Knitters, weavers and crocheters are invited to create a scarf for a veteran to let them know they are not forgotten.

Operation Wrapped in Remembrance is a nationwide community project where people knit, crochet or weave scarves for veterans to show appreciation for their service and to commemorate significant war anniversaries.

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II, 75 years since the beginning of the Korean War, 65 years since the end of the Malayan Emergency and 50 years the Vietnam War ended.

“We are aiming to do something for the veterans who are still with us from these wars to let them know they are remembered and their service, all these years on, is appreciated,” said project administrator Holly Swift.

Helping collect scarves are Tauranga Library Community Hub team leader Brad Fuller and library assistant Caitlin Bowkett. Photo / Brydie Thompson

The project is running from May 9 to November 11, with scarves being collected and distributed through the RSA and other veteran associations.

Swift said scarves can be any ply, any pattern and any combination of colours.

“We are looking for more masculine or neutral colour generally as those who served in this time tended to be male. However, more feminine or non-gender-coloured ones will be welcome.”

In Tauranga, completed scarves can be dropped at any Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries’ locations at Tauranga City, Mount Maunganui, Greerton and Pāpāmoa Libraries - before November 11.