Crocheted Cotton Washcloths always a Hit

Thank you Diana K for this colorful collection of crocheted cotton washcloths.  Crocheted and knitted cotton washcloths are used in many ways.  They're used when folks come in from the street to obtain lodging at the various shelters, they're used in welcome home packs when folks transition from shelter to permanent living arrangements (both as washcloths and as dishcloths), they're used by the folks living in the elements under the bridges.  Donated cotton washcloths are always so well received.  

Many thanks Diana for your on going support of the homeless and those in need here on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

Looking back to this date, Sept 18th, 2013 we had donated 536 cotton washcloths.  We're well behind last years mark by 298 cotton washcloths.  Cotton washcloths are quick items to make if time is tight; though sometime back I did ask if you were debating between a cotton cloth and something that would keep someone warm to lean towards making something warm.  I would like to increase our numbers of cloths, but also still feel keeping someone warm is the more important thing to do....however, we could perhaps increase our number of cloths without necessarily topping last years numbers in an effort not to sacrifice warm items.  

Temperatures have truly plummeted here in central Ohio.  We're much colder, much sooner then normal.  Some night temperatures have already dipped below 50, which has me thinking our first frost is not far away.  Sadly I saw my first tree with fall color the other day...a site which always saddens me; as I know the ice, sleet, and freezing temps are closