2011 Scarves for Special Olympics

[FrLopLady]

working on the first one. Hope to get it done while on a trip for 10 days. I drive most of the time, but hope I have a relief driver to help this time! will wait and see how this works out

[mandymae]

I just bought two skeins of Cherry Red to go with my two skeins of stashed white...hoping to start my first scarf soon!

[mandymae]

I finished my first scarf! Here is the pattern I used--it's very easy to work up!

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ribbed-scarf-2

[crazycrochet]

I just saw this thread, count me in. I managed to make 3 for the 2010 Special Olympics, and I have some of the red yarn left. I will start on them as soon as I finish the wedding afghan I am working on. Thanks for posting the link.

[VanessaH]

I finished my first scarf! Here is the pattern I used--it's very easy to work up!

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-ribbed-scarf-2

 

You did a great job! It looks wonderful!

[VanessaH]

I just saw this thread, count me in. I managed to make 3 for the 2010 Special Olympics, and I have some of the red yarn left. I will start on them as soon as I finish the wedding afghan I am working on. Thanks for posting the link.

 

Thanks for helping make scarves.

[AquamarineCelestina]

I will be participating.

[gshall]

I am going to make at least one, too. Have to finish project for the fair first, though.

[nadine_n]

I'm a new crocheter, and this sounds like a good first charity project. I'm a teacher, and I have a special place in my heart for the life skills kids.

[VanessaH]

Thanks for all the offers of help! I have received approx. 140 scarves and we need 2,500, so every scarf is very appreciated!

[VanessaH]

We're up to 160 scarves out of 2,500 scarves. Happy Crocheting!

[SharonB551]

Does it have to be RH cherry red yarn for this project? I have some Caron One Pound red (I think it is called Scarlet) that is pretty close in color to the RH Cherry Red. Would this be acceptable?

Sharon

[VanessaH]

Does it have to be RH cherry red yarn for this project? I have some Caron One Pound red (I think it is called Scarlet) that is pretty close in color to the RH Cherry Red. Would this be acceptable?

Sharon

 

Thank-you for your inquiry. Yes, the scarves need to be made out of the Red Heart Super Saver Cherry Red and White. This ensures uniformity for the athletes. Happy Crocheting!

[VanessaH]

Yay! We're up to 210 out of 2,500 scarves so far. I can hear those hooks flying! Thanks to everyone who has sent scarves so far and those of you who are working on them as we speak!

[VanessaH]

We're up to 224 scarves! Great work everyone!

[sandycrochet]

This was a fun project last time round, though I was a bit disappointed that it was never clear to me what happened to all the extra? The blue and white from Idaho? I think that was the state from memory. I like to be sure items really go to people in need and think they got so many more then they needed they were given to everyone? Anyone else remember the situation? I want to help, but if it's a case of a scarf going to homeless or a cancer victim vs extra given out to anyone, would like to know?

Can someone fill me in so I don't need to read all 5 pages here?

THANKS

[VanessaH]

This was a fun project last time round, though I was a bit disappointed that it was never clear to me what happened to all the extra? The blue and white from Idaho? I think that was the state from memory. I like to be sure items really go to people in need and think they got so many more then they needed they were given to everyone? Anyone else remember the situation? I want to help, but if it's a case of a scarf going to homeless or a cancer victim vs extra given out to anyone, would like to know?

Can someone fill me in so I don't need to read all 5 pages here?

THANKS

 

That's why we keep a running total so we don't get so many excess scarves. All the information for the project can be found in the very first post of this thread. Thanks for your inquiry. Happy Crocheting.

[VanessaH]

Well, we're up to 265 scarves now! Wow! I am posting Thank-You's on the main webpage, but if you send scarves and you're from Crochetville, just enclose a little note or let me know on here and I'll post a Thank-You on here as well. Thanks to all of you for your help making scarves!

[ansept]

Vanessa,

Ten scarves are on their way to you.

Anne

[Antdan]

Hi! I've been out of the crochet mood for a while, and I stopped in to CV for the inspiration that I alway get here.... this is the perfect idea for me to get back into it. Thank you for posting the link, I'm going to get started on a scarf today.

[VanessaH]

Vanessa,

Ten scarves are on their way to you.

Anne

 

Great! I look forward to seeing them! Thank-you so much!

[VanessaH]

Hi! I've been out of the crochet mood for a while, and I stopped in to CV for the inspiration that I alway get here.... this is the perfect idea for me to get back into it. Thank you for posting the link, I'm going to get started on a scarf today.

 

Glad we can help inspire you! Thanks for the help making scarves.

[VanessaH]

Thank-you Tracey in PA for the lovely scarves you sent! The athletes will love them and be proud to wear them. Thanks so much!

[FrLopLady]

I have one partially done..and then a baby shower came up... I do plan on making at least a couple... Ok now to get back working on it!!

[sandycrochet]

That's why we keep a running total so we don't get so many excess scarves. All the information for the project can be found in the very first post of this thread. Thanks for your inquiry. Happy Crocheting.

 

 

Sorry to be so long getting back to you Vanessa. Thanks for your response. Been out of town, will go back and read your first post, so that brings me to one more question. Is the counting here the only group making scarves?

 

Please understand I'm not trying to be negative, I think it's a worthy cause.