“Melt the Ice” hat goes viral as Minnesota craft project draws national attention

The “Melt the Ice” hat, created by St. Louis Park designer Paul S. Neary, has quickly gained national attention after going viral online and appearing at public events across the country. What began as a locally designed knitting pattern at Needle & Skein has grown into a widely shared craft project, with strong pattern sales and high demand for red yarn at yarn shops.