Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Showing posts with label Scarf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scarf. Show all posts

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Crocheting Warms Homeless

Thank you Tara B for your on going special delivery of socks!  Tara set up a monthly delivery of socks from Amazon.  That way she doesn't need to shop, or pay postage on the socks.  They come right from Amazon to us here at Bridge and Beyond.  I think she's brilliant for thinking of that.  It's truly cold, wet and ugly here now in central Ohio, making the need for socks truly important.  Cold wet feet are a real problem.  Being able to change into warm dry socks is a beautiful thing.




Additionally, Tara's been busy with yarn and hook.  She's crocheted and donated hats, a scarf, and a round afghan.  The round afghan is sized for a small child or perhaps a lap throw.  I think given that it matches one of the small hats a child is the match.  

Many thanks Tara for your support of Bridge and Beyond, please keep up the good work.  Stay safe.  As the weather turns around the country, I fear the Covid situation is going to worsen.  If we all stay busy indoors with our yarn, hooks, and needles, we can stay safe.

**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.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Gifts Packs Make Wonderful Donations for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Tara B for this thoughtful donation.  Wow......what a nice pile of personal care items.  Soap, lotion, shampoo, toothbrushes and more.  These are needed all year long.  AND LOVE this nice think warm scarf.  It's such a nice size and can be really wrapped around someone to keep them warm.  While today, as I write this post, the weather is nice here in Central Ohio...hubby and I closed up all the windows in the house yesterday and the day before and turned on the heat again!  Seriously, yesterday morning it was only 42 out.  That's not comfortable weather if you're living in the elements, so this nice warm scarf is indeed still needed.

Also......please click the picture to enlarge it.  I want to point out the gift packages Tara made.  There are nicely crocheted cotton wash cloths that she's folded and paired with a large cake of soap, then tied with nice twine and placed in a zip lock bag.  It's such a simple touch, but really looks so nice.  So much like we're presenting them with a gift.  I really love this idea.  Well done Tara!  Glad you thought of that.

Please keep up the good work and stay well, during these Covid times.

**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.

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Crocheted Scarf and Hat Set Aid Homeless

Thank you Kara T for this thoughtful donation.  LOVE the color gray it works for everyone.  The scarf is extremely well sized so folks can double wrap for added warmth.  This is such a nice matching set and will make someone feel quite special.

Many thanks Kara, and please keep up the good work and know you've made a difference.  An important difference.  Especially during these very crazy times.  Our Homeless are so very vulnerable with the Corona Virus still creating havoc here in Ohio.  

I can say, the city and county have extended care for the Homeless in the area by finding additional shelter space, by introducing social distancing in the existing shelters, sheltering those with symptoms and those that have tested positive in an area hotel, and providing food with help from the National Guard.  I doubt we've been able to take care of all in need, but they have made a real effort and have allotted more money to help fund their needs during this difficult time.

Again, many thanks Kara.  Please stay safe.

**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.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Crocheted Scarf from Louisiana Helps Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Sandie P, our good friend from Louisiana for super warm chunky crocheted scarf.  I love color, very pretty.  Despite it's being pretty, it's quite suitable for a man or women.  

Sandie, as most of you probably know has been a long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's homeless.  I know some of you may remember she and I became acquainted way back during Katrina, in a charity to benefit those folks.  So with all the hurricanes currently in the news, it makes me think of how long we've known each other.

Thank you Sandie, for your long time support 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.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Crochet Hat and Scarf Sets Donated for the Homeless

Thank you Karen S. for this thoughtful donation of hats and scarves, matching sets!.  Thank you also for taking the time to label the hats with size........that's such a time saver for me, as well as the volunteers at the various shelters.  GREAT colors, suitable for either males or females.

Karen has been supporting Bridge and Beyond with her crochet hook for a good long while.  Thank you for your persistence and longevity!

I've posted before the technique she uses for this interesting light - dark side, but it's been awhile so thought I would again, in case anyone is interested in trying it out.

Here's the post where I included a u-tube video.

DONATIONS 2017
HATS:  230-3=227
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   190-3=187
MITTENS:  +9
SLIPPERS: 52
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72
AFGHANS: 25
SOCKS: 120 
Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.


**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Knitted Scarf


Recently finished this scarf which is my car scarf.  I say that because I worked on it while I spent time sitting in the car on my way to and from Hilton Head.  Though I finished it here at home, the bulk of it was made in the car while traveling.  

The yarn is Satin, very nice and soft and from my stash of donated yarn.  I believe the colors will work for either male or female.

DONATIONS 2017
HATS:  252
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   193 -1=192
MITTENS:  +2
SLIPPERS: 52
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WAS=30HCLOTHS: +72
AFGHANS: 30-1=29
SOCKS: 120 
Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.


**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**


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.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Donated Hats and Mittens Aid the Homeless

Thank you Jen C for this thoughtful donation of mittens, cotton washcloths, hats, and a scarf.  Kind people like yourself giving of themselves to help others is truly a beautiful thing.  It always makes me smile and feel warm inside.  The folks receiving your thoughtful donations will even more so.

Thank you for joining us in this worthy cause of taking care of the homeless.  

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 495+3=498
Scarves: 279+1=280
Socks: 75
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 58+5=63
Cotton Washcloths: 185+4=189
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 11
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Donations from James





Thank you James!  Always so good to hear from you.  James has knitted and donated lots of variety here: Sweater, hats, scarf, mittens, cotton washcloths, and socks.  Fabulous as always James, please keep up the good.  Special thanks for nicely tagging your items with the size...much appreciated.

