s come together to support and strategize between now and November 3. We deserve leaders who will treat us with dignity. We all need to fight for democracy.

Pussyhat Project Knit In

From the Seattle Times, Image by Ellen W Banner

FIRST MEETING: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29 4PM PDT / 7PM EDT (full!)

Make a Pussyhat, work on something else, or just come as you are. Everyone is welcome. We will introduce ourselves and talk craft and GOTV strategy. After the first knit-along, we’ll take what we learned and apply it to a weekly Tuesday knit-along.

Needles up, hearts open, Pussyhats on (literally or figuratively).

In community,

Jayna

PS. Want to help save our democracy? Here are some places to start:

1.     Make sure you filled out your Census.
This is for everyone and there is no question about immigration status.

2.     Check your voter registration.

3.     If you aren’t registered and you are eligible, register to vote.

4.     Get 5 friends to agree to vote. Call them, see how they are doing, and make a plan about how and when you will all vote.

5.     Register to be a poll worker.

Masks for Humanity - a Pussyhat Network Project

Hi everyone,

We are not going to pretend for a second that the outrageous shortages of medical grade PPE (face masks, face shields, etc.) is okay. The CDC is now recommending that doctors use bandanas. Many people in our community have reached out to see if there is something we can do. We put this together: Masks for Humanity.

Masks for Humanity is the hub that connects people who need handmade face masks with people making handmade face masks.

Here’s how it works:

CONNECTORS/EVERYONE: That’s all of us! Share this project widely. Call, email, skype, write friends and family on the frontlines and see if they need to request help. Do the same with everyone you know who sews. If you see an article about a group making handmade masks, reach out to them and see if they want to be shared on Masks for Humanity. The more people who know, the more people we can help. Follow us, share us, and all that good stuff on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook (#mask4humanity and @masks4humanity on all social media).

FRONTLINERS: Healthcare workers, shelters, first responders, clerks, delivery groups, etc. can easily request handmade masks by pattern and number per batch.

MASK MAKERS: Individual crafters can find out exactly what an organization wants, so they’ll know their intention to help really is helping. Also learn about other maker-groups who want to help.

MAKER-GROUPS: Groups are popping up across the country making all sorts of handmade PPE, and they can be hard to find. Masks for Humanity is a place to amplify their work so we can all know what they are doing and jump in.

CRAFT SUPPLIERS (coming soon): Businesses are hurting and many are ready to send you the supplies you need. We want to make it easier for everyone to find one another.

We hope this project becomes unnecessary as soon as possible. We shouldn’t have to do this, but here we are. Right now, we want to take care of the people taking care of us.

Take good care,

Jayna

Women's March 2020

Are you ready for the 4th annual Women’s Marches?

Joining a march is a great way to reconnect and re-energize for 2020.

This is a huge year: we all can take part in the 2020 census and many of us have the opportunity to vote for leaders who support women’s rights.

Looking for a march?

Women’s Marches 2020 are organized and ready! Can’t make an official march? Put on your pussyhat and create your own.

In Solidarity,

Jayna

Want your Pussyhat in a Museum?

Your voice matters!

We would love to hear your story surrounding Pussyhat Project and the Women's March. If you are a maker, marcher, both or neither, we want to learn more. 

Why ask right now?  The Victoria & Albert Museum is looking to acquire a few more Pussyhats. The one they currently have is in so much demand, they are looking for additional ones. The more you share with us, the more we can help them find the Pussyhats and stories they are looking to include.  Your work may become part of the V&A collection!

Here’s a link to the survey. (Please note: though we will share responses, we will not include your contact information with the V&A until we have your permission)

Share this with anyone you know who took part in the project. If you have difficulty, please send an email to hello@pussyhatproject.com.

Thank you always for all of your participation.

In Solidarity,

Jayna

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Banding together to fight bans

Do you want to march to protest banning abortion, a right that was determined in 1973? If so, here’s a link.

There are over 423 marches and protests planned at city halls, state houses, and government offices, and on the streets across the country tomorrow, May 21.

Spread the word and stay safe.

