Pine Ridge Reservation in Need of Warm Afghans

Afghans for Pine Ridge is a group of Ravelry.  Pine Ridge Reservation is a very poor area in need.  This group focus is on afghans.  

There are several means of helping this group.  If you're making a full afghan (knit or crocheted) you can mail directly to:

ReMembers

c/o Kimberly Black Elk

P.O. Box 5054

Pine Ridge, SD  57770

If you'd like to make squares (6 inch, 8 inch or 12 inch) to be assembled into afghans, I encourage you to join the RAV group, CLICK HERE

They have several members who assemble the squares, and mail them onto the Reservation.  The ladies who assembled them can change from time to time, so it's best to join the group to know who the assemblers are and obtain their mailing addresses.  It's also helpful, though not required to add some stamps with your squares to aid with the mailing costs of the completed afghans to Pine Ridge.

SpanishRose is a member and currently one of the assemblers who can be reached via this email: otimmons411@gmail.com.

During the current month, I have been participating in a fundraiser/walk for The American Indian College Fund.  

The goal was to walk 35 miles and I'm well over that at 62 miles and in need of recording the last couple of days.  I was able to raise my goal for fundraising from 200-350 to 500.  So it seemed appropriate to post about the needs of Pine Ridge Reservation.  Prior to starting Bridge and Beyond, I was an active member of the RAV group.

Please continue to check in, as I will continue to post information about charities you may wish to support when Bridge and Beyond ceases operations.

CLICK HERE, for information regarding The Red Scarf Project.

CLICK HERE, for information regarding Warm Up American

CLICK HERE, for information for Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission, for those who are local and drop of their donations.

CLICK HERE, for information on StreetKnits

**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.

Blogging in Alphabetical Order, Nameless Afghans

Reviewing some of the ghans that have been designed and laid aside to be assembled and came across several without names.  As today is N in our blogging in alphabetical order, thought I'd share them with you to see if we could come up with some names for these no named afghans.

I shared this one some time back and thought I'd name it Rolling Hills, but looking at it again...I'm just not sure.  Other thoughts for a name for this one?

Or this one?  These last 2 are more of the stripes someone intended to be scarves, but are too short to be scarves, but putting them together can make an afghan.  Both of these will be quite narrow and need some addition to the sides, but then I think will work.  Just don't names for them and am hoping you all might have some ideas.  I'll continue thinking as well.

The first one is squares.  They're not all the same size, but are pretty close so am hopeful not too much will need to be done to make them all fit together.

**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 Warm Cold Heads

Thank you Kathy U for this nice donation.  These hats are very cute, very soft and feel nice and warm.  Thanks loads for labeling them with size also.  Kathy tells me these hats are from a pattern book "Knits by Britt".  I always love knowing what patterns people use, it can be helpful to others as well.  She's also included some personal items which are always a hit at all the family shelters as well as folks under the bridges.

Thank you Kathy and please keep up the good work.

Kathy also included squares I see from my note (11), but somehow I don't have a picture of them. Though we're not currently collecting squares, rest assured they will get used in our afghans.  I'm just well stocked and really not in need of more until I can catch up a bit with assembling the afghans folks, so please hold mailing until we put out a call for them.

I encourage everyone to scroll back to the previous post, it's an important topic and I really need folks to be current with things here on Bridge and Beyond.

**Would Emily W from Ohio please email me and or leave your email addy in the comment section below, thank you!**

2013 Donations:

Hats: 842+3=845
Scarves: 452
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

The Never Ending Box of Donations

Pour a cup of coffee, I've got lots to share with you today.  WOW...thank you Cheryl S from Michigan.  She sent a huge box of wonderful goodies folks.  In fact, let me share her method; as it might help some of you save on postage.  She grabs a box and as she makes things put the item in.  When the box is full, she mails it.   You might check with your local post office to see how this method would work for you.  Sometimes larger boxes aren't much more (weight can be an issue), sometimes sending smaller boxes is more expensive.

I love this granny stitch ripple green afghan.  Great colors.  Thank you Cheryl.  Such nice work.

