Knitted and Crocheted Afghans for Homeless Families

 LOVE the colors in the soft warm afghan.  Knitted in the corner to corner method (like Grandma's favorite dishcloth pattern).  Such a pretty color combination, it makes me think of the ocean.  This knitted afghan is being donated by our long time and always generous supporter, Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida.

 AND so it this earthy color combination.  This too is the corner to corner style Some beige, off white, gray's and very light purple/lavender.  Sandra luckily escaped the fears of the most recent hurricane, Dorian as it didn't hit Florida as predicted.  What a huge relief.  We're grateful you and your family and friends are safe and out of harms way.

 Don't blink twice folks.  Yes, this is another corner to corner knitted afghan from our friend Sandra R.  The colors look quite similar to the one above but aren't the same.  There's some blue in this one and more tan, I think.  This gives you an idea of the size of the ghans.  I was having trouble laying them out due to my space at the time I did the photo's, thus some are folded a bit.

 Now, if you're like me; you've decided by this time our friend Sandra R from Florida doesn't sleep.  You've also decided like me, she knits and or crochets all night long.  Yes...this is a 4th afghan.  This is the ever popular ripple and is crocheted.  Does she eat or sleep?  I don't know, but she's been very very busy with her yarn and hooks, and needles.  This ripple is a full size afghan, the corner to corner are a bit more like a large lapghan I think.  All will be loved, and all will keep someone warm.  I LOVE LOVE the colors in this one.

 AND....hope you're still with me.  This is a shell stitch design crocheted afghan of blues and tans.  Great colors for men or women.  I am truly in awe of how much she has been able to produce.  Thinking about it makes my arthritis hurt; but am so happy she's able to do this for Bridge and Beyond and all those we support

                                    
 If you're counting, this if her 6th afghan.  This too is crocheted using the same shell stitch as above but a different color combination.  Ok, earlier I said/wondered aloud if she sleeps or eats,...well know I wonder if she even takes bathroom breaks.  Her hook and needles must be like the Ever Ready Bunny...they keep going and going and going............

AND going!.  Similar colors to blue and tanish shell design, but this afghan is crocheted using good old double crochet.

As of the publishing of this post, these afghans have already been delivered to Homeless Families Foundation and are probably already making people in need happy.  Posts are written and scheduled to post...thus when you read this post........the donations will have already been delivered.

Many many thanks Sandra R for you long time support of Bridge and Beyond, your huge heart in helping homeless in need, and in your phenomenal talents.

**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.

Hats, Scarves, Mittens oh My

 Thank you Sandra R for this very generous and thoughtful donation of knitted and crocheted goodies to aid the homeless through Bridge and Beyond.  As you can see, Sandra has been very very busy with yarn and her hooks and needles.  To the left above you have knitted corner to corner cotton washcloths.  The corner to corner design is Grandma's favorite and always a HUGE hit.  She's also crocheted scarves.  The scarves above are folded to the very left of the dark burgundy scarf.  AND the scarf to it's right is gray, two shades of purple/lavedar and turquoise.......lovely color combo.

But, as you can see.........there's more.  Sandra R sent two stuffed pouches.  This pouch has scarves and hats........and wait for it......drum roll........Mittens!!!!  She's knitted a variety of styles and sizes with her hats, truly something for everyone.  The hats, as always, are nicely tagged with size, thank you Sandra.  AND I know the volunteers at the various shelters also thank you for that.  

AND Mittens........truly worth saying a 2nd time.  I do get very excited when we get mittens, because well, there not something all of us can make.  So kudos to you Sandra.  Please keep making all these lovely warm items that you don't need down there in warm Florida.  

**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.

Sunny Florida Donation, Part II

 Sorry this picture is a bit blurry, I must have moved.  This crocheted and knitted donation is a continuation of the donation in the previous post from our good friend and long time supporter, Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida.  LOVE the colors she's chosen for the scarves, all good for men or women...teen or adult.  And the stitch she's used is nice and puffy and warm...very solid.  She's included some personal care items also........AND two knitted cotton wash cloths.

AND

A wonderful knitted basket weave stitch afghan.  I love the texture this stitch provides.  AND please look (remember to click to enlarge any picture) at the colors...very nice indeed.  I believe this is a chunky yarn by the feel of it.  Very soft, very nice and I know will be received with great excitement.

Sandra does beautiful work, I just can't figure out when she sleeps!  Many thanks Sandra, and as always keep up the good work and know what a difference you've made in lives of many in need through your donations here at Bridge and Beyond.

**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.

Knitted Hats Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Sandra R from The Sunshine State of Florida for this awesome donation.  Sandra has been a long time and generous supporter of Bridge and Beyond and she's helped so many in need through the years with her awesome skill with her knitting needles.  

