Gangnam-gu, Knitting Scarves with Love to Donate

Apply for participation through Gangnam-gu Women's Capability Development Center from March 3 to 26... Receive kits and patterns to make scarves and donate to vulnerable groups

Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jo Seong-myeong) is holding the "Ddasumi Scarf Knitting" event from the 3rd to the 26th, where residents knit scarves themselves to be given to the elderly, disabled, and other marginalized groups in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

This event, voluntarily started by residents participating in the learning club at the Gangnam-gu Women's Empowerment Center in 2013, is now in its 12th year. Last year, 157 scarves were completed and delivered to vulnerable groups.

Those wishing to participate can apply through the Gangnam-gu Women's Empowerment Center website. The participation fee is 10,000 KRW.

After applying, participants will receive a kit (yarn, large knitting needles) and a pattern either by visiting the center or via delivery. Beginners can refer to scarf knitting videos uploaded on YouTube, produced by the center’s website, to help them create their scarves. Completed scarves should be sent to the center by January 27. Adult participants will be credited with 4 hours of volunteer time per scarf (up to 2 scarves).

The Ddasumi scarves will be distributed to marginalized neighbors through local social welfare facilities. For more details, please contact the center.

Jo Seong-myeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “I hope many people will participate in this donation event that gifts a warm winter to vulnerable groups,” adding, “We will continue to hold donation events that allow residents to voluntarily participate, creating a warm-hearted Gangnam where even small donations can share warmth.”