A Joyful Donation for Those in Need

 My high school friend, Joy D has done it again with this marvelous donation of crocheted squares, hats, scarves, soap and shampoo.  Many many thanks Joy for your on going support from your state of Delaware to those in need here in Ohio.  I love love the the rust/autumn colored hat and scarf. I know I'll enjoy working with your squares, I always do!

As always, keep up the good work, my friend!

**Reminder folks, please avoid white, lacy open stitches, and non washable or novelty fibers for all items.  PLEASE PLEASE include a note with ALL donations with your name and your email address...It's MANDATORY that I be able to contact you, even if you wish to be anonymous.**

Still need email addy, and contact from June C from Wisc.,
 Andrea W, Carol B, Julie Y, Karin O, Rhonda M, and Ryan D from CA  
 , Joyce H from Kansas
Kim K from Texas

Donations: 2012
Hats 793+22=815
Scarves: 527+5=533
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 297
Squares: 795+33=828
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Thank You's

Another nice Thank You from Faith Mission for the last round of donations delivered.   Always such a pleasure to share with you all who make this possible.

And a few days ago Kari G from Homeless Families Foundation posted this lovely Thank You on Facebook which I wanted to share with you all.

There's a certain amount of love that goes into hand knitting and crocheting blankets, hats, mittens, scarves and dish towels for those in need and Sandy Holladay knows the value of these items. Through her blog Bridge and Beyond, http://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/, Sandy reaches out to others who make these items. She collects them, organizes them and then delivers them monthly

 to be delivered to children and families at The Homeless Families Foundation. We truly appreciate Sandy's dedication to helping homeless and at risk children and families feel cared for by providing these special handmade items. HFF thanks Sandy and all the wonderful crafters who contribute these beautiful items through Bridge and Beyond.

 Together, we all make a wonderful team.  I add my thanks to you all.

Donations: 2012
Hats 793
Scarves: 527
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 297
Squares: 795
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

My Granny Donated

My Granny seemed the appropriate name for this very traditional style granny square afghan.  The lovely squares were crocheted and donated by our friend, Annemarie in New York.  I enjoyed putting this afghan together and know it will be a hit when received by The Homeless Families Foundation for our Project, "Welcome Home".  It's nicely sized to be a family afghan, 46 x 56 as it's currently measuring before being laundered and blocked; so it will end up being slightly larger when completed.


Have you looked at the afghan tabs lately?  If not, please do.  You can review all the photo's of the ghans made from your donated squares.  You'll note many sizes in the finished pictures, as our requirements were more broad in the beginning.  Now however, we accept 1 size squares, 8 x 8.  Please enjoy looking at the pictures of your hard work.  Together, a team of helping hands can and do accomplish so much.  Thank you all.  Please remember to check in to see when squares will next be collected.  Please hold mailing them until, called for next to aid me in with storage.  (need to work in the final tail, launder, and block)



Have fun finding your squares.

A few reminders:
Please avoid novelty yarn, open stitches, the use of white, off-white, and non-washable fibers.
Please work ALL tails in as you knit/crochet instead of leaving them til the end.  You get a nicer result, a more secure result, AND you don't forget to do them and send them on their way with tails .  I have to lay items aside that aren't ready to be donated until I have time to complete the work.
Always, include a note with your name and email address, even if you wish to be anonymous.  I often spend HOURS, even multiple days trying to determine whom you are.  I MUST be able to communicate with the person who donated via email; and properly document the donations. 

**IT IS IMPORTANT EVERYONE READ THE BLOG AS THINGS ARE UPDATED, DUE TO NEED, AND WHOM WE'RE AIDING WITH OUR DONATIONS**

Donations: 2012
Hats 793
Scarves: 527
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39+1=40
Mittens: 297
Squares: 795
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)



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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations Help the Homeless

Our friend, RoseMarie has crocheted and donated a matching hat and scarf set with her signature decorations.  She's also included some tissues and headbands.  As always, many thanks for your thoughtful donation.  Caring and giving of others is such an awesome thing to do.  Keep up the good work!

A few reminders:
Please avoid novelty yarn, open stitches, the use of white, off-white, and non-washable fibers.
Please work ALL tails in as you knit/crochet instead of leaving them til the end.  You get a nicer result, a more secure result, AND you don't forget to do them and send them on their way with tails .  I have to lay items aside that aren't ready to be donated until I have time to complete the work.
Always, include a note with your name and email address, even if you wish to be anonymous.  I often spend HOURS, even multiple days trying to determine whom you are.  I MUST be able to communicate with the person who donated via email; and properly document the donations. 

