Knitted and Crocheted Cotton Washcloths.

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths, tied to make pouch and hold a bar of soap.  You might remember seeing this picture, though it was a really cute way to present a cotton washcloth. (Diana K's creation if memory serves me right).

Or knitted ones with designs......knitted or crocheted cotton washcloths are a nice way to donate without a huge time expenditure.  All the shelters, as well as those living in the elements love the hand made cotton washcloths.

Here's the tab for the cotton washcloths

While not an item that keeps people warm, they are still appreciated.  If you've missed the last several days, please scroll back.  We've been comparing our donations from the years 2012 2013 to our current year as of March 26th.  We've compared Mittens, Slippers, Afghans, Rain Poncho's, Socks and now knitted or crocheted cotton washcloths.

In 2012 we donated 27, in 2013 152 (wow, what a jump), and thus far this year 130.

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.

Afghans are a Celebration

Afghans, this is one I made a few years back for my nephew, shuttering as I remember all those ends to tuck in.........was a LONG time before I made one with that many changes again.  Really like the look, but not my favorite to work on.

I assemble (with the help of Tristi and Sherry) afghans from your donated squares.  But, I still have an abundance of squares, so please don't send anymore.........at least not now.  Those afghans as well as the beautiful ones you've made (both knitted and crocheted) have been donated to families as they transition from shelter to permanent housing.

Still using the date of March 26th, here's how we stand.  In 2012 we donated 17 afghans, in 2013 8, and so far this year, 2014 we've donated 11.

Here's the link to the afghan tab, please take a look and consider making an afghan, or quilt.

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.

Rain Poncho's and Socks aid the Homeless

These socks were previously donated, but I like to have pictures whenever possible with our posts.  Socks are needed primarily for men, both those living out in the elements and those in temporary housing.  Cold wet feet make a person miserable.  Socks, store bought is an item non knitters and crocheters can donate to be involved......to help the homeless.

If you've missed the last 2 posts, please scroll back.  One post compared numbers of donations for mittens, and the other slippers.

Using the same date March 26th for all these reflections.  In 2012 we had donated 102 pairs of socks, in 2013 120 pairs...nice bump and thus far this year only 49 pairs.  If you're able we'ld love to bump up those numbers.  If you have friends who'd like to help but don't knit or crochet, please make the suggestion.

Rain poncho's, another item non knitters and crocheters can donate.  Small and lightweight, but such a good item particularly for those living out in the elements.  Also come in hand for those waiting for buses which many of our folks living in temporary shelters do as their job searching or getting job training to get back on the feet.

In 2012 by March 26th 2 poncho's were donated, same number for the following year 2013, and thus far this year we've donated 5.

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.

Knitted or Crocheted Mittens Needed

 Knitted Mittens

Crocheted Mittens

Mittens are always requested and probably the item we just never have enough of.

Reviewing again (yesterday we reviewed slippers, if you missed the post, please scroll back), to see how we're doing based on other years with our mitten donations.  Using the same date March 26th, in 2012 we had donated 120 pairs of mittens, on the same date in 2013 we had only donated 20 pairs, and this year we've managed to donate 16 pairs.

Mittens aren't the easiest to make, I know!  If you're one who enjoys mittens, we'ld love to keep you busy.  If you're one who'd like to try something new...........give a go please with making mittens.  Mittens are needed by school children, teens, and adults.

Here's the Mitten tab with lots of needed information and some patterns you might like to give a whirl. CLICK HERE

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.

Knitted and Crocheted Slippers Needed

These slippers were donated, pictured and counted previously... but thought we should have a picture to go with this post; so am re-posting it.

Sometimes it's nice to know how we stand numbers wise to what we've donating in the past.  The last post with numbers here was March 26th, and so using that date thought I'd share this with you.
In 2012 by March 26th we had donated 48 pairs of slippers, in 2013 on the same date we had donated 107 pairs of slippers, and this year on that date we've donated 39 pairs of slippers.  So, if you've mind too........care to make slippers?

Things to remember with slippers is durable, thick (using two strands together works well), dark colors, closed tight stitches as above.  If you're crocheting single crochet works well.

