Brrrrrrr it's cold outside for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Trudy from MD for these warm knitted hats and scarf for Ohio's cold homeless in need. It's plenty cold with a good amount of winter still with us as we look forward to Spring here in Ohio. For homeless, without a roof over their heads-- winter lasts even longer. To those cold with minimal heat living is temporary housing, or those who spend a night here or there in a shelter, warm knitted hats and scarves (and or crocheted) are still very much in need.

Thank you Trudy for your ongoing support, and thoughtful donation.

Today is day 15 of "Sock it to Me". If you've not yet read about this months focus, please do so. If you can help us by adding the badge to your blog, tweeting about it, or linking from Facebook...please and Thanks! The beauty of this months focus is, everyone can help. You don't need to be a knitter. You don't need to be a crocheter. Everyone young, old and in-between can help with socks. So, let's get busy and SOCK IT TO ME and see how many pairs of feet we can warm.

2011
Scarves 134
Hats 197
Mittens (gloves)56
Socks 56
Slippers 26
Ghans 11
Squares 179
Sweaters 5

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!

Sensational Slippers and Socks

Second day in a row I'm focused on S's. Sensational Slippers and Socks from Sarah S in New Jersey. Sarah's S donations are taking care of last months's project, Toasty Tootsie's, and this months project, SOCK it to ME!. Sensational, scrumptious, and sweet! Sorry folks my brain is on roll with S words. Did you see yesterday's S word post?

These crocheted slippers are super heavy and will therefore be nice and warm. Nicely designed, and very well made. Many thanks Sarah S from The Hive for your ongoing support.

I've updated our map and lists again folks, please take a look. Remember all blog posts are written and are in que, with a new post each and everyday. As of the writing of this post we have 27 states listed as locations were our fabulous knitters and crocheters donate from which is 54%. Let's keep growing the list. Please check to see if your name is listed on the list of folks with blogs and the list of non bloggers. If I know where you're from it should be listed with your name. If's it's listed there, you are represented on the map. If it's not listed there, please leave a comment so I can update both. Wouldn't it be fabulous to have all 50 states represented! This is fun, seeing where everyone is from and it will also aid me in identifying donations when they come without notes, and or with different names then I may know you as.

2011
Scarves 126
Hats 194
Mittens (gloves)56
Socks 48+8=56
Slippers 23+3=26
Ghans 11
Squares 179
Sweaters 5

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!

Help from the State of Massachusetts

Thank you Jeannette, you I believe are our first pair of helping hands from your state of Massachusetts. We're thrilled to have you join us. Jeannette crocheted a scarf, 2 pair of slippers, 4 hats, and sent along 7 pair of socks! All items are nice and warm and are greatly appreciated.

Great timing on the socks Jeannette, with this months focus of socks!

If you've not had a chance please cruise around the blog, some new items have been added including a map to show where our wonderful knitters and crocheters are from. Check the lists (with and without blogs) to see if I have the state you're from. If not, please sing out so I can update. Also some new information/guidelines exist in the how can I help tab, as well as in the FAQ tab.

2011
Scarves 121+1=122
Hats 190+4=194
Mittens (gloves)56
Socks 41+7=48
Slippers 10+2=12
Ghans 11
Squares 179
Sweaters 5

Don't forget, This is SOCK IT TO ME MONTH!

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!

Sock It To Me Month!

That's me, rather my socked foot "kicking off" SOCK it to ME MONTH. Purchased 2 large packages of socks the other day to get's us started with March's "SOCK it to ME MONTH". Thank you Sherri I, adding your money I was able to buy both packages. AND the bonus here the regular packages contain 10 pairs of socks, but they had a special in that each contained 11 pairs....bonus! 22 pairs of clean, warm, and dry socks for those in need. This is our 2nd month in a row with a focus on feet.

Feet are so important they need to be taken care of so they...the feet can take better care of the rest of the body. Yesterday ended our February focus on slippers, Toasty Tootsie's, and as of the writing of this post we collected 8 pairs of slippers. Thanks to all who participated in that special project. I'm hopeful, we'll continue to receive slippers....perhaps some are still in transit with today just being March 1st.

As with all our special projects, Toasty Tootsie's won't go away never to be heard from again, it will for now be dormant (like Give a Square). We collect all items Hats, Scarves, Mittens, Slippers, and Socks all year long. This will be our 2nd Sock it to me Month, as we had one in June of 2010.

Socks should be store bought and primarily be for adults (mostly males); as they are the bulk of those living outdoors. The men in the shelters are also in need of socks.

I'm still in the hunt for emails for Patty L from Ohio, Adrienne L from NY. PLEASE folks another reminder to include an email, blog url, or group we might be in together as means of contact. I know many of you by your avatars from groups, or from your email which typically isn't your real name so when fabulous donations came with a real name it sends me on quite a hunt to figure out who's who.

2011
Scarves 100
Hats 170
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 41
Slippers 8
Ghans 10
Squares 171
Sweaters 5

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!

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!

Helping the Homeless with Socks and Stitches

YIPPEE, look at this very cool hat and socks. Thanks so much Shelly. The hat is knit and feels like it's double yarn or very nice thick yarn. It's a great man size and will really help ward off the cold for one of homeless men living under the bridge.

I'm like a kid at Christmas when I open these marvelous packages you all continue to send. It's truly heartwarming to know so many of you care so much about your fellow man.

You are all THE BEST! Keep up the good work.

* 1 more day in our "Sock it to me Month", but remember socks are needed all 12 months of the year*


2010
Scarves 147
Hats 203 + 1 = 204
Mittens 18 pairs
Socks 53 pairs + 6 = 59
Squares for Pine Street

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

June is, Sock it to me Month

We all continue to knit and crochet even during the warm months as hats, mittens, and scarves can then be stock piled to be ready as soon as frost hits. Frost can hit pretty quickly and unexpectedly here in Central Ohio; so please keep those hands busy.

In addition, I'm officially kicking off a drive for socks. White or colored, socks one size fits all are needed. Let's focus on men's socks as that's the bulk of those living under the bridges, and elsewhere at the moment.

Store bought socks. I buy in bulk which is much more cost effective. PLEASE socks are something even our non knitters and crocheters can help with. Contact me for my mailing address if you feel you can help out by sending a package of socks. Several people have pointed out it's more cost effective for them to forward a check vs paying the cost of mailing socks. That's been done several times and I take the check and head to Kohl's, Sams, or Target...whomever is offering the best deal at the time. I can happily buy the socks here and save you all the postage costs.

Help by buying socks, or by sending a check. Help by telling your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and fellow bloggers about the need. While socks are needed all year long, we'll make June our special "Sock it to me month".

Many thanks for all you do, please keep up the good work. Together we do make a difference, each and everyday someone is warmer, because YOU care.

Bless YOU!

2010
Scarves 146
Hats 188+2=200
Mittens 13 pairs+2=15
Socks 28 pairs
Squares for Pine Street 7


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008