Knitting for the Homeless

Thank you Marilyn W for this soft and chunky infinity/mobius scarf.  Folks you may remember some posts back Marilyn's knitted afghans, somehow I missed this picture with her other donations so wanted to post it now.  This scarf is super warm since it's chunky yarn........and so squishy it will be a real pleasure to wear.  

Thank you Marilyn, please keep up the good work.

Please stay tuned folks for totals.  All items received prior to the end of 2014 will be tallied in that year, even though the posts will appear in the year 2015.  

If you're traveling for the holiday, please be safe folks.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 871
Scarves: 450+1=451
Socks: 193
Afghans: 29
Slippers: 108
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:120
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 329
Misc. (Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs etc.) aren't tabulated.
Personal Care Items: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, cream, hand warmers, lipbalm, floss, soap, shaving cream, razors 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.

Knitted Afghans Give Hope

Another knitted afghan from my long time friend (junior high and high school friend...practically back in the dark ages, lol), Marilyn M.   This nice thick warm afghan is made with double chunky yarn, I think and looks very southwest to me in it's design.  The family who receives this is going to be thrilled.  Sorry the picture is a bit dark folks, hard to get decent pictures sometimes when it's dark and gloomy outdoors.........even with all the inside lights on.

Many thanks for all your efforts Marilyn, please keep up the good work!

As you know our afghans provide physical warmth, but they also provide hope for a brighter future for the families we serve.  

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 841
Scarves: 401
Socks: 187
Afghans: 27+1=28
Slippers: 105
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:120
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 329
Misc. (Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs etc.) aren't tabulated.
Personal Care Items: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, cream, hand warmers, lipbalm, floss, soap, shaving cream, razors 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.

Knitted Afghans Help Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Marilyn W for this awesome donation of crocheted afghans.  I LOVE the colors in this first one, I think it's sorta Buckeyeish.  It's made with double yarn or chunky yarn, not sure...hey Marilyn which?  It's therefore nice and warm and squishy.  This will surely make someone's day when they receive it.

Ahhhhhhh, Feather and Fan a real favorite of mine, it's always such a good pattern choice.  Again this is made with chunky or double yarn and will keep someone nice and cozy.  

Marilyn is a high school classmate of mine, well actually we've known each other even longer then that.  We knew each other way back in junior high, so it's very special to me that she's helping us here on Bridge and Beyond.  We enjoyed a bit of catch up the other day when we met for breakfast so she could along her donations.

**stay tuned folks, there's more; but remember I'm breaking up some of the donations to minimize the number of pictures in a post, to help you all see the lovely items better, and to give us more consistency with a post daily**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 826
Scarves: 389
Socks: 187
Afghans: 25+2=27
Slippers: 98
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:120
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 329
Misc. (Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs etc.) aren't tabulated.
Personal Care Items: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, cream, hand warmers, lipbalm, floss, soap, shaving cream, razors etc aren't tabulated

**Still looking for Jane Burmeister or someone from The Sullivan Group, if you're out there, please use the contact form in the right side bar to hail me.  Thank you.

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.

Classmates Reunited to do Good

Please welcome our newest pair of helping hands, Marilyn from Ohio. Through the beauty of Facebook, Marilyn W and I got re-acquainted. Marilyn and I were thick as thieves in Junior High and most of High School. Then with different interest we lost touch. She married and moved away. It's wonderful to be reconnected, to share memories and to remember why we enjoyed each other so much. We have a lot in common. The obvious thing we have in common is knitting and helping other people. See the proof above. These scarves are very well made, nice and soft and very warm. The navy blue in the middle is I think called a seaman scarf? Where the neck portion is more narrow to wrap. It was a way to save yarn back in WWII times I belief. Trying to remember the history of it. It's a very traditional and long standing popular scarf pattern.

Not only we been able to reconnect on Facebook, and here on Bridge and Beyond, we've reconnected face to face and have had dinner!

2011 Donations:

Scarves 436+4=440
Hats 931
Mittens 253
Socks 327+6=333
Squares 641
Rain Ponchos 216
Cotton Washcloths 339
Sweaters/Poncho's 10
Slippers 110
Afghans 46 (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, shawl, hot packs, or yarn etc.

Thank you Marilyn for your thoughtful donation, it's greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you here often.

**Reminders:
Avoid White, offwhite, ivory etc.
Don't tie and cut, leave tails of several inches when you change yarn AND PLEASE, work in all your tails. Only exception is your final tail on a square.
Use washable fibers
Add a note with your name, your state, your email ady, Facebook, RAV, Hive, Ville profile page and or your blog url so I have a means of contacting you.

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!