Donating Scarves and Slippers for the Homeless

Thank you Patty L, fellow Ohioan for your thoughtful donation of 3 crocheted scarves and 2 pairs of slippers. We appreciate your on going support. The lavender is such a pretty shade, and reminds me of Spring. I know we're all anxious for Spring to come about. As I type this scheduled post, it's been a day of snow fluffies....but there are some promising signs that spring does have a fighting chance.

We do collect all items (except squares) all year long, so if spring is hitting you...in your neck of the woods, don't put away your yarn and hook/needles. Keep those hands busy. I'll be making deliveries for several more months to the various groups in need. Then, when it finally is warm enough the need isn't there; we'll stock pile to be ready before weather changes again.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 212
Scarves: 106+3=109
Slippers: 48+2=50
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 17
Mittens: 120
Squares: 171
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 27
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts 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!

Donations for Homeless living in the Elements

Thank you Patty L, from Ohio for your thoughtful donation of 7 pairs of gloves and 7 Balaclava's. For those who wonder what those are...face masks. You know like a knitted face warmer, snow mobilers use. Sorry to report, either I forgot to get a picture, or something happened to it. Thus this pictureless blog post. I was anxious to get these items delivered and so am not sure if I quickly put them in bag after showing hubby...or the camera didn't play nice. Once in awhile it does that. These knitted face masks will really be well received by those living out in the elements.

Edited to add, you might also know what I'm referring to when I say helmet liners.

Our contest ended on the 14th, on the 15th 3 winners were announced. Todate, we've only heard back from 2 of the 3 winners. Tomorrow I'll draw a new winner to fill in, if we've still not heard from our 3rd winner. Reminder...I need people to make contact with me (sandycrochet@gmail.com) to give me their snail ady, and to let me know if they're a knitter or crocheter. If you missed the announcement, or didn't get a chance to congratulate the winners....Click HERE.

2012 Donations:

Hats: 132
Scarves: 56
Slippers: 28
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 9
Mittens: 99+7=106
Squares: 128
Socks: 98
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks etc)

** Remember, no need to be shy...we're all friends here and you do not need to be a blogger to leave comments. Simply click the drop down box after you comment and click name and url, leave the url part empty. Please and thanks! I keep trying to nudge so many of you that come and lurk/read....we need your support with comments. It helps the blog, and we all love to see nice comments about our craft after our donations, let's support each other with making comments. It's truly a win win situation.

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!

Warming Hands is Colorful

A warm, and very colorful donation of 10 pairs of mittens here from Patty L from Ohio. (gloves) A good variety of sizes here to warm different sized hands. The kids will love them. Thank you Patty for your thoughtful donation.

This is Day 26 in The Jack Otis Memorial Month. 4 more days folks, you still have time...keep your hooks and needles flying. It's cold and the men are in need.

**Reminder for those knitters and crocheters who furry pets like to lay on your donations, please do your best to remove the dog and cat hair...those lint roller things work well. If your items are washable, washing them in cold water and fluffy dry (I never use hot, even when the label says it's ok), also helps. Additionally, washing items is a great way to soften some of the rougher yarns. This helps all the recipients with allergies, as well as me when I open the boxes. THANKS**


2011 Donations:

Scarves 384
Hats 877
Mittens 221+10=231
Socks 258
Squares 551
Rain Ponchos 146
Cotton Washcloths 338
Sweaters/Poncho's 10
Slippers 98
Afghans 43 (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.

***Reviewing our numbers above makes me wonder if we can heat 500 for scarves? Or 300 for mittens? ***

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!

Slippers provide comfort and hope for Faith Mission

Thank you Patty L from Ohio for these 2 cute pair of crocheted slippers. Slippers provide 2 types of warmth. The provide warmth in terms of heat for tired cold feet, and the provide a Big Bear type of comfort, knowing someone somewhere made these specially for you. Who doesn't love to take off shoes and put on a pair of slippers to relax? These slippers will be welcomed I know at Faith Mission.

Faith Mission for those who maybe new to the blog provides temporary housing to abused and or homeless mothers and their children. Such a worthy cause.

Thank you Patty L. for your thoughtful donation.

2011
Scarves 141
Hats 215
Mittens (gloves)56
Socks 56
Slippers 26+2=28
Ghans 12
Squares 179
Sweaters 5

**Sometimes my allergies go bonkers when I open thoughtful donations from pet loving homes. If you could take a minute to remove as much of your furry friends fur/hair as possible, I'd really appreciate it. No doubt some of our folks in need may also suffer from these annoying allergies. I often use one of those lint roller things which seems to work well. Thank 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!

Socks are so Important!

We never have too many pairs of socks. Socks, store bought socks (primarily for men) are needed all year long. Cold, wet feet are a problem even in warmer months when you live outdoors in the elements. Thank you Patty L from Ohio for your donation. It's very much appreciated, truly.

Socks are important, and they will be the next month's feature. March will be Sock it to Me Month, for folks who like to plan a bit ahead. I'll probably make us a button/badge etc later so the feature is clearly seen on the blog. So, keep an eye peeled.

Sock it to Me Month following Toasty Tootsie's seemed to be so appropriate. Our feet do so much for us they deserve lots of attention. Why are feet so important you might ask yourself. What can you do, where can you go that your feet don't carry you? How much do you hurt all over if your feet hurt? How cold are you all over if your feet are wet and cold? Having a warm, dry pair of socks on can be very beneficially and help to keep one healthy. So, we do ask for and collect socks all year long, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

2011
Scarves 75
Hats 161
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 13+6=19
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

**If you're new to this blog, please take a minute and read the How You Can Help Tab at the top of the blog. I have, over time added some new information, so if you've not read it recently...please do**

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!