Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Helping the Homeless with Socks and Stitches

knit hat and socks for the homelessYIPPEE, look at this very cool hat and socks. Thanks so much Shelly. The hat is knit and feels like it's double yarn or very nice thick yarn. It's a great man size and will really help ward off the cold for one of homeless men living under the bridge.

I'm like a kid at Christmas when I open these marvelous packages you all continue to send. It's truly heartwarming to know so many of you care so much about your fellow man.

You are all THE BEST! Keep up the good work.

* 1 more day in our "Sock it to me Month", but remember socks are needed all 12 months of the year*


2010
Scarves 147
Hats 203 + 1 = 204
Mittens 18 pairs
Socks 53 pairs + 6 = 59
Squares for Pine Street

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

Thursday, June 17, 2010

SOCKS, socks, SOCKS

mens socksI am Thrilled! Truly thrilled and have already passed along these 25 pairs of socks from Bunny. Thank you so much Bunny. Socks are needed regardless of the temperatures and conditions. The men are always extremely happy to get socks, so I zipped over quickly yesterday to pass these along to Jan, my SIL; who'll pass them to Dear Rae today. No time wasted here for sure ladies.

I've continued to work on the corner to corner ghan, and squares for Pine Street, as well as a scarf and hope you're all busy too.

We are so blessed to have a roof over our heads, food on our plates it's wonderful to be able to share as we do to help the homeless. I thank you all for your continued support.

We've got a bit over a week left of June, Sock it to me Month; but that doesn't mean socks can't be donated other times.


2010
Scarves 147
Hats 203
Mittens 18 pairs
Socks 28 pairs+25=53
Squares for Pine Street 7

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

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Helping the Homeless is a year long Quest

knitted items for homelessBeautiful, beautiful. Look what Linda in sunny Florida sent us~ She and her knitting needles have been very busy playing together. 3 hats, can you believe how cute the red pinky one in the lower right is......or the scarlet and gray with earflaps that Stella's showing off. Toooooooo cute for sure. 3 pair of mittens, red, green, and a cool variegated pair; and a neat neck gator AND an awesome multi-colored scarf. These beauties were all knitted with nice soft warm yummy yarn. Thank you bunches Linda!

Folks the weather here is finally warm, or at least it is most days; though we've continued to have some nasty cool wet nights which always causes me to look ahead, plan ahead for a few months down the road. Let's keep those hooks and needles flying so when the unpredictable central Ohio weather turns we'll be ready and people won't go cold. We do continue to knit, crochet, loom and collect all year long.

Remember June is Sock it to Me Month. If you can, we'd love to collect some socks for the men. White or dark colors. I buy in bulk when I see a good sale. If you can send socks great; if you'd prefer to save on postage and send money towards socks that too is good. Socks for wet feet are needed all year long.

For all you continue to do, Thank you!

2010
Scarves 146 +1=147
Hats 200+3=203
Mittens 15 pairs+3=18 pairs
Socks 28 pairs
Squares for Pine Street 7

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

Monday, June 7, 2010

Donated Yarn

Italian YarnThis fun Italian yarn was donated by Christi from Just For Ewe to turn into something warm and fun for our Homeless project. I had the good fortune of meeting Christi this past weekend on a girls get away. I've blogged more about this fun yarn shop on my Travel Blog. Please do hop over and read about it.

Thank you Christi, I'll post again when this yarn is a FO.

Remember June is Sock it to Me Month.

2010
Scarves 146
Hats 188+2=200
Mittens 13 pairs+2=15
Socks 28 pairs
Squares for Pine Street 7

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

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

June is, Sock it to me Month

We all continue to knit and crochet even during the warm months as hats, mittens, and scarves can then be stock piled to be ready as soon as frost hits. Frost can hit pretty quickly and unexpectedly here in Central Ohio; so please keep those hands busy.

In addition, I'm officially kicking off a drive for socks. White or colored, socks one size fits all are needed. Let's focus on men's socks as that's the bulk of those living under the bridges, and elsewhere at the moment.

Store bought socks. I buy in bulk which is much more cost effective. PLEASE socks are something even our non knitters and crocheters can help with. Contact me for my mailing address if you feel you can help out by sending a package of socks. Several people have pointed out it's more cost effective for them to forward a check vs paying the cost of mailing socks. That's been done several times and I take the check and head to Kohl's, Sams, or Target...whomever is offering the best deal at the time. I can happily buy the socks here and save you all the postage costs.

Help by buying socks, or by sending a check. Help by telling your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and fellow bloggers about the need. While socks are needed all year long, we'll make June our special "Sock it to me month".

Many thanks for all you do, please keep up the good work. Together we do make a difference, each and everyday someone is warmer, because YOU care.

Bless YOU!

2010
Scarves 146
Hats 188+2=200
Mittens 13 pairs+2=15
Socks 28 pairs
Squares for Pine Street 7


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

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Warming heads, hands, and Hearts

knitted hat and mittensThese beautiful red and purple mitten and hat sets are from Bunny's fabulous knitting needles. Please click to see picture larger so you can see the beautiful pattern of the stitches in the hats. Stella had a hard time decided which color to model when I told her she could only put one on. You know how temperamental she can be. Both the hats and the mittens have a nice stretch to them. Below you see my hand along side the red mitten. These darling sets will fit a teen or a women about my size. I love the mitten pattern. No DP's are needed. Thanks Bunny for forwarding a copy of the pattern so I can try my hand at it.
hand and mittenI've asked permission to post this pattern on our page, and James the designer of this pattern (PandaMan) has gracious said yes. So, will post this as a separate page in the tab area at the top of the page under the header. You'll find our specially designed crocheted mitten pattern by Crochet Princess there too.

Continuing to work on both squares, and the corner to corner ghan for Pine Street. Sing out if you're making squares to forward for Pine Street. Thanks

As always Thank you Bunny for your beautiful work, and your continued support, it is very much appreciated.

2010
Scarves 146
Hats 188+2=200
Mittens 13 pairs+2=15
Socks 28 pairs
Squares for Pine Street 7

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

Where are You and Your Yarn From?

I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.

Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?