Snowy, Cold, Dangerous Temperatures Difficult for Homeless

Folks across the country have been experiencing severe weather conditions, ice, snow, dangerously low temperatures with many businesses and schools closing.  This is a picture I saw posted a few days on Facebook of an area not to far from my house, about 6 miles.  Can you feel the cold?  This was I believe the day temps were around 10-.

This is why homeless people, and people in shelters need us to knit and crochet warm things such as mittens, hats, scarves, and slippers.  Each item has it's own tab with necessary information about sizing, colors, and fibers needed; as well as what is not accepted.  Please review the tabs prior to making your thoughtful donations and let me know if you have questions.

*yet another practice for me using the ipad to post pictures and write blog posts.*

 All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Posting Pictures Using an Ipad is Possible

Woot Woot, it worked I've successfully posted  a picture to my blog from my ipad.  Thanks to a helpful person on facebook, Melissa.  She indicated I needed to store the photo elsewhere and then paste the url here.  So this picture goes with my previous post.  And since taking this photo and trying for several days to do this, the afghan is done, so when I have a minute I'll try to retake and repost.

This is a test...see me jumping up and down, like I always do when I learn something new.

Thank you M, as we affectionately called her back during the days of The Hive.


 All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Ipad Failing Pictures, and Crocheting for Homeless

Sorry I have no pictures for you folks.  Using my ipad, and although I do have pictures, I'm not able to post them here for you.  I didn''t know that.  When you try to add pictures, as you would on your computer you do not get the browse option in order to select pictures you have right here on your ipad.  That seems silly to me.  I've got just 3 seams left on the daisy ghan ad so wanted to share the progress with you.  I am very much a newbie with my ipad, so if an of you can tell me how to post said pictures...please sing out.  I tried a cut and paste, but that  didn't work either.  Sommeone on facebook suggested I load it to an on line storage area and then use the url of the picture to post.  I tried that with pisca albums...a free on line storage for photo's area, but had no luck either.

Argh....the learning curve is frustrating me a bit.  Meanwhile, I hope to finish the ghan very soon, hope I have enough yarn with me for the edging...if not, that will wait.  Next up in a red scarf for the kiddo's.  As most of you know we're focusing on the needs of kids for the months of January and Febuary.  Please look at the top of the log, there's a tab for hats, scarves, mittens, and slippers.  Each of those tabs takes you to information about size, color, fiber etc.  I attempted to post links here, but apparently I'm linked challenged also....here on m ipad.

The temps around the country have been horrid lately, even in some traditionally warmer areas.  Please stay safe, and warm wherever you are, and remember......yarn, don't leave home without it!

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Meeting the Needs of Homeless

Making items needed vs items we like to make can sometimes be a challenge.  When it comes to warming the homeless, those outside in the elements and or those living temporarily in shelters it's important to make our donations useable by those who receive our gifts.

• Maybe we have pretty, soft pastels in our yarn stash and like to make quick open lacey style scarves.  While doing that may serve our purpose of using up our stash, and make us feel good to make several items quickly, it doesn't really meet the need and therefore whom are we serving?  Have we really accomplished anything?
• Maybe we like to make lots of stripes, in whatever we're making.  It's a good way to use up small amounts of yarn left overs in or stash; but it makes the final product bightly colored, perhaps even wild.  Will it blend easily with a variety of coat colors?  Will it blend into the environment where our person in need finds themselves?  Or will it do the opposite, will it call attention to the individual?  Calling attention to the individual can be dangerous for those living outdoors (who often get harassed by police and others).  Calling attention to a child on a playground who's wearing wild stripes/ wild colors when his/her playmates aren't wearing wild colors/stripes is a sure way to single out a child for ridicule...a way for other kids to poke fun.  A way to bully even.  So again, I would ask whom are we serving?  Have we accomplished our goal?

Please read the tabs folks about size, colors, styles, fibers before you take precious time to knit, crochet, or loom an item to be donated.