Here's the link for the slipper tab, take a look at some patterns we've posted.  Slippers are needed for children, teens, women and men.  Slippers are donated to both folks in the shelters and the men living under the bridges.  Gives them a chance to perhaps wash their socks and have something dry and warm to put on.

Please review the slippers tab for additional information.
SLIPPERS

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 Fringe Scarf for Homeless

Thank you Frances M from New Jersey for this thoughtful donation.  I love the cute crocheted chain style fringe.  This is the firs time I've seen it done like that.  How cute, and very cleaver.  Frances is our newest pair of helping hands.  We're thrilled to have you join us and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Please keep up the good work!

Are you on the right list?

PLEASE, scroll back and read yesterday's post.  I need you ALL to help me get things updated.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238+1=239
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Did you know there are 3 lists of people who donate on this blog?  

1. A list of people who donate who have a blog (right sidebar)
2. A list of people who donate who have either a Ravelry or Facebook Profile page (also right side bar
3. A list of those who donate not listed on either of the other two lists. (located in the tabs area at the top of the blog.

In most cases besides the person name (first name last initial) is the state they're from.  In the first two lists the names are links to those people's blogs, Facebook, and or Ravelry profile page.  Please take a look, find your name.  Do I have the state you're from listed?  If not, please leave a comment and let me know where so that it can be updated.  It's not only nice to know who's from where, it also helps me differentiate 5 people with the same name.  AND, it's how I update the map at the bottom of the blog.  Have you taken a look recently?

Are you on the right list?  Maybe you're up in the tab area, without a link and since then have joined Facebook, or Ravelry or started blogging?  If so, please let me know so I can add your link.

**See the importance of being on the right lists, LOL

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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 Slipper Socks for Cold Feet

Another day brings us another new pair of helping hands!  I love the on going support our "regulars" give to the cause, and I love when we attract new pairs of helping hands.  Abby B yesterday (scroll back and see her donation), and Paulette J today.  Thank you Paulette, we're thrilled to have you join us here on Bridge and Beyond and look forward to seeing you often.

Paulette has knitted nice thick heavy and warm slipper socks!  Please do click to enlarge the picture folks.  Don't these look squishy comfy.  Thank you Paulette for taking the time to tag each one with size, so many people appreciate that.  Would love to add your slipper sock pattern to the slipper page here on Bridge and Beyond.  Can you leave us a comment with the link, please and thanks.  Looks like a good one.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 26+13=39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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 Help Homeless

Thank you Abby B, fellow Ohioan for this thoughtful donation of crocheted hats and scarves.  Love the nice tight stitches (sc) in your hats there will be super warm that way.  Thank you also for taking the time to tag the hats with size.  You can also see Abby's included personal care items which are always in need, and rain poncho's as well.  Awesome donation Abby, please keep up the good work.  Hopefully next time you make delivery, we'll be able to connect.  I so enjoy meeting folks.

Abby B is our newest pair of helping hands.  Thrilled to have you join us Abby and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

**Folks, please take time to read the item specific tabs across the top of the blog; even for those of you who've been contributors here before.  Each tab has necessary information regarding size, colors, and fibers needed for items; as well as what to avoid.  There are also some patterns you might like to use.  If you have a favorite pattern, please sing out, I'm always adding new things.**

2014 Donations:
Hats: 357+4=361
Scarves: 235+3=238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 26
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items


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 Hands from Illinois Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Karen J from Illinois for this awesome donation of crocheted hats and scarves.  Look at the nice variety both in color and in size of Karen's hats!  And special thanks for taking time to tag them with size.  I am asking everyone to do that, please and thanks.  It saves enormous time both at my end and again the time of the volunteers at the various shelters.

.  Keep up the good work, Karen.

**Folks, please take time to read the item specific tabs across the top of the blog; even for those of you who've been contributors here before.  Each tab has necessary information regarding size, colors, and fibers needed for items; as well as what to avoid.  There are also some patterns you might like to use.  If you have a favorite pattern, please sing out, I'm always adding new things.**

2014 Donations:
Hats: 342+15=357
Scarves: 233+2=235
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 26
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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 from Tennessee aid Ohio's Homeless and others in Need

Thank you thank you.  Quess who this donation is from, lol.  I know we all know her signature mark, this donation is from our good friend RoseMarie.  Thank you Rose Marie for your ongoing support of our cause, we surely appreciate you.  RoseMarie has crocheted hats, scarves, pair of slipper/socks and cotton washcloths.  She's also included personal care items in her donation.

