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.

[LLovemytwosailors]

Yup, they all go to the same place. You guys are really great. Thanks so much!

[Sue-Pillowcase lady]

I am reading the posts and crocheting on my last scarf. well, maybe. haha.

[BonnieLynn]

Wow, things are hoppin' now! Count me as two scarves done (knitted). I will work through the postings and group to figure out where and when to send to the SeaBees, and what else I can send besides the scarves and letter. This is a great group!! I appreciate the chance to show my appreciation for our military!!

[LLovemytwosailors]

Check out the discussions on the rest of MAS and you will get some ideas for things to send. I would suggest maybe sending some packets of Hot Chocolate to go with the smores and Christmas stockings. Anything small they can stuff into the stockings would also be great.

[Karen - Proud MAA mom]

I think those instant coffee packages that are new from Starbucks would be good too.

[Gio]

I have 4 crochet scarfs. Could you please send me the address so I can mail them along w/ hot chocolate, etc..??
Thanks...

[LLovemytwosailors]

Gio, Go to the group MAS We SHIP Love. Ask to join and Molly will send you the name and address. If you have any problem with that process let me know. If you join that group you will be able to get the address of all the future groups as well.

[Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors]

HUGS to each and every single one of you for doing this for our troops.
You are all so amazing and I applaude your commitment to this project and I know in the bottom of my heart there will be a cold servicemember that will put his /her scarf on and feelthe warmth of your heart.
You bring me to tears !!!!!
Much Love to you all

[valeriejean]

Is this something that we will do again next year, so I should continue to use coupons for yarn and crochet/knit this winter?

[LLovemytwosailors]

I would love to do it again next year. I will personally be knitting and crotcheting over the next year. We can always put them in our individual boxes, even if they are not a whole group project.

[Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors]

Anytime you want to do a project ---we have the troops that need them :)

[LLovemytwosailors]

OK. I'm on for Jan or Feb or maybe next November?? BTW, I have your stocking.