And one can never go wrong with the never ending granny square.  Nice blends of dark brown and beige's.  With lots of neat cotton washcloths.  Most are crocheted, but if you click the picture to enlarge you'll see a couple of knitted ones at the top right.  I love that stitch..what is it Cheryl?

Everyone loves blue, blue works for men and women so well.  I'll give ya a minute if you need to go get another cup of coffee before we continue....really cause there's more folks!

Don't you love this color combination?

Some great hats, and a very cleaver idea for kitchen sets for those welcome home packages our beautiful afghans are a part of.  Dishcloths with matching hot pads.  Look at the adorable green set...she's made a hanger thingy (probably has a better name then that) added a dish towel that coordinates with the the hot pads, kitchen mitt, and dishclothe she made.  Very nice!!  Can you share the pattern you used for the hot pads?

AND yes there's still more.  Hats, scarf, and look at the mittens!  One pair has the flip down thing that goes over the finger part!  Awesome idea Cheryl.  Wonderful color and size variations with regard to the hats too.

 Seriously, I had to take lots of pictures because I couldn't lay it all out at one time.  More cotton washcloths, hats, scarves, socks, some personal care items, slippers, and squares.

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And, to round out the donation....round scarves, lol.  Some call these circle or round scarves, some infinity scarves, and some mobius.
 
2013 Donation Totals:

Hats:  283+36=319
Scarves: 239+8=247
Socks: 146+6=152
Afghans: 11+4=15
Slippers: 110+2=112
Rain Ponchos:202
Mittens: 20+2=22
Cotton Wash Clothes: 191+21=212
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, etc aren't tabulated

***and this blog post is #996 just 4 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and (March 23rd) running through the 1,000th post. Everyone who visits and the blog and leaves a comment on the blog will have their name entered into a hat....I will draw a name or names......depending on how many entries we have and the winners will receive...............goodies. I'll leave it at that, goodies. Now who doesn't like to win something? Help us celebrate our longevity and this milestone blog post.***


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 for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Lori R from Ohio for this thoughtful donation of 16 crocheted squares...so many pretty colors, 5 hats so nicely tagged with size, and 6 nice warm large scarves.  Awesome donation.  Please welcome Lori to our group, it's so nice to have another new pair of helping hands.  Please keep up the good work.

We hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.


2013 working calendar is not yet posted, but our focus for January is slippers.  Please see slipper tab.

**Please remember tag your items (except scarves) with size.  Hats, mittens, slippers should be tagged with s-m-l...adult, child.**

Donations: 2012 

Hats 1008+5=1013  (44 more hats then we donated last year)
Scarves: 656+6=662  (191 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 148 (20 over last year)
Sweaters, Ponchos, Shawls, vests:9
Afghans: 51  (4 short of last year)
Mittens: 299 (41 more then last year)
Squares: 950+16=966 (114 more then last year)
Socks: 280 (53 less pairs then last year)
Rain Poncho's 213 (3 less then last year)
Cotton Washcloths 570 (279 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!

Colorful Donation from Wisconsin aids Ohio's Needy

Thank you Sue VK from Wisconsin for this awesome, and very colorful donation.  Sue has donated 79 squares which will become fabulous afghans for our friends at Homeless Families Foundation for Project Welcome Home, 5 warm soft knitted hats to keep people warm, and 21 pretty cotton washcloths.  Well done Sue VK.

 Sue if you have a Facebook or Ravelry profile page, please let me know so I can switch the list you're on.  It's helpful.
**Folks, please remember to pair your mittens and slippers, and please tag hats, mittens, and slippers with size.  A tag attached right to the item is best as the volunteers who receive these items at the other end can them get them to the right group.  Additionally, they are often separated on shelves to distribute by size, so it's best not to tag a bag that says all hats are medium.  They'll be removed from the bags, please tag each item with size.**


This is post 893, wow only 7 more until we hit yet another milestone.  900 Blog post will be here before we know it!  Thanks to all that make that possible.  The more blogs equates to more donations....Awesome

Donations: 2012 

Hats 956+5=961  (8 hats from the number we donated last year)
Scarves: 595  (124 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 143 (15 over last year)
Sweaters, Ponchos, Shawls, vests:8
Afghans: 45  10 short of last years
Mittens: 299 (41 more then last year)
Squares: 871+79=950 (98 more then last year)
Socks: 196 (137 less then last year)
Rain Poncho's 213 (3 less then last year)
Cotton Washcloths 547+21=568 (277 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)


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!

Massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary

I know everyone has seen pictures, and read articles about the horrific killings a few days ago at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.  It's horrible, it's frighten and everyone is at a loss as to why these things keep happening.  So many families affected.  Not just the families of those who lost loved ones, but everyone in that school, everyone in that community, that state, and across The United States.  The grief and despair doesn't stop there.  It's felt globally by parents everywhere, by educators, students.  

There really is nothing one can say or do, to erase the nightmare or bring back those lost.  Perhaps though, there is something we can do to express our concern and sadness and support for these families.  Our good friend, Marie Anne has started a Facebook group, titled Hands, Hearts and Hugs.

Her plan is to make comfort afghans for each of those families that suffered the loss of a loved one from donated squares.  She's asking for help:

1. People to knit or crochet squares
2. People to help assemble the afghans
3. People to help with the cost of postage
4. People to help with spreading the word

Though those who've sent squares have done so with the idea they would be assembled and donated to those in need through Homeless Families Foundation, I think it is most appropriate that we also help those in need in Newtown, Connecticut.  I'll be getting a ghan assembled and off to Annemarie as soon as possible.

AND since I currently am not accepting squares (as I have plenty on hand), anyone wishing to help by making squares....please check out the Facebook page for details and send your squares to Annemarie.

We will continue to collect squares and assemble afghans here on Bridge and Beyond for those families leaving shelter living and moving into their homes as Project Welcome Home is on going.  I will put out a call again, down the road for squares as my quantities here diminish after assembling more afghans. 

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 from Illinois to Help Ohio's Needy

Thank you Betty B from Illinois for this thoughtful donation.  Betty's crocheted and knitted 18 cotton washcloths, 13 squares, 2 hats, and a scarf.  What a nice selection.  Squares for ghans are on the left and cotton cloths on the right in the above picture.  Many thanks and please keep up the good work.

Betty vacuumed sealed her donations which allowed her to fit it in a much smaller box.  Now I'm not suggestion you all run out and purchase a vacuum sealer; but if you have one...you might enjoy using it for this purpose to use smaller boxes and save some on postage due to the smaller box.


Donations: 2012
Hats 953+2=955  (14 hats from the number we donated last year)
Scarves: 594+1=595 (124 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 144
Sweaters& Ponchos, Shawls, vests:8

Afghans: 42
Mittens: 299
Squares: 849+13=862 (10 more then last year)
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 521+18=539 (248 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)

**Please remember to ALWAYS include a note with your name and your email address in your donations.  I MUST be able to make contact with you, even if you wish to be anonymous.  I spend far too much time trying to determine who someone is; as I have no way of knowing if you've forgotten to include note or if you wish to be anonymous.  This problem seems to be growing...causing me to spend hours trying to play detective.  **

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!

What's Inside Box Number 2 and 3?

 Diana K has been more then busy.   Take a look and you'll see what I mean.  Holly cow, and Wow!!  Above see a purple and green granny square afghan (before I laundered and blocked it), a blue shawl, 4 squares, and 7 cotton washcloths.  Must not let my DD see the purple and green afghan, as those are her favorite colors.  Once laundered and blocked this will make a nice size afghan for a little girl, and or a lapghan size ghan for a teen or adult female.  What lady/girl/woman doesn't like purple and green!  But, wait folks this was only box #1....wanna see what was in box #2?

 Of course you do.  Here then is box #2, crocheted and knitted matching hat and scarf sets.  The light green set is knitted and lighter weight then the others which are all crocheted.  I LOVE the salmon colored one, such a pretty shade.  But...hold on, there's still box #3................