As always, keep up the good work!

2014 Donations:
Hats: 339+3=342
Scarves: 232+1=233
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25+1=26
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9+7=16
Cotton Washcloths: 128+2=130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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.

More Helping Hands for Homeless

Please say hello to Pat O from New York, our newest pair of helping hands.  Pat's crocheted 2 scarves and included much needed personal care items in her donation.  The blue scarf I believe is made with double yarn as it's nice and thick, though it could be bulky yarn?  Did you crochet using 2 strands of yarn, Pat?

Welcome to the group, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

*Reminders:
Please avoid using white, tan, beige and in general pastels
Please always tag your hats, slippers, and mittens with size
Please launder your items if you have furry friends who like to sit on your crafted items, plus it softens them up and gives a more finished look.
Please include a note in your box with your name and email address

2014 Donations:
Hats: 339
Scarves: 230+2=232
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 128
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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.

Yarn on the Brain

Do you suffer from Yarn on the Brain?  If you do, you are not alone.  Take this self quiz to see if you should be so diagnosed.

• Do you think about what color of yarn you have in your stash?
• Do you worry you might not remember all the places you hid your stash?
• Do you store yarn in the car so hubby doesn't know you bought more yarn?
• Do you squish yarn between your fingers at your local yarn shop?
• Do buy yarn you don't need to make projects not yet identified, because it's pretty, or because it's on sale?

Just as I thought, you are suffering from a common problem, a common diagnosis for which there is no cure.  YOU are suffering from "Yarn on the Brain".  The good news is you are not alone.

LOL........

Saw this picture the other day on Facebook also, (did you see the one from yesterday, if not scroll back).  I added the diagnosis and systems, so you would all know..........we're in it together.

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.

Knit One Squirrel Two

This made me smile, hope it does you as well.  Spotted this the other day on Facebook.

Speaking about Facebook, are you connected to us there?  The link is in the right sidebar.  All updates and documentation etc will continue to be here on the blog.  However, the blog posts are linked there in an effort to obtain more pairs of helping hands.  There are people we reach on Facebook that we might not here; so the two together hopefully is advantageous.

As of the writing of this scheduled post, it's 27 but feels like it's 16....we might have sprung forward with daylight savings time, but I can tell you it still feel too far away from spring for comfort, so please folks keep busy with your yarn.

Thank you.

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.

Fellow Ohioan Helps Homeless

Thank you Raina S, fellow Ohioan for this thoughtful donation.  Beautifully crocheted, cotton washcloths, hats, and scarves.  Thank you also for taking time to tag your hats with size.  We're thrilled to have you join us and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Keep up the good work.

*Reminders:
Please avoid using white, tan, beige and in general pastels
Please always tag your hats, slippers, and mittens with size
Please launder your items if you have furry friends who like to sit on your crafted items, plus it softens them up and gives a more finished look.
Please include a note in your box with your name and email address

2014 Donations:
Hats: 333+6=339
Scarves: 230+4=230
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118+10=128
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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 from Virginia

 Thank you Gail B from Virginia for this awesome donation of crocheted kindness to help Ohio's Homeless.  Gail has been a long time supporter.  Gail crochets beautifully.  Look at the nice variety of hat colors and sizes and scarves she crafted with her skilled hands.

 I love how nice and big your scarves are.  People can truly wrap the scarf around more then once which so adds to the warmth.  And, who doesn't love the Buckeye Scarf!  After all, we here in Ohio bleed scarlet and gray.

Gail thank you for taking the time to add sizes to your hats.  I very much appreciate it and know the folks at the shelters do too. She's also included some personal care items. 

 Please keep up the good work.

*Reminders:
Please avoid using white, tan, beige and in general pastels
Please always tag your hats, slippers, and mittens with size
Please launder your items if you have furry friends who like to sit on your crafted items, plus it softens them up and gives a more finished look.
Please include a note in your box with your name and email address

2014 Donations:
Hats: 307+26=333
Scarves: 118+12=230
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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.

