In 2009 they started the Scarves for Special Olympics. It took place in Idaho and they asked for 5,000 scarves. They ended up with 55,000 scarves! Everyone had a scarf! I didn't have the opportunity to join in and again last year I was too late to join in. But this year I did find out in time to join. Here are the 10 scarves I made to send for the state of Nevada. Every year they pick two colors so all the scarves are made with the same 2 colors but the person can use whatever pattern they want. The size is approcimately 6 inches by 54-60 inches. You can't see it but all mine have tassels.Now Keni wants one for herself too. She loved the tassles. I knitted one and crocheted 9. I can make 3 or 4 crocheted scarves in the time it takes me to knit one. I made all of these in 6 evenings. They will pick the new colors for next year around April so I will get an early start on them. Anyone who knits, crochets or loom knits can send a scarf. Some states don't get enough to give each participant one. Other states get enough to give to each participate and each volunteer. I would love to see their faces when they get a scarf. I can just imagine the smiles. Now on to the poncho I was making...
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Love all the different designs. The colors are great too. You are such a wonderful person to do all that you do for others.
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