8 feminist crochet project patterns to advocate for women’s rights
Hey Hi Hello, welcome or welcome back to Cozy Daisy Stitchery! Today I want to share some feminist crochet patterns to champion women’s rights. Some of these are mine, some are from designers I admire, and I’ll also give you ideas on how to use them in your own activism or gift-giving. That way, whether you’re making or buying, you’ll leave with inspiration you can actually use.
Some of the patterns I found when I began my search were cute and sassy but they reference our biological parts: the uterus, the clitoris, breasts and even the vulva. I loved them because they make a bold statement: our female bodies are nothing to be ashamed of! However, womanhood is far more than just our baby-making and feeding parts. Many women have no uterus, and many uterus-owners aren’t women. I’m talking of course about our trans sisters but also intersex people, people with hysterectomies or mastectomies, etc.
That’s why I got excited when I also found a few patterns based on feminist leaders and now my list of projects I want to make is far longer than I have time for… what else is new?? Enough about the search though, here’s the fun and sassy roundup of crochet patterns for feminists!
If you’re a crocheter of course feel free to click through to the pattern on the original designers’ pages since these would make amazing feminist gifts, but if you don’t crochet I’d be glad to make one (or all!) of these for you.
1. Uma the Uterus
I love this pattern by Mom’s Stitchetti and have already made a few for the shop! If you make her in cotton or velvet yarn she comes out perfectly sized for a keychain so you can show her off every day but if you make her in a blanket yarn, Uma comes out to be the perfect size to work as a stress ball so she offers metaphorical support as well as literal!
Fun fact: While Uma is a Sanskrit girl’s name that translates to splendor and tranquility, I chose Uma because it is also one of the many names that are used to reference the Hindu goddess Parvati. Parvati is the goddess of power, nourishment, devotion, and motherhood. What a better way to advocate for women and our strength!
And don’t get me wrong. Sure, motherhood is a special strength and ability we have but not all women are able to be (or even want to be) mothers. Let’s not gloss over that Parvati is the goddess of power! So take your power in whatever way you see fit for yourself.
2. Rosie the Riveter
There are tons of Rosie the Riveter patterns out there! Rosie as a cactus… Rosie as a cat… Rosie as a realistic doll… But how freaking cute is this teensy-weensy Rosie by O Recuncho de Jei????
She is just tiny enough to be a pocket pal or bag charm.
If you love Uma the Uterus, you might also like my thoughts on craftivism.
3. Clitoris
When I saw this pattern by Cosmos Crochet I couldn’t help but blush! Call me crazy, but I didn’t know the clitoris was such a large organ! You learn something new every day, don’t you?
4. Frida Khalo
I’m obsessed with this Frida Khalo pillow by Essie Birdies!! I would love to make her in a blanket yarn for the extra squish snuggle factor but keep the flowers in a thinner yarn for beautiful small flower details.
5. Red Lips
Bright red lips have gotten a bad rap at different times throughout history but most recently, it was used in 1912 by the suffragettes demanding the right to vote, and was also used to make a statement against fascism in the 1940s.
Hitler hated makeup, especially red lipstick. He preferred a clean face, which of course prompted a huge movement in the US for women to adopt a bold red lip. The US military even commissioned Elizabeth Arden to design what came to be called Victory Red and included it in their uniform for female soldiers. The women back home wore Montezuma Red to support the troops as well.
I love these two designs by One Dog Woof, they work up super quick and make for a fabulously sassy keychain or bag charm.
6. Crochet Cat Hat
The Pussyhat Project as the hat is actually called, is a social movement focused on raising awareness about women’s issues and advancing human rights.
It began during the 2017 Women’s March to reclaim the word as a form of personal freedom but it’s also just a play on words for ‘pussy cat’ since the hat seems to have cat ears.
Although the name has been accused of being exclusionary towards the trans community, and the color was accused of being exclusionary towards the Black and Brown communities, I think it’s important to keep in mind that there is a huge complex intersectionality of issues that are an attack on the female identity (which would apply to cis and trans women) an attack on reproductive choice (which applies to cis women and trans men), an attack on bodily autonomy (an attack on cis women and all trans people) and even just attacks on our safety (which applies to cis and trans women as well as trans men). Not every issue applies to everyone but we can all work together and show up for each other when in need.
7. Crochet cat hat bag charm
Sometimes it’s too hot out for a hat, or you just want a quicker project. In that case: here’s your mini Pussyhat bag charm!
Purchase your pussyhat bag charm here
8. Crazy Cat Lady coasters
These beautiful coasters by The Caffeinated Snail are too cute!!
Men lately have taken to calling child-free women “crazy cat ladies” as if having disposable income, schedule freedom, nobody to be responsible for, and the company of loyal cats is an insult?
Purchase your crazy cat lady coasters here
Either way, these are too cute so I just couldn’t leave them out of my feminist crochet pattern roundup. I do happen to have a cat though I’m neither single nor child-free, because cats are amazing and there’s just no way around that.
9. Crochet Your Own Activist Slogans
Looking for something highly customizable and totally unique to your own feminist message? Try using Moogly’s free crochet alphabet pattern to spell out empowering activist phrases! Whether it’s “Smash the Patriarchy,” “My Body My Choice,” or “Girls Just Wanna Have Fundamental Rights,” crocheting these words into banners, wall art, or wearable patches makes a powerful and creative statement.
You can crochet the letters in classic white on red for visibility (a nod to suffragette colors), use up your scrap yarn for a rainbow of inclusion, or even string together mini versions to hang in your craft room or protest sign. It’s a great stash-buster, too!
But Stephanie… Is any of this trending in crochet in 2025?
While I can’t say any of this is 100% “trending” — and what does it mean to be trending anyway? — People are absolutely looking to make their voices heard. Especially in the US, activism is in full force and craftivism is just another way to express your beliefs, values, and to take a loud, visible stand for your values in your community.
And there are so many ways to use them! I’ve already mentioned bag charms, keychains, and coasters but these would also make great protest props, feminist gifts, dorm décor, and even classroom teaching tools.
Would you actually crochet and wear these, or display them as art? I’d love to see how you use these patterns!
Want to keep this energy going? Check out my Women’s Rights Collection where every piece supports women’s rights.
Stephanie