The Huge Need for Shelters, Growing in Central Ohio

 Men, Women, and Children Homeless for a variety of reasons.  Men, Women and Children cold, hungry and homeless often don't know where they will sleep, if they will be protected, where their next meal will come from.

This is a story and video that appeared recently in local news.

Can you help?  If you don't crochet or knit, can you help?  Can you donate funds?  If you're not able to donate funds you can still help.  Tell your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, your family members.  Talk about the problem, blog about the problem, Facebook about the problem...

Trying again to embed below here

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.

Spreading Love and Donations from Minnesota to Ohio

 Thank you Barbara C from Minnesota for this awesome donation.  Barbara is our newest pair of helping hands.  Barbara sent two large boxes of crocheted goodies.  In order for you to see them all I spread what I could on my work table to take photographs, therefore

 you'll see several photo's of all different colors and sizes for hats, scarves, and headwarmers/headbands.  I never do know what to call them, as everyone uses a different term.  Must have something to do with our geographic location?  Think I've also heard them called ear warmers too?

 Barbara knows what's it like to be cold, after all she hails from the cold snowy state of Minnesota.  The hats will fit a variety of heads, children to adult.

Thrilled to have you join us Barbara and look forward to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

**Wonder what to make?  Check the tabs across the top of the blog, hats, scarves, mittens, slippers etc. each item we collect has it's own tab with necessary information about size, color, and fiber as well as patterns you might enjoy using.  There's a tab for knitted and crocheted cotton washcloths, and afghans.  If you have a question you don't find the answer to in those tabs, please leave a comment, or use the contact form in the right side bar, or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com

March and April we're focusing on men and all things they need like hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, socks, personal care items etc.  

2014 Donations:
Hats: 256+47=303
Scarves: 93+23=116
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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 and Crocheting to Help Homeless

Thank you Marie P from Tennessee for this thoughtful donation.  Not a good picture at all, darn it folks.  Marie's has donated some personal care items, a scarf, hat, and 3 pairs of socks.  The contrast in the black and orange seem to make it hard to see...that and it was a very dark gloomy day when I took the picture; not that we've many that haven't been.  

Thank you Marie for tagging the hat with size, I really appreciate that and know the volunteers at the shelters do too.

**Wonder what to make?  Check the tabs across the top of the blog, hats, scarves, mittens, slippers etc. each item we collect has it's own tab with necessary information about size, color, and fiber as well as patterns you might enjoy using.  There's a tab for knitted and crocheted cotton washcloths, and afghans.  If you have a question you don't find the answer to in those tabs, please leave a comment, or use the contact form in the right side bar, or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com

March and April we're focusing on men and all things they need like hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, socks, personal care items etc.  

2014 Donations:
Hats: 255+1=256
Scarves: 92+1=93
Socks: 46+3=49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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.

Mother and Daughter Team Work Makes it Happen

Thank you Roseann M from Pennsylvania for this thoughtful donation of crocheted hats for the kiddos.  Roseann is our newest pair of helping hands and we're thrilled to have her join us.  This pile of cute hats was "something" to do during this long cold winter.  Roseann's daughter, Stana found us on the internet and communicated about her mother having these hats and wanting to help.  How cool is that.  Team work.  Roseann with the hook in hand and Stana typing away on the internet.

22 Heads will now be warmer and happier thanks to this thoughtful donation.  Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond ladies.  Please keep up the good work.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 233+22=255
Scarves: 92
Socks: 46
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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 are Gifts from the Heart

Thank you Barbara F from New York for this thoughtful donation, and your on going support.  Special thank you for tagging your hats with size.  The shelters and I truly appreciate it when folks do that.  Saves everyone time.  

Barbara has been a wonderful supporter of our cause here in Ohio.  Keep up the good work.

March and April we're focusing on men and all things they need like hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, socks, personal care items etc.  

2014 Donations:
Hats: 303+4=307
Scarves: 116+2=118
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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.

Colorful Crocheted Donation

Thank you Lori R for this thoughtful donation of crocheted cotton washcloths and hats for our cold homeless folks here in Ohio.  Really like the bright green in the washcloths, it does make me think of Spring.......so very tired of this long, cold winter.........surely Spring will come ...sometime.  Though I fear it's a long way off.  I know the calendar says it's due on March 20th, which is only 16 days away...........but remember our friend Mr. GroundHog...6 wks longer, and really here in central Ohio it is often cold, frosty etc long after that.  But, how nice to see those bright spring colors in the washcloths.