 I'm beginning to wonder if Diana stays up all night...how did you get sooooooooo much done?  This box contains 5 more matching sets (hats and scarves), all crocheted, and 47 cotton washcloths!  The cotton washcloths are stacked up, but if you click the picture to enlarge (which you can always do here on the blog) you'll be able to see the 4 colors.  Because blue and green has always been one of my personal favorite color combinations, I really that pile.  I've used that variegated cotton before as well, and it's quite pretty. 

Thank you, thank you Diana for your wonderful donation, and your on going support, please keep up the good work.

**If you a person who visits the blog, but is shy and hasn't posted comments, let me nudge you a bit.  Why, you might wonder.  Visiting, spending time, and leaving comments helps the blog.  The more visits, the more comments this blog gets; helps it's placement with search engines.  A good placement with search engines is vital in the continued growth of the blog and it's ability to be visible to more people who may be searching for a place to make donations to.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave blog comments.  You need not be concerned about privacy either, you don't need to leave your last name.  I never do within my posts.  Beneath each blog post, you click comment and a white square pops up.  Type your comment there.  Then you click the drop down box which gives you options as to your signature...all you do is type your name (first name and maybe last initial or the state you're from), leave the url space empty if you do not have a blog/webpage, or profile page.  That's it!  Easy Peasy.  I know many of you have donated often over the last several years and have never left a comment.  PLEASE DO!  When you help the blog's placement, we attract more helpers which gives us the ability to reach more people in need.  So you see...it truly does help and is IMPORTANT.  The bonus is, everyone who donates loves to see nice comments about their donations, so please.....stop being shy and let us know you were here by leaving a comment.**

Donations: 2012
Hats 842+11=853
Scarves: 561+11=572
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos, Shawls: 4+1=5
Vest 1
Afghans: 41+1=42
Mittens: 299
Squares: 845+4=849
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467+54=521
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)


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!

Welcome Home and Merry Christmas

 This Christmas Time Afghan is, I think a very special Welcome Home Gift for one of our families at Homeless Families Foundation.  These red and green squares were crocheted (Filet Crochet) by our very good friend, AnneMarie in New York.  Each row has a different shape. The 5 shapes are: Tree, Bell, Candy Cane, Santa Sleigh, and Wreath, 30 squares in all.  I crocheted them together with white and added 4 rows of sc followed by a row of sc in red and then dark green for a nice wide border.

Thank you AnneMarie for your awesome squares, they were fun to put together.

**Speaking of squares, as you know I've asked that you all hold mailing your squares until I call for them again; as I need to get more ghans assembled and make room.  However, let's share some square love.  February is the month of love, Valentine's Day and all.  It's been awhile since we've sent afghans to our friends at Pine Street Inn(see badge in right sidebar).  Their mission is like our own, housing those folks in need.  Squares you wish to make and mail during the month of February will be set aside, not for me to assemble; but for a mass mailing of squares to our friends at Pine Street Inn.  Please only mail during that month.  I still have plenty here to put together for Homeless Families Foundation and will not need additional squares for some time.**

Donations: 2012
Hats 842
Scarves: 561
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40+1=41
Mittens: 299
Squares: 845
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467
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)



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!

Thank You Gail B from Virginia

Wonderful donation from our good friend and long long time supporter, Gail B from Virginia.  Gail has been busy.  Look at the nice large scarves!  She's also sent along a bag of lip balm which is always a good item.  I can't get by a day without using chapstick/lipbalm myself; so imagine how it is for those living in the cold.

Keep up the good work Gail, we surely appreciate you!

**Remember folks to make all your wonderful donations out of washable fibers, dry cleaning isn't an option for the folks in need (and please avoid novelty fibers).**



Donations: 2012
Hats 840
Scarves: 551+10=561
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 299
Squares: 843+2=845
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467
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)


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!

West Virginia Helping Hands for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for this thoughtful donation.  What a nice variety of goodies.  Kathy has crocheted and donated a cotton washcloth (and soap), 4 scarves and matching hats, 2 pairs of mittens, and 15 squares.

All your goodies will be put to good use, please keep up the good work!

Now that November is past I'd prefer that you hold mailing squares until I can get  enough afghans assembled to make some room.  I'll sing out when the next collection month for squares is, so please keep checking in.

