Hats, Hats, love for the head!

Thanks Bonnie for these 13 crocheted hats and scarf. I love the way you've added both texture and color to make a trim on the edge. Very nice. Your donation will keep 13 more people warmer. Awesome.

Stay tuned for donations from Alma and Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

Scarves 23+1=24
Hats 30+12=42
Mittens 3 pair+2=5
Socks 28


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

I'm in Love with my Mailman! lol

See why I'm in LOVE with my mailman? lol He brings me such wonderful packages from you all. This fabulous package is from a new member, Robbie. A great mix of crocheted and knitted items here. I believe the pink/purplish scarf is knitted while the other 3 look to be crocheted. The multi-colored blue hat Stella's sporting, the pink & gray, and the solid green hats are crocheted while the others are knitted. Look at those blue and white mittens! Oh my, what a labor that had to be. Beautiful. Both pairs of mittens are knitted.

Thank you Robbie for your donation. This donation brings our counts to:
2010
Scarves 19+4=23
Hats 23+7=30
Mittens 3 pair+2=5
Socks 28

Stay tuned for donations from Bonnie, Alma and Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

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

Welcome Angela

Thank you Angela. Three scarves, one fleece and 2 crocheted will help kids in need. These 3 scarves are headed to help those at the free clinic. Welcome to our group, and thank you very much for your thoughtful donation. It truly is appreciated more than you'll ever know.
2010
Scarves 16+3=19
Hats 23
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair


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

Stay tuned for donations from Bonnie, Robbie, Alma and Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

We DO make a difference!

Two more great hats from Sandie. Thank you, Thank you. Stella is sporting one of them. She says she and Hannah make everything look better! lol Hannah for those who don't know is Sandie's model and the two girls like to banter now and again. lol You can check out Sandie and Hannah on Sandie's blog her link is in the sidebar.

Two nice warm crocheted hats from Sandie brings our count to:
2010
Scarves 16
Hats 21+2=23
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

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

**still searching for the identity of our Thousand Oaks, CA donation pictured here.
Stayed tuned for donations from Trudy, Bonnie, Robbie, Angela and Alma

Much excitement in the charity world

Folks donations are coming in daily. Many many thanks to all who crochet and or knit, who've helped to spread the word etc. I'm hearing from new helping hands which tells me the word of our need is getting out there. I can't tell you how pleased that makes me.

Still looking to connect with a Becky P, from I believe the state of Washington in order to say thanks. Her donation came, has been photographed etc, but I can't find whom she is to say thank you. Does anyone know her, have an email ady or blog url? Is she in one of your charity groups? Please let me know Her thoughtful donation is HERE.

**just found Becky P, she's bpeatknits from RAV, yippee, one mystery solved. (added her to our members list



These 2 pictures are from someone in Thousand Oaks California. There is no name, no email ady, or blog url with this donation. The hats on the left are nice and thick, double yarn I think from the feel of it, and are crocheted. The items on and around Susie in the 2nd picture are also crocheted and will go to the clinic for younger kids. (the 2 small baby/infant hats will be passed along to the hospital, as babies aren't treated at the free clinic). Mia is our mystery person from Thousand Oaks, CA. Glad that's been solved. Thanks very much Mia for your donation.

PLEASE, a reminder folks to include your name, your email ady, and or blog url with your thoughtful donations. Some of you I know by blog nickname, some by email ady/avatars; and often folks use different names and ID's in a variety of charity groups. I want to properly thank and give credit to those helping hands; help me do that by including the information with your donation.

2010
Scarves 16
Hats 9+12=21
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

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

check back for donations from Sandie, Trudy, Angela, Bonnie and Robbie

Hats and Scarves oh My

Welcome Trudy folks, she's one of our newer members. The gold hat is knitted and the other items are crocheted. Wish you could see the knitted hat better. Shoot, the picture didn't show up well. It had a nice design. I would re-photograph, but have already forwarded these items. I'm making deliveries more frequently right now because of the extreme temperatures, I want these folks to get warm items as quickly as humanely possible. The colors in the 2nd photo are a bit off, as the rose pink and green set is the same rose pink as in the other other picture. Photo's were taken with different light. And as you see, it made a difference.

Thanks bunches Trudy for these hats and scarf sets. They will be distributed at the clinic. Those kids/teens and their Mom's freeze and I know they'll be thrilled to have something warm to wear.

2010
Scarves 13+3=16
Hats 6+3=9
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

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

****Still wondering who Becky is, can anyone help?

Looking for Becky P, can you help?

Thank you Becky. Three cute knitted hats and a crocheted scarf. These will go to the clinic and keep some kids warm. I particularly like the larger of the 3 hats, such unusual yarn and colors. Does anyone know Becky? She didn't send her email, or her on blogger ID and I can't find an email from her to know whom she is to thank her. The note in the pouch was written with a fat marker and is hard to read/think it got smeared a bit. I believe Becky is from the state of Washington? I've looked through RAV members but haven't found her in the Bridge group there.

Hoping Becky see's this and lets me know whom or where she is.

Many thanks Becky.

2010
Scarves 12+1=13
Hats 3+3=6
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

Stayed tuned for donations from Trudy, one of our new members.

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

Please keep knitting and crocheting folks, it's bitter cold here, was only 2 degrees when I got up yesterday morning. My widget isn't working today, so not sure how cold it is right now; but my house still hasn't warmed up and I'm wearing a scarf indoors....does that tell you how cold it is here.

Socks for cold feet

Deciding it was time to straighten and clean out my draws a bit. Did a couple of hubby's draws awhile back and never got around to doing mine. These 11 pair of socks were making my draw too crowded; so sending this in the next pouch for the ladies under the bridge.

Hoping to have some more scarves done in the near future.
2010
Scarves 11+1=12
Hats 3
Socks 17 + 11= 28
Mittens 3 pair


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

What a haul!

The box from June M in Michigan overflowed! Socks always are needed (14) pairs, mittens (3), scarf (1), 5 sweatshirts, down type vest, 4 flannel shirts, 3 pr heavy hunting type socks, and 8 packages of soap wrap in a wash cloth in their own zip lock bag! I love the way you wrap those, sorry it doesn't show up real well in the photo. Very nice, personal care items are always in short supply. June you made my day and think how many people we can warm with your generous and thoughtful donation. It's so cold right now June I'm gonna rush this delivery; those folks under the bridge really really need these items.

Many thanks

2010
Scarves 11+1=12
Hats 3
Socks 17 (3 hunting, 6 black 8 white)
Mittens 3 pair

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

*June also sent some items for later when the weather breaks a bit (I've laid them aside but they'll be needed items later).

DOES ANYONE KNOW A BECKY P FROM WASH? GOT DONATION WITHOUT EMAIL OR COMPUTER ID NAME, THANKS

Our first Hats in 2010

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds" . Thought of this today when my favorite mail carrier trudge through cold temperatures to deliver my package from Sandie. It was 13 today, damp, snow on the ground. Cold folks and that's an understatement. I didn't know until I looked up the quote today that it is actually not the creed/motto of the Post Office. I always thought it was. Learn new things every day.

Back to the business at hand, many thanks Sandie for these 3 super soft hats crocheted from more of that fun Moda Dea Tweedle Dee Yarn. These are sized nicely for those folks under the bridge, and given the blend of the yarn (80% acrylic, 16% wool and 4% other fibers) will be nice and warm. Thank you bunches!! How many hats can you get from a skein? I note 155 yards in the skein, nice size.

2010
Scarves 11
Hats 3

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

Wanted to share this poem with you all. My SIL wrote this for me some time back and I really like it and thought I'd post so you all could enjoy. It so fits our cause.
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Give me a hook

And as least one skein

Don’t need a book

To begin the chain.

It might start from here

It might start from there

Our yarn makes warmth

With hats to wear.

Our yarn spreads love

To nameless faces

Our yarn is a gift

That goes many place.

We judge no one

By the lives they lead

Our yarn makes us humble

Humble indeed.

Thank you so much Jan for this very meaningful poem

2010
Scarves 10+1=11

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

Sandie's scarf is such a neat wave of color. It's soft, and will be warm; as she's used sc I believe. Shoot thought you might be able to see the label from the yarn, it's called Tweedle Dee. lol Shaded effect yarn by Moda Dea. If you've used Moda Dea before you know how soft it is, but you might not be familiar with this Tweedle Dee. I wasn't.

As always Sandie, thanks so much for your ongoing support of our cause.


2010
Scarves 10+1=11

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

Scarves of Many Colors

When I laid these 10 crocheted scarves out to get a picture I thought of The Coat of Many Colors, so this posts is The Scarves of Many Colors. Two in each navy, pink, tan, and lavendar and 1 lighter blue and orange scarf. Thank you Karen V for your thoughtful donation. These scarves will be so appreciated.

