2007 Red Scarf Project - CAL

[CrochetCronies]

Thank you to SueBee42 for bringing this great cause to my attention. Many of you on here have expressed interest in this cause and want to or are already doing it so I figured we could all do it together to have that extra little push and maybe get a few more scarves out than we would have otherwise.

The original thread started by SueBee42 can be found HERE (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32561)

The Official Info Page (in PDF format) is HERE (http://www.orphan.org/carepackages/RedScarfRelease010906.pdf)

Also, andiM gave us THIS LINK (http://nownormaknits2.typepad.com/red_scarf_project_2007/) with some addtional information and a place to get buttons.

Like I said, I thought a CAL would be a great idea for this cause to maybe get some more people intersted in it and get a few more scarves going.

My personal goal is one scarf a month until January when they need to be sent. So at least 4 or 5 scarves.

WHO IS WITH ME? :clap

Here are a bunch of patterns to start off with (http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/scarves.php)

[ankey]

I'm in on this CAL! It's a great great cause (I'm a college student and a few of my good friends benefit directly from projects by this organization) and I just finished the newbie CAL. Can someone recommend a "unisex" pattern that works up pretty quickly? Also, I'm clueless about any yarn besides red heart ss... what yarn does everyone like to use for scarves that's really soft? and it's any shade of red right?

[Rena Tyrantina]

I'm with you! What a great cause!

I don't know how many scarves I can make before January but I suppose even one or two would be better than nothing! But I love making scarves and the thought that they're going for a good cause is very motivating! And that they have to be red is just more icing on the cake!

[auntbubbels]

I did this last year and just bought red and white yarn the other day to make the scarves

I am in!!! :cheer :cheer

[CrochetCasper]

Can someone show me where on the site that it says they are in fact doing this again this year? I must be blind, because I can't find it - all the information looks like it was for January 2006. I heard about this about this a while ago and sent them an email but did not receive a reply. I'd love to do it, but want to make sure they are doing it again.

Thanks!!

[ankey]

Crochet Casper: http://www.orphan.org/red_scarf_project.html

[LadyBeBop]

Let's see it's the holidays coming up...

Probably the busiest time of the year for me.

Oh well...I'm in. :D One scarf a month for the next four months.

Can someone recommend a "unisex" pattern that works up pretty quickly?

Scarves are simple and quick. I haven't tried this one, but this one should work up quickly.

http://homespunjenn.blogspot.com/2005/10/some-patterns.html

And of course you can use any combination of colors. I'm thinking maybe a red and black. I love red and pink together, but that might be too feminine.

[Brandybuck]

Count me in! I should(hopefully), be able to crank out four scarves by January.

Crochet Cronies - I just did one in LB Homespun in Antique Red for myself..it's so soft! Time to go out and get more, I guess!

[KellyA]

Count me in also. Love to make these, simple ones out there and lots of yarn to choose from.
Yarns I have used and have been very happy with the results:

Soft & lofty
Homespun
RH Super Saver
Lion Brand Colorwaves
Any BoucleI have found that depending on the size of the skein, you can make at least one with a skein.

Pattern used is alternating a SC row, then a row of DC until skein runs out.
I will often use the hook recommend on the wrapper.

:manyheart
Kelly

[CrochetCasper]

Ankey - I guess I AM blind. :) Thanks!!

I'm in on this too! I've been looking for a charity I felt good about donating too and this is it! I'll try to get 4 done by Jan too.

[Tiga]

I'm totally in! I'll commit to at least one a month, hopefully more. What an awesome charity. I had some friends growing up that were in foster care, and two of them were lucky enough to stay with their families, but one was kicked out on his 18th birthday. Awful.

[Brandybuck]

Tiga - that's horrid. Was it because they could no longer receive money from the state when he hit 18?

[Tiga]

Geek'sGirl -

Yeah, pretty much. This was back in the 90's, before there were ANY programs to help foster kids transition to adult life. So many just wound up kicked out at age 18. My friend actually thought it would be a good idea to rob a store and get caught, so at least he'd go to jail and have a place to stay.

Luckily, we were able to talk him out of that bright idea. He stayed with friends while he finished up high school, then was able to move in with his girlfriend's family for awhile. I lost track of him after that, but saw him a few years later; he was married with a baby on the way and had a decent job, so at least his story didn't have a tragic ending. But he was really, really smart, and could have gone far with the right family behind him.

[lauravee]

Since I am just getting my feet wet by returning to the 'ville, this seems like a good first CAL to get my going. I am in.

[Wildflwr]

You can count me it. I think I can definitely make at least one a month from now until January. This seems like a very good cause. I actually picked up some red fleck Woolease that was on clearance after I saw the original post about this. I plan on picking up some homespun too...I just love it for making scarves.

[MidnightStorms]

I'm in for at least 1! What a cool program. I definately think I cound turn out a scarf and since they're in my favorite color I have to participate right?

[jscase]

I was just looking at some leftover red yarns in my stash ... sounds like a good project for those yarns! I can do one or two by January!
:cheer

[Brandybuck]

I just went to A.C. Moore yesterday and picked up some RH Light and Lofty. I'll probably start tonight.