Celebrate and Fight On!

The Women’s Marches of 2019 are coming up! There will be marches hosted across the country and the world!

From Ravelry (if you know the artist for credit, please share info). Each block is a person donning her pussyhat!

CELEBRATE AND FIGHT ON

 We are in the midst of an incredible grassroots movement. Across the country, from local to national elections, women are gaining political power. There are more women about to be in Congress than ever before. More people voted in a midterm election than ever before. This is because of you. This is because you made and wore pussyhats, broadcasting that you care about women’s rights. This is because you canvassed, texted, held political meetings, talked about politics and women, ran for office— and voted. Something to celebrate for sure.

Everyone should march in your own way. When we come together publicly and visibly, it sends a message. By participating physically, or in supporting the marchers through pussyhats, you help send the clear and vital message that Women’s Rights are Human Rights.

HERE’S THE PLAN

Here’s the plan for the 2019 Women’s Marches: let’s show up in pussyhats everywhere a march takes place. March where it feels right to you. Maybe you cannot make it to the march, but maybe you can march down your street in solidarity. 

Check out the Women’s March (they have been putting together a comprehensive list). Help everyone know about your local march! If you are aware of a march or women’s rights event that isn’t on the Women’s March list that you think would be of interest to our community, let us know and we will publish it on our website.  

If you make pussyhats, or want to, do it! Include a note for your marcher about what women’s issues are important to you. Bring you pussyhats to a march, give them to a friend, or bring them to a local yarn store ally (we are updating our list, but feel free to look at 2018 and give your LYS a call).  You can always send them to us at anytime to The Little Knittery (Pussyhat Project/The Little Knittery 1808 N. Vermont Ave./ Los Angeles, CA 90027) and we will find your beautiful work a home.

via Newsweek

 While you make your pussyhats, consider what other actions you will take in the coming year. What women’s rights issue will you bring attention to in 2019?

In solidarity,

Jayna

Support the Women's Wave!

What is one way to show support for another women’s rights supporter? Make a Pussyhat for that person! The gift of a Pussyhat is a kind and powerful gesture of solidarity. And it is possibly the easiest first project for a crafter!

HOW TO MAKE A PUSSYHAT FOR THOSE WHO DON’T THINK THEY ARE CRAFTY

Step 1. Make an 11X17 rectangle- it can be knit, crochet, sewn, a piece of fabric
Step 2. Fold in half
Step 3. Stitch, connect, glue, the two sides from the crease.
Step 4. Put it on your head and the cat ears peek out! Voila! You have made a Pussyhat!

Need more detailed instructions? Here they are for knitting and crochet and sewing

HOW TO CRAFT PUSSYHATS and POLITICS

While you are making your Pussyhat, consider discussing politics with your crafting friend old and new. Incredible things can happen when we get together to craft. The knitting circle is an incredible model of how we can be having serious conversations about politics. For me, I love that I have the opportunity to really listen and absorb what others are saying and the chance to think through questions and ideas that I have to share. The process of making while talking gives us all a moment to digest ideas and have fruitful discussions (and hatch awesome projects like Pussyhat Project!).

HOW TO MAKE SERIOUS IMPACT

Vote. Help others vote.

In Solidarity,

Jayna

Last day to register in many states

This is major. If you live in any of these states, if you have friends or family in any of these states, today (10/9) is the last day to REGISTER TO VOTE! Go towww.vote.org to register/check your registration. 

- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas

Call your mom to remind her. Call your friends. So many elections are decided by a slim margin.

In solidarity,

Jayna

Kavanaugh Vote. Your Voice Matters!

The Kavanaugh nomination has moved out of committee and a vote is planned possibly for Saturday.

If you do nothing else today, call your Senators and let them know how you feel about their planned vote on Kavanaugh (202) 224-3121.

If you were a Senator, wouldn’t you want to know how your constituents feel? If you have a Senator you would like to thank, do!

Your voice, our voices matter.

And to all those in DC physically representing so many of our voices, thank you.