I wanted to share with you something else I'm excited about. Karen tells me in her note that this donation is a result of others coming together. I've often posted about the many ways to help and this is a perfect example of just that. She is a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Internation, Kappa Nu Chapter. The members in her chapter were looking for a service project and she told them about our cause. They donated money and or yarn so that Karen could crochet more scarves for our cause. Karen might be the only one in the group who crochets, but they too have help--giving her more ability to help us.

Thank you Karen
Thank you Beta Sigma Phi
and Thank you Kappa Nu Chapter in Louisiana

2010
Scarves 10

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

Starting out the New Year Right!

I've gotten several email's of late from folks who've found our blog and wish to contribute. They don't have blogs themselves; so aren't listed in our blog log of members. What excites me about this is the fact our cause is spreading even outside the blog world. Both Alma and Trudy have indicating they'll be mailing items. I've added these ladies to our members without blogs area.

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008 through Dec 31, 2009

If you've not read the previous post, PLEASE DO.

Thank You, THANK YOU

Some pretty buttercups from my yard for you all on this cold snowy day
The year is coming to an end, it's cold, snowy, gray, damp and cold and in about 12 hours we'll toast The New Year, 2010.

I wanted to pass along a little note from Rae to you all. Rae said the 2 clinics have been thrilled with our donations...and, well here let me pass along that part of her note directly to you.***

We had a Christmas party at each clinic, and I believe the phrase heard the most when people were told that they could choose hats & scarves & mittens for them and their kids/spouses at home was "really, for me?" They were astounded when they found out that total strangers from around the country had hand-made these items just for them. I believe it went a long way in making them feel somehow special, if only for a moment. But I can assure you, they will remember that moment for a while, each time they go out into the cold (or don't get to come in out of the cold) and they have a scarf or a hat or some mittens that one of you has made. I can't tell you how totally awesome I think you all are ... reaching out to people you don't even know. It's truly very sweet!

I'm sure for some those hats, mittens, or scarves were all they got this Christmas and what you do DOES make a difference, one hat, one scarf, one person, and one stitch at a time.

Please keep up the good work with your needles and hooks, TOGETHER WE CAN and DO MAKE a DIFFERENCE

Peace and Happiness to you all
Sandy

Our newest member

Chris D, sent these lovely scarves a few days ago. One is felt (sewn), the others are crocheted. Love the texture in the crocheted scarves, believe she accomplished it by back stitch only dc? Chris is a friend of our Beth (Crocheted Princess), who heard of our cause through Beth and wanted to help out. Many many thanks Chris. Your help is very much appreciated. Please leave comments here for Chris, as she's a member without a blog.

Welcome to the group Chris. Looking forward to more of your lovely creations.

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 142+5=147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

This is post #106

Darling Daughters Donation

I LOVE this scarf. It's super thick and super warm and super big. My daughter knitted this scarf using 2 strands of yarn--homespun and Lite n Lofty on #15 knitting needles. It measures 82 inches long and is 7 inches wide. Someone will really be able to wrap up in this. Cover their neck and mouth/partial face. It's very soft and such fun colors.

Thanks bunches Darling Daughter. (I've added Christine to our list of team members without blogs).

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 141 + 1 = 142
Socks 79 pair

This is post #105
(our first year anniversary was on Dec 2)

We had a "Twin"

lol
If you saw this post, you might think we did have a twin, or that I duped a post, or posted the same picture twice. Nope. This is the 2nd scarf made from this yarn; though this one is bigger. It measures close to 9 inches wide and about 78 inches in length. It too though came from our friend Rae's mother's yarn stash. How wonderful that we're able to continue the quest to help others. I still have more of this yarn and am thinking about what to make next with it. I thought it would be fun to keep track of how much was made from this one donation. (be sure and scroll down the right sidebar for total miles knitted and crocheted). I've almost hit a whole mile with this special yarn.

Folks, one of our fellow Bridge Team Members is in need of hugs, good thoughts, and prayer. Please hop over top Beth's blog (Crochet Princess) and let her know you care. Her little grandson is having a very very tough time of it. He's only 2 years old. Thank you all for caring.

Please keep up the good work, and keep your fingers flying to help those in need.

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 140 +1 = 141
Socks 79 pair

This is post #104
(our first year anniversary was on Dec 2)

Mittens, Mittens!!!

10 Fabulous pairs of mittens, all knitted from Jean out in Wisconsin. Many many thanks Jean. Jean says in her note that she knits these with sock yarn. She uses two skeins of unrelated sock yarn and I LOVE the way they've turned out. Such fun colors and such a fun variety.


