Tipping my Hat to You Liz

Pretty, Pretty! And so nice and warm, so nice and soft. Some of the hats are knitted (bright blue, royal blue, fun bright pink, awesome stripes that looks very fall like); and the rest are crocheted. Two pretty hat and scarf sets as well. Say hello and welcome our newest member and her helping hands. Liz (minnisoda from Crochetville). We're thrilled to have you join us Liz and hope to see lots of ya. If you're a member of The Ville, please look her up and say howdy!

As always click on the picture to enlarge. I'm particularly interested in the off white hat in the upper right corner. Look at the technique she used to make the hat's band. It's the cross stitch using doubles. It makes a nice think texture. I've used that stitch to make a couple of scarves lengthwise; but never thought to use it for a hat band. I really like the look and must give it a try.

Thank you for your thoughtful donation Liz, and again Welcome To The Bridge.

2010
Scarves 196+2=198
Hats 381+14=395
Mittens 40
Socks 73


Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Feeling Pink?

Are you feeling pink today? lol If not, perhaps this will help. There are 23 squares, couple of different sizes all crocheted by our friend Karen V. Some square are granny squares (worked in the round center out), while some are sampler squares (worked side to side). Some are pale pink, some dusty rose pink, some coral pink, and some are hot pink (pepto pink). I've measured and separated and currently have 16 squares in the 7 inch inch in a bag with some white yarn. Still in the thinking stages......and waiting to hear about ages, and numbers of kids at The Mission before making a final determination. But, currently thinking pink and off white lap size ghan/child size ghan.

These squares are well ahead of my 2 month collection period of November and December for Give a Square, sooooo I might change my mind. I like to stare and think a bit before putting squares together to make something. lol...they do talk to me, sorta.

Many thanks Karen V. for your ongoing support. It is appreciate on so many levels, and in more ways then I can possible say. Hugs!

Keep those scarves and hats coming....and PLEASE Mittens. We're almost at the end of the month of September. I want to deem October Mitten Month, with emphasis on Men. That doesn't mean we don't need or want the other items those months, but if you're wondering what to make....think Mittens.

2010
Scarves 196
Hats 381
Mittens 40
Socks 73

Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Always fun to see new Scarves for our Homeless

Why doesn't purple show up well in pictures on blogs? I know I've seen Sandie blog about something purple not showing up as to what color or shade it really is. Puzzling. At any rate, this is not a black and white scarf; but a purple (dark purple) and white scarf crocheted by Sandie (in Louisiana). We've got several Sandie's (with ie's) now so I'll try to differentiate.

I have no clue what stitch this is and hope Sandie's pop's in to tell us. It's quite interesting. I resembles those mile a minute styles with the curved edge and worked lengthwise vs widthwise; but other than that...I'm clueless.

I can tell you I like it, and like all Sandie's items is very well made; but what it is...a mystery.

Many thanks as always Sandie for your on going fabulous support. It is so very much appreciated.

2010
Scarves 195+1=196
Hats 381
Mittens 40
Socks 73

Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warming Homeless from the Sunny State of Florida

Fun and fabulous! Look at these great color combination's. Twelve knit hats. Sandie's been supporting us from the sunny state of Florida where fabulous items like she creates just really aren't needed. Thank You! We're glad to have you, now if only you could figure out a way to box up some of your sunshine at the same time. Particularly when we have those miserable cold, wet, gray and or snowy days. Work on it, will ya? LOL, there must be a way for you to add that to your mix. I'm sure our Homeless would appreciate some of your sunshine, knit one purl two, sunshine over! lol
Look at this wonderful plaid shawl. I think it's woven? Is that right Sandie? This will be a nice item I think for one of our ladies at Mission. Since some of them are battered women, nothing like a special item to help them feel better about themselves. It's beautiful and the colors are so pretty and fall like. She says this is her first ever....I think you did fantastic Sandie. Many thanks for your continued support.

2010
Scarves 195
Hats 369+12=381
Mittens 40
Socks 73


Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

The surprised won't be ruined now. I can post Sandie's winnings. (click to read). Here's her 2,090 yards of yarn fun. The pretty skeins of coral I'm hoping she'll use to make something for herself. I knitted a lacy scarf with it and love it. The pink is cotton, perhaps some wash cloths or bibs would work with that. The pretty purple is a nice 2 tone. I've made several scarves with this yarn; it works up really nicely. The tan tweed is heavenly yarn. I've made hats, scarves, and a vest with this, and had it in several different colors...nice yarn. The big blue skein is huge and a fun yarn to make a shawl or baby blanket. She might have some other ideas, that's what I've made using it so far. The fun fuzzy orange and blue makes a nice soft scarf, or hat. And it's Gator Colors, in case you wondered. Thanks again to those who participated in the contest to help me celebrate our 200th blog post. Congrats again to my friend Sandie.


