Project Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in knitting or crocheting a scarf for SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW HAMPSHIRE as part of the 2012 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project!

Special Olympics New Hampshire will be distributing their scarves for the following events:

  • 2012 Special Olympics New Hampshire State Winter Games

Special Olympics New Hampshire’s goal is to collect approximately 700 scarves to provide our athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters a symbol of handmade unity.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS REACHED THEIR GOAL! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PLEASE SEND ANY ADDITIONAL SCARVES TO PROGRAMS STILL WORKING TO REACH THEIR GOALS.

Deadline to receive scarves is February 29, 2012.

Please ship to:

Special Olympics New Hampshire
Attn: Scarf Project
650 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101

We ask that you follow the following guidelines to help maintain consistency and uniformity.

Colors:

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!

Length:

Your scarf should be between 54" and 60" long.

Please include fringe or other adornments within these measurements.

Width:

Approximately 6 inches wide

Special Instructions

  • Please place each scarf in an individual Ziploc bag for sanitary reasons.
  • Multiple scarves may then be shipped in the same box.
  • Please send via UPS, FedEx or United States Postal Service (USPS) to the address specified above.
  • Please include one 3x5 card with your name and mailing address clearly legible.
  • You may also include your email address if you would like to receive updates via email.
  • You are welcome to include a note of well wishes in the box with your scarf. However, due to privacy regulations, please do not include any contact information on the note and do not enclose inside the Ziploc bag with your scarf. For efficiency in receiving, please do not enclose the note in the Ziploc bag with the scarf, but place it separate in the box.

Please see our FAQ page for additional questions and answers.

You may knit or crochet your scarf, and any pattern is welcome! Be creative and have fun with this project! Share your patterns with your fellow knitters and crocheters on our Facebook page!

You can also find FREE downloadable scarf patterns here courtesy of our project sponsor Red Heart ® Yarns.

If you are interested in knitting or crocheting the Special Olympics logo into your scarf, here is the official logo for reference:

view a larger version for print

Other fun words to include in your scarf pattern if you are up for the challenge would be:

"2012 SPECIAL OLYMPICS"
"BE A FAN"
"LET ME WIN. BUT IF I CANNOT WIN, LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT." (Athlete Oath)