I've always indicated solids are preferred over stripes, darks over pastels and brights for the above reasons, plus the dirt factor.  Additionally, the fewer stripes generally means fewer ends to work in, to worry about unraveling so we save some headaches that way too.  Stripes for edging or to add some detail are nice...but, it's not the only way to add interest to the item.

Suzanne, has posted some wonderful patterns indicating how we as crafters can add interest with texture that pleases us as we're knitting and or crocheting; but also to the recipant of the donated item.

Please take a look at her blog post where she discusses Bridge and Beyond, HERE http://www.suzannebroadhurst.com/2014/01/06/crochet-for-a-cause-simple-scarf-for-a-homeless-one/.  In fact, take time and look around her blog, as she's focusing on homeless crafting during this moth.



All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.


http://www.suzannebroadhurst.com/

Daisies and Funky Fall Designed Afghans

It's been a while since this afghan, Daisies has been designed.  It's been in waiting mode to be joined and donated for our welcome home project.  For new readers here on the blog you may not know.  I collected both knitted and crocheted squares and assembled afghans which are part of The Homeless Families Foundation Welcome Home Packs.  They receive afghans from us as a way to say congratulations when the transition out of shelter living into their permanent home situation.  Truly something to celebrate.  It's been a good long while since I've asked for squares as I still have plenty on hand to work with.  I did however want to share this with you.  The above afghan is in the works.  I worked on edging the squares on a recent long car trip (where I wasn't driving).  Hope to have it completed soon, so please stay tuned.

**crocheting one edge around all squares in double crochet, except the light yellow/gold squares.  They seem just a bit smaller, will possible add an additional sc round after the  doubles to see if that brings them up to size**

And below is one called Funky Fall, unless someone can come up with a better name...please!  I'm two squares short and will use the yarn you see laid out to make the 2 squares needed.  Once the squares are made, then will start the edging process for this afghan.  Since there are more squares for this afghan, probably don't need to do more then a sc edge around these squares before joining.

From the Top of the Head to the Tip of Your Toes

Thank you Marie P for this thoughtful donation.  You've covered head to toe with your donation of knitted hats and socks.  Marie's also included personal care items with the soap and washcloths.  Special thanks for tagging your hats with size...so much appreciated.

I'm partial to the red hat with black stripe, but know they all will be hits and help keep someone warm.  Thank you and keep up the good work.

If you haven't yet done so, please check out the updates on the working calendar tab.  Remember focus items are suggestions, you are not restricted by that.  I know we all try to utilize yarn from our stash, which often dictates what we make when.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 6+4=10
Scarves: 8
Socks: 4
Afghans: 6
Slippers: 7
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten:
Cotton Washcloths: 13
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Slippers Warm Feet such a Relief

Think how much our feet do for us.  They support our whole body and when our feet hurt, or are cold, or wet or all the above we are miserable.  Think of the relief you feel when you put on a dry clean pair of socks or slip into a soft warm slipper.....ahhhhh.  You know, we all know that wonderful feeling.  Think of people in shelters who maybe washing out their one pair of socks for the night with nothing dry to put on and you can quickly see what relief a pair of slippers can bring.

Thank you Sherry C, our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful donation.  Folks you may not be able to see from the picture, but the slippers are both navy and black.  The slippers are a variety of sizes.  Sherry's hit everyone here with her donations slippers for men, women, and children.  Well done Sherry, we look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 6
Scarves: 8
Socks: 
Afghans: 6
Slippers: 1+6=7
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten:
Cotton Washcloths: 13
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

New Helping Hands from Ohio

Thank you Anna Marie M, fellow Ohioan for this thoughtful donation.  Anna Marie is our newest pair of helping hands.  Nice variety in sizes and colors in her crocheted scarves.  Love the texture in the royal blue scarf...click to enlarge to see the details.  Welcome to the group Anna Marie, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.   We now 2 Anna Marie's one from New York and one from Ohio, helping the group.

