SiteWant 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]
12 Responses to “Want to Knit/Crochet for Soldiers?”
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Stephanie
Said this on September 11th, 2007 at 5:41pm:Please let me know how I can get involved in this.
DianaBurrell
Said this on September 11th, 2007 at 8:51pm: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!!!!
Kelly
Said this on September 11th, 2007 at 11:31pm: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
Rowan
Said this on September 12th, 2007 at 11:43am: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.
H-C
Said this on September 12th, 2007 at 1:33pm: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.
Shannon
Said this on September 12th, 2007 at 1:36pm: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.
Keli
Said this on September 13th, 2007 at 11:01am: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.
Rosemary O'Brien (Writing Military Mom)
Said this on September 17th, 2007 at 9:37pm:As a military spouse and active knitter, I’m in! Send me the specs.
Rosemary
Andrea
Said this on September 20th, 2007 at 1:14pm: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!
Gale Fisher
Said this on October 19th, 2007 at 1:30pm: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
Cynthia
Said this on October 28th, 2007 at 9:35pm: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.
Sara K.
Said this on February 26th, 2008 at 1:39am:I would love to do this! Where should I ship them to?