A Bakers Dozen

I may be aging myself when I use the expression a Bakers Dozen...but, used to be when you ordered a dozen of something from your local bakery/baker he or she threw in an extra one...13 a bakers dozen.  Not a term you hear much these days...and I can't remember when any threw in an extra something for free.  But, I couldn't help but think of that when I counted the above donation from Karen S, fellow Ohioan.  She sent a bakers dozen of hats and cotton washcloths!  Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation Karen.  Both the crocheted hats and crocheted cotton wash cloths are a great donation; plus you've added 16 pairs of socks......nothing better then warm dry feet!

I love your hat styles with these nice brims...can to share your pattern?  EXTRA Thank You's for tagging all your hats with size, that always makes me smile.  Karen is our newest pair of helping hands.  Thrilled to have you join us Karen and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Gear up your hooks and needles folks, it's time to knit and crochet and donate to help those less fortunate then you.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 632+13=645
Scarves: 402
Socks: 235+16=251
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 638+13=651
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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.