Red Scarf Project

As I was reading a friends blog http://www.therubyjewel.blogspot.com/ I came across a project that called for a knit or crocheted scarf to be donated to The Orphan Foundation of America and their "Red Scarf Project". The project was described on the Craft Hope blog http://crafthope.com/ with all the specifications and details as well as the address to send the donated scarves. The Orphan Foundation serves thousands of foster teens throughout the U.S. They launched the Red Scarf Program in 2005 to send red scarves to warm the heart (and necks) of college bound youth. The Craft Hope blog does share a specific pattern if others would like to join in and knit or crochet a scarf although it can be any design within their specifications.

The scarf size: Approx. 60" long and 5-8" wide. Scarves should be long enough to wrap around the neck as well as tie in the front.

Style: Think unisex collegiate. Ask yourself if your son, brother, husband, etc. would appreciate the scarf. Fringe is optional

Yarn: Something soft. No mohair as some people find it itchy.

Colors: RED! However, this could mean burgundy, cherry, red stripes with other colors, or multicolor hues including red. Other unisex colors including black, navy, teal, olive, and gold are also welcome.

Finished and Tagged: For a personal touch, include a tag that says 'Handmade for You' with your first name, city, and Craft Hope.

Send to:
Orphan Foundation of America
The Red Scarf Project
21351 Gentry Drive
Sterling, VA 20166

Deadline: February 14, 2010

I will definately be sending in a RED scarf to help warm the heart (& neck) of a young person in America and possibly a few others. If you or someone you know is skilled in kitting or crochet please join this great cause to help warm America!