Have you checked out the working calendar folks?  Now through the end of February will focus on kids.  Hats, mittens, scarves, and slippers for toddlers through teens.  Be sure and use kid friendly colors....dark remember doesn't show dirt.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 6
Scarves: 4+4=8
Socks: 
Afghans: 6
Slippers: 1
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten:
Cotton Washcloths: 13
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations Help Others

Oophs sorry folks had this ready to post, with the thought of coming back to actually write the post, and due to travel it got posted as scheduled, before I got back to it.

Thank you Ethan E for awesome donation of crocheted cotton washcloths, hats and scarves.  All are much appreciated.  And welcome to the group, we're thrilled you found us, and look forward t seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

Folks, have you checked out the working calendar lately?  I've added about half the year in terms of our focus.  This year I thought we'd focus on groups in needs for a longer period of time, vs an item a month, as we've done in past.  For the duration of January and the month of February our focus will be kids.  By kids, I'm talking toddler to teens.  We've had requests from several schools in needy areas as well as shelters.  Apparently their supply of kids items has diminished.  We need hats, scarves, mitten and slipper suitable for kids.  Remember we do not donate baby items, but toddler through teens.  Colors should be dark and r bright, but not pastels due to the dirt factor.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 6
Scarves: 4
Socks: 
Afghans: 6
Slippers: 1
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten:
Cotton Washcloths: 13
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Kids Need You

KIDS...kids we don't know are in need.  Think of the children in your life, your own, your grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Think of the kids that live next door...their sweet faces could be here.  Kids of all ages, toddler to teen are cold and in need of our help.  We've just recently posted our totals for the year of 2013, and sadly our numbers of warm hats, scarves, mittens, and slippers are down from the preceding year.  We've had requests from several schools as well as shelters that they need help in supplying warm items for the kids in their care.

So, while the month of January is partly over, let's make the duration of the month and the month of February focus on kids in need.  We need warm knitted and crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, and slippers.  If you're able and want to make sweaters, and vests that would be awesome too.

Remember even a single hat will allow a school child to join his or her friends on the playground at school recess and not be singled out staying in due to lack of warm clothing when others are outside running and jumping as all children should be able to do.


2014 Donations:
Hats: 
Scarves: 
Socks: 
Afghans: 6
Slippers: 1
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

First Donation for 2014

 Thank you Sheelagh S, our newest pair of helping hands.  WOW...what an awesome start to the year, 2014.  I LOVE the design in this afghan, and am most curious how you made it.  Can you leave a comment telling us about the pattern?  This afghan is beautiful, and the family who receives this is going to be beyond thrilled.  It's nicely sized for adults or teens, or for a family.  Likewise the colors are suitable for anyone.  Sheelagh we're thrilled to have you join us.  You can also see a pair of slippers in the picture folks.  Awesome.......and thank you for tagging them with the size.

 This sunburst style afghan will make some little girl and or female teen super happy.  Don't these bright cheery colors bring a smile to your face.  And normally sun isn't coming through my windows...while it might muck up the colors a bit....love having the sun shine through, even if just for a short while.

 This afghan has lots of neat texture.  I don't know what stitch or pattern to call this.  Anyone out there know?  Again bright cheery colors to put a smile on someone's face as they curl up in the love it was made with.

 This looks just like a quilt to me, no doubt it does to you all.  What an interesting pattern.  Sheelagh apparently doesn't sleep, or crochets in her sleep.  How in the world were you able to make so many beautiful afghans.  WOW...I'm truly impressed.

 Not sure you can see the texture on this one folks without clicking the picture to enlarge.  LOVE these colors and so will the lucky person/family who receives it.  Everyone loves blue regardless of age and gender.  I believe this is probably made with front and back post double or triple crochets?

Flowers...........who doesn't love flowers, and don't they make you think of spring and summer and better weather?  They sure do me.  As I'm typing this post (remember most post are typed and scheduled to post later), we're getting the rain, which followed the snow, which is to be followed by record breaking low temperatures.  Many businesses have already indicated they will be cold across the nation.  So, thinking spring, flowers, and pretty colors is foremost in my mind.

