Monday, May 23, 2011

Special Olympics 2012 Scarves


The details for the Texas athletes for the 2012 Special Olympics Scarf project were just released. 

The 2012 Texas State Winter Olympic Games will be held in Austin. The athletes will be competing in bowling, volleyball, figure skating and powerlifting. Their goal is to collect approximately 3,010 scarves to provide their athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters a symbol of handmade unity.

Scarf specific requirements:
•  Your scarf should be between 54" and 60" long including
    the fringe (if any) and approximately 6" wide.
•  You may knit or crochet your scarf, and any pattern is
    welcome! Be creative and have fun with this project!
•  Please a red and a blue from the following yarns.
    Michaels, Joann's and Hobby Lobby carry these.
    They're around $3 a skein.
    – Red Heart Super Saver Cherry Red 0319
    – Red Heart Super Saver Soft Navy 0387
    – Red Heart Soft Navy 4604
    – Red Heart Soft Really Red 9925

OUR DUE DATE:  January 15, 2012, to finish our scarves
They are due in Austin no later than January 30, 2012.

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