What Is Scarves with Heart?
This year, in preparation for the winter season and in time for Martinmas, we will all come together and do something that is truly hand-made and heart-warming by creating handmade scarves during the fall and then planting them all over town on Saturday, November 5.
“Scarf bombing” is a national movement where people create handmade scarves and place them locally in areas that have a population that could benefit from the donations. Items will be tied to trees and include a note stating, “If you are cold this winter, please take me.”
Like St. Martin, a kind-hearted knight who cut his cloak in two and gave half to a cold beggar, we too can share the warmth of our amazing school community with others.
Volunteer Opportunity
In Handwork class, students learn the practical arts of knitting, crocheting, and sewing as they create carefully crafted projects that are both beautiful and useful. Scarves with Heart is a wonderful opportunity for MPCS students and their families to come together to share their love of handwork and create scarves together.
We encourage you to start knitting, crocheting, and sewing at home. All your time on this project counts towards volunteer hours!
Learn How to Knit & Build Community
Always wanted to learn how to knit? This is the perfect opportunity! Join other MPCS parents for a weekly handwork circle where we come together and create scarves for this fun and meaningful community project.
Liz Hartman, MPCS mama and knitter extraordinaire, will be hosting a handwork group:
Monday Mornings (September 12 to October 24)
8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
Eurythmy Room
No experience necessary.
Small children are welcome — Liz will bring a couple small baskets of toys for parents who need to have toddlers with them.
Yarn is currently available in the Main Office for your use.
Useful Tips
A standard adult scarf is 6-9″ wide and 5′ long. Here are some helpful resources:
Deadline to Drop Off Scarves
When your scarf with heart is completed, please drop it off in the Main Office. Scarves are due by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3.
Questions?
Questions? Please email Sandra.
