The World War II Museum, Knitting for Veterans Campaign is a hugh success and still going strongly!  They have new 2008 Scarf Patterns for both knitting and crochet.  Both are in pdf format:

September 2, 2008 - Updating with 2008 Scarf patterns 

2008 Knitting Pattern:

http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/2008pattern.pdf

2008 Crochet Pattern:

http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/2008crochet.pdf

They have 2007 Scarf Patterns for both knitting and crochet, featuring a ”V” for victory on them.  Both are in pdf format: 

2007 Patterns:

2007 V Scarf Knitting Pattern (designed by Lauren Handley)

2007 V Scarf Crochet Pattern (designed by Rachel Vives)

(This post is an Update in honor of Veterans Day. 

 Original post about WWII Museum Knit Your Bit Campaign is here.)

Lion Brand Yarn also has a touching story by a woman who knitted a scarf for this cause.  Her story is here.

Knit, crochet, no sew fleece, Blankets of Belief.

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=holidays-for-heroes

Guidelines:

http://soldiersangels.org/uploads/boh/BlanketsOfBelief-Guidelines.pdf

Reposting on August 4, 2008

The Tuscaloosa News  reports that Stitches from the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters and hats for babies.  The items are donated to hospitals across the country.  Call Kathy Silverton toll-free at:  866-472-6903 or email stitchfromheart@aol.com .

(originally posted - October, 2007) -

Knit or crochet Hats, Booties, Blankets, Sweaters for babies across the nation.

Knitting Patterns:

http://www.stitchesfromtheheart.org/knit.html

Crochet patterns:

http://www.stitchesfromtheheart.org/crochet.html

There are even tags and shipping labels you can print out to use for sending your handmade items.

News story, school children knitted for troops

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-12252007-1461532.html

website:

http://www.give2thetroops.org/

Their motto is: “May no soldier go unloved”

Blankets of love can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or made on a loom.  Guidelines for making are given here:

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=blankets-of-hope

Project Linus is a volunteer organization that provides blankets (knit, crochet, sew, quilt, etc.) for children in need.

Find out how to be a blanketeer:

http://www.projectlinus.org/blanketeer.shtml

Patterns Link:

http://www.projectlinus.org/links.shtml

Find a local chapter:

http://www.projectlinus.org/chapter.shtml

http://www.west-point.org/family/support-our-troops/

newspaper article:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071020/LIFESTYLE/710200336/1024 

Here’s a new post about Kenny’s Kaps, in response to the Patriotic Pillow post:

1. Christina Finn said on 07 Dec 2007 at 7:26 pm      
   We also too feature a Knit and or crocheted cap. This cap is made out of Deep Purple yarn and is adorned with the Purple Heart insignia. These caps are called “Kenny’s Kaps” in tribute for a Master Sgt. Kenneth Sargant, whom sustained Head Trauma in the War! He has recovered well and requested a purple skullcap from Me! This is where the concept originated. You can find the pattern in our web-site!

   God Bless Our Troops, Our Veterans, Our World Leaders, & America!
     Respectfully,
   Christina Finn
   Founder / Coordinator
   Patriotic Pillow Project SM
   www.PatrioticPillowProject.org“                   
   I have learned that in order to bring about change, you must not be
   afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try. Each
   and everyone of us can make a difference.” Rosa Parks

2. admin said on 07 Dec 2007 at 8:16 pm

   Thank you for the update!
   Here is the page for corchet directions for Kenny’s Kaps.

Current campaign for Youth and Newborns:
http://www.afghansforafghans.com/campaign.html

They are in need of baby hats, baby socks, and baby blankets

US due date: February, 2008

Canadian due date: February, 2008 (via elann.com in BC)

News story and video clip at NBC4.com - Fifth grader shows gratitude by knitting caps for troops in Iraq