Take a look at the variety of sizes and styles in her hats!  All nicely tagged with size, thank you very much.  She's also included some her famous mittens, and you know how excited I get when we mittens donated.  They're not the easiest to make and not all of us have the skill to make them.  Double thanks Sandra for your on going support and your awesome skills, and kind caring heart.

As always, keep up the good work and know what a difference you make in the lives of those in need.

Stay tuned this was only one pouch of goodies from our friend Sandra

**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.

Knitting and Crocheting in Sunny Florida Helps Ohio's Homeless

 Look at this wonderful donation from our long time friend, Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida!!  She has been very busy knitting and crocheting.  She's knitted hats in different styles, colors and sizes.  She crocheted scarves, she's knitting the very popular corner to corner cotton washcloth, Grandma's favorite!!  WOW and WOW.  Lots of folks will be warm and know they are cared for with this donation.  Special thanks for always tagging your hats with sizes.  We strongly encourage everyone to do that.  AND.........look, she's also knitted mittens.  And yes we're finally warming up here in central Ohio, though the nights are still quite cool and we've not yet passed the danger of frost so donations are indeed still needed and still very much appreciated.

AND drum roll.  She also been busy crocheting an awesome corner to corner afghan.  I LOVE these colors, suitable for a man or a woman...So pretty.

Thanks for all your hard work Sandra, we really appreciate you.  Keep up the good work.

**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.

Knitting and Crocheting in Florida Helps Ohio's Homeless

Our good friend Sandra R from sunny Florida is at it again.  Look at this beautiful knitted log cabin style afghan!  I love it, colorful, cheery, warm, soft, and large enough to suit any family.  I really love this design, it's so traditional and also such a nice way to use up stash.  I love the variety of colors, and even with each square not being the same she's balanced the colors beautifully.

She's been very busy folks, not only did she knit the beautiful afghan, but she's also knitted cotton washcloths and crocheted scarves as well.  Helping more people with each and every stitch.
Thank you Sandra R for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's Homeless.  

Please keep up the good work.


**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.

Crocheting a Corner to Corner Afghan in Sunny Florida Helps Those Homeless and Cold in Ohio

Look at this awesome crocheted corner to corner afghan from our good friend and long time supporter Sandra R from sunny Florida!  PLEASE remember you can always click pictures to see details, to simply see it better and up close and more personal.  I LOVE this ghan.  It's colors work for men or women.  It's a corner to corner design that we all love and it breaks up colors in a fun way that's always a surprise to both the knitter or crocheter as they work.  I also love how nice and warm this is as the stitch is a good solid stitch.  This afghan is sized nicely also, in that it will work nicely for an individual adult or a family.

Many many thanks Sandra for your talented hands, and your continued support of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's cold Homeless in need.  We truly value your support.

As always, please keep up the good work and know you make a difference.  Thank you for all you do.

**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.

Knitting and Crocheting and Winding up Donations for 2018

 Thank you Sandra R!  Your donation is the last official donation of the year 2018.  Lovely, as always.  Hats and matching mitts.  And yes...I am clapping and dancing, like always when we get mittens.  And truly Sandra's are fantastic.  Look what wonderful colors she's chosen for hats and mittens!  And as always, many thanks for tagging the hats and mittens with size.  (nudge nudge...some hats still come without sizes and it really slows things down for the volunteers, so please folks, tag your hats, mittens and slippers).

AND she's also included scarves, suitable for men and women in a variety of sizes and colors!

Many thanks Sandra for your on going support of Ohio's homeless here on Bridge and Beyond.

**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.

Sunshine and More Donated from Florida for Ohio's Homeless

 Please join me in being excited...see those mittens?  Of course you do, and hats, and scarves from our good friend always generous supporter, Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida.  Always wonderful to get a box of sunshine from Sandra.  Great Colors and a nice mix of sizes to warm lots of folks in need.

 But...as you see, that was only one pouch, there are more.

And another awesome corner to corner afghan.  Love these colors, I find it very restful.  Sandra do you eat, and sleep?  Your crochet hook must be smokin at times with the amount of stuff you're able to get done.  Plus the knitting of the mittens and hats etc.  All are wonderful.  As always, thank you for all you do.  We're thrilled to have you on board here at Bridge and Beyond helping Ohio's Homeless in need.

**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.

WOW, What a Donation for the Homeless

Look at this wonderful collection of hats and mittens!  All are tagged with size and all beautifully made.  These are from a good friend and long supporter, Sandra R from the Sunny State of Florida.  Please click the picture to see the details.  The hats are several different styles and sizes.  AND what a wonderful assortment of color.  AND you know how excited I get with mitten donations!

