Donation from Puerto Rico Helps Ohio's Homeless

WOW....this blog post should have been published some time back and somehow got buried in the drafts here on my blogger and never published.  So sorry to be delayed sharing this awesome donation of hats and scarves from our very good friend, Damaris in Puerto Rico.  Look at the variety of sizes and colors!!


Please do click to enlarge the photo so you can see the details.  I've folded the brim up on a few hats so you could see how it can be worn that way and or pulled down, depending on the weather and or head size.  They are beautifully made with contrasting colors.  Double knit so they will be extra warm.  Likewise the scarves are as well.  AND so nicely sized that people can really wrap up in the scarves.


Many many thanks Damaris for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond and your very generous donation.  You truly are making 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.

A Very Special Donation for the Homeless

Puerto Rico, an area hit so very very hard from two major hurricanes back in September has Rock Stars, like Da'maris.  Not only did she endure these devastating disasters to her country, but she suffered person injury with a fall and fractured femur.  She required surgery and rehab and is currently walking with a cane.  So sorry she has suffered so much, both personally and emotional with the damage to her country.  But, she is a rock star for sure.  She had knitted this lovely and thoughtful donation for Bridge and Beyond; but was unable to send until now.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart.  When I read your note, I had tears in my eyes.  

Am thrilled to know you are improving each and everyday, and am very grateful for your huge heart and willingness to help others.  People like you, Rock Stars, make this world a better place.

Please take care of yourself, keep up the good work.  

**The counts on our progress bars are current, the percentages not quite. I'll not be figure the percentages with each update of numbers, but will be updating again next at least by the 20th. I have in fact made a reminder not on my cell phone for the 20th of each month to do percentages. If we're at a milestone, or I just have extra time I may do it more often...but certainly at that scheduled time.

** 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.

Fabulous Donation from Puerto Rico Helps Ohio's Homeless

This wonderful donation is all the way from Puerto Rico from our good friend Damaris.  The scarves are double thickness so are wonderfully warm and super soft.  Likewise the hats which can be reversible.  Damaris has knitted these on a knitting machine which is how you get the tube effect for both and the ability to make them double.  Look how nice the hats are with contrasting brims...please click the picture to see the details.  The hats will fit a variety of head sizes because they are nice and stretchy.

Beautifully done Damaris.  Thank you for your generosity.  Please keep up the good work.

**For anyone new to the blog, the counting below maybe confusing.  When 2016 began, we started with the number of items donated the previous year and are counting down in hopes of hitting and surpasses the number of items donated last year.**


2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     54-11=43
Scarves: 67-4=63
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66
Slippers:   36
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  274
Afghans:  4
Socks:   108
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   7
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

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 Hats from Puerto Rico

Look at these awesome hats!  These are knit double which makes for a super nice warm hat and coordinating brim. Thank you DaMaris from Puerto Rico.  They could also be reversible.  DaMaris knits them half and half...colorwise, like a tube then gathers the ends.  She used a Turbo round knitter for these.  I've not seen the machine in person, but would love to have one.  Thanks also DaMaris for taking the time to tag...sizing is so very helpful.

She's also included a pair slippers in her thoughtful donation.

Please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 356+13=369
Scarves 150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67+6=68
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Donations from Puerto Rico travel to Ohio

Thank you once again to the team from Puerto Rico, Damaris and Nancy!  Lovely scarves, hats and cotton washcloths round out their donation.  I'd forgotten how much I like knitted scarves made double either on the knitting machine or the looms...they're just so nice and warm and squishy folks, wish you all could feel them.

Keep up the good work ladies, we so appreciate you're helping the homeless here in Ohio from so far away!

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 698+3=701
Scarves: 342+3=345
Socks: 171
Afghans: 17
Slippers: 80
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 77
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 281+5=286
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13

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 Team in Puerto Rico

 Thank you DaMaris and your friend Nancy for this thoughtful and generous donation of knitted goodies.  DaMaris donates all the way from Puerto Rico which I think is pretty special.  She's encouraged her friend Nancy to join in.  Awesome team work from both ladies.  Welcome Nancy, thrilled to have you join us.  These hats are nicely tagged with sized.....another item that gets me excited.  Hats and scarves are loomed.  Love the nice double thickness scarves..