Beautiful work Sheelagh.  Welcome to our group, look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

These afghans are a perfect way to begin our years worth of donations.  Afghans were one of the items we had fewer of in the year 2013 then 2012 (please scroll back to yesterday's post).  Thank you Sheelagh for starting us out on such good footing.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 
Scarves: 
Socks: 
Afghans: 6
Slippers: 1
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am
your God.  I will strengthen
you, Yes, I will help you, I
will uphold you with My
righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

Folks, I wanted to share that scripture with you; as Sheelagh shared it with me.  She took time to attach that to each of her lovely afghans.  I'm not permitted to attach scriptures to our donations due to various shelters; but wanted to share it with you all.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Toasting You Who Donated in 2013

While not the best of pictures, it's also not half bad...for me.  I am not photogenic.  This picture of hubby and I was taken by a friend in Cleveland we were skyping with.  It was her birthday and we were toasting her.  We had cocktails together via skype, lol.  Kinda fun folks, almost like being in the same room with someone.  I was drinking a Dirty Martini, and hubby a Manhatten.  And so, I'm using this picture to toast to you ALL who knitted, loomed, and crocheted to help warm Ohio's homeless during 2013.

Thank you for your hard work, it is truly appreciated.

Folks here's a copy of my post about this time last year where you can see our 2012 totals compared to the previous year, 2011.
Donations: 2012 

Hats 1052  (83 more hats then we donated last year)
Scarves: 666  (195 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 153 (25 over last year)
Sweaters, Ponchos, Shawls, vests:10
Afghans: 55  (same as last year)
Mittens: 300 (42 more then last year)
Squares: 966 (114 more then last year)
Socks: 281 (52 less pairs then last year)
Rain Poncho's 213 (3 less then last year)
Cotton Washcloths 577 (288 more donated then last year)
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)

And now Here's our totals for the year 2013 compared to 2012.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 1004 48 less then 2012
Scarves: 622  44 less then 2012
Socks: 415 **134 MORE then 2012
Afghans: 53 2 less then 2012
Slippers: 220 **67 MORE then 2012
Rain Ponchos: 208 5 less then 2012
Mittens: 178 122 less then 2012
Cotton Wash Clothes: 784 **207 MORE then 2012
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17 **7 MORE then 2012

Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

Though I am sad to report our numbers are indeed down, I do thank everyone who participated with their thoughtful donations.

I am hopeful we'll do better in the coming year with our numbers.  The more we knit and crochet and collect, the more we donate, the more people we make warm.  The items needed for warmth, hats, scarves, mittens are all items we're feel behind in.  Could I ask that we focus more on those items and less on the cotton washcloths.  While the cotton cloths are used and appreciated and nice to have, they're not the items that keep someone warm.

I am behind getting the working calendar up for the year of 2014...but do keep checking in.
                                                                                                                          
All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Ohio's Homeless Warmed by Knitter in Texas

 Thank you Maria R from Texas for this thoughtful donation of warm knitted mittens, scarves, hats, and booties/slippers.  what a nice variety of sizes and colors to keep people in need warm.  Thank you also for tagging with size....always super appreciated.

And what a nice afghan.  Blue is a good color for men or women, adults or teens.  This is sized nicely for a family afghan.  Click folks to see the details.  Very very nicely made!  The families that receive our afghans as a Welcome Gift are always thrilled..  Maria shared these were her first mittens and hats knitted...look what an awesome job she did.  Congrats Maria!

Please keep up the good work!

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 998+6=1004
Scarves: 620+2=622
Socks: 415
Afghans: 52+1=53
Slippers: 219+1=220
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 175+3=178
Cotton Wash Clothes: 784
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Closing in on Final Donations for 2013

Thank you Theresa A for this thoughtful donation.  Theresa has included lots of personal care items, socks, cotton washcloths.  And while you don't see them in the picture (took a 2nd photo but it didn't turn out), there were also hats and scarves.