Sandra and her crochet hook have been very busy...just as busy as she was above with her knitting needles.  Look at this lovely corner to corner crocheted afghan.  I love the colors, and believe this works well for a male or female to wrap up in and feel loved, as well as warm.

Don't stop scrolling, she also included Scarves!  Several styles and colors here also.  Some knit and some crocheted.  

Many thanks Sandra for your thoughtful donation, please keep up the good work.

**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.

Warm Donations from The State of Florida Help Ohio's Homeless

 Guess who's been busy...come on guess.  I bet those of you who visit frequently get like me and can identify some of the donators by what they donate.  Knitted mittens that always make me squeal with delight and or dance in the streets, lol.  You got it.  This wonderful donation is from our good friend in Florida, Sandra R.  Hats in a variety of sizes and colors and mittens to warm lots of hands!  Thank you Sandra.

AND....look at this pretty afghan, crocheted corner to corner.  I LOVE these colors.  Very pretty.  The afghan is sized nicely to keep adults warm, and the stitch selection is nice and solid.......therefore, nice and warm.  

I swear I think Sandra must knit and crochet in her sleep.  I don't know how she get's so much done.

Many thanks, and please keep up the good work.

**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.

Knitting and Crocheting to Donate Helps The Homeless

 Look at the Wonderful colors in this corner to corner crochet afghan.  This beautiful afghan comes from the hook of our good friend and long time supporter, Sandra R from the Sunshine State of Florida.  I love corner to corner ghans...haven't made one in awhile and this is pushing me to perhaps do another one soon.  It's nice and warm, size well for people to stay warm.  I know whomever receives this afghan will feel the love.

AND...look at the wonderful knitted hats, and mittens she's also been busy working on.  You know how excited I get when we get mittens........super excited really!  Please remember folks to click on the pictures to make them larger in order that you can see the details of each other's stitching.  Look at the variety of hat styles Sandra has included in her donation for Ohio's Homeless.  Very nice indeed, and in the middle of the picture is a scarf in wonderful shaded colors of gray, blue and purple.  

Thank for this thoughtful and generous donation Sandra, and please keep up the good work.

**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.

Donations of Knitting and Crocheting from Florida for Ohio's Homeless

 LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!  These colors are just sooo pleasing.  I think they're sorta earthy and comforting.  The corner to corner design adds such dimension to the afghan.  This afghan was crocheted and donated by our long time friend, Sandra R from Florida.  She's sends her beautiful work to aid Ohio's Homeless once again.  Someone is going to feel very loved indeed Sandra when they wrap up in this!  I think from looking at it, it's a shell pattern stitch?

But, there's more!  5 wonderful scarves, some crocheted and one knitted.  The knitted one is the same colors as the above awesome afghan. Sandra's has used a variety of styles and stiches in her scarves, please click to enlarge to see the details folks.  

As always, please keep up the awesome work there in Florida Sandra, our Homeless here in Ohio surely appreciate 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.

The Lost Scarf Picture is Found

YIPPEE!!  Two posts ago I mentioned that the picture showing Sandra R's scarves had been lost.  It's since been found.  Somehow when transferring from phone to computer this picture ended up in the wrong file folder.  How two pictures taken the same day and transferred the same day, at the same time could end up in two different folders......I am clueless.  I have always transferred to my Yarn/Bridge folder and somehow this ended up in a totally unrelated folder.

The Good is now you all get to see what I saw, how nice Sandra's scarves all.  Nice, thick, warm and colorful.  AND...did you notice the two tone brown scarf?  She's again used that method first introduced to us by Karen S. Doubled Ended Crochet.  Click for the post with u-tube video describing this method of crocheting known by so many names. You might have heard of Cro-hooking, Crochenit...or Reversible Tunisian. 

So am thrilled the picture's been found and I can share the picture with you.  Sandra's has been a long time, generous supporter here on Bridge and Beyond.  Thank you Sandra and please keep up the good work.  You make 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.

Knitted Log Cabin Afghan Donated

GORGEOUS!!!  I love this style afghan.  It's the log cabin style.  Our good friend Sandra R has knitted several in this style for us before.  And they are always so wonderfullly done.  These colors are so nice together.  I really love the look of this one and know it will be thrilling to whomever receives this.  It's perfect in size and colors to work for men, women, and or a family!

Sandra also included 5 scarves, but sadly something happened to the picture, so I can't share them with you.  I know there were 5 based on her note and mine here by the computer, but the picture.........no clue what happened to it.  I can't retake the photo, because things have already been delivered.

With my broken foot it had been longer than I like since making rounds.  So hubby loaded up his car (explorer holds more than my car), and took me the other day during his lunch break.  I am now able to move around better, but am still limited and carrying back and forth and trying to walk while carrying  aren't things I'm able to do well, just yet.

