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GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Chunky Red Scarf to Warm the Homeless

Finished another scarf about 6.5 feet long and 6 inches wide. This one is knitted with Lion Brand Chunky, knit up pretty fast since it's so chunky on size 15 needles. Think this is large enough for men, but looks more ladylike to me? What do you think? I love how thick and plush it feels. Nice tight stitches so it should be super warm.

Though I spend the bulk of my time working on afghans from your donated squares, I do a fair amount of scarves, when I need something that travels, something I can work on at work during lunch etc. I do often edge squares in those settings; but find I really need to be home to assemble them, particularly if I'm working on one where the squares are lots of different sizes, soooooooo scarves are the first thing that comes to mind.

2012 Donations:
Hats:
117
Scarves: 44+1=45
Slippers: 24
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 88
Squares: 111
Socks: 77
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 14
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, footies etc)

**Contest winners (3 of them), will be posted on March 15th, as the contest runs through the 14th**

People who've donated thus far and have their name in hat 1 with a chance to win are: DaMarys, Kafren B., Sherry K., Bonnie R., Sandie in Florida, Bonnie B., Diana K., Sally B., Kathryn V., Patty L., Gail B., Otterbein's Stitches to Share, Suzy in Ohio, AnneMarie, Cheryl S., Trudy S., Wendy H., Shannon P., Martha M., and Paula K. Keep those donations coming folks. Even those who's post is scheduled to show after the 14th are listed here and will be included in the drawing. Remember there's a new post each and everyday, and post are written and placed in que...not uncommon for us to work with a 2 week or so list in que. Tomorrow updated list for those with names in hat 2 will be posted.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

7 comments:

  1. Love the scarf Sandy. I'm gonna have to try that chunky yarn!

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  2. I think it would be ok for man or woman, either one.

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  3. Thanks Anne Marie, I just couldn't decide. It's dark red, not bright and has the black in it. So, I made it large enough for a guy, then wondered. Appreciate the visit and comment.

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  4. Love the scarf. I think a man would like it. But it will keep someone nice and warm!

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  5. I see my name in there...hahaha...nice scarf Sandy!

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  6. I LOVE this scarf, Sandy. I think it could be for a man or woman, also. Especially since the red is dark. It just looks so nice and cozy too. Great job!

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  7. Oooooh! This looks so warm! My first impression was female; but, it may look more manly in person. I'm sure the scarf will be happy with whomever chooses it!

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