**Remember folks to avoid the use of white, off-white and ivory/beige.  They're just too hard to keep clean, be they hats, mitts, scarves, squares etc.**


Donations: 2012 

Hats 1034+3=1037  (68 more hats then we donated last year)
Scarves: 662+1=663  (192 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 148 (20 over last year)
Sweaters, Ponchos, Shawls, vests:9+1=10
Afghans: 52  (3 short of last year)
Mittens: 299+1=300 (42 more then last year)
Squares: 966 (114 more then last year)
Socks: 280+1=281 (52 less pairs then last year)
Rain Poncho's 213 (3 less then last year)
Cotton Washcloths 572+5=577 (288 more donated then last year)

Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**I will continue to add numbers to the years totals after Dec 31st, so all donations received by years end will be counted in the year they are received.  Since each donation is a day, they will be some over flow into January.  Thus year end numbers won't be finalized until then.*


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!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

From Florida the Sunshine State

Thank you Sandie, our friend from sunny Florida. She's crocheted and donated a nice man-scarf. Browns and camo. I looked really hard though in the package and just couldn't find the sunshine. Hey, Girl, thought we had a deal............We want some of your Florida Sunshine, pretty please...you can spare a wee bit. We appreciate your on going effort, Sandie.

Have you checked the working calendar recently, if not please do. We're trying to stay a month or two ahead so those who like to plan as they look at their stash and pile of patterns can be organized.

2012 Donations:
Hats:
212
Scarves: 105+1=106
Slippers: 48
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!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Donating Camo Scarf

I always love Patton's Yarn, and had fun crocheting this scarf which was a bit over 7 foot long and 6.5 inches wide. When you knit or crochet with variegated yarns you really don't know how it's going to look, there's a surprise every couple of rows. This is nice and large for our men folk outside. Big enough to really wrap around a couple of times.

Been busy continuing to work on afghans from your squares, as of the writing of this scheduled post, working away on Mother Earth, stay tuned. **Edited this to add, since this post was scheduled Mother Earth has been completed, and as of last night finished another one...you'll have to keep checking in for the reveal; as it's post is also in que. Will be starting on Kaleidoscope today.**

Have you checked the working calendar lately. I've added several more months worth of focuses. Remember, with the exception of squares; we collect everything all year long....the focus of something each month is to highlight what's needed...and to aid you if you're wondering what to make. Please check the tabs of each item for details on colors and size requirements.

2012 Donations:
Hats:
98
Scarves: 28+1=29
Slippers: 20
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

**Contest.....you could could be one of 3 winners....get involved. Read details listed on Feb 14th post.**
To date People who've donated and have their name in the hat (part 1) are: Damary's, Karen B, Sherry K, Bonnie R, Bonnie B, Sandie in Florida, Diana K, Sally, Kathryn V, Patty L, Bail B, Otterbein's Stitches to Share.

People who have their name in hat 2 are: Bonnie R, Diana K, Otterbein's Stitches to Share, Damarys, Karen B, Sherry K, Sandie in Florida, Kathryn V, and Gail B

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!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Donating Red Marble Scarf

This knitted scarf is more of The Marble Yarn I talked about (shades of gray scarf), a nice acylic, softer then many I've worked with bulky and therefore works up nicely on size 10 or 10.5 needles. I love the way the shades emerge in this yarn. It's a nice size ball/marble at 314 yards in a skein and priced about $13.00 a skein in case you're interested in trying it yourself.

2012 Donations:
Hats:
98
Scarves: 27+1=28
Slippers: 9
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

Contest Details on the 14th post..., and or in the sidebar - you still have time to get in on the action.

Thus far people who's names are in hat 1 are: Damarys, Karen B, Sherry K, EA unknown person from Phily

Hat 2 so far includes: Damarys, Karen B, and Sherry K.

Hat 3, chatty cathy names are: SSeger, Sue, Patty L., DaMaris, Allyson, pmsflowerlady, Sally, Sherry K, Liz, AnneMarie, Jason, Yvonne, Emma, Sandie P, Joy D, Jessica
**Jason and Emma....have you donated? Didn't see you in my records and want to be sure I didn't miss 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!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Wrap up in a Crocheted Scarf

crocheted scarf Wrap up in this crocheted scarf from our long time supporter and friend Sandie from Louisiana. Sandie's work is always so well done. This scarf is both warm and soft. Many thanks Sandie, please keep up the good work.

This is day 12 folks in our month long focus on men and their needs. Have you read about my friend Jack Otis? If not, please do. Do you have a story you can share about homelessness?

I'm going to share a 2nd story with you about another high school friend who was educated, successful in several areas including owning his own business. A horrific car accident changed all that. After one uses up insurance, short and or long disability, and no longer has a job nothing remains the same. He had brain damage, making further employment a problem. He was a heartbeat away from being homeless. A good friend took him in and gave him lodging. That gave him time to get back on his feet enough not to be homeless. He has never regained his former level of success or employment. A car accident, something that could happen to anyone of us.

When you see a homeless person on the street, please think about what you might do to help. Please don't look away, as if you don't see. That person has a face, and that person is or was someone's loved one. You don't know what their personal story is, you don't know what brought them to this point in their life.

Homelessness does indeed have a face. Please keep your hooks and needles busy and do what you can to help those less fortunate. They are someone's son, daughter, Mother, Father, Aunt, Uncle, friend, or former classmate. Just like my friends Jack and Bill.


2011 Donations:

Scarves
375+1=376
Hats 809
Mittens 200
Socks 185
Squares 543
Rain Ponchos 84
Cotton Washcloths 324
Sweaters/Poncho's 9
Slippers 91
Afghans 42 (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.

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!

Where are You and Your Yarn From?

I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.

Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?