The hats will warm 5 heads, and while I like Spring Colors, I appreciate that you choose nice darker colors for the hats.  Well done, please keep up the good work.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 228+5=233
Scarves: 92
Socks: 46
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 100+18=118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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 is good for the Soul

Thank you Diana K for your on going support of our cause here on Bridge and Beyond.  Warming Ohio's Homeless is a job that just doesn't go away.  These has been an especially brutal winter and I fear even with the days on the calendar saying spring is close...it isn't by a long shot.  As I write this scheduled post we still have snow on the ground.

Our knitting and crocheting  serves several purposes.  It gives us who are blessed with a roof over our heads the ability to give back, a way to show our gratitude for what we have.  It gives us the ability to physically warm someone in need, and it gives us the ability to give someone hope for a better tomorrow.  Homemade items made from our hearts tell that cold homeless person, someone cares.  Someone cares about you and that's pretty special.

Keep your yarn close folks, the need is great.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 227+1=228
Scarves: 90+2=92
Socks: 46
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56+44=100
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

**PLEASE REMEMBER

• ADD A NOTE WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL TO YOUR DONATION 
• AVOID USING WHITE, BEIGE, TAN, AND OTHER LIGHT COLORS, DUE TO THE DIRT FACTOR
• ALWAYS READ THE TAB ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM YOU'RE MAKING BEFORE YOU KNIT OR CROCHET AND MAIL TO BE CERTAIN YOU MEET THE NECESSARY GUIDELINES

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.

Happy Hookers Help Ohio's Homeless

Hats and scarves crocheted by our good friend Marjorie M and her crochet club, The Happy Hookers!  Lots of nice colors in the hats.  I've got some pictured with the brim rolled up and others without out the brim up so you can see the 2 ways these hats can be worn.  This provides options for the folks, to pull it down or roll it up to have double over the ears.  Thank you ladies for joining Marjorie in the cause for our Ohio Homeless.  We appreciate your efforts.  
Click to enlarge the picture so you can see the red hat with the cute ruffle edge.  The ladies will love not only being warm, but looking good.

Thank you Happy Hookers!

2014 Donations:
Hats: 214+13=227
Scarves: 85+5=90
Socks: 46
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

**PLEASE REMEMBER

• ADD A NOTE WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL TO YOUR DONATION 
• AVOID USING WHITE, BEIGE, TAN, AND OTHER LIGHT COLORS, DUE TO THE DIRT FACTOR
• ALWAYS READ THE TAB ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM YOU'RE MAKING BEFORE YOU KNIT OR CROCHET AND MAIL TO BE CERTAIN YOU MEET THE NECESSARY GUIDELINES

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.

Love and Warmth Donated from New York for Ohioans

 Look at these beautiful matching sweater and hat.  Some teen gal is going to truly flip.  She's going to look cute, be warm and know someone cares about her.  This is awesome.  Thank you Anne Marie from New York for your on going support and always so generous support of the need of our homeless here in Ohio.  You rock!  Love the color and the details in the stitches.  Please click to enlarge folks so you can see it well.  The pattern for this sweater is HERE

 AND how about a bunch of hats in lots of different colors to fit a variety of head sizes, all nicely tagged.  And to that some socks, and scarves and hand warmers.  Awesome, and so very thoughtful Anne Marie.  Did you also notice slippers ?

AND......don't leave there's more to share with you, 3 more adorable sweaters.  The blue and red in the upper right doesn't show up well in the photo, but will awesome for some little guy.  Anne Marie has made the 4 sweaters are in different sizes, from very young to teen.  So nicely done!  Anne Marie, looks like an awesome pattern, can you please share what pattern you used.