In solidarity,

Jayna

Rock the Vote - Voter Registration Ideas

A Pussyhat Project participant was wondering about how to get involved with voter drives.

Did you know that through Rock the Vote you can start your own?

Here’s the link: https://www.rockthevote.org/action-center/host-your-own-event/

Here's an overview of what you'll get:

• Our How-To Guide that helps you plan your voter registration drive from start to finish!

• Rock the Vote logos (and a banner design!) that you can incorporate into your signage, print onto stickers, use on your event materials, and more.

• Rock the Vote's Social Media Guide, which provides our content and terminology guidelines, our requirements for nonpartisan social media posts, and helpful tips to promote your event.

League of Women Voters also are a great way to help others get registered to vote and for creating postcards to remind voters to vote: http://www.lwvnyc.org/events.html

Do you have other ways to get involved you want to share? Please do! Shoot me an email and I’ll try to share widely.

In solidarity,

Jayna

Take Action Pussyhat Style

November is coming.

In 2016, about 100 million people eligible to vote didn’t use their power. To put it in perspective: about 66 million voted for Clinton and 63 million voted for Trump. (source:https://brilliantmaps.com/did-not-vote/.)

Even fewer are expected to vote at these midterm elections. This means that every single vote on November 6 counts even more.

In the next 35 days, we can…

REGISTER TO VOTE and MAKE SURE OTHERS ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE, TOO. Voter suppression laws have gotten stronger in recent years, so even if you voted in the last election, make sure everything is good to go. Go to www.vote.org and make sure that you are registered. It only takes two minutes.

SCHEDULE THE TIME TO VOTE. Mark November 6 in your calendar. Make time to get to the polls. Try to go as early as you can. If you cannot make the time that Tuesday, find out about early voting in your area and absentee ballot specifics. Vote.org can help with that, too!

PREPARE YOUR VOTE (YOU CAN EVEN MAKE IT A PARTY!). I’m in California and the ballot is xx pages long. I’m getting together with friends to talk about candidates and referendum issues so I am prepared when I go in to cast my ballot. Print out a sample ballot and fill it in to bring with you. There are elections on the local, state and national level. All of them are important. Remember, even if you don’t like any candidate for a position, someone will win, so pick the person you dislike the least.

BE A VOTING BUDDY. Some people have a work out buddy, why not a voting buddy or buddies? Remind each other to vote. Go to the polls together. Offer a ride, if you can.

CAMPAIGN FOR A CANDIDATE YOU SUPPORT. Contact a candidate you think is or would be a great leader. Get in touch with her headquarters. There are so many types of ways to get involved— canvassing, texting, housing volunteers, writing postcards, etc.

CREATE A PUSSYHAT POLITICAL CIRCLE. A Pussyhat is a gift from one women’s rights supporter to another. It is an act of kindness, and often self-care, and is one way to take part. As you talk about politics, watch hearings, follow the news overall, remember you can create a symbol of support for another supporter. Stay tuned..

AND ON A PERSONAL NOTE..

It has been a gut-wrenching 10 days. As a new mother, I look at my 11-week-old son and think, we must do better.

Dr. Blasey Ford gives me hope. All of the protestors in DC and in Senators’ home offices and in airports give me hope. We deserve leaders with integrity and character who will represent us, respect us, and fight for us.

And we need to elect them into office on November 6.

In solidarity.

Jayna

The Project of Pussyhat

There have been critiques about Pussyhat Project and whether Pussyhats should be included in some of the 2018 women’s marches. Some feel that the pink color of the hat excludes people of color from the project. Some feel that the hat is a literal symbol of female anatomy, promoting Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminism (TERF). Thank you for speaking up with your criticisms. We hear you.

The founding principles of Pussyhat Project are inclusivity, compassion, creativity, personal connection, and open dialogue, all to further women’s rights and human rights. It is an exciting and ongoing process, and these criticisms are part of it.

