I decided to start knitting last week. I have no idea why. I make quick decisions. And I like acting on whims. Starting to knit again sounded like a good idea on January 1st. I learned when I was a youngin, from my brilliantly domestic grandma. I used to knit scarves, blankets, anything to keep me entertained in the evenings while I hung out with her–or sat in the back seat on family road trips. After buying a circle scarf years ago from H&M I’ve been obsessed with the style ever since. It’s the perfect Fall/Winter/Spring addition to sweaters, t-shirts and dresses.
A circle scarf became my first project. I started and finished a cream coloured one on New Years Day. And on January 2nd, I made a red one. Over the next few days, I made three more in different colours as gifts. After putting two photos up on Instagram I was surprised at all of the likes and comments. It was the cutest. So, that led me to this question… how can I make knitting more exciting? (Because it’s really quite repetitive and I am easily bored.)
THIS IS HOW!
Help me combine knitting and giving.
My business is a partner of Mercy Ministries Canada. (If you haven’t seen my post about their Surrey home, please read more about the ministry here.) I would love to knit whatever colour circle scarf you desire in exchange for a $80 donation to Mercy. Materials will be donated by me so 100% of your purchase can go to the ministry.
I love finding ways to encourage giving, and this handmade scarf is just me saying “THANKS!” for your $80 donation. (Because really, if you needed a scarf, you could go to H&M and get one for $8. This is not about my scarves.) So… if you’re interested in ordering, send an email to jamie@jamiedelaine.com for more information.
THANKS GUYS. You’re cool, blog readers.
Love ya.
LOVE your idea! And your scarves – goodness, they’re gorgeous!!! Hope you get lots of people to make a donation to Mercy Ministries! All I personally can afford for now is to pray – and I definitely will. :) Again, love that you had such a great idea! Congratulations Jamie. :)
I LOVE this. Mercy Ministries is the best. Cute cute cute scarf.
P.S. You’re so cute!!
Good initiative, Jamie! After this you can make knitting less boring by knitting different things ;) #enabler
Awesome!!! I’ll take one! What are the colour options!? I already have berry red, greenish blue, white, and purple! :P
I can do black, dark grey, red, cream, light grey, mustard yellow, navy blue! Name one and I’ll try to find it.
great idea, jamie! also, that just might be the cutest scarf I’ve ever seen.
Jamie! I love this so much!! Will you still be doing this next month?! I’m dying to have one in light grey, I just gotta wait for money to come in;p.
awesome idea! I love the red scarf :) maybe next paycheck!
LOVE your heart to give your time & money to something you believe in!! Thank you
Jamie! LOVE that you are knitting!! :) There are many ways to make it more exciting – you should try lace! Hope you are well!
I used to work at mercy and i cannot tell you what an amazing blessing that is! You keep it up girl that is beautiful stuff you are doing! How did you make them did you use a pattern? TONS OF BLESSINGS
I think what you’re doing is brilliant, what a wonderfully to use your time and talents to bless others! While I too, can only afford to pray right now, I was wondering if you’d be willing to tell me how long and wide you made your scarves. Have a wonderful Thursday, Jamie!