Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We hope that you had a lovely holiday weekend with your families and loved ones. We should all be thankful for the support and care of those around us and we here at T.H.R.I.V.E. are sincerely thankful for the efforts of all of our staff, crafters, donors, and partners in helping us on our mission to enrich the lives of the underprivileged veterans and their dependents of our nation. We may be coming to the end of the year, but we must remain steadfast in our efforts to continue to provide a hand up to those whom have given so much for our country! With this in mind, we are in need of more hats, scarves, and gaiters. Here are some solid, go-to patterns for those that wish to crochet their donations!

If you’re interested in crafting a simple, elegant, and dependable crochet hat, Lion Brand’s Easy Crochet Hat is a perfect pattern for your next project.

Red Heart’s Wavy Ridge Super Scarf is easier to crochet than it initially appears, weaving up quickly and looking good in any yarn colors. If you need a scarf pattern that is sure to please our veterans and their dependents, the Wavy Ridge Super Scarf is a time-tested hit at all of the previous Stand Downs that we’ve served for years!

Gaiters are a great way to craft a warm garment that warms like a scarf, but uses much less material and weaves up faster than most other options. T.H.R.I.V.E. Association’s own Worsted Weight Crochet Gaiter is a great gaiter pattern that is both solid and quick to complete. It folds in half as a double-layered neck warmer, or can be unfolded to cover the mouth and lower face for additional coverage and protection from the elements.