lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:15:39 AM
Hello-

I've seen a few sites that do drives for crocheters to make make scarves for the troops. Is this something the troops can use?

mceod
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:31:40 AM
I for one was there during the summer and an extra layer was the last thing I wanted. During the winter, I could see one coming in handy however. It was starting to get kinda chilly right before I came home.
05busa
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:32:28 AM
They need snuggies!!!!
lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:51:55 AM

I for one was there during the summer and an extra layer was the last thing I wanted. During the winter, I could see one coming in handy however. It was starting to get kinda chilly right before I came home.

mceod wrote:

They are easy to make, if they are needed....

DaQueenBeez
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:57:44 AM
I made me baby brudder a double-strand afghan that he took with him to Afghanistan (no, the humor is not lost on me LOLZ) in that cool camouflage yarn. He says he uses it a lot in the winter, though - I guess winter can be pretty rough there, especially around the mountains. Today, near Jamey's base, it was 40-50F, if that helps.
05busa
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:58:58 AM
camo snuggies!!!!
lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 1:06:00 AM

I made me baby brudder a double-strand afghan that he took with him to Afghanistan (no, the humor is not lost on me LOLZ) in that cool camouflage yarn. He says he uses it a lot in the winter, though - I guess winter can be pretty rough there, especially around the mountains. Today, near Jamey's base, it was 40-50F, if that helps.

DaQueenBeez wrote:

I make the scarves and crochet to relieve stress, so if he knows anyone that needs scarves let me know, Tammy. I could do an afghan too, but would have to find one of those quick patterns.

DaQueenBeez
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 1:11:18 AM

I make the scarves and crochet to relieve stress, so if he knows anyone that needs scarves let me know, Tammy. I could do an afghan too, but would have to find one of those quick patterns.

lluvia wrote:

I wasn't expecting him to use it there - I was thinking of how cold it got in Germany (where he was stationed at the time) when I made it as a Christmas gift. A scarf is definitely cheaper and easier to ship, and more portable.

IUROX
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:54:11 AM
You see alot of the troops in the media with scarfs to shield them from the blowing sand and so fourth. We used to send a lot of bandannas,lightweight would seem to be the way to go.Heavy yarn would be hot I would imagine. Of course I have little knowledge on the whole crocheting front. But I do make a fine beaded handbag!
Thrilla Gorilla
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:11:14 AM

camo snuggies!!!!

05busa wrote:

Superman snuggies!

boileremt
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:25:31 AM
My oldest did a year in the mountains there and he said it was butt ugly cold at times. Erica, I would think that getting something like that made with love would be like getting a hug from home and would be a nice reminder that people do care.
sanity1082
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:31:51 PM
Good idea Erica, i think you should give busa crochet lessons so he can help out!
fishinguitarman
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:47:30 PM

You see alot of the troops in the media with scarfs to shield them from the blowing sand and so fourth. We used to send a lot of bandannas,lightweight would seem to be the way to go.Heavy yarn would be hot I would imagine. Of course I have little knowledge on the whole crocheting front. But I do make a fine beaded handbag!

IUROX wrote:

Did you make your dress too?

lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:51:01 PM
Rox- I saw the dust ones online. I was wondering about when it's cold. Thank you for explaining though.

Jules- I can make dishcloths too but I thought a scarf might be good when it's cold. When is it cold there? If your son knows units that can use them, pls let me know:)

engletl
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:31:44 PM
Wounded Warrior Project would be another great organization for those afghans scarves and hats
lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:39:23 PM

Wounded Warrior Project would be another great organization for those afghans scarves and hats

engletl wrote:

yay! Thank you, englet! I'll look it up.

Jules, I'd still be happy to send some to troops your son may know. I've had some offers for help making them too:)

lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:44:34 PM

Wounded Warrior Project would be another great organization for those afghans scarves and hats

engletl wrote:

engletl- I wasn't able to find any information for giving them to WWP on their website.

cds09
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:37:13 PM
hey lluvia,

teach me how to crochet and i'm in! maybe i can even make a superman snuggie for anthony

lluvia
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:33:26 PM

hey lluvia,

teach me how to crochet and i'm in! maybe i can even make a superman snuggie for anthony

cds09 wrote:

lol