Special Olympics Scarf Project 2017

I haven't posted in a while --- 6 weeks! It has been busy! I was blessed with a new job and the last few weeks have been hectic due to that and I haven't had much time to work on projects.

I do have information about the Scarf Project for the 2017 Special Olympics Games - YEY! We have states that are participating again and few new additions. If you crochet or knit and would like to contribute, details are posted below for the type of items being collected.

2017 Special Olympics Scarf Project

Scarf Guidelines
* 54-60 inches long (including fringe)
* 6-7 inches wide
* any design or pattern using ALL colors

Headband Guidelines
* 19-20 inches around the head
* 2-3 inches wide
* any design or pattern using ALL colors

Earwarmer Guidelines
* 19-21 inches around the head
* 3-5 inches wide
* any design or pattern using ALL colors

Hat Guidelines
* to fit sizes child to adult
* any design or pattern using ALL colors

Mitten Guidelines
* to fit sizes child to adult
* any design or pattern using ALL colors

Packing
* Please wash the items before packing in a ziploc bag, for sanitary reasons.

Gift Tags/Notes
* Gift tags and notes tot he athletes are appreciated, but are optional.
* Do NOT attach to the item.
* Insert the gift tag/note inside the ziploc bag.

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This is the current list of states who are participating in the 2017 Scarf Project.

If your state is not listed, then the state program is either not participating,

or has not provided their information yet.

I learned about this project in June last year. I was disappointed that my state, Kentucky, was not participating. So I made scarves for all the other states. I had so much fun looking up patterns that would look good with the colors chosen. I got to practice knitting and playing with stitches I wanted to try but felt unskilled to do before.

I brought my project bag everywhere. When people would ask what I was doing, I would explain that I was making a scarf for Special Olympics. Some wanted more information about how they too could participate and I was happy to share that with them.

This began as an outlet for me to indulge in my hobby while, hopefully, benefiting others. I was surprised one day when a card came in the mail from Special Olympics North Carolina soon after their deadline. It was a handwritten thank you card from one of the athletes who received a scarf and hat in Idaho (posted below). Other cards came in from Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas and Texas.

If you are looking for a way to use up your yarn stash, perhaps consider making a scarf or hat or earwarmer for one (or two, or more) of the athletes this year. And while you're at it, maybe even say a little prayer that the recipient does his/her best at their event and demonstrate sportsmanship at the games.


Yarn On!
~ maria
Colossians 3:12