Scarves for Marine Battalion 3/2

[TammyG]

Yes, any scarves would be great.

 

Today I received some from clueless and I believe Christen-Z. So far I have received 10 from the ville. I have made 2 and have yarn to make at least 2 more. I will be making some this weekend. Mrs. Morgan is so overwhelmed, so thank you so much.

[christen_z]

If those ones were from Oregon, then yes they were from me! Sorry, I think I forgot to put my first name on the box!

[TammyG]

Not sure, I took the box to school and gave it to Ashley to give to her Mom. But the addy was a C. Z....... last name, so it must have been yours. Thanks so much.

[DesertCrocheter]

Tammy, I don't know how I missed this one. Just sent you a pm. I love making scarves and would be honored to have a Marine wear mine. Will be stopping by the store to pickup the correct yarn on my way home from work so I can get some done ASAP. Patty

[TammyG]

Thank you!!!

[DesertCrocheter]

Tammy, and anyone else who made these scarves, how many skeins of the Bernat did you use per scarf? I know that I can get 2 of these scarves easily from the Caron pounder (I just made 2 5-ft Red Scarf Project scarves from one, and have some left over, so there'll be plenty for these 42-inch scarves). I bought 3 of the Bernat last night, and wonder if I need a fourth? I'm using the largest knitting needles I have, which are 10 or 11, but I'm terrible at guessing yarnage for knitting. But I can seed stitch really fast, so I figured I'd knit one and crochet one, if I have enough Bernat. Thanks, Patty

[leaette]

I crocheted my scarves. I forget what hook I used, but it's the one that was recommended at the beginning of this thread.

 

I got one scarf for every camo skein. And I got 3 scarves plus some left over out of the caron pounder. In fact, I had enough Caron left over to make an 18" square for another charity thread on here.

[TammyG]

Yes I got less than 2 for each Bernat. I did not make any with the Homespun. It was about 1 1/3 of the Bernat, so I have made 2 and have enough to make 2 more, for now...Thanks

[DesertCrocheter]

Thank you, ladies! Finished my first one last night, and will start no. 2 tonight or tomorrow. Tammy, what's the date you want these sent by so you can get them forwarded to the mother of the Marine? Patty

[TammyG]

Actually, they will be shipping them now. The unit left yesterday for Iraq. So if you can get them to me by the beginning of Nov, that would be great! Thanks.

[DesertCrocheter]

Okay, Tammy, am out to the post office right now, mailing these to you. Watch out for a small package from Arizona. Patty

[TammyG]

Eyes are peeled....thanks!

[DesertCrocheter]

It's coming Priority Mail, so it should be there Saturday or Monday at the latest (2-3 days). patty

[TammyG]

Thanks alot!! I asked Ashley to get me an update of how many scarves they have total, so I can let you all know. Thanks so much.

[TammyG]

Patty: Thank you so much, received your scarves yesterday. Got home fairly late and not feeling good today, so excuse lateness of post. They are wionderful, thanks again!!

[TammyG]

Thought I'd bump this up, as it is getting cold here and over there and someone might still want to contribute. Thanks!

[TammyG]

They have about 400 of the 1100 that they need for the whole battalion to receive a scarf. Just an update....

[TammyG]

Here is a story about the scarves:

 

http://newsblaze.com/story/20070101125056tsop.nb/topstory.html

[segi1974]

Are you still taking the scarves to send?

[TammyG]

Yes, they only have about 400 of the 1100 that they are shooting for, so any will be appreciated.

[Leticia]

Oh my goodness i dunno how i missed this thread!!! My husband is a Marine and we are currently stationed in Lejeune, NC I will go out tomorrow and buy some yarn to make some scarves!!

[Charlene]

Please send me a PM so I know where to mail a scarf. Charlene

[TammyG]

Thanks Charlene and Leticia. I worked with a Leticia!! My uncle was stationed at Camp Lejuene for many years. I am spreading the word on this. My student teacher's brother, Jeffrey, and his unit were just deployed and that is were I learned about this project. I give the scarves to Ashley's (student teacher) mom. She is part of the parent network. We have sent about 14 scarves from Crochetville.

 

Thanks to all who have helped!!

[segi1974]

Hi Tammy I sent you an email yesterday. I have two scarves made up and I wanted to know if you are still taking the scarves. Let me know as I still have some yarn and I can possibly make a couple more for you. Thanks

[Leticia]

great i'll try and work on them this week, i will probably send them out next week due to the holiday!