Two wonderfully colorful scarves, the striped one is knitted, the scalloped one is crocheted. What a fun idea to change colors every row; but crochet lengthwise for a totally different look.
Many thanks Jean. I'll get these delivered in the next couple of days and know 20 hands will be warmer and happier. (forgot I also wondered what pattern you used for the stripped knitted scarf, love the texture).

Are your mittens made with DP's Jean, or straight needles?

Hats 368
Mittens 56 pairs + 10 = 66
Scarves 138 + 2 = 140
Socks 79 pair

This is post #103
(our first year anniversary was on Dec 2)
Keep knitting and crocheting, thanks to all

Oophs, just realized I missed one pair of mittens. So here's a nice close up. Look at the colors, aren't they great!

I'm excited and wanted to share.

Folks, we recently hit our 1 year Anniversary, that was back on Dec 2, 2009. Our first post regarding this cause was Dec 2 08. This post is #102. I didn't notice it when I posted #100, which I think is a cool milestone.

I wanted to say thank you to all who've knitted, all who've crocheted, all who've helped by donating yarn, all who've helped some of you get your items mailed here by helping with postage, to Rae for making the deliveries, for my SIL for being our go between and hooking me up with Rae. More thanks go out to all who've made a blog post about our cause and or posted our badge to help spread the word. And thanks also go to those who sent money for socks.

I appreciate each and everyone of you. All donations are important, all are needed, and all are appreciated.

Bless you all for helping to warm another human being. Please keep up the good work.

**worked some on 2 scarves while traveling to and from St. Louis this past wkend, hoping to get them finished in the next day or so.

Give them Back, Stella! NOW

Stella, you can model them but they are NOT for you. It's warm and toasty here in the house, those folks under the bridge without a roof over their heads need them. Bunny made them "special" for them. Nice man sized warm soft luscious mittens, a large thick warm soft scarf, and 2 awesome hats. The 2nd hat didn't turn out well in the photo, it's a neat variegated--didn't realize how close to the colors of my spread it was and so it doesn't show up very well. Shoot. Iquickly added these items to the bags for delivery; as it's been horribly cold here with more promised. These folks are really in need of the warmth we can provide. Thank you Bunny.

Please, I know this is a busy time of the year for us all; but do your level best to keep those hooks and needles flying.

So many appreciate YOU!

Hats 366 + 2 = 368
Mittens 55 + 1 = 56 pairs
Scarves 137 + 1 = 138
Socks 79 pair

**heading out of town with yarn, hoping to finish a scarf I'm working on for the Bridge**

Stella's sooooooooo Excited

Most of you know how much of a ham Dear Stella is, AND how excited she get's when she gets to model your beautiful creations. Doris sent out an email to tell Stella to be on the look out. Well..........here she is folks!

Hats and scarves the kids/young teens at the clinic will love. 2 matching sets of hats and scarves, 4 scarves, and 10 total hats. Thanks so much Doris. All are crocheted. Blue, Green, yellow, burgundy red and a very pretty light green, and don't forget the fun camo.........wonderful.

Stella is jumping for joy!

Keep all the goodies coming folks, everything is appreciated and so very much needed.

Hats 356+10=366
Mittens 55 pairs
Scarves 133+4=137
Socks 79 pair

Rae's Mother Reaches out again

This scarf is made from the stash Rae passed along to me from her mother. I think she'd be pleased to know it's going to this project, The Bridge. The scarf measures 7 inches wide by 76 inches long.........so one can double up in it and keep warm. I love the variegated tans and white and have more of this yarn that will also be used for charitable purposes.

We had snow yesterday, though am happy to report it didn't stick. Colder today than yesterday, though folks PLEASE keep those knitting needles and crochets hooks busy. The need is great.

Hats 351 + 5 = 356
Mittens 54 pairs + 1 = 55 pairs
Scarves 132 + 1 = 133
Socks 79 pairs

**have had some technical issues, but have the mileage widget working again; so have crocheted/knitted .65 miles with yarn from Rae's Mother's Stash. Wish I could change the wording on the widget.

Like The Eveready Bunny!

Like The EverReady Bunny, our Bunny keep going and going and going. Look at these darling donations. From left to right, 3 knitted hats, crocheted hat with double yarn ? (I think), with a crocheted hat with ties beneath it. To the right warm knitted mittens.

Bunny's blog is in my sidebar, please hop over to her blog and tell her how awesome she is.
Hats 351 + 5 = 356
Mittens 54 pairs + 1 = 55 pairs
Scarves 132
Socks 79 pairs