Scarfs for Xmas, keeping count!

[LLovemytwosailors]

I will be doing scarfs for Christmas,to send to Afganistan. Since it takes a while to knit or crotchet a number of scarfs, I'm asking all of you for your help now. The scarfs will need to be no wider than 8 inches and 60 inches long and no fringe that could get caught in their gear. They must be desert camo, tans,and browns. Any of you have any questions, please let me know. The more scarfs the better. They will all be sent to our sailors and Marines to keep them warm. To those who don't knit & crochet the scarfs can be made of polar fleece. They actually have a fabric pattern that looks like a sand (grades of tans). Since the fleece is about 60" wide, all the you need to do is cut 7 or 8' wide stripes and the cut off the selvages to make them look neat.

We now have 250 scarfs.

[Debbie-Jonathan's Mom]

Lyn, I have 3 crocheted so far.

[Julie (Adam's Mom)]

Count me in...I can make the polar fleece scarves. I can knit, but it would take me til next year to finish one. lol
The polar fleece is perfect for me...quick and easy. They don't need any type of finishing around the edges? If not, all the better. I'll be sure to start watching for my JoAnn fabrics coupons and I can pick up fabric here and there.
Great idea! Thanks Lyn for taking this on!!!

[LLovemytwosailors]

I don't do any finish around the polar fleece scarfs because I'm always afraid that it might catch on some kind of important equipment. The simpler the better. We are going for warm not for fashion.

[LLovemytwosailors]

Debbie, You work a lot faster than I do! Thanks!

[Karen - Proud MAA mom]

I would love to crochet some scarfs. Is there a favorite pattern you like to use. I only crochet so if you have a crochet pattern that would be great. I'm ready to being.

[Karen - Proud MAA mom]

Debbie, what patter are you using. Please share if it's an easy one.

[Debbie-Jonathan's Mom]

just double crochet with p hook

[Karen - Proud MAA mom]

Oh, that's easy enough, thanks Debbie, I'll get started right away.

[LLovemytwosailors]

I found my favorite crochet pattern. So here it is:I use a J hook
Ch 26 to measure 8". Foundation Row: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch 24 dc, counting ch-3 as 1 dc. Ch2, turn. Rows1-3: Skip first st,(yarn over, insert hook from front to back around bar of next dc and complete a dc, front dc made.) 3 times; * (yarn over, insert hook from back to front around bar of next dc and complete a dc--- Back dc made) 4 times; front dc over each of next 4 dc. Repeat from * once more, back dc over each of next 3 dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 2, turn. Rows 4-6: Skip first st, back dc over each of next 3 dc, * front dc over each of next 4 dc, back dc over each of next 4 dc. Repeat from * once more, front dc over each of last 3 dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 2, turn. Repeat pattern until 60 inches in length.

[LLovemytwosailors]

I also have a Chevron Scarf if anyone wants it.

[Ally]

Count me in as well...knitted ones.

[LLovemytwosailors]

Wow, Molly is going to have to find us a large group. Thank you all for helping me with my dream.