Knitting and Crocheting in Rhode Island helps Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Mary H for this thoughtful donation of crocheted and knitted hats and scarves.  I especially like the knitted hats with stretchy brims.  That particular style fits lots of different head sizes.  Nice dark solid colors also.

Mary's been busy, as you can see with both her knitting needles and her crochet hook there in the state of Rhode Island, The Plantation State, or The Ocean State, or Lil' Rhode.  I found it interesting, Mary's state had so many nicknames.  The Plantation State seemed most surprising to me, as I think of the South and Plantations.  But, apparently...It's full name, back in the day was State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation.  Such a big name, long name for such a small state.

Thank you Mary for your support here on Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's homeless.  

**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.

Scarves Warm Homeless in Need

Thank you Mary H for this wonderful donation of knitted scarves!   A thoughtful and generous donation.  She's knitted a nice variety of sizes and colors to warm and please lots of folks.  Scarves are truly a wonderful way to help warm people up. I know how much more comfortable I am when I have a nice warm scarf around my neck...even while indoors.  Something here for everyone, male or female.

Many many thanks Mary, and please keep up the good work.  Know how appreciated you and your talents are.

**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:     38
Scarves: 61 - 15 = 46
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66
Slippers:   36
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  269
Afghans:  1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   108
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   7
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0 +1
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 Cowls Donated to Help Ohio's Homeless

 Here's one of the panels Mary H donated.  I folded the panel over and crocheted together, and joined it to make a mobius/infinity scarf/ cowl.  It's large enough to be doubled or draped and is both warm and attractive either way it's worn.

Truly love the color combination of this and so will the lucky lady who received it.

Many thanks Mary.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 466
Scarves &  Infinity Scarves: 190+1=191
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 121
Slippers: 105
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 454
Afghans: 24
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 18
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.

Donations from Rhode Island Aid Homeless in Ohio

Thank you Mary H from Rhode  Island for this colorful and warm donation of knitted scarf/panels.  These are going to become an afghan or two and possibly a shawl.  Lovely colors to work with.  As soon as laid these out to photograph I could envision several fun colorful possibilities.  I'm anxious to play with them and see what they become.  Stay tuned  folks, because Mary has quite an eye for some modern colorful patches within these scarf panels.

Many thanks for your thoughtful creative donation, please keep up the good work Mary!

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 424
Scarves &  Infinity Scarves: 186
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 113
Slippers: 91
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 444
Afghans: 23
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 18
Shawls 2
** pending scarf panels 10
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.

Donating Crocheted Scarves

Thank you Mary H for this continuation of your generous crocheted donation.  Folks if you missed the other portions of Mary's donations, please scroll back, you don't want to miss them.  Nice large, tight stitches make for a super warm scarf.  Well done Mary.  Please keep up the good work.

Folks as you know, larger donations are often divided to minimize the number of photo's per post, to have fewer items in each photo so you can better see all the wonderful donations, and to help Bridge and Beyond with more regular blog posts.  These are all good things!

Have you noticed any changes on the blog???
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.  

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 945
Scarves: 489
Socks: 199
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 108
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:130
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 331
Misc. (Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs 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.

Crocheted Warmth for Homeless in Need

 Thank you Mary H for this thoughtful and warm donation.  Mary's crocheted and donated scarves and an afghan, granny style afghan of many colors.  The scarves are nice and big, both in width and length so folks can really wrap up and stay warm.  Particularly fond of your more solid dark colors.  These are always requested first by the men folk.

I wondered how many different colors were used in this afghan, and actually started to count, lol...then stopped, because as you can see............pick a color.........any color.  This ghan is nice and solid, tight stitches, so even with being granny style squares, it's not particularly lacy.  Great for added warmth.

Please keep up the good work Mary.

**remember folks larger donations are divided up to reduce the number of pictures per post and give the blog better coverage.**

Have you noticed any changes on the blog???
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.  

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 908
Scarves: 483+6=489
Socks: 199
Afghans: 29+1=30
Slippers: 108
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:130
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 331
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.

Warm Scarves for the Homeless

Thank you Mary H from Ohio for these 7 crocheted scarves.  They're nice and warm and will be very much appreciated by those who wrap them around their necks.  We appreciate you're on going support and hope to see you here again soon!

With the end of January coming upon us wanted to let you know that February will continue to focus on feet.  We'll continue with our slipper focus and add socks.  Hope to get a working calendar up pretty soon folks, stay tuned.

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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  62
Scarves: 42+7=49
Socks: 30
Afghans: 2 
Slippers: 10
Rain Ponchos: 2 
Cotton Washcloths: 12
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers etc aren't tabulated


****Are you aware of our addition of accepting quilted scarves, and quilts?  Are you up to speed and a member of our new Facebook Group?****


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 goodies being donated

Thank you Mary H from Ohio for this thoughtful and abundant donation of crocheted goodies. There are 11 brightly colored scarves, sized nice the kids, a pink shawl that I believe one of the ladies/Mom's at one of the 2 family shelters will enjoy wrapping up in, and a Candy Corn Colored crib sized ghan to brighten and warm one of the young children for our project, "Welcome Home" for The Homeless Families Foundation. Nice work Mary, keep up the good work.



2011 Donations:

Scarves 396+11=407
Hats 903
Mittens 247
Socks 318
Squares 551
Rain Ponchos 208
Cotton Washcloths 338
Sweaters/Poncho's 10
Slippers 100
Afghans 43+1=44 (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.

This is day 30 in our Jack Otis Memorial Month, tomorrow starts our focus for squares. Please read the details before your knit/crochet/loom and mail. Thank you.

This post is #565...can you believe how fast we zipped by our last mentioned milestone of 400 posts? WOW. Each posts represents the hard and wonderful work you all do, as each post highlights a day of donations from someone...impressive isn't it! Give yourself all a pat on the bag for stellar work.

*****Please avoid open and lacy stitches, if you can see your hand through the item, and or poke your finger through...it's too lacy and not warm enough. *****

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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!