Crocheted Gifts for the Homeless

Thank you Sandie P for this thoughtful donation.  She's crocheted 2 scarves and the other item is called a chest warmer.  The design of the chest warmer is from a mutual friend that both Sandie and I knew from being involved in several charity groups together.  I believe from memory her nickname from those groups and blogging was Ghost.  Her real name is Diane.  Sandie P has obtained permission from Diane's family to post her patterns.  She was really quite creative.  Sandie is in the process of posting Diane's patterns.  The link to Sandie's blog, where's she dedicated a page to Diane's patters is HERE.

Diane, prior to her death was an active supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  Please check out Sandie's blog.  She has wonderful tutorials as well as other patterns.

I'm so pleased to see the chest warmer pattern available to people again.  

Please keep checking in as I'll be 

Some of the charities aid the homeless, some pregnant women, some kids transitioning out of foster care, and native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation.  Locations vary, so you might find one of the charities listed is in your area, or close to you like a border state; making postage perhaps less costly.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans, lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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 Chest Warmer

Thank you Sandie P from Louisiana for this thoughtful donation.  Folks Sandie is one of our most long term supporters of Bridge and Beyond.  She and I have known each other on line through crochet groups for MANY years!!  This is a crocheted chest warmer.  Many years ago a mutual friend to Sandie P and I, Ghost made and donated a chest warmer.  Sandie, as you might know is a Master Crocheter and often tests patterns that others write.  Thus is the case with this chest warmer.  

Our friend, Ghost is smiling from above no doubt that this many years she is still so fondly remembered.  Sandie and I have discussed how this item is easy to make and quite versatile...in that you could leave as is above, or add buttons like Ghost did (follow link above), or use ties to join the garment.  It certainly adds a layer of warm and makes sizing less of an issue.  

Anyone wanting to make it really simple...how bout shoe strings for ties?  Thank you Sandie for your work on this project and for bouncing ideas about how it could be used with me.  Much Appreciated.  Sandie's blog has lots of very helpful information folks, so please pop over for a visit.

As always, please keep up the good work and know YOU do make a difference.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.