Now to choose that pattern!

[Lisaizme]

I'm with you! What a great cause!

I don't know how many scarves I can make before January but I suppose even one or two would be better than nothing! But I love making scarves and the thought that they're going for a good cause is very motivating! And that they have to be red is just more icing on the cake!


I dont think they HAVE to be Red... They picked red because they give them out around valentines day. The site says any unisex color is welcome.

I've already completed 1 black & White scarf... and have another B & W in the works.

[Rena Tyrantina]

:blush Oh, I thought they had to be red!
Thanks for setting me straight.

[ankey]

I dont think they HAVE to be Red... They picked red because they give them out around valentines day. The site says any unisex color is welcome.

I've already completed 1 black & White scarf... and have another B & W in the works.
Thanks for clarifying that they don't have to be red for me too - I had been looking around to find a good "unisex" shade of red... :) Black and white seems like a good idea as well. I'm trying to think of other unisex colors because my goal is to make 2 scarves and tomorrow I'm going shopping for all the yarn I will be using for the rest of the year.

[prpl4me]

I want to do this too, you mail directly to them?

[Brandybuck]

prpl4me - yes, you can mail directly to them. If you go back to the first message in this thread, CrochetCronies has the link for the official site where you can get their address. It's at the bottom of page two.

[jenhen]

I was just looking at the Red Scarf Project website earlier today and thinking that I should make one. Then this CAL comes up! I haven't done a CAL yet, but I'm in for at least one scarf, hopefully two.

[Antdan]

Hi Everyone,

Count me in too! This will be my first CAL!

Chris

[jscase]

I have really been wanting to try Patons SWS and there is one called natural earth that has some reds in it ... I think I will do one in that yarn, and one in Lion Suede ... with garnet and either a mocha or taupe stripe, I think those will be pretty unisex ... can't wait to get started!

[Greyling]

Used Bernat Denim Style last year. DH saw the scarves, mentioned that they were nice and soft, asked if one was for him, I said no, he pouted (just a little). Poor guy. This year I'll make sure one is for him. :wcold

[DesertCrocheter]

Count me in too, and Mom. I'm having my wisdom teeth removed in early December and have saved my sick time for that. Mom is coming for the holidays this year, and she'll be needing some projects to keep her hands busy. This is a lot smaller and might accomodate an achy head and jaw better than a Project Linus blanket. Plus I have some leftover skeins (complete ones) of Homepsun from other projects that would make nice, neutral scarves. Thanks for posting the link to the website!

[jenhen]

Well I had a bit of an epiphany this weekend and decided hey, I'm not going to crochet gifts for family this year. Too stressful--since I hadn't started yet!--and with a new baby there's less time. (They all got scarves last year anyway.) I just want to work on a few projects and not feel like I HAVE to get a lot of things finished.

What this means of course is more time to make scarves for this project!

So I went through my stash and found some Wool-Ease in Camel, Red, Black, and Chestnut Heather which I think will make a good unisex scarf. I think I will use Camel as the main color and put in stripes of the others. I'm going to look through my books and see if I can find a stitch pattern I want to use, otherwise I may just half-double it.

[prpl4me]

Well, I started my first scarf yesterday, just about finished. Will work on it again tonight and hopefully start on the 2nd one.

[mchaasmarshall]

count me in, I love to do scarfs they are so quick
do we then submit them ourselves in january?

[andiM]

count me in, I love to do scarfs they are so quick
do we then submit them ourselves in january?


:hook Hi and yes you do have to send them to the organization in January. When it gets closer to the deadline they will post more information. Here are some links below for more information. The 2nd link provides a look at what other people are working on so far. Plus if you have a blog, they've got really cool blog buttons! :yes

http://orphan.org/carepackages.xhtml

http://nownormaknits2.typepad.com/red_scarf_project_2007/

[jenhen]

I finished my first scarf! It's camel with a narrow border of black at each short end. Can't wait to start the next one.

[SeaShelly]

I'm in. :)

[thel]

Count me in too. I am hoping to make at least a couple of scarves.

[prpl4me]

I finally finished all my scaves, just waiting to sent out. I'm so lad i got something done.

[tween]

I'm in!! I luv this project!! :clap

Here's a copy of the guidelines.

Scarf guidelines:

Size: approximately 60” long and 5” to 8” wide. Scarves should be long enough to be wrapped around the neck with tails long enough to be tied in the front.
Style: Think unisex collegiate. Fringe optional. Should drape, tie easily and be soft.
Color: Red! This could mean burgundy, cherry, russet, red stripes with other colors, multicolor hues including red. Other unisex colors, including black, navy, gray, teal, olive or gold, are also welcome to be included.

Finished & tagged: Yarn ends securely sewn in.For the personal touch, attach a tag saying “Handmade for You” with your first name, city, and group affiliation, if any. Donors have also included washing instructions, messages of encouragement, and gift cards/burger bucks/book of stamps.