Participation: The Core of Pussyhat Project

Pussyhat Project comes out of my personal story. You see, I am both a designer and a person with a disability. Four years ago, I sustained a life-altering head and neck injury that changed the way I view and interact with the world. Through my continuing recovery, I learned to crochet. I discovered the incredible knitting community, a community that welcomed me. Because of my disability, I was unable to march last year. And I desperately wanted to participate. I co-created Pussyhat Project (with Krista Suh) as an accessible platform for participation because I was not able to attend a women’s march in person.

The Pussyhat Project is about giving visibility to the invisible and voice to the voiceless. Its beauty is that anyone, anywhere can participate. There are so many reasons why someone may not be able to march: medical, financial, or scheduling to name a few. Earlier this week I was sitting and knitting with a group of women at a home for the elderly. The residents have been knitting pussyhats for the Los Angeles March because, as one woman said, “I cannot march, but I can contribute.” With this project, many women are able to create something to support the women’s movement.

Knitting a hat is one way to contribute. Another powerful way is creating and using safe spaces for constructive dialogue, listening, and reflection. If you make a Pussyhat in a group, we encourage talking about the women’s movement with your knitting circle. If you make a Pussyhat on your own, we encourage you to include with your generous gift of a Pussyhat a note sharing a women’s rights issue important to you. I have seen notes describing incredibly personal stories about sexual assault, as well as the crucial need for intersectionality in the women’s movement. If you wear a Pussyhat, you invite conversation.

Pink “Pussyhat” or “Pink Pussy” Hat?

We chose the color pink because it is the color ascribed to girls and femininity. Commercial advertising’s concept of “shrink it and pink it” so women will buy runs rampant. We wanted to take ownership of this feminine color and project it en masse to create a powerful statement.

The name “pussyhat” alludes to the shape of the hat with cat ears and references the Access Hollywood recording of Donald Trump:

You know I'm automatically attracted to beautiful—I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy. You can do anything.

“Pussy” is a derogatory term not just about specific genitalia, but also about the feminine. We want to reclaim the term as a means of female empowerment. Pussyhat is about speaking up for body autonomy and fighting against abuses of power.

An Opening for Discussion

The aim of Pussyhat Project is not just to make the hat, a singular moment recorded on January 21, 2017. It’s an ongoing movement that uses design to create social change, and inspires people who have felt invisible, feel visible.

There are some people who have felt invisible because of this project. Some have interpreted pink hats with cat ears as white women’s vulvas. Not all women have pussies. Not all pussies are pink. Our intent was and always will be to support all women. We hear some of you saying that this symbol has made some women feel excluded. We hear you. We see you.

Pussyhat Project is evolving as the conversation around women’s rights and inclusion progresses. We depend on suggestions and voices and partnerships. We want to hear from you. How can we make this project more meaningful, more powerful, more inclusive? Will you join me in having this conversation?

In Solidarity,

Jayna
Pussyhat Project

Pussyhat Project and Women's March Weekend (January 20-21, 2018)

Hello Pussyhat Community,

A giant thank you to everyone, everywhere who has participated in Pussyhat Project. Whether you are a knitter (crocheter, sewer, etc), marcher, both, or a participant in some other way, thank you!

Women’s March Weekend is coming up January 20-21, 2018. Marches, rallies, and voter drives are being planned across the country, and the world. Wondering where to march? We are hosting and continuing to update a list of 2018 Local Women’s Marches on our website. The information comes from you. If you share details about any events you are aware of, we will share it on the website.

Pussyhat Project is about creating a way for anyone, anywhere to be able to take part. Whether or not you are able to march, you can tangibly show your support. Last year, in just 60 days, we were able to create seas of pink at the 2017 Women’s Marches and connect women’s rights supporters across the country, and the world. These handmade gifts became a symbol of solidarity and support for women’s rights and political resistance. We did it! Together!

2018 is a big year politically in the United States: we have 468 Congressional seats up for grabs, 39 gubernatorial races, and many critical local elections. We were reminded in 2017 that every vote matters. Let’s start 2018 off together, supporting each other and setting the tone for continued action. We all know there is so much work to be done, and with our efforts we will once again turn the Women’s Marches into seas of pink to visibly demonstrate our collective support of the idea that women’s rights are human rights.