Squares? Have you read about Give a Square? If not yet, please do. I have a badge on my side bar you can click on, as well as the words Squares here in the post. We'll be collecting squares for a time period to assemble ghans as an extension of our mission. ...thus once again hitting on the word Beyond in our groups name. Please feel free to spread the word by adding our Give A Square Badge to you blog, and let you friends know.

Many thanks to all who continue to support Bridge and Beyond with knitted and crocheted hats, scarves, and mittens for our homeless in need.
Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Squares for Homeless

Did you see the new badge on the side bar? It looks like this picture only smaller. If you click on it you'll go to an extra page. If you look across the top you'll see several tabs and this is one of them. I am opening up to receive squares to make ghans to extend our cause. Click on the picture here in the post or on the badge in the sidebar to read about. PLEASE help as you can. I don't want to stop progress on hats, scarves, and mittens...the squares are in addition to. I'll not do squares on an ongoing basis. I'll select times off and on for those based on needs.

Happy hands are busy hands so keep those hands busy knitting and crocheting, making necessary hats, mittens, scarves, and squares.

thank you ALL
Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Squares Nov and Dec, washable, acrylic, not smaller than 7 inches, and not larger than 10 inches. Please leave tail at the end; but work in your other yarn tails if you're changing colors etc.

Hats, Scarves, and Squares for Homeless

These brightly colored fun cheery squares help take away how gray dark and gloomy it is outside today. There are ten (10) 9 inch crocheted squares here. I'll be putting these together with some other pieces parts I have to make a nice warm ghan. Will keep you posted. The finished ghan will either go to our friends at Pine Street Inn (like before), or to the local Mission. Still checking on the need there. Both house homeless, and battered women and their children. Lex (Alexis) from Florida donated these. She's been very busy.
Look at these nice warm scarves (4) she crocheted too. Great colors! These are nice a big and warm, perfect for our homeless folks living outdoors in the elements. And.....
4 matching hat and scarf sets! The front couple of hats are knitted while the others are crocheted. Thank you very much Lex for this thoughtful and generous donation. All items are greatly needed and appreciated. We're thrilled to have you join our cause.

2010
Scarves 187+8=195
Hats 365+4=369
Mittens 40
Socks 73


Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Interviewed!

I'm pretty excited folks. As you know, I'm constantly trying new things, signing up for new groups/things...searching for ways to spread the word about our group and it's goals. It's not possible to have too many helping hands when taking care of the homeless and those left fortunate. I wish the need weren't so great; but sadly it is.

One of the things I did to spread the word was join The Hive (badge and link in sidebar). Through connections there I was interviewed by Margaret Nock. Margaret is writing a book about knitting adventures. She knits and crochets and does lots of blogging. She posted the interview HERE as well as on one of her other Blogs. I'm anxious to hear when her book will be published so I can get a copy. It shouldn't be too long.

Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Gorgeous Goodies from Gail!

Look at these gorgeous scarves from Gail. There are all crocheted, warm and soft. I'm particularly fond of the white and bright colors scarves. What fun yarn that is. Reminds me of the southwest partially. And those neat Canadian blankets. There's a name for those, but I don't know what it is right off hand. Anyone know?

8 wonderful scarves from Gail to keep 8 people warmer. They will all feel loved, and quite special when they wrap up in them. Many thanks Gail for your on going support, it is so truly appreciated.

Keep up the good work Gail. Keep up the good work one and all!!

Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

2010
Scarves 179+8=187
Hats 365
Mittens 40
Socks 73

And the Winner .....is Sandie!!

Ok, I announced Sandie as the winner a few days ago but wanted to do a post about it.

First, I thought you all might like to know how long Sandie and I have known each other, and how we came to know each other.

Long ago I was reading a super long post on The Crochetville Forum. It was pages and pages and pages. I kept reading because I wanted to learn about a project. Squares 4 Survivors. But, it took me lots of reading to find out people who crocheting squares, sending them somewhere where they were being put together to help victims of Katrina. I made contact with her via a pm (private message). She informed me the group was no more. I was floored, after all that reading to learn about it. She and I chatted back and forth several pm/emails worth. Someone else had started the group and felt it had run it's course; but both Sandie and I (Sand ie and Sandy y) thought the need was still pretty great. Anyway she resurrected the project, and started a yahoo group. It was great we met lots of other wonderful people. Some are members here, like Bunny. You might also remember Ghost. She used to be a member here. Anyway we had a well organized and very productive group. Sandie lives in LA, so is well acquainted with the need from Katrina and many of our ghans were hand delivered.

Thankfully, that need was taken care of, the group was no longer needed. Sandie and I kept in contact through the beauty of the blogging world. She's continued to keep her hot hook moving at lightening speed and helped many many different organizations and charities; as well as being a long time and very active supporter here.

While Sandie and I haven't met face to face, I do feel like I know her after all these years of reading each other's blog's.

