[RepublicanHippy]

I have been lurking on Free Republic for a long time now but only recently decided to post something. It had to do with asking knitters who post on Free Republic if they would be interested in joining Project Warm the Troops! (as was written about in Vogue Knitting a few months back). So tata to you to jerk.

[Kevin Curry]

Relax! Most of them are pipsqueaks, I tell you. They are nervous, noisy little chihuahuas chewing on the toes of your shoes. Their little teeth, though sharp, can barely break the skin.

[Diddle E. Squat]

It had to do with asking knitters who post on Free Republic if they would be interested in joining Project Warm the Troops!

Sounds like a good project. Are you sure want to give up promoting it here over a raucous thread? Remember, only a very tiny percent of Freepers post to any one thread, so I would take the reactions on any particular thread as representative of the entire FR community.

[Beach_Babe]

I think it's a great idea...I crochet...count me in!

Project: Warm the Troops! is collecting crocheted and knitted stocking hats, scarves, socks, and ear warmers that are being sent directly to the troops in Operation: Enduring Freedom and in nearby surrounding areas on active duty. The garments need to be made in the normal Basic Daily Uniform colors (black, beige, olive drab or similar green, navy) and can be made in either 100% wool, wool blend, or 100% acrylic.

The Ships Project is collecting crocheted, knitted and sewn earwarmers, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves and socks that are being sent directly to the troops in Operation: Enduring Freedom. Dark, muted colors are best for the ground troops, but any color is fine for the sailors.

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U.S. NAVY SCARF

#3 circular needle
Shetland, DK or Guernsey Weight Yarn

Cast on 158 sts. K1, P1 for 48". Bind off in rib.
Work one row of single crochet at each end, closing the tube edges together.
This pattern was adapted from Bernat's Handicrafter (Vol. XIII, No. 3): WARTIME HANDKNITS. Copyright 1942, Emile Bernat & Sons Co., Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

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If you are not a crafter, you can still help!

The following items are also being collected. These items are being requested by the troops and will be included with the handmade items.
Note: All items should be purchased in small individual-sized packages as much as possible, and aerosol cans cannot be sent!

** chapstick/lipbalm **

** beef jerky **

** hard candy **

cough drops

granola bars

fruit bars

gum

snack pkgs. of: cookies, crackers, chips, sunflower seeds, nuts

** Twizzlers **

** Skittles **

DVDs of recent movies

** small bottles of hand sanitizer **

(**) indicates items most needed