{"product_id":"red-scarf-kit-heal-nova-scotia","title":"Red Scarf Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Really Red skein of Cascade 220 Superwash Grande (200m\/200g, Bulky-weight, 100% SW wool, Made in Peru)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e8mm needle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle (to weave in the ends)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Red Scarf Campaign?\u003c\/strong\u003e On December 1st, World AIDS Day, the fences surrounding the Public Gardens will be lined with bright red scarves. Each scarf is a symbol of hope, remembrance, and solidarity for those living with and affected by HIV\/AIDS in Nova Scotia. This annual awareness campaign honours those we’ve lost, sparks conversation, and helps prevent the spread of HIV\/AIDS by sharing vital information with our community. Every scarf displayed carries a small tag with information about HIV\/AIDS, and anyone who needs a scarf is welcome to take one. At the end of the day, remaining scarves are donated to local shelters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Red?\u003c\/strong\u003e The red scarf mirrors the iconic HIV\/AIDS awareness ribbon, a powerful emblem of compassion, solidarity, and the fight against stigma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymbolism: The red ribbon represents the connection to blood, the loss of life, passion, love, anger, and the ongoing fight against HIV\/AIDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory: Inspired by the yellow ribbons tied for Gulf War soldiers, the Visual AIDS Artist Caucus created the red ribbon in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpact: Its bold, visible colour makes it instantly recognisable and effective in raising awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy knitting, donating, or wearing a red scarf, you’re joining a global movement of compassion and awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Stitch \u0026amp; Knit Participating?\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to creating these kits, we are facilitating a drop-off for the scarves at our shop! Please bring your finished scarf to us \u003cstrong\u003eby November 22nd\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we will \u003cstrong\u003egive you a $10 gift card\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensure it gets to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healns.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHEAL NS\u003c\/a\u003e for their display on December 1st. (The gift card is exclusively for folks who bought a kit from us, but you are welcome to drop off your red scarves to us and we’ll ensure they get to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healns.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHEAL NS\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitch \u0026 Knit Dartmouth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965375201457,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/5560\/9777\/files\/red-scarf-kit-cascade-220-superwash-grande-1.jpg?v=1790192532","url":"https:\/\/stitchandknitdartmouth.com\/products\/red-scarf-kit-heal-nova-scotia","provider":"Stitch \u0026 Knit Dartmouth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}