Crocheted Donations from West Virginia Help Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Joanne from West Virginia for this thoughtful donation of crocheted and knitted hats, and scarves, and hooded scarf.  Shoot our friend Sandie P found the name for those a few posts back and I've forgotten what they're called.  Will scroll back and find it.

Scottie...found it.  Thank you Joanne for your thoughtful donation.  You can see there are a couple of matching sets of hats and scarves. 

As I post this we're having another rainy day here in Central Ohio, that makes it cool at night folks, even now.....even though there's a bit left in the month of August.  Please keep your hooks and needles flying.

Please remember folks, open lacy stitches aren't warm, and tend not to hold up well in the cold wet weather here in Ohio.  Stitches should be close together, please avoid using stitches your fingers can easily poke through and or you can see through.  Broom stick lace, mile a minute type patterns etc don't meet the needs of those we serve.

*Folks please remember not to knot and cut with knitted or crocheted items.  Knots are always the weakest link in any garment or project.  Always leave tails when changing colors or adding yarn and work in your tails to avoid un-raveling.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 532+6=538
Scarves: 293+7=300
Socks: 101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 63
Cotton Washcloths: 217
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

Reminder to everyone to please avoid using pastels, white, and beige.  Dark colors are best for men, women, and children.  Dark colors work for everyone and help with not showing the dirt as easily

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 love to warm those in need

I've been MIA a bit here folks due to some family medical issue (keep us in your thoughts and prayers please), but wanted to do a mini update here...though this does not bring it current.

Many many thanks to Joanne for 4 beautiful knitted and crochet sets of hats, scarfs, and mittens. Joanne your work is awesome. When I grow up, I wanna knit as well as you do. The hats and mittens are knitted and matching scarfs are crocheted.

Hats #146-147-148-149

Mittens # 30-31-32-33

Scarfs #68-69-70-71

As usual, you see Stella enjoying the warmth and beauty of donated items. Showing you a close up on one of the hats...isn' it fabulous!!

Many thanks. Folks I do have more items to number and photograph, but need to get to the hospital so will try to do another mini update later.

Keep those hooks and needles flying folks, the need continues.

**PLEASE sing our if you know who Joanne in West Hills, CA if so I can properly thank her.

****Reminder folks, please send your internet name, email etc when you forward donated items, as I often don't know real names. Thanks!!!!