The Red Scarf Project

I usually like having a "low-key" knitting project going, something I can mindlessly do without having to concentrate fully on the pattern. It's perfect for lazy evenings, watching a movie or chatting on the phone with a friend. Usually, this means a scarf. The current one I'm working on uses a Layette Ringlet pattern. I am trying to use up some left-over red yarn that's been laying in my basket for more than a year now. So, it was wonderful when I recently learned about the Red Scarf Project, sponsored by the Orphan Foundation of America. They collect hand-knitted red scarves, and give them to orphaned youth for Valentines Day. They have a pretty early deadline though (in December, so I already missed it this year). Hopefully my Layette Ringlet scarf will be part of the Valentines 2010 collection.