Donations: 2012
Hats 836+4=840
Scarves: 547+4=551
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 297+2=299
Squares: 828+15=843
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 466+1=467
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)


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!

A Joyful Donation for Those in Need

 My high school friend, Joy D has done it again with this marvelous donation of crocheted squares, hats, scarves, soap and shampoo.  Many many thanks Joy for your on going support from your state of Delaware to those in need here in Ohio.  I love love the the rust/autumn colored hat and scarf. I know I'll enjoy working with your squares, I always do!

As always, keep up the good work, my friend!

**Reminder folks, please avoid white, lacy open stitches, and non washable or novelty fibers for all items.  PLEASE PLEASE include a note with ALL donations with your name and your email address...It's MANDATORY that I be able to contact you, even if you wish to be anonymous.**

Still need email addy, and contact from June C from Wisc.,
 Andrea W, Carol B, Julie Y, Karin O, Rhonda M, and Ryan D from CA  
 , Joyce H from Kansas
Kim K from Texas

Donations: 2012
Hats 793+22=815
Scarves: 527+5=533
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 297
Squares: 795+33=828
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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)

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!

Sunshine and Donations from Florida

 Three skeins, red, blue and moss green or sage green.  Never quite sure what to call this shade, but it's a great shade that's nice to have on hand, as it blends in with so many colors.  These 3 skeins came with the goodies below

 from our friend Alexia L in Florida.  She's donating crocheted hats, for men, women, and children and fun crayon colored squares.  Let's keep our friend Alexis in our hearts and minds, as her Arthritis is now keeping her from crocheting.  I know how I would, as would many of you; go through withdraw.  We appreciate your support, and hope you'll continue to visit us here on Bridge and Beyond; even if your hands won't allow you to stitch any longer.  Take Care of yourself, and again many thanks!

If memory serves me right, I have some very similar fun colored squares in my holding area, perhaps I can put them all together and design a cheery afghan with them, if not those in my memory...there will be something...I know.  Stay tuned.

Donations: 2012
Hats 786+6=792
Scarves: 526
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291+6=297
Squares: 780+15=795
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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)

**Only a few more days to collect squares (through the end of November).  In December our focus will be scarves.  Please remember to check the scarf tab across the top of the blog for size, color, and yarn requirements.**


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!

Crocheted Coloful Squares Donated

Look at these cheery granny squares crocheted and donated by our friend, Robyn B.  Don't they bring a smile to your face!  Many thanks Robyn for your on going support, we appreciate it and I know those who receive your goodies do as well.  Please keep up the good work.

**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729+10=739
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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)


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!

The Square Root Helps the Homeless

Ok, maybe the math header, the square root is a bit much.  How could the square root help the homeless?  Well....squares do help the homeless.  Squares that are knitted, squares that are crocheted, squares that are solid, squares that have many colors all help the homeless.  They are joined together.  We all when people and things join together good things happen.  Linda J has a nice variety here of both knitted and crocheted squares that will be joined to make an afghan used to welcome someone home.  Being homeless is physically and mentally difficult.  Getting into a shelter is a relief, you have a roof over your head at least.......but, you're still homeless.  The various shelters, Homeless Families Foundation, The Family Shelter through Faith Mission, and the Family Shelter through the YWCA all work to get people back in their own homes.

Getting back into permanent, family style housing is something to be celebrated.  We donate afghans to say, "Welcome Home".  Congratulations on getting back into a family home, and best of luck for the future.  The shelters work to provide guidance and training needed to get families going again.

Donated squares help us do that.  We're currently providing afghans to Homeless Families Foundation through joining our squares together.  Click HERE, if you'd like to see some of the afghans made from our donated squares.  I'm hoping to get some additional photo's added to update the page, so please continue to check in.

Thank you Linda J, please keep up the good work.

Donations: 2012
Hats 768
Scarves: 499
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 717+12=729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 452
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)

Looking for emails for Sharon, Joyce, June, Andrea, Carol, Julie, Karin, Rhonda, and Ryan, June C from Wisc, Kim K from Texas, and Joyce H from Kansas.   PLEASE folks if your name is listed here and you recently mailed items...I need you to make contact.  Leave a comment here with your email addy and or email directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com

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!

