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My Passion for Yarn!

Guest Blog Post Written by Janice Ogata, Founder of The Pasadena Crochet Meet Up

Special Olympics USA Scarf Project Concludes

 

 

Project Linus Charity Blanket Drive

 

Heartfelt Scarves for One Warm Coat


31 Days of Giving Back

Most often in July we often think of fun in the sun, picnics, beach days and getting away from our everyday lives.

Halos of Hope and Camp Happy Times Cap Rally

Camp Happy Time needs 400 hats by July 1! Wanto to help them out? Read on to learn more how to support this great cause.

2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project

2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project

Are you ready to find out what the official colors and yarns are for the 2012 Special Olympics
USA Scarf Project?

The 2012 Official Colors are:

  • Red Heart Super Saver 387-Soft Navy
  • Red Heart Super Saver 319-Cherry Red
  • Red Heart Soft 4604-Navy
  • Red Heart Soft 9925-Really Red

The colors as well as the size (6" x 54"-60") of the scarves will be the same for all participating Programs in the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project. You can purchase the yarn online at a discount on ShopRedHeart.com.

As a symbol of unity, community and support within the Special Olympics Movement, the scarves will be gifted to athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters of each participating Special Olympics Program.

There are Special Olympics Programs across the country that are participating in the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project. We will have the full list available by May 23, 2011. Knitters and crocheters may choose any of these participating Programs to support.

Download and print the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project flyer to help spread the word to your family, friends, co-workes, fellow knitters and crocheters. Visit the official Special Olympics USA Scarf Project website for more information: www.ScarvesforSpecialOlympics.org

Below are beginner to intermediate free knit or crochet scarf patterns:

  1. Be Proud Scarf Crochet Pattern LW2604
  2. All-American Scarf Crochet Pattern LW2605
  3. Pride of the USA Scarf Knitting Pattern LW2606
  4. Heroic Stripes Scarf Knitting Pattern LW2607

Columbus Blue Jackets ~ Sticks ‘n Stitches

If you live in the Columbus Ohio area there is a great event happening, called the Columbus Blue Jackets ~ Sticks ‘n Stitches on March 20th supporting a local charity

2011 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project Update

We have had great success this year with the 2011 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project! Many of our states have reached their goals, but there are many more states that need your help.

National Wear Red Day is Feb. 4

February is National Heart Month and to recognize the millions of women who have battled with heart disease February 4th is National Wear Red Day.