**IT IS IMPORTANT EVERYONE READ THE BLOG AS THINGS ARE UPDATED, DUE TO NEED, AND WHOM WE'RE AIDING WITH OUR DONATIONS**

Donations: 2012
Hats 792+1=793
Scarves: 526+1=527
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 297
Squares: 795
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Sunshine and Donations from Florida

 Three skeins, red, blue and moss green or sage green.  Never quite sure what to call this shade, but it's a great shade that's nice to have on hand, as it blends in with so many colors.  These 3 skeins came with the goodies below

 from our friend Alexia L in Florida.  She's donating crocheted hats, for men, women, and children and fun crayon colored squares.  Let's keep our friend Alexis in our hearts and minds, as her Arthritis is now keeping her from crocheting.  I know how I would, as would many of you; go through withdraw.  We appreciate your support, and hope you'll continue to visit us here on Bridge and Beyond; even if your hands won't allow you to stitch any longer.  Take Care of yourself, and again many thanks!

If memory serves me right, I have some very similar fun colored squares in my holding area, perhaps I can put them all together and design a cheery afghan with them, if not those in my memory...there will be something...I know.  Stay tuned.

Donations: 2012
Hats 786+6=792
Scarves: 526
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291+6=297
Squares: 780+15=795
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**Only a few more days to collect squares (through the end of November).  In December our focus will be scarves.  Please remember to check the scarf tab across the top of the blog for size, color, and yarn requirements.**


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Pretty Donations from a Mother and Daughter Team

Our mother and daughter team of Liz (minnisoda from the ville) and Lindsay from Minnesota have donated squares, hats, and scarves.  Liz crochets and her daughter Lindsay knits.  A wonderful team effort and an awesome donation.

I can hardly wait to play with your squares Liz, love them all, but the ones with the flowers in the center are adorable!  I had to show lots of restraint not to immediately do something with them, as I'm currently working on 3 afghans.  Knitted one, and putting together 2 from donated squares, so really had to force myself to bag your squares.  Those flower ones have to be spring ghan for sure....Spring Bouquet might end of being the name of it.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784+2=786
Scarves: 523+3=526
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729+51=780
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Scarves from Texas to aid Ohio's Homeless

Hello and Welcome to our lastest pair of helping hands, Kim K from Texas.  She's crocheted and donated 6 nicely sized scarves.  The men folk will like those nice big camo and dark green one.  Please welcome Kim to our group.

Keep up the good work Kim and we sure hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  AND, if you're reading this Kim, would you please make contact by leaving me a comment here on the blog with your email addy, or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com.


Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517+6=523
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**PLEASE folks, take time to read information in various tabs across the top of the blog, some of the information regarding size, colors, yarn types etc has changed over time.  It's important to be sure you're making something that fits the requirements.**

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warm Donations for the Homeless

Wonderful donation from our friend, Dorothy M. from Virginia.  Nice warm mittens in a variety of sizes and colors.

 AND clapping because they're nicely labeled with size.  This is something I'm asking everyone to do, please.  I try on mittens, and hold up stretch and try on some hats to try and determine size, to determine which bag they should go into in order to get to the right person/organization.  I honestly can't try on everything, nor is that method the best option.  Anytime I have to take additional time here, it delays your wonderful items getting to those in need.  Nothing fancy is needed.  These are nice little white tags that can be purchased very inexpensively.  Notes are hand written which is fine.  You save me huge amount of time, as well as the shelters at the other end.  Please label and pair mittens, slippers.  Label hats.  Scarves aren't an issue.  I don't know what size you made, but you know by what pattern you followed, or by what you intended to make.


**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784+2=786
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291+5=296
Squares: 739
Socks: 193+2=195
Rain Poncho's 209+2=211
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)



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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Crocheted Coloful Squares Donated

Look at these cheery granny squares crocheted and donated by our friend, Robyn B.  Don't they bring a smile to your face!  Many thanks Robyn for your on going support, we appreciate it and I know those who receive your goodies do as well.  Please keep up the good work.

**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729+10=739
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Thank you June C from Wisconsin for your Donation

 What's in box #1?  Knitted warm goodies from a new pair of helping hands, June C from the state of Wisconsin.  Hats, scarves, and mittens.  Nice sets, some knitted and some crocheted.  These look suitably sized for young and older teens and adult women.

