Shobhana is doing a good deed – and we can help.
This is Shobhana's author photo from the back page of her awesome new book, Yarnplay. See her fetching little scarf number? Well, she recently made the pattern for this scarf available for purchase ($2.25 – less than a caramel macchiato!), and between now and December 31st, the proceeds are going to F.I.R.E., the parent organization of The Dulaan Project. The money is being earmarked for the shipping fees associated with getting all of the wonderful handmade creations to Mongolia to keep the children warm and healthy. So, you can contribute and donate money to the effort, and get this smashing scarf pattern in turn!
*Visit Shobana's blog and buy a copy!*
… and just as an added incentive? Let's knit some Bejeweled scarves together! Buy your patterns between now and December 31st – and then, we can knit along together (Shobhana will join us!) starting January 1st, 2007.
This is not a formal knitalong, and I will not be keeping a list of names. However, if you do want to take part, here are some things you can do: (any or all of them!)
- Leave me a comment if you purchased a pattern.
- If you have a blog, ping this blog post (just link to it!) when you make your scarf in the new year.
- Join the Handcrafted Scarves group on Flickr and tag your picture with "bejeweled".
- Post this button on your blog, and link it to this blog post.
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That way we can see all of the lovely Bejeweled knits, as well as remember the Mongolian children that your donation helped!
I bought the pattern last week (and yarn – DB Alpaca Silk)! It’s my “must knit for me” project.
I purchased the pattern today. I haven’t had time to knit anything so this is a good way for me to contribute. thank you.
Bought the pattern last night!
I just bought the pattern too…thank you for doing this!
What a great little scarf! I just bought the pattern and will be knitting right along come Jan. 1.
This is a great idea Lolly! Thank you for posting this on your blog. You have so many readers so this should really make a difference.
I hope to be able to participate.
I need to go write a proper post for this. What an excellent idea. I think I am going to link this together with the OFA’s Red Scarf Project for 2007. It would be a perfect pattern for that, don’t you think? Taking care of 2 causes at once. . . . . AWWESOME!
I bought the pattern, love it, want to make several.
I purchased the pattern last week, but wasn’t planning on starting this until after the holidays, so this is all so timely!
Count me in!!!! I bought the pattern last week and was going to KAL with Missy after Christmas anyway. The more, the merrier!!!!
Good for you Lol for doing this!!
Kntting networker extraordinaire! This is a great cause to get behind, I’m glad you’re doing this.
Great idea, Lolly! I bought the pattern today and will start knitting right after the holidays .
I’m already working on mine as a gift for Christmas. I love the pattern and am happy to take part in a great cause. I have a progress shot on my blog and a link to Lisa’s.
Thanks for posting it on your blog – you get tons of traffic so I’m sure the sales will go up.
I have just received the pattern and it seems to be easy enough for me.
It’s a great idea. Now I’m going to grap the button. Perhaps some german knitters will follow. Hope so.
You are such a pusher of good things! I’m totally signing up for this. Thanks for pointing us to awesome things!!!
i bought the pattern … so excited to contribute to a good cause and have a great project for gifting!
Done!
i bought the pattern this morning! i may just have the perfect yarn for this too. . . thanks, Lolly!
Very cool idea! I think I will have to get it as soon as I can and join in on the fun.
i’m there! i wish i could buy her hair too. oh man, she has great hair.
I bought the pattern, too. What a great cause!
I bought this pattern last week too…as an xmas present to my mother. I’m happy to be part of a good cause!
I bought the pattern last week & am very in on this one!
I just joined the Scarves Group on Flickr, found this, bought the pattern and would love to join!
Pattern purchased! I’ll definitely be knitting this after the first of the year.
I’m already in the handcrafted scarves group on Flickr, so when I complete the scarf, I’ll definitely add it to the group. Thanks, Lolly!
…just bought my copy of the pattern…
Bought the pattern – will also put a button on my blog.
Great idea – thanks. x
saw this on yvonnep’s blog and purchased the pattern. I’ll link to it later. Now going for a dive into the stash and starting off!
I just got the pattern, but I can’t decide on a yarn. Thanks for letting us know about this. It’s such a small thing for each one of us to do, but together it will make a difference!
Hi-I got the pattern!
just bought the pattern — but i might start it early! i’m searching for a cute scarf pattern, and this fits the bill. thanks for sharing this — i might not have seen it otherwise!
Great idea, great scarf. I just purchased the pattern and wll be starting Jan 1..Hope to make many. Good commuter project.
Bought the pattern! Can’t wait to start!
I purchased my pattern and started it with Bernat Satin in navy blue from my stash. (chachaknits is my new coworker)
I’m in too! Great scarf pattern. Thanks for the inspiration to do good this holiday season!
I’m in! In fact I already have the scarf started. Thanks Lolly.
Thanks, Lolly. I just purchased my pattern.
I bought the pattern a week or two ago…
Just waiting to finish some holiday knitting so I can start on something for moi. 
Great idea – I’m on board. Just bought my pattern! Can’t wait to get started…
I just bought the pattern! What a great way to help out.
I just purchased the pattern. Great idea!
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Hi !
I bought the pattern and knit one for my mom for christmas but I’d like to do the knitalong too. A fun pattern to knit !
Please let me know how to ‘ping’ on my blog – Does that mean link to this page ?
I am also not sure how to put the button on my blg -
any help will be appreciated !
Dhyana Rose
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I just bought the pattern — I have some Alpaca Silk in my stash that I’ve been looking for the right pattern for and this is PERFECT — and for a great cause!
Bought the pattern, and I had just bought the yarn, not quite knowing what for! A great idea and for a good cause too.
About to buy the pattern and very excited about joining the KAL come Jan. 1st.
Sign me up!
Lauren, it’s me AGAIN!
When you get a moment, would you kindly check out the button on my blog – AGAIN (see if it’s ok to link here).
I was playing around this afternoon and somehow deleted my entire sidebar!
Thanks (& sorry).
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I bought the pattern, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s bejeweled scarves!
Hey that is great! I bought the pattern. Might not be able to wait for the KAL – yeah right, who am I kidding?
Thanks for the info + links – an excellent project to be a part of.