Want to Knit/Crochet for Soldiers?
My younger brother will be leaving for Iraq soon. Since his Marine battalion will be there over the winter, they’ll be needing LOTS of scarves.
If you’re a knitter or crocheter and would like to make a scarf (or scarves!), please e-mail me at diana [at] ninetofive [dot] com and I’ll give you the specs and details. The scarves have to be worked with colors that are similar to their cammies, for example. If you can only knit/crochet one scarf, that’s great. Every scarf counts. There’s also an opportunity to send cookies or cards — they need lots of these things, too. 
UPDATE: Since I posted this in 2007, my brother has returned from Iraq; the scarf drive for this particular battalion is over. If you still wish to knit for soldiers abroad, check out The Ships Project. Thanks! [db]
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Please let me know how I can get involved in this.
Wow, I’m overwhelmed with the response from everyone. Thanks so much! Every scarf counts — they need an astronomical number of them — so even if you can only do one, it’ll be much appreciated.
You guys are the best!!!!
I want to get involved. Please let me know where to ship and dimensions of the scarves. Are we talking about matching the ACUs or the BDUs? ie. tans and pale greens or dark brown and dark green?
Thanks so much, Kelly
hey, I’m in too! I have been knitting camo beanies for my kids already and camo for soldiers seems like a way cool way to help. comfort is important.
I’m going to knit at least one, more if I can. Also forwarded the details to my grandma. Her late husband was an army vet and she’s so excited for an opportunity to directly do something for the soldiers over seas.
Thanks for sharing this.
I would love to help out my sister sent me your link. I’ve already started looking for the materials. Please let me know what else can be sent.
This is a great idea! And one that my kids and I do thru our 4-H Club. For the past few years, our 4-H knitting group has been knitting scarves and sending, and the club, as a whole, sends cards and letters. It’s the least we can do.
As a military spouse and active knitter, I’m in! Send me the specs.
Rosemary
I’d like to get involved. I emailed you but got an autoresponse back. Please email me if you are still planning to go through with this project.
Thanks!
Please let me know colors & sizes acceptable. Will try to get others involved. Also need to know where to mail them. Safe days to all of you.
Thanks
I know a group of knitters at my church would be very interested in knitting scarves for the troops. I look forward to receiving the directions.
I would love to do this! Where should I ship them to?
This would be perfectly fine for me. I just love knitting. I’ll also cascade the info to my friends. Where do I send them to?