Hats!  Hats are needed by men, women, children, and teens.  Hats are needed by those living in the shelters as well as those living out in the elements.  We also supply hats for many schools with kids in need.

Knitted hats, loomed hats, and crocheted hats have been donated through the years.  Hats probably make the single biggest difference in a person's comfort.....worn inside and out.  Many with limited heat where hats and scarves in doors.

In 2012 by March 26th we had donated 212 hats, in 2013 269 hats and thus far this year 361 hats.  As we've been comparing our donations these past several days for socks, slippers, mittens, afghans, rain poncho's and washcloths HATS are the only item where we've consistently knitted, crocheted, loomed and donated more hats each year!!

Awesome work!

Thinking of making a hat..........click here for the hat tab.  There are patterns and LOTS of information regarding size, so ALL hats should come tagged with the size, (child, teen, adult s-m-l etc.).

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 and Crocheted Cotton Washcloths.

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths, tied to make pouch and hold a bar of soap.  You might remember seeing this picture, though it was a really cute way to present a cotton washcloth. (Diana K's creation if memory serves me right).

Or knitted ones with designs......knitted or crocheted cotton washcloths are a nice way to donate without a huge time expenditure.  All the shelters, as well as those living in the elements love the hand made cotton washcloths.

Here's the tab for the cotton washcloths

While not an item that keeps people warm, they are still appreciated.  If you've missed the last several days, please scroll back.  We've been comparing our donations from the years 2012 2013 to our current year as of March 26th.  We've compared Mittens, Slippers, Afghans, Rain Poncho's, Socks and now knitted or crocheted cotton washcloths.

In 2012 we donated 27, in 2013 152 (wow, what a jump), and thus far this year 130.

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.

Afghans are a Celebration

Afghans, this is one I made a few years back for my nephew, shuttering as I remember all those ends to tuck in.........was a LONG time before I made one with that many changes again.  Really like the look, but not my favorite to work on.

I assemble (with the help of Tristi and Sherry) afghans from your donated squares.  But, I still have an abundance of squares, so please don't send anymore.........at least not now.  Those afghans as well as the beautiful ones you've made (both knitted and crocheted) have been donated to families as they transition from shelter to permanent housing.

Still using the date of March 26th, here's how we stand.  In 2012 we donated 17 afghans, in 2013 8, and so far this year, 2014 we've donated 11.

Here's the link to the afghan tab, please take a look and consider making an afghan, or quilt.

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.