As always Sandra, many many thanks for your generosity and your ongoing support of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's Homeless in Need.

**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.

Knitted Warmth and Love Help Homeless

Knitted Hats, scarves and mittens from our wonderful friend, Sandra R!  I always get super excited when we get mittens and Sandra's are particularly nice.  Lots of colors, different sizes...something warm lots of pairs of cold hands.  Also notice, some of the hats match the mitten colors to make nice sets.  

Sandra always remembers to tag the hats and mitten with size which is such a huge plus.  It saves me tremendous time and also those volunteers at the shelters.  When things can be quickly separated they get to those in need quicker.

Many thanks Sandra for your knitting skills and your on going support of Ohio's Homeless here on Bridge and Beyond.

**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 and Afghan Donated

 Look what our good friend and long supporter, Sandra from Florida made!  Do you recognize the style of scarves?  You should, if you've visited the blog frequently.  Sandra has used the method that Karen S uses so often...the two tones effect.  Please click to see detail.  Plus she's included navy blue.  You can never go wrong with a navy scarf.  All these colors are great for men or for women.  Many thanks Sandra for your continued support and generosity.

AND...oh my, look at this wonderful afghan!  LOVE it.  What fun colors, it's so happy and cheery and warm.  Someone will feel truly special wrapped up in this afghan.

Thank you Sandra and please keep up the good work.

**This is part I folks, so please do keep checking in.  Sandra sent 2 large pouches, so there's more to see.

**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.

Knitting in Florida Helps Ohio's Cold Homeless

 Look at this marvelous donation from our good friend, Sandra R from sunny Florida!  Hats, and scarves and mittens oh my!  Wonderful warm and roomy hats in a great variety of colors tagged with size.  Truly awesome.  AND nice big warm scarves...and 

MITTENS!  Mittens to warm lots of cold hands.  Again look at the sizes and colors.  Something for everyone here.  Lovely as always Sandra.  I've said this before and I'll say it again.........how do you eat and sleep?  The quantity of goodies you knit astound me.  You must have knitting needles in your hands all the time........whew!

Fabulous as always, please keep up the good work.

Hey folks have you noticed are graphs....numbers are looking better.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages 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.

Gorgeous Hand Knits for the Homeless

Woot Woot, look at this marvelous donation of scarves, mittens and hats and also a cotton washcloth.  What a wonderful and very generous donation.  I swear I don't think our good friend Sandra R from Florida ever sleeps.  She knits and crochets constantly!  What a wonderful mix of goodies.

Please click so you can see the details.  She's included hats of many different styles, and colors.  Lots of additional warm heads will be thrilled.  AND you know how excited I get when we get mittens!!  Take a look she's has them all nicely tagged with size and kept together as a pair by using the size tag to tie them together.

Sandra you are truly appreciated for your kind heart and your very gifted hands by everyone involved with Bridge and Beyond.  And, as I noted a few posts back...see the sunshine, lol.  She always packs some sunshine in from Florida with her donations.  We get so few days with sunshine here, it's greatly appreciated.  The pictures were taken on the same day folks, it's just that she had so much I made it two posts to not over whelm one post with pictures.  Improves the loading time of the page.

Thank you, Sandra.  As always, please 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.

Crocheted Colorful Scarves and Afghans Aid Ohio's Homeless

 Love love love, this fun colorful cheery afghan fresh off the hook of our dear friend, Sandra R from sunny Florida.  Simple stripes and double crochet, proves our afghans don't need to be fancy stitches to be awesome, or pretty or warm and inviting.  And...did you notice that sun on the afghan.  Sandra is always so good to box up sun sunshine for us with her donations, lol.  Seriously....do take note.  The sun does NOT come in throw my windows often in the winter so this was a special day!!  The afghan is cozy, warm, and very cherry.  It's suitable in size and color for either a male or female.  Thank you Sandra.

But, you can see.......she's not done!  Not Sandra.  Look at this fun colorful scarves.  I know there's a name for this type of yarn, but I can't think of it at the moment.  It's not variegated as it's really a blending of two colors....help someone.  What is this called.  And Sandra what type of yarn is it?  Would love to buy some.........cause I really really need more yarn, lol.  But, seriously, I love how this is a solid color, but not.

****Hey folks, I'm still wanting to change the default font on this blog, but haven't found where to do it.  It used to be more straight forward when you picked a theme or color, but for the life of me...I can't find where to do.  So each blog post I write I pick one and it's beginning to get annoying.  If someone knows how to change it permanently....please please sing out.

Thank you Sandra for your awesome donation, and as always 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.