 And is box #2 from our new friend, June C from Wisc. items suitable for men and women, adults.  Thank you June, we're always happy to get new helping hands.  Please email me or leave comment here with your email.

June is one of the ladies I've been looking for, in emails, facebook, ravelry and other on line groups.  If anyone knows June C from Wisc, please sing out.

Donations: 2012
Hats 774+10=784
Scarves: 510+7517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 279+12=291
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**PLEASE folks, take time to read information in various tabs across the top of the blog, some of the information regarding size, colors, yarn types etc has changed over time.  It's important to be sure you're making something that fits the requirements.**

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations help Homeless in Ohio

Hello and Welcome Sharon H from South Dakota, our newest pair of helping hands. Sharon has crocheted 6 matching sets of hats and scarves for the younger set.  Always thrilled to have new helping hands, and you know how excited I get to add another state to our map of donators!  Please scroll down and look at the map.  Is your state listed?  If not, please let me know.

Woot Woot, we're now up to 38 of 50 states who've donated and up from 74% participating to 76%.  AWESOME.

Love to have knitters and crocheters from the states of: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Utah represented.  Are you from one of these states?  Have you donated and just been missed on lists?  Sing out if that's the case.  Do you know someone who knits or crochets from those states?  If so, please send them the link from Bridge and Beyond, perhaps they'd like to join us.


Donations: 2012
Hats 768+6=774
Scarves: 504+6=510
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Comforting Afghans for Young Childeren

 Two crocheted afghans suitable for a little girl to hug and feel comforted.  These 2 afghans are made from a variety of squares (couple of sizes) and are donated to us through Charity Crochet Exchange.  Several people were involved in making the squares: Andrea W, Carol Bohmbach, Julie Y, Karin O, Rhonda M, and Ryan D from the state of California.  I'm not certain which person assembled the squares but I can say what a nice job they did.  Thank you all for your support, I know these afghans will be cherished by the little ones who receive them.

 AND 3 more.  The blue and the green one will be nice for a little boy.  I think the one on the right could go either way if it's a really young child, otherwise probably more girlie.  All very nice.  Would love one of you folks who crocheted squares, or assembled, or mailed to make contact with me.  Please leave comment with email addy here on the blog and or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com.  These afghans will be used for our project, "Welcome Home."




Donations: 2012
Hats 775
Scarves: 506
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34+5=39
Mittens: 279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**Reminder folks, make sure all your ends/tails are worked into your work.  When they're not, I lay your item/donations aside until I have time to complete or repair them.  The ONLY ends that should not be worked in as you go is the final tail of a square**

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Mint Chocolate Chip Bonus!

 These wonderful squares were recently donated by our good friend AnneMarie, you might remember seeing them HERE.  I laid these out, and found a good amount of various shades of brown in my stash.  Think edging in the dark brown to add a couple of inches, then doing a border with several shades of brown might be just the ticket.  Sherry K and I got to meet face to face...that's the bonus.  We had a wonderful visit over a cup of coffee and tea.  I took these squares and some yarn; as Sherry has offered to help me by assembling an afghan.   She may lay it out and it may speak differently to her, you know afghans and yarn have a way communicating, lol.  It'll be fun to see what Sherry does in terms of pulling this all together.  Have fun, Sherry and thanks for the help.

I wish I had thought to take my camera with me so you could see us enjoying each others company.  Maybe next time I'll to remember to do that.  We'll be getting together again so she can pass along the afghan to me, and so we can enjoy another visit.  We're also thinking about planning a day in the park with some other helping hands to work on things together.  Stay tuned....when the weather turns to spring again that is.

The other cool thing here is, AnneMarie and Sherry have chatted often on line and so, once again we have friendship being formed, and team work!

Thank you Sherry for your offer of help, and I look forward to our next venture.  And, I had initially thought minty for the name of this ghan, but didn't like the sound of that, then typed chocolate chip, and Sherry came up with Mint Chocolate Chip....Perfect!

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warmth for Ohio's Homeless from Kansas

Hello and Welcome Joyce H from the state of Kansas.  We're thrilled to have you join us here on Bridge and Beyond and hope to see you and your crochet hook and knitting needles often.  Joyce has donated 7 nice thick hats and 2 scarves to warm Ohio's Homeless.  Not only is Joyce our newest pair of helping hands, but the first from the state of Kansas.  I'm always excited to get new helping hands and to add another state to our donation map.

