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Show You Support – Door County Ukraine Candle

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The Door County Candle Company’s initiative to donate 100% of their profits from their vanilla candle in Ukraine’s national colors is truly inspiring. In today’s world, it’s refreshing to see a company that is not only focused on profits but is also committed to giving back to society. The fact that they raised over half a million dollars is a testament to their commitment and the power of collective efforts towards a good cause.

The Door County Candle Company’s initiative caught the attention of people worldwide, and it’s no surprise that they made headlines in early May. The best part is that you can still order their Ukraine candle and contribute to the cause. Though the wait time is around 12 weeks, it’s worth it to support the company’s efforts to help Ukraine.

I believe it’s essential to support businesses that are committed to social causes, and the Door County Candle Company is one such business. Apart from ordering their Ukraine candle, you can also choose to buy an extra candle or two to show your appreciation for their efforts. It’s a small gesture that can go a long way in supporting the cause.

I highly suggest not only supporting them with their Ukraine candle but how about popping in an extra candle or two to your order to help show your appreciation for their efforts.

So why did the Door Country Candle Company make a Candle for Ukraine? The owner is Ukrainian-American and this is his way or supporting his country.

 

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The Holly Jolly Hat from Rosie Posie Knit Co on Etsy gives you lots of options, with four different sizes for babies through adults and two different options for the main colorwork — reindeer or coffee/hot chocolate mugs. The pattern also includes trees and snowflakes. They’re made with worsted weight yarn in four colors.

The Holiday Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax (found on Ravelry) is similar in style but with different kinds of motifs worked in DK weight yarn. The pattern includes five pages of colorwork motifs so you can mix and match colors and designs to make totally unique hats. It’s sized for toddlers, bigger kids and adults, and you could also use the motifs to make a loop scarf or cowl if you wanted.

This is an old pattern but a classic re-creation of the moose hat Kevin McCallister wears in the movie Home Alone from designer VRock Knits. The pattern uses DK weight yarn in two colors and is made to fit a smallish adult head. The colorwork is presented in a chart.

Technically this one reads Christmas, since it is a Christmas pudding hat, but I couldn’t resist sharing it because it makes me smile. It’s from Etsy seller Arty Crafty Alice and is sized for little ones from preemie up to around age 3.

The chunky reindeer on these hats from Patternery are easy and quick to stitch up. Worked in super bulky yarn, you have the option of making this a roll-brimmed hat or knitting ribbing, and you can make it snow across the top of the hat if you want.