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Scarfs for Xmas, keeping count!
We now have 250 scarfs.
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Permalink Reply by LLovesmysailor on
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Here are the pictures of the scarfs that I'm doing. I don't have any crocheted ones done yet.
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Permalink Reply by Molly Molly Fo Folly on
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OH these are very very nice ----- My goodness. Ok I got aa idea of what you are making now. Those are going to work out so well ----I just heard on the news today that Afghanistan is expected to be colder then normal this December. So PERFECT PERFECT thank you so much --- this is pretty exciting
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These scarves are wonderful. I know the sailors are really going to like them and keep them warm.
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As of now I have 20 scarfs. Only 280 to go!
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Miss Molly ask Facebook friends about gloves. They told me this. Hope it helps in here.
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Permalink Reply by Mary on
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Ladies, when I did my donation drive down at Old Town in Kissimmee, Fl, some ladies who crochet and knit all the time inquired about what type of yarn they could use. I do not knit or crochet so I was not able to answer any questions. One of the ladies in particular (Linda) stated that she read on one of the websites that there was a yarn that was flammable and while it was easy to knit with it was forbidden to use for our troops overseas. Can anyone shed any light on this subject for me? Linda wants to ask her crochet/knitting club to do a bunch of scarves/hats but wants to make sure she uses the right material. Linda is allergic to wool so that would not be a possible material for her. Any assistance you can offer would be greatly appreciated. The next large donation drive by Old Town for MAS is being scheduled for November - an all blown out effort in honor of Veteran's Day. They came through for our sailors 2 weeks ago and they plan on doing it again. Thanks again ladies. Have a good night.
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Tell your knitting ladies that any yarn that would be acceptable for baby blankets will be fine. I am using 100% acrylic. what is most important is that the yarn not have any fuzziness (sp?) to it. There are some yarns that have fragments of threads twisted into them. Tell them to avoid those because frankly they shed like a cat and get all over everything.I think those are the flammable. Have them stick to worsted weight or sport yarn that say desert camo,dark tans or taupes. If anyone can get wool on sale and they are not allergic ( I can't knit with wool either) it is a good option but first make sure it is not too scratchy. Another option is cotton yarn but it is not know for its warmth. That is why summer items are knitted in cotton.
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I would think that the yarn would have to be 100% cotton or wool because wouldn't acrylic melt? My son on the carrier has to NOT wear acrylic stuff because of just that. I don't know, I just wanted to bring up the question.
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hi, another suggestion is the heartland yarn. 1 skein usually makes one scarf. sometimes you can get it on sale. Another place that ells yarn, you might be able to get wool blends is the local dollar store. I am doing to try the cotton yarn you use for dish clothes, and use 2 strands at once. it might be warm, and less bulky as well. We shall see. I also might try making one on my Provo Crafts loom. I have the long ones as well as the round ones.. My hubby might be happy that i am actually doing domething with the yarn I have piled in our room..
My big question is where do we send them when we are done? -
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Now, fleece I can do. Knitting is a foreign subject to me. But wielding scissors is easy! I will have to check out the fabric stores and see what I can get out of them.
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We have no idea because Molly hasn't gotten a group yet. The reason we started it now is that it takes a while for those of us that knit and crochet. But, there are 61,000 troups in Afganistan, so I think Molly will find homes for all the scarfs this winter.
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