Thank you Theresa and please keep up the good work.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 993+5=998
Scarves: 617+3=620
Socks: 405+10=415
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 219
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 175
Cotton Wash Clothes: 777+7=784
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Knitting in North Dakota to Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Yvonne S for this thoughtful donation of gloves, hats, socks, personal care items and awesome hand warmers.  All items are so very much appreciated and needed. The style hats are great, so nice and stretchy which can fit many sized heads.

Please keep up the good work, and hope you're staying warm there in North Dakota.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 989+4=993
Scarves: 617
Socks: 402+3=405
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 218+1=219
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 171+4=175
Cotton Wash Clothes: 777
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Knitting in Florida Warms Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Sandra from Florida for this awesome donation of warm knitted mittens and hats.  What a nice variety of sizes and colors to warm lots of folks here in cold Ohio.  Thank you also Sandra for nicely tagging items with size.  Everyone always appreciates that.  It saves time for me and for the volunteers and workers at the various shelters.

Keep up the good work.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 969+20=989
Scarves: 615+2=617
Socks: 402
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 218
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 167+4=171
Cotton Wash Clothes: 777
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Hats, Scarves, Slippers and More Aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Anne Marie.  Fingers crossed this is your donation.  Yes, folks am sorry to report am still working through the difficulties I created with notes and cleaning off my desk.  Some posts back I mentioned a donation as being that of Anne Marie, but she said...oophs not mine.  Thankfully that donation has now properly being credited to Phyllis G, so fingers crossed I've almost got it all sorted out and this is infact Anne Marie's donation?

Wonderful hats and scarves, cotton washcloths and slippers.  Are beautifully crocheted and tagged with size.  Some very nice personal care items, as well as those awesome hand warmers, and socks!

Great donation, very much appreciated.  Thank you Anne Marie, and if it's not Anne Marie's...whom does it belong to?

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 955+14=969
Scarves: 611+4=615
Socks: 392+10=402
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 211+7=218
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 167
Cotton Wash Clothes: 765+12=777
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Hats and Mittens for Many Donated

 Warmies for the kiddos!  Various sized hats and mittens to help warm lots of school age and younger kiddo's.  Look at that cute cute Buckeye hat with tabs in the center.  Click to enlarge folks it's adorable!  These warm items are crochet by our newest pair of helping hands, Erin P a local Buckeye.  Welcome to the group Erin, we're thrilled you found us and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Since you're sorta local, maybe one of these days we can meet face to face.  Always love meeting up with such good hearted crafters.

Erin also crocheted hats and mittens for the women and the men.  These hats and mittens are various adult sizes and colors to fit a variety of adult heads, both male and female.  I personally love those hats with the folded brim.  These are very nice and stretchy and therefore truly fit a variety of heads.  The brim can be as is, or pulled down for added coverage.  Very versatile!

Folks my new work space probably won't provide us with as large a photo space, or as good of lighten for photo's; but Dear hubby set up an area for me with a table and space for boxes so I don't have to crawl around on the living room floor and duck if he's watching tv.  Shipping and receiving, as we affectionately call all your awesome donations is now located in the basement, where I was keeping warm with our kerosene heater when we were without heat.  Thank you repair man.........we're fixed up now.

I have shelving there in the basement as well, so this will be a good work space without my taking over the living room.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.

**Did everyone see yesterday's post?  If not, please scroll back...I need to identify the previous donation**


2013 Donations:

Hats: 920+11=24=955
Scarves: 611
Socks: 392
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 211
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 150+12=5=167
Cotton Wash Clothes: 765
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crocheted Colorful Scarves are Donated

Thank you for this thoughtful donation of nice warm scarves.  These crocheted colorful scarves are a mystery to me.  This is one of the donations I don't have a note to match up.  If you've been reading off and on the last week or so, you know I picked a bad time to clean off my desk.  Being busy with extra hours at work, being busy with the holidays is not the time to clean off ones desk.  I've lost a note and don't know who the kind soul was that donated these scarves.  Could someone please sing out and let me know.

Edited to add the names of the 3 ladies who donated these items, thanks Kate, Laura, and Wendy for the donation and for singing out  to let me know, much appreciated.

I did find some notebooks that will come in handy while doing some desk cleaning, but the job is not complete even as we speak....see me rollin my eyes.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 919+2=920
Scarves: 502+9=611
Socks: 392
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 211
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 150
Cotton Wash Clothes: 765
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Mittens and Slippers for People in Need

An awesome donation of slippers and mittens.  Wonderfully made, tagged with sizes...that always makes my day folks.  Due to a recent cleaning off of my desk, some notes have been jumbled, and a couple lost, so am not 100% positive, but believe this wonderful donation is from Judy C.  Judy if you're out there, can you confirm this for me please?  Or whomever else is reading the post, if this donation is yours...please let me know.

Cleaning off the desk, holidays, working extra hours aren't a good combination it seems.  Sorry folks to have jumbled a few donations up, and am hopeful someone out there will be able to set me staight.

Please keep up the good work, these mittens and slippers are all knitted.  I love the variety of sizes, and colors.  Those receiving these items will be so very appreciative.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 919
Scarves: 502
Socks: 392
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 197+14=211
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 143+7=150
Cotton Wash Clothes: 765
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Helping Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Gail B for this thoughtful donation.  Sorry it's not a good picture folks.  It was such a dreary dark day even with lights on inside I couldn't get the colors to show up well.  That hats and scarves did have some nice dark colors which I always love for the adults.

Gail's included some personal care items along with her crocheted hats and scarves.

Thank you Gail for your on going support and caring for Ohio's Homeless in Need.


End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 914+5=919
Scarves 496+6=502
Socks: 392
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 197
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 143
Cotton Wash Clothes: 765
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donations Help many Homeless

Thank yiou Tristi for the awesome donation and for taking the time to drop it off on my door step.  Love the variety of the doantion of hats, slippers, socks, cotton cloths and socks. Also love how you've tagged all the hats with size.

Thank you for your on going support and please keep up the good work.  Each hat you make keeps a head warm, and keeping a head warm, feet warm and dry is essential.  Folks, as I type this post it's only 48 degrees inside my house.  It's cold.  Our furnace picked a bad wkend to decide not to work.  The repair is expected momentarily........but, if I'm this cold in doors, think of those folks less fortunate then me.  Think of those living in the elements, in the shelters.  Truly is mind boggling.  I know I'll be warm again in short order, they don't have that luxury.

Keep your yarn close at hand folks and know that each item you make truly makes a difference.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 895+19=914
Scarves 496
Socks: 352+40=392
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 196+1=197
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 140+3=143
Cotton Wash Clothes: 741+24=765
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Crocheted Donations Helps Those in Shelters

Thank you Dorothy M. for this thoughtful donation of warm goodies to help our cold homeless folks here in central Ohio.  Dorothy has crocheted mittens, a washcloth, a cute little pouch to hold personal care items, and a hat.  She's also donated socks which are always so needed and appreciated.

Keep up the good work Dorothy, it's awesome to have you continue your support both with donations and being one of our best cheerleaders!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 894+1=895
Scarves 496
Socks: 348+4=352
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 196
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 140+3=143
Cotton Wash Clothes: 740+1=741
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donating in 2014 Helps the Homeless

This crocheted donation from our friend RoseMarie was received and will be counted in the 2013 totals, as will several that follow this post.  Thank you RoseMarie for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  Hats, Scarves, and hand warmers along with personal care items.

We're happy to have you on board with us, and appreciate your longevity.

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2013 Donations:

Hats: 890+4=894
Scarves 495+1=496
Socks: 348
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 196
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 140
Cotton Wash Clothes: 740
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.