I'm thrilled to announce she is our winner. Thank you to those who took the time to enter the contest and help us celebrate our 200th post which was a neat milestone. This is now #203.

I'm not showing a picture yet of Sandie's winnings, don't want to ruin the surprise for her. It's going out in today's mail; but I will tease you all with these clues about her winnings.

There are 9 skeins of yarn, several different types of fibers and colors, and she'll have a total of 2,090 yards of winnings to enjoy! There is one stipulation however, 200 yards must be laid aside to be selfish and make something for yourself. I'm even marking those 200 yards. lol, but I think when you see them you'll know.

So pop over and Congratulate Sandie on her winnings, you'll enjoy yourself with all the cool stuff she has on her blog. AND be sure and pop back in, so you can see the picture of her winnings in a few days.

We're Growing and Helping More, Thank you Patty

Once again I'm thrilled to say we're reaching out and making more and more contacts. This thoughtful donation comes from Patty S. A fellow Ohioan whom I met through Facebook. These 2 hats, mittens, and blankets are all crocheted. Not only did Patty and I met on Facebook, but we met face to face in the flesh. She was in town for business and was able to swing by to drop of her donation in person. So cool. AND, I also got to meet her lovely daughter who's a student at Ohio State.

The hats and mittens are size appropriate for the folks under The Bridge, and the 2 blankets will go to the Mission. The young children there will feel special on top of being made a wee bit warmer.

Thank you Patty. Your thoughtful donation is so much appreciated, and I loved getting to meet you and your daughter!
2010
Scarves 179
Hats 363+2=365
Mittens 39+1=40
Socks 73

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

CONTEST WINNER IS SANDIE, PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO....

Thank you Yvonne!

Yvonne sent lots of wonderful goodies for our folks in need. YIPPEE!!! She sent some yarn which I'll use to make some scarves and other needed items, she sent soap she's collected at hotels, white and black footies.

6 Fabulously warm knitted hats of various sizes and a great scarf that I think might be double thickness. A Wonderful assortment of colors too. People are going to be warm, and look great all at the same time.

These hats are darling, look at the cool edge. Click on the picture so you can see the detail.

I hope you've noticed how many new pairs of helping hands we're getting. It's really very exciting. I try to remember to add names to our blog log for those folks with blogs and hope you take the time to visit each other. For those without blogs I've a list too. If you see I've forgotten to add your name, PLEASE let me know. If at one time you didn't have a blog and so you're on that list and you begin blogging, sing out so I can make the change.

Keep those hooks and needles busy, keep inspire each other, you are all FABULOUS. I'm leaving this (((((((((((((HUG)))))))))) for you all!

**This post officially ends the contest, pop back to see who our winner is, will be announced in the very next post!**

2010
Scarves 178+1=179
Hats 357+6=363
Mittens 39
Socks 59+14=73

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

The Luscious Loomer Did it Again!

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Dear Dear Sweet Fabulous Frank, otherwise known as "The Luscious Loomer" did it again. Hats, hats, HaTs. Pick a color any color. Frank and his fabulous fingers make that loom zoom.
Lots of great colors too for the guys. I'll divide this up between the 2 free clinics for the kids.
We will be sending some to The Mission. Just recently, we've learned there's a huge need for families in temporary housing who would otherwise be homeless. The Mission houses mothers and children who were/are homeless; as well as some who've been abused. I can wear most of these hats so I know they will fit the teens, and some smaller women as well.
I'm pleased to say we're listed in a few more places and so word is indeed spreading father. The good news is that means more folks are helping us. The more who help us, the more we can help. It feels so good to be able to help someone. Many of us perhaps don't have the ability to make the mounds that our friend, Frank does; but we all do have the ability to help one item at a time. No donation is too small. Please remember we help, one stitch at a time, one item at a time, one person at a time. The one item you make DOES make a difference!

Keep up the good work one and all.

*****Only 1 post left before we see who the winner of the contest is, but YOU still have time to enter, CLICK TO READ HOW*****

2010
Scarves 178
Hats 292+65=357
Mittens 39
Socks 59

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

I've got JOY in my Heart!

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With some play on words here. Thank You JOY! Joy is a high school classsmate and friend of mine. We recently got re-acquainted thanks to Facebook. Look at these wonderful crocheted sets of hats and scarves. 4 Hats, and 4 Scarves, a pair of mittens, and 4 squares. Wish my picture had turned out better. They are beautifully made. I am truly thrilled and my heart is filled with Joy, thanks to JOY. She also sent me a book, Samekind of Different As Me that I'm hoping to find some time to read about homlessness.
Wanted you to see the cool detail and texture in the above green hat and scarf. My quess from looking is she used triple or double's and did front posts stitches. LOVE it!
These 4 granny squares will be used to put together another ghan or two, so stay tuned for that.

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2010
Scarves 174+4=178
Hats 288+4=292
Mittens 38+1=39
Socks 59

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008