Homeless Veterans need HUGS! (scarves)

[BPitard]

Thank you Debbie

[Arlinka]

Have one in the progress, but between medical issues and a pending marital separation, it is slow going. Will get it finished soon, hopefully, and will pm you for the address at that time.

[BPitard]

Thank you Arlinka - please - dont stress over it. Take care of yourself and I hope your marital thing works out the way you hope for it.

This is an ongoing project and I will even accept scarves in August

[dorothysgirls]

Beth I am not sure if you know this or not but your link to your blogger act is not working. I will try to get a scarf out to you by the begining of Feburary.

[BPitard]

I dont know why that link isnt working but I am going to fix it now. The blog can be reached by http://www.hugs4heroes.com

[BPitard]

fixed sig... hope it works now

[Tampa Doll]

There is a scarf on the way.

[BPitard]

Thank you!

[BPitard]

Please make sure your scarves meet the following criteria:

 

*At least 7" wide

*At least 60" long

*Masculine colors (no pinks or pastels,)

*Clean (no pet fur or fragrance)

*Machine Washable (Hang Tags say "Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low, Do not iron)

 

You can knit or crochet your scarf. The design is entirely up to you. I suggest acrylic yarn (because its affordable and machine washable).

 

When your scarf (or scarves) are completed please message me and I will provide my mailing address. I'm not posting it here because my plan is to get a Post Office Box once I start receiving multiple scarves on a daily basis (we don't want to upset my mail carrier right? LOL!)

 

I have not yet met any scarves that are not acceptable - I am posting this for reference only.

Thank you again,

 

Beth

Hugs4Heroes.com

[Stitches by Sandy]

Are hats acceptable as well? I just finished up a varigated black/gray one, skull-cap style, and would be happy to send it your way. Just send me your address and I'll drop it in the mail this weekend.

[cris]

AH - I am going to add my scarf to my "in january I want to" CAL list Glad I found my reminder note - today is payday which equals BUY MORE YARN DAY

[BPitard]

Hi Sandy

I will deliver hats too. I am sure they will use them I will send you a PM with my address.

 

Thank you!

[BPitard]

IF YOU ARE SENDING A SCARF - Please - wait one day. I have registered for a PO Box but won't have the number/address for it until tomorrow. I will post the address here and in my signature as soon as I get it.

[BPitard]

We have a PO Box now The address is in my Signature

 

Have a great day everyone!

 

Beth

[BPitard]

I just started a "Scarf-Along" in the Crochet Along forum. http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1968150#post1968150

 

Join us!

[kenfreck]

7 Scarves and 7 Hats in the mail today. You should have them by Friday or Saturday because we are so close.

[BPitard]

Awesome! I will definitely get them in time for the weekend. Can I add you to the Scarf-Along?

[kenfreck]

sure you can add me to the Scarf-along I'm working on scarves in either plain old double crochet or double and 1/2 double crochet together. very plain and simple in this house. manly colors of course

[BPitard]

I use simple stitches too - mostly hdc's. i'm going to play with a v-stitch on my next scarf though - making 20+ scarves in 2 months can get boring and I need to motivate myself if I am going to keep going LOL! I will add you now

[LegalWoman17]

Beth, two scarves are on their way. I sent them to your home address as I was not aware you had a P.O. Box now. Will send to the P.O. box next time.

[Arlinka]

Beth - it's finished !!!!! I got one scarf done and will send it out this week. I hope to be able to make more in the future and will send them as they are completed.

Arlene

[BPitard]

Thank you so much Arlene! I will let you know when I receive it

 

Beth

[BPitard]

Wow. Can you believe the local shelter has enough scarves and doesnt want more? I honestly thought I would have more time to find other shelters that needed scarves. Off to research... I hate the thought of having to ship them - its an expense I am not prepared for. Ideas? Please?

[BPitard]

OK.. this, being the "official" thread for my project, will be the only place I post about the scarves now - its hard to keep track of so many.

 

I found a place to send the scarves that I have, and the ones that are in the mail to me currently, but I have to ship them because I honestly have trouble driving into Boston. I get really nervous and anxious and end up sick. Also, this will be expensive because of the number of scarves I have to send. I am glad I found somewhere to send them, but feel like the donation is going to be much less "personal" and that really bothers me.

 

Please, if you have scarves ready PM me and I will give you the name of someone else that collects these items.

[kenfreck]

This group works with Homeless Teens in need can more than likely use the scarves. They have a chapter in Worcester here is their email addy:

 

STANDUP FOR KIDS

Worcester@standupforkids.org

 

http://www.standupforkids.org/local/massachusetts/Worcester/local%20contacts.html

 

I'll keep looking. I know I have more lists because I'm always looking for local groups to send or bring to. I'll pass more along as I get them.