Let’s put on the Pussyhats we have, and knit and gift more! Let’s come together and prepare for 2018 and beyond. Patterns (knit, crochet, sew, and translations), note templates and flyers, march information, and local yarn store allies can be found on our website.

Almost anytime is a good time to wear a Pussyhat, and the weekend of January 20-21, 2018 is a GREAT time.

Spread the word!

Jayna.
Pussyhat Project

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Checking In

Pussyhat Project™ stands with those who have experienced harassment, assault, or abuse. We are angry and sad by the familiarity of so many of the stories shared with #metoo. Most of all, we are inspired by the bravery of those who come forward to share their experiences.

We have been brainstorming ways for the Pussyhat™ community to come together once again as we continue to fight for women’s rights.

As we think about and plan next steps, we welcome your ideas, energy, creativity, and knowledge. How are you responding to #metoo? How would you like to respond? Please post on our Facebook page or send us a message, and share your thoughts.

In solidarity,

Jayna Zweiman
Pussyhat Project

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Wanted: PINK PUSSYHATS™

Wanted: PINK PUSSYHATS™ for an art installation at Southern Vermont Arts Center as part of Solarfest’s Art and Activism exhibition. 

Hoping for at least one hundred so every hat counts! Hats can be on loan and returned, or they could be given and then redistributed to others in need of a Pussyhat™ after the show. Needed by April 17 - the show opens on April 22 and runs through May 7.

Solarfest’s mission is quite simple and also vital: to connect people, the arts, ideas and technology, fostering partnerships to create a vibrant present and a sustainable future.

Towards a sustainable future, Solarfest would like to support the conversations and energy generated from recent rallies and protests by creating a special exhibit and panel discussion on Arts and Activism at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. As you well know, Art can confront social or environmental injustice issues, often saying what words cannot, and can cause people to stop and look at things in a different way, creating movement towards positive social change.

200 hats are needed. Can we make this happen? We think we can. 

Please mail pussyhats to:

Beth Miller
817 Coy Hill Road
Middletown Springs, VT 05757

xoxo

- Pussyhat Project

The March Is On!

In honor of International Women’s Day and the many different ways women’s rights supporters will be observing the day, Pussyhat Project™ invites everyone to participate in Pussyhat Global Virtual March.

Because there are so many events happening around the world, we wanted to provide a place for people to come together, unite, see each other and learn a little more about each other and issues that are important to us. We encourage everyone to participate as fully as they are able!

It’s been inspiring to see participants from New Zealand and Japan start International Women’s Day and see the support continue.

Here are some of our favorites:

Pussyhat Project aims to provide a platform for anyone, anywhere to be able to take part in International Women’s Day.

• Whether you are striking, wearing red, boycotting, marching, playing hooky, or wishing you could, you can participate.
• Whether you are in a city, suburb, or rural area, you can participate
• Whether you are able-bodied or have difficulty getting around, you can participate.
• Whether you are stuck at work, climbing a mountain, receiving chemotherapy, visiting loved ones, on vacation, you can participate.

Here’s How to Take Part:

Notes if you are having any issues:

It takes a few minutes between when you tag, upload, etc. Here are the best ways to make sure your picture is included:

• Use #pussyhatglobal on Instagram and Twitter
• Post on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pu55yhatproject/ (because people have different security settings, this is the way to make sure you are up on the collective march!
• Upload directly to the Pussyhat™ Global Virtual March on our homepage:  https://www.pussyhatproject.com/
• Send an email to global@pussyhatproject.com

Follow the march on our website, or look at different social media channels. And on our homepage: https://www.pussyhatproject.com/

See you at the march!

In solidarity,

Pussyhat Project™

Pussyhat Project™ Global Outreach

The Pussyhat Project™ was about making a powerful visual statement at the January 21, 2017, Women’s March on Washington, D.C.  But there’s a whole lot more to this. At its core, this project is about:

1. Creating a concrete, accessible, thoughtful way for those who cannot attend activism events in person to be heard and represented,

2. Developing meaningful, respectful connections among people who care about women’s rights, and

3. Creating a framework for community and personal agency from the local to the national level.

And we have just begun to achieve these goals. Because of the hundreds of thousands of people involved in the Pussyhat Project™ so far, the Pussyhat™ has grown into a symbol of support and solidarity for women’s rights around the globe.