Please scroll to the bottom of the blog to see the map.  Is your state noted?  Please check the 3 lists here on Bridge and Beyond: List of folks who donate and have a blog, those who don't blog but have a facebook, ravelry or crochetville etc profile page, and the 3rd list of those who donate without a profile page.  Make sure you are listed, and if you're not listed and or don't have a state listed with your name please make contact.  Leave a comment with your name and state so I can add it, and or email at sandycrochet@gmail.com.  Would love to get all 3 lists truly updated and current, but need your help to do so.

We've now grown from 72 to 74% of the states participating (from 36 to 37 states of 50).


Donations: 2012
Hats 768+7=775
Scarves: 504+2=506
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**Reminder folks, make sure all your ends/tails are worked into your work.  When they're not, I lay your item/donations aside until I have time to complete or repair them.  The ONLY ends that should not be worked in as you go is the final tail of a square**

BE SURE AND CHECK IN TOMORROW, TO FIND OUT ABOUT CHOCOLATE CHIP AND A FACE TO FACE MEETING WITH OUR FRIEND SHERRY K


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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Helping Hands from Minnesota aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M from Minnesota, your thoughtful donation of cotton washcloths, scarves, gloves, and personal care items is fabulous.  Each and every items so needed and appreciated.  The value of soap, razors, toothbrush kits is truly more then any of us can relate to.  My husband and daughter and I used to camp, and having the ability to clean up...to shower, heavenly!

Please keep up the good work.

Remember folks, when you need to give your hands a rest from knitting or crocheting, please spend time on the blog.  It helps the blogs placement with search engines which in turn helps us reach more people who have helping hands....that means we're able to help more people.  I know many of you do come and read, but are shy and don't leave comments.  PLEASE, please do leave comments.  Let us know you were here, support each other's work by leaving comments.  We all enjoy that, AND when you leave comments, that helps the blog even further.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave comments, it doesn't compromise your security.  Beneath the post click the word comment, a white box pops up, type your comment in that box, then click the drop down box and select the option that says name and url, leave your first name and last initial (no need to leave a full name unless you want to), leave the url space blank (normally that's where a blog address would go).  That's it, quick and easy.  It does truly help us, so please leave a comment and encourage your friends to do the same, please avoid using the anonymous signature option in the drop down box, that doesn't help us at all.  In fact it usually triggers the spam feature.

Help us spread the word of the need, send your friends....even if they're not knitters and crocheters to our blog.  You never know who might want to help in some capacity.


Donations: 2012
Hats 768
Scarves: 499+5=504
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278+1=279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 452+12=464
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**Reminder folks, make sure all your ends/tails are worked into your work.  When they're not, I lay your item/donations aside until I have time to complete or repair them.  The ONLY ends that should not be worked in as you go is the final tail of a square**

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

The Square Root Helps the Homeless

Ok, maybe the math header, the square root is a bit much.  How could the square root help the homeless?  Well....squares do help the homeless.  Squares that are knitted, squares that are crocheted, squares that are solid, squares that have many colors all help the homeless.  They are joined together.  We all when people and things join together good things happen.  Linda J has a nice variety here of both knitted and crocheted squares that will be joined to make an afghan used to welcome someone home.  Being homeless is physically and mentally difficult.  Getting into a shelter is a relief, you have a roof over your head at least.......but, you're still homeless.  The various shelters, Homeless Families Foundation, The Family Shelter through Faith Mission, and the Family Shelter through the YWCA all work to get people back in their own homes.

Getting back into permanent, family style housing is something to be celebrated.  We donate afghans to say, "Welcome Home".  Congratulations on getting back into a family home, and best of luck for the future.  The shelters work to provide guidance and training needed to get families going again.

Donated squares help us do that.  We're currently providing afghans to Homeless Families Foundation through joining our squares together.  Click HERE, if you'd like to see some of the afghans made from our donated squares.  I'm hoping to get some additional photo's added to update the page, so please continue to check in.

Thank you Linda J, please keep up the good work.

Donations: 2012
Hats 768
Scarves: 499
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 717+12=729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 452
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

Looking for emails for Sharon, Joyce, June, Andrea, Carol, Julie, Karin, Rhonda, and Ryan, June C from Wisc, Kim K from Texas, and Joyce H from Kansas.   PLEASE folks if your name is listed here and you recently mailed items...I need you to make contact.  Leave a comment here with your email addy and or email directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Hats to Warm Heads of Ohio's Homeless from Germany

 Sorry folks for the quality of the color in this photo, not sure if it was funky lighting or what.  Hopefully though you can still see all the wonderful colors of hats our friend, Katie B from Germany crocheted and sent.  These hats are fantastic, they're nice and heavy.  Katie is this a pattern you can share with the rest of us?  They fill like they're 2 hats in one, and I think she used lots of front post double crochets?I puffed up the yellow and green hat so you could see them standing up, so to speak to see the design.  I also rolled the brim on those, but these hats can be worn either way.