Granny Squares

 Holly Cow...would you look at all these fabulous squares our good friend and wonderful supporter Annemarie has crocheted and donated!  Pick a color, any color and I believe you'll see it here.  Lots of variety, but at the same token good groupings of squares that go together.  I'm already seeing several designs here and several different afghans.  Many many thanks Annemarie, please keep up the good work.

Donations: 2012
Hats 743
Scarves: 489
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 479+238=717
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 450
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)

 **Please remember folks to include your name and your email addy with each and every donation.  Also, please make sure you work all your tails in (ONLY exception is the last tail on your squares).  I've laid some things aside that need tails worked it before they can be donated.**

Looking for emails for Sharon, Joyce, June, Andrea, Carol, Julie, Karin, Rhonda, and Ryan. Kim K from Texas, June C from Wisconsin, and Joyce H from Kansas.   PLEASE folks if your name is listed here and you recently mailed items...I need you to make contact.  Leave a comment here with your email addy and or email directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com

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!

Thank you Texas for your Donation

A new pair of helping hands from San Antonio, Texas.  Awesome.  Love having new folks and their helping hands join in to help care for Ohio's Homeless.  Linda J. has both knitted and crocheted items here in her donation.  Most of the squares are knitted corner to corner, though there are a few crocheted granny style squares too.  Believe the hat and scarf are both crocheted.

Thank you Linda J, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Welcome to the group.  As a group, we accomplish so much.  Made 2 deliveries last week, and another 2 this am.  Though this post is written and scheduled, so by the time this post is read, perhaps other delivers will be made.

Donations: 2012

Hats 713+1=714
Scarves: 486+1=487
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 461+18=479
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 444
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).

**Reminder folk squares should be mailed during the month of November, please check our working calendar to know what item is being highlighted each month.  Though most items are collected all year long, squares should only be mailed during the month they are highlighted.  It's helpful with my storage, thanks.  If you have any questions not answered in the square tab on top of the blog, please let me know.  You'll find necessary information about color, size, fiber etc in the square tab.**

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!

Tipping my Hat to lady in Wyoming

 Thank you unknown knitter from Wyoming.  5 nice warm crocheted hats, and 8 squares.  This picture turned out a bit dark, but I hope you can see the Buckeye Colors for 3 of the hats, camo for the other 2; and the squares are a dark brown and the colorful variegated.  I appreciate your thoughtful donation.  No note accompanied this donation so if you're out there, please sing out so I add your name etc to our list of helping hands.  There was a return address so I know it's from Wyoming, but would like to have additional information.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 620+5=625
Scarves: 328
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32

Mittens: 274
Squares: 453+8=461
Socks: 169
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 404
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, Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Reminder to all to please check tabs across the top of the blog for suggested sizes, colors, and yarn type.  Don't miss the working calendar**

****Reminder PLEASE folks read details regarding size and color for the items you're knitting and crocheting.  Squares should only be 8 x 8****


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!

Hats, and Scarves and More for the Homeless

3 wonderful hats, and nice warm scarf and 4 cotton washcloths donated by Linda J from Texas. This is Linda's 2nd donation, though I still do not have an email addy for you Linda. PLEASE make contact by leaving a comment here, or emailing me at sandycrochet@gmail.com. I've looked high and low for you here on line and really need to have you make contact. Her donation included both knitted and crocheted items.

She's included some squares, these are wool. Linda I do have a few wool squares (plus yours from before) that will probably make 1 afghan. I really need to remind everyone that while I appreciate the donation, I really need squares to ONLY be washable acrylic or washable wool. The folks we donate to don't have means for drycleaning.

Various knitted squares, some sampler style and some corner to corner. Again I want to thank you for the donations, but would like to remind everyone that squares should only be mailed at the scheduled times. Please read details in the square tab above before knitting, crocheting, and mailing squares. Please and thanks!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 603+3=606
Scarves: 306+1=307
Slippers: 136
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 269
Squares: 430+23=453
Socks: 167
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 400+4=404Misc 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, and footies 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!