So Where Do We Go from Here?

One of the most remarkable outcomes of the project was the immense, real support we as a collective movement felt from each other and were able to project. Therefore, on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2017, Pussyhat Project™ wants women around the world to know we see you and we are with you. We are in this fight together. We continue to deliberately stand together to support each other as we shout out, “Women’s Rights are Human Rights.”

March 8th provides the perfect opportunity to turn all the corners of the earth pink with Pussyhat pride.

Matthew Pillsbury for The New York Times

How Can I Take Part? Let Us Count the Ways

Wear your Pussyhat™ and March! There will be marches around the world starting on March 4. We encourage you to wear your Pussyhat™ and participate in one of these physical marches, if you are able.

Take part of our Pussyhat™ Virtual March. Whether you are not able to march yourself or if you are at a physical march you can join our virtual march. Here’s the plan:

Wherever you are on March 8, whether you’re marching, working, picking up your children at school, resting at home, wear your Pussyhat™! Then share a pic of yourself (holding a sign, if you wish, of where you from and what you are for) on social media using #pussyhatglobal. If social media is not your thing, you can send in a picture to global@pussyhatproject.com. Show your support of women’s rights loud and clear.
 

There Are Still More Ways to Take Part…

Make and give a Pussyhat™! Pussyhats™ are still in high demand. Knit, crochet, or sew a Pussyhat™ for the many people who are still looking for one. Include a note to about what women’s rights issue is important to you with contact info, if you wish. Take your hat with you to a march and give it to a marcher, connect with a marcher you know or over social media, or drop your hat off at a local drop site listed on our Locations page.

Become a local ally! If you are a local yarn store and want to list your store on our website, please fill out this form. We would love for you to join us!

If you are hosting a knitting party, please spread the word about your gathering! We are working on a way for you to share more widely. Stay tuned!

Find a Pussyhat™! If you are looking for a Pussyhat™, you can make your own, connect with a knitter/crocheter/sewer directly or over social media, or contact a local drop site to see if there may be a hat for you! Once you have your hat, check to see if your knitter left you a note. If so, please thank her.

Can’t go to the march? Don’t knit? That’s okay! Check out "Spreading the Word" for other ways to get involved, including hosting local Pussyhat™ Knit-alongs happening in your neighborhood.

At Pussyhat Project™, everyone can get involved! Everyone can be included. 

In solidarity,

Pussyhat Project™

The Sea of Pink

We did it! We created a sea of pink!

Women's March on Washington D.C. and over 600 sister solidarity marches took place January 21, 2017! The Pussyhat Project launched Thanksgiving weekend with the goal of creating a sea of pink hats representing not only those at the march, but also the makers of these pink hats! 

Voice of America - Brian Allen

What next?

Pussyhat Project is a movement, not just a moment. 

Keep connected! Keep communicating! Keep fighting for women's rights! 

Hold onto your hats,  and wear them loudly and proudly. 

Keep making pussyhats! Learn to make pussyhats! Teach others! Free patterns for knit, crochet and sew are here and being expanded. 

Connect with a local community of knitters: check out our Locations page as a good place to start:

Use your knitting circles to plan out what you are going to do next in your community. Use your knitting circles as an opportunity to get together to write letters to government leaders about women's rights issues.  Welcome non-knitting women's rights supporters to your group to brainstorm actions you can take. Check out 10 actions for 100 days (a pussyhat postcard to be free and available to print soon)!

We are just beginning. More to come.

Reuters- Shannon Stapleton

Stefanie Kamerman

Poster!

Aurora Lady whose work you have been enjoying throughout Pussyhat Project has a gift for you! If you would like a poster for the Women's March in DC, or for one of the hundreds of additional solidarity marches, here's one straight from Aurora!