These hats are sized nicely for the ladies, and or older female teens.

Many thanks Katie for your on going support when you're so far away.  We truly appreciate it, and we appreciate you and your husbands service to this country of our.  If you've not read this before when visiting the Bridge and Beyond, Katie's husband is stationed on an Army base in Germany.

Keep up the good work, Katie.  I tip my hat to you.

Donations: 2012
Hats 745+23=768
Scarves: 499
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 717
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 452
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

Looking for emails for Sharon, Joyce, June, Andrea, Carol, Julie, Karin, Rhonda, and Ryan, Kim K from Texas, and June C from Wisconsin, and Joyce H from Kansas.     PLEASE folks if your name is listed here and you recently mailed items...I need you to make contact.  Leave a comment here with your email addy and or email directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Helping in Mulitple Directions

Wonderful, and creative as always are the donations from our good friend, RoseMarie.  Her signature hats and scarf, tissues, deodorant, cotton washcloths, and 3 adorable little pouches which are sized to hold a soap/klenex pack.  I've packaged both in her cute little pouches before.

And, something special here folks.  The two nice blue skeins of yarn were forwarded for our good friend Sherry K.  Why do I consider this so special?  We come to know one another here on the net, on this blog.  We communicate via pictures of our work, with kind comments about each other's work.  We share patterns and offer helpful advice to one another.  That too me is such a plus.  We all are here to help others, and I think it's special when we support and help each other.  RoseMarie no doubt knew Sherry could use a little help with yarn and so...she rose up to not only help our homeless to help our friend Sherry as well.  Kudos!  At the time of writing this scheduled post, Sherry and I have our heads together to find a time when we'll get to meet face to face...something we're both pretty excited about.


Donations: 2012
Hats 743+2=745
Scarves: 489+1=499
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 717
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 450+2=452
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

 **Please remember folks to include your name and your email addy with each and every donation.  Also, please make sure you work all your tails in (ONLY exception is the last tail on your squares).  I've laid some things aside that need tails worked it before they can be donated.**

Looking for emails for Sharon, Joyce, June, Andrea, Carol, Julie, Karin, Rhonda, and Ryan, June C from Wisconsin, Kim K from Texas, and Joyce H from Kansas.   PLEASE folks if your name is listed here and you recently mailed items...I need you to make contact.  Leave a comment here with your email addy and or email directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Granny Squares

 Holly Cow...would you look at all these fabulous squares our good friend and wonderful supporter Annemarie has crocheted and donated!  Pick a color, any color and I believe you'll see it here.  Lots of variety, but at the same token good groupings of squares that go together.  I'm already seeing several designs here and several different afghans.  Many many thanks Annemarie, please keep up the good work.

Donations: 2012
Hats 743
Scarves: 489
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 479+238=717
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 450
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

 **Please remember folks to include your name and your email addy with each and every donation.  Also, please make sure you work all your tails in (ONLY exception is the last tail on your squares).  I've laid some things aside that need tails worked it before they can be donated.**

Looking for emails for Sharon, Joyce, June, Andrea, Carol, Julie, Karin, Rhonda, and Ryan. Kim K from Texas, June C from Wisconsin, and Joyce H from Kansas.   PLEASE folks if your name is listed here and you recently mailed items...I need you to make contact.  Leave a comment here with your email addy and or email directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Boxes of all Sizes filled with Donations

Many donations arrived from lots of good folks from NY, Wisc, Texas, CA, South Dakota, Kansas, Tenn, Ohio, CA  and Germany while I was away.  Please keep checking in.  Once opened all items are photographed and counted (documented).

Many thanks all for your hard work, your support, and your patience while I catch up.

Started this post, got interrupted and so in the meantime I can tell you all packages have been opened and photographed.  Some email notifications/thank you's sent.  However, am looking Sharon from SD, Joyce from Kansas, June from Wisc, and Andrea-Carol-Julie-Karin-Rhonda-Ryan from California.  Have checked through my emails, facebook, on line groups, and ravelry.  PLEASE make contact folks.  AND once again I am reminding EVERYONE to include your email address with your donations.

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. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!