Knitter & Crocheter Resources

Retailers

Please find below a list of retailers that typically carry the official Red Heart Yarns colors for the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project.

We cannot guarantee that the yarns will always be in stock at every given store location, so we encourage you to call your local retailer ahead of time to check stock quantities.

  • Joann's
  • Michaels
  • Walmart
  • Hobby Lobby
  • Fred Meyer
  • Duckwall
  • AC Moore
  • Pamida

You can also purchase the yarns at Shop Red Heart at a discount.

Official Colors

Below are the official yarns and colors for the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project:

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

PLEASE NOTE: You can choose to work with the Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart Soft Yarns - or a combination of both - please just use both a red and a blue in your scarf design!

Size Guidelines

Your scarf should be between 54" and 60" long, and approximately 6" wide.

Please include fringe or other adornments within these measurements.

Pattern Guidelines

You are welcome to knit or crochet any pattern that you choose or want to create on your own.

We encourage you to get creative! We have posted many photos in the 2011 Photo Gallery on our website here where you can get ideas from your fellow knitters and crocheters.

There are also Free Patterns available for download here on our website under Stitcher Resources, courtesy of the Red Heart Yarns Creative Team.

View the 2012 Photo Gallery | View the 2011 Photo Gallery

Specific Program Deadlines & Delivery Details

Order by State Alphabetically | Order by Deadline Date

Click on a state below to go to their Program page.

State Deadline Date
Alabama January 20th 2012
Alaska March 1st 2012
Arizona January 31st 2012
Arkansas January 4th 2012
Colorado February 24th 2012
Connecticut February 27th 2012
Delaware February 15th 2012
Georgia January 6th 2012
Idaho February 10th 2012
Illinois December 16th 2011
Indiana January 6th 2012
Iowa January 4th 2012
Kansas January 18th 2012
Kentucky January 18th 2012
Louisiana March 5th 2012
Maine January 23rd 2012
Maryland February 13th 2012
Michigan January 10th 2012
Minnesota January 13th 2012
Mississippi February 1st 2012
Montana February 15th 2012
New Hampshire February 29th 2012
New Jersey January 6th 2012
New York February 1st 2012
North Carolina February 1st 2012
North Dakota March 1st 2012
Ohio January 18th 2012
Oregon February 9th 2012
Pennsylvania February 1st 2012
Rhode Island February 11th 2012
South Carolina January 5th 2012
South Dakota February 27th 2012
Tennessee January 23rd 2012
Texas January 30th 2012
Utah February 15th 2012
Virginia January 16th 2012
Washington February 1st 2012
West Virginia January 20th 2012
Wisconsin January 20th 2012
Wyoming February 6th 2012