I've blogged before about how I have displaced fan syndrome, being a die-hard Colts supporter in a city of teal and spots. For the most part, I can treat my problem with shopping online (I got my new Dwight Freeney jersey in plenty of time for today's game), checking colts.com ninety times a day, and watching a lot of SportsCenter. There are some things, though, that I can't possibly know about without living in Indianapolis.
Thank God for my Aunt Brenda, Indy native and knitter extraordinaire. The email I got from her today was *almost* as exciting as the Colts victory, and I am so excited about the project that will keep me busy as I wait for this year's SuperBowl and well into next season. Check out what Indianapolis is doing in preparation for their SuperBowl host year (Febraury 2012)...
In February, 2012, Indianapolis will welcome the world as it hosts NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Lucas Oil Stadium. Staging this game – and dozens of related community events – will require the efforts of nearly 8,000 energetic volunteers. In an effort to show appreciation for each volunteer’s good work, the Indianapolis Host Committee is asking the community to hand knit a unique scarf for each of them. This personalized memento, aside from being part of the Official Volunteer Uniform, will serve as a warm “Thank You” for their service, and provide an instant connection between the scarf makers and wearers. Indianapolis has a rich tradition of volunteerism; let’s continue that history with the Super Scarf Project!
If you live in Indy, you can actually pick up scarf KITS at any Marion County Public Library (shoutout to my favorite librarian!!). There are no specific patterns, but they do give you a few samples, and designate that the scarf must be ALL blue and white. Actually, they even pre-selected the exact colors (and I am thrilled to report that my personal yarn stash is stocked in the same Red Heart blue and white that this committee deemed Colts-appropriate).
I actually cranked out two of those bad boys (one for me, one for Em) and wear mine pretty regularly throughout the winter (which lasts about 2 weeks here). It really compliments the majority of the rest of my wardrobe...
I can't wait to cast on my first scarf, and then watch with eagle eyes during SBXLVI to see a volunteer wearing it. Blue models it so nicely! (that pic was taken at last week's playoff game!) If you are a beginning knitter and/or a Colts fan, this is an AWESOME project to be involved with. Let me know if you want to join... and in the meantime, GO HORSE!!
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i love this homey midwest project, so cute!
how many scarves will you make?
wish my library did programs like this!
GO HORSE!
and you are going to that SB right????
I miss Indy so much....maybe I will switch it up....work here and then retire to Indy. Glad you got in on the scarf project. LOVE YOU!
Hi Mary Ann -
I would like to help with the scarf project. Can you give me contact information for the Marion Country Public Library. I am in North Carolina and am employed by a manufacturer of Cotton yarns.
I may have severaly people that could be interested in helping with this project.
Flo Carlisle
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Home of Peaches & Creme, America's Best, and Honeysuckle Yarn.
Flo - I don't have contact info for the library, but if you'd like to email me (maryannstar@gmail.com) I can forward you the information I have (and harrass you for free yarn, of course!).
Here is the link for the Libraries: http://www.imcpl.org/about/locations/index.html
Thanks so much for posting this blog. I am going to pick up my kit in a few minutes.
Jamie, that is SO GREAT! I am so bummed that I can't pick up a kit, but I hope to be up to Indy some time in the next year, and the library is on my list of places to visit :)
Hello Colts Fans!
If you are interested in the Super Scarves knitting project, take a look at this link:
http://www.our2012sb.com/super-scarves
Happy knitting!
Go Colts!
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how many scarves will you make?
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how many scarves will you make?
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GO HORSE!
and you are going to that SB right????
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