[Needle Arts]

I'm in! A boat load of mixed yarns coming from ebay and have some stash yarn to use too. I enjoy these projects.

[Molly]

I'm in! I had already completed a red-and-blue striped scarf before I came across this CAL, and I'm in the middle of a red-and-grey striped one. I'm keeping them simple -- J hook, half-double throughout -- so I can try to get several done in time.

I'm thinking about donating them on behalf of my parents and stepparents, in lieu of making separate gifts for them. After all, I just gave everyone scarves last year, so it's a little soon to be giving them more... and I don't have enough time to make anything much larger than that, what with final exams and all. And I think this is a project all my folks could get behind.

[KnicKnac]

I just saw this CAL! I saw the link in the latest CrochetMe enewsletter and said this is something I gotta do!

Count me in!

[motherofallneedles]

Better late than never - I'm in!:hook
Alison

[thel]

I thought I'd share one of the scarves that I have completed for this project.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/Sessidi/crochet/redscarfweb.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/Sessidi/crochet/redscarfstiches.jpg

[moonspinners]

Beautiful scarf, Thel! :cheer I just love the colors.

[Molly]

Ooh, so pretty!

I've finished two so far (http://somuchtocrochet.blogspot.com/2006/12/red-scarves.html -- they're not as exciting as yours, though!), and I'm about finished with a third.

[unicorn37757]

You both have very pretty scarves!:manyheart

[moonspinners]

Oh, Molly, you're so wrong. Your scarves are just as exciting as any other...and just as pretty. :cheer I love Simply Soft yarn too and the colors of SS you used are beautiful. Two college-bound teens are going to be very happy to receive these scarves.

[thel]

:) Thanks everyone. The yarn I used is varigated- Simply Soft Shadows Autumn color. I started working this one the other direction and ended up frogging it when I realized that the varigation would reach a full row.

Molly- I think that your two scarves are beautiful! :clap I would be thrilled to own one myself.

[Molly]

Thanks! I love that Autumn color -- I'm going to have to go buy some for myself! :)

[DesertCrocheter]

Ooh, I love all three scarves. I finished my third scarf on Friday, and am going to start another tonight. I realized I have 3/4 skeins of Homespun in blue and off-white that are gender neutral, so that'll be the next one. What a great way this is to use up those leftover skeins that you know you'll never be able to match the dye lot to. It's made a tiny dent in my stash, which really needs to be dented. Patty

[Molly]

I've finished a third scarf -- this one's a color-block scarf in white, grey, and a little red.

http://somuchtocrochet.blogspot.com/2006/12/another-red-scarf.html

I'm hoping to get at least one more finished before I mail the package next month!

[thel]

Molly- I love the scarf. What a cool use of colors.

[samtaro]

Is this an every year thing? Because I would love to participate next year.

[moonspinners]

Is this an every year thing? Because I would love to participate next year.



Yes, it seems to be. :yes My goal is to make at least one scarf per month so that when January 2008 rolls around I'll have at least twelve scarves for the Red Scarf Project. :dog

[Molly]

Thanks, thel! It seemed like a good way to use up the last bits of red and grey yarn in my stash. ;)

Gleda, that's a really good idea -- I may have to follow your lead! It would sure be more relaxed than trying to whip up a whole bunch of scarves during Christmas-gift-making season.

[moonspinners]

Molly: Thanks! I found that I really enjoy making scarves and they're such an easy portable project as well as a great stash buster. :dog

[unicorn37757]

very pretty Molly:cheer

[DesertCrocheter]

Well, here are the scarves Mom and I crocheted (and shh, 2 are knitted) for the Red Scarf project. Sorry the photos are so washed out, but the USB cable for my camera went wonky last week and I had to use my webcam to take the photo. The two on the outside on the back are Homepun, the one on the back in the middle is Plymouth, the two reds and blue on the seat are Caron, and the variegated on the seat is RH. Various styles were made (ribbed, dc, dc in alternate back and front loops, and shh, garter stitch). I made another red one this week, but I knitted it and tried to get fancier than my knitting skills allow and the darn thing is just rolling up at the edges. Grrr. Anyway, these will be mailed out Monday. What a great way to use up stray single skeins and skeins and a half left over from other projects (and no one I know wants another scarf from me! They are scarfed out!). Enjoy! Pattyhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/DesertCrocheter/Scarves/Picture15.jpg

[moonspinners]

Patty: Pretty scarves! :cheer A few somebodys are going to enjoy them.

[unicorn37757]

very pretty scarves, I'm sure they'll be enjoyed:hook

[crafterjackie]

This sounds like a great project. I am in the middle of moving right now, but I will certainly add this to my list of projects for this year once I have gotten settled in.

[KnicKnac]

Ok, I finally finished one and I posted it here:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42630

2nd one is being blocked as I type and will be ready for shipment tomorrow.

[KnicKnac]

Ok, here is my 2nd and final one!

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=610119#post610119

Whew! That was fun, on to packing and mailing!

[moonspinners]

KnicKnac: Your scarves are pretty! :cheer I just love the Tunisian stitches.