I decided to crochet a scarf, but had a hard time finding both colors of yarn. I was quite desperate, when I turned to a place that I never shop, Wal-mart. It turns out that they did have the color...and I could finally start my project, after bouncing around town to 4 stores.
Here is the finished product:

And the pattern, if you find yourself so inclined to crochet or knit one of your own to donate:
http://www.scarvesforspecialolympics.org/files/upload_file_806701660.pdf
I hope everyone is having a terrific New Year so far!