*The Cardigan Sweater Pattern is HERE
*The Lavendar Sweater Pattern is HERE
*The Red and Blue Sweater Pattern on RAV is HERE
And for those not on RAV is HERE

2014 Donations:
Hats: 202+12=214
Scarves: 83+2=85
Socks: 26+20=46
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 22+3=25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 1+4=5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

**PLEASE REMEMBER

• ADD A NOTE WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL TO YOUR DONATION 
• AVOID USING WHITE, BEIGE, TAN, AND OTHER LIGHT COLORS, DUE TO THE DIRT FACTOR
• ALWAYS READ THE TAB ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM YOU'RE MAKING BEFORE YOU KNIT OR CROCHET AND MAIL TO BE CERTAIN YOU MEET THE NECESSARY GUIDELINES

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.

Donation from New York for Ohio's HOmeless

Thank  you Robert L from New York for this thoughtful donation.  There are hats, scarves, slippers, a neck warmer and socks.  Robert is our newest pair of helping hands.  While I'm not really sure this donation is from Robert, there was no note in the box so I only have the return address to go by.  I suspect Robert's wife is the creator of said donation.  But, doing a search for an email from a Robert L. didn't produce an email for me in in box.  I'm hopeful whomever sent this will respond either here via comments, or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com or use the contact form in the right side bar.  It's not that Robert couldn't be the new pair of helping hands, we do have some men in the group; it's just less common.

My apologies for not being able to contact you to let you know your donation arrived safe and sound.  

2014 Donations:
Hats: 185+17=202
Scarves:82+1=83
Socks: 6+20=26
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 21+1=22
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 1
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items.

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.

Lots of Hats for Homeless

Thank you Sandra R  from sunny and warm Florida (though even they have had colder then normal bouts this winter), for this awesome donation!  Sandra has been a long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond with her skillful hands.  We truly appreciate you and your huge heart.  Sandra has crocheted and crocheted.......does she even stop to eat and sleep?  WOW.

I believe she has hit every possible head size with this variety of hats.  AND many many thanks for taking the time to tag them all with size.  I really need everyone to do that.  It does take extra time at your end, I know; but truly less then my measuring or guesstimating all the hats here, and then the volunteers having to do it yet again.  Please, Please folks tag your hats with the size you made.  No one knows better then you what size you made.  The hat tab has patterns, and lots of guidelines about sizing.  It's a wonderful resource compiled by many of our Bridge and Beyond folks. 

As always, keep up the good work Sandra!

Hats: 147+38=185
Scarves:79+3=82
Socks: 6
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 21
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 1

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 to Aid Cold Homeless

Thank you Sheelagh S for this beautiful stained glass window style afghan.  Please click to enlarge folks so you can see the details.  Not only is it colorful, but it has nice texture, dimension to it.  Sheelagh found this pattern in "50 Sensational Crochet Afghans & Throw" in case any of you want to give it a go.    This wonderful lapghan will surely put a smile on someone's face while it keeps them warm.  Awesome work Sheelagh!

Sheelagh has been very busy!  She's crocheted and donated slippers, hats, and a poncho in addition to the lovely lapghan above.  I had to stand back to get everything in the photo soooooooooo

wanted you to see the detail in the poncho, I've cropped it for you.  Isn't this a wonderful design!  It's nice and thick will be very warm for the lucky recipient.  Love the colors as well.

She made some keyhold scarves also, indicating she didn't quite have enough yarn to make full length scarves.  What an awesome idea!  I wanted to share a close up.  If you've not seen this style scarf before it has a slit, something like a button hold (only larger), where the scarf slides into itself which compensates nicely when it might otherwise be too short to wrap around and secure.  Great idea.

People always enjoy looking at new or different patterns, so am including the pattern she used for her hats in case any of you are looking for a new pattern.  Click HERE.  I'll be adding this to our hat tab across the top of the blog.  It's a well written pattern, sized wonderfully, is stretchy which makes it fit more heads, and is nice and warm with tight closed stitches...AND it has a brim!  Awesome Pattern, thanks for sharing this.

Please keep up the good work Sheelagh.

It's March, and that means our focus is Men.  Things needed for men, darks, solids, sturdy be that hats, scarves, mittens, or slippers.  This winter is far from over.  Though I am excited it's staying light a bit later; the temps are still frigid and as the writing of this scheduled post, I managed one token day without snow in my yard .......short lived reprieve, as it snowed again and next comes the freezing rain.  


2014 Donations:
Hats: 144+3=147
Scarves:74+5=79
Socks: 6
Afghans: 10+1=11
Slippers: 20+1=21
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 1

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.