Also, such nice sized scarves for wrapping up and being warm.  Nice dark colors too!  

Many thanks DaMaris for recruiting more helping hands!  Hope to see both you and Nancy here on Bridge and Beyond often.  Keep up the good work, Ladies.

*Folks you may have recently read I'm taking more pictures in order to better highlight the beautiful donations for your all.  Better to see them, and to spread our posts to help the blogs placement which has fallen from it's SEO location a year ago.  What that means is, you'll see more donations from DaMaris and Nancy, so please do keep checking in.  Remember your spending time here on the blog reading and posting comments is also helpful...........something you can all do when you're taking a break from knitting or crocheting.......hint hint*

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 688+4=692
Scarves: 334+4=338
Socks: 171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 79
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 278
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13

Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Awesome Donation from Puerto Rico

Look at these fabulous warm colors Damaris choose for her scarves. These are beautifully crocheted, very nice and soft, and a wonderful size. Not only do they look warm because of the color, they are warm, by design too! AND..you all know how I love team work and believe we couldn't get the job at hand done without it. Damaris's friend Nancy O. paid the postage all the way from Puerto Rico so these 2 scarves could be donated to Ohio's Homeless and others in need.

Thank you Damaris for your on going support of our cause and for enlisting the help of your friend Nancy, who's helped us before with donations. And thank you Nancy, hope to see you both here on Bridge and Beyond often.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 328
Scarves: 212+2=214
Slippers: 65
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 22
Mittens: 141
Squares: 332
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 177
Cotton Washcloths 257
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc)

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donation all the way from Puerto Rico

Our friend and supporter Damaris has sent another lovely donation all the way from Puerto Rico! How awesome is that folks. These matching sets of knitted hats and crocheted scarves will make someone not only warm, but stylish too! So nicely made. And so truly appreciated. Many thanks Damaris for your thoughtful donation. Please keep up the good work.

Have you all noticed all the new tabs across the top of the blog? If not, take a look please and thanks. Lots of information regarding size and color requirements, and patterns to help you with your donations. The working calendar is also updated continuously. Currently we have the first 3 months of the year documented with Jan, Feb, and March monthly focuses listed.

**Remember, please avoid open lacy stitches, if you can see through the item and or poke your finger through the item, it's too lacy**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 73+2=75
Scarves: 11+2=13
Slippers: 3
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 3
Mittens: 18
Squares: 78
Socks: 15
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, etc)

**Have you noticed the unidentified donations area in the right sidebar? Please take a look, maybe you can help identify some donations.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

International Donation!!

Lovely purple crocheted set of mittens, hat, and scarf donated by Damaris all the way from Puerto Rico! AWESOME. Very nicely made, love the way you trimmed it also Damaris. Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation. I could hardly wait to open the box when I realized where it came from. I was sooooooooooo excited I told everyone I came in contact with that day.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 355+1=356
Hats 735+1=736
Mittens 142+1=143
Socks 135
Squares 515
Rain Ponchos 84
Cotton Washcloths 324
Sweaters/Poncho's 7
Slippers 90
Afghans 40 (2 sent to our friends at Pine Street)
Misc Items I've not counted misc items like all the personal care items, the neck warmers, head bands or yarn etc.

**Reminders:
Include a note with your donation
Do not tie and cut when changing yarn, leave several inches and weave in your ends
Avoid open lacy stitches, general rule of thumb if you can poke your finger throw the stitches, they aren't as warm as they could be.
Avoid white as much as possible, shows dirt too easily
Lots of info in FAQ and Before you donate

Did you know you can click on the tags of any post and be taken to previous posts from either that individual (if you click on their name), or other posts that have those words...ie. mittens, hats, scarves, socks, etc.? That way you can always look around the blog and see other items these folks have made, or see other similar items.

The message behind a hand made item, be it knitted, crocheted or loomed is powerful. The message that someone you didn't know took time to make something especially for you is awesome, is powerful, is important. That's why we donated hand made items. We keep them physical warm...yes; but we offer hope because of the specialness with a hand made item. Thank you for all you do. Keep up the good work folks.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!