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SLIPPERS can be done in any color or color combination, always with doubled yarn (2 strands). Please try to stay away from totally light colored pairs. If you have a light color yarn, pair it with a dark color for a tweed effect. The toe and cuff can be done in one color with the body in another. Be creative! These are allowed to be very colorful, and will certainly brighten a soldier's day!

All other patterns (WRISTLETS, HATS, HEADBANDS, DICKEYS) are single strand items, and are to be made in these colors:

For land forces:

• Medium to dark sage green;
• medium tan;
• gray;
• black;
• Bernat’s camouflage line -- Outback #10481, Mash #10482 and Desert Sand #10486.

  Through research using a swatch of fabric of the new combat uniform, a NC Operation Toasty Toes committee found the following yarn also suitable:

• Coats & Clark TLC Heathers #2445, Smoke Green (Please note: this yarn does not crochet well)

For the Navy, it’s ALL BLACK. The watch cap is the classic black cap with a cuff, see patterns for info.

For items worn near the face, please use the softest yarn you can find. Red Heart brand is reported to be too scratchy for the helmets; Caron's "Simply Soft" brand is a good substitute.

for taking the time to help make our deployed troops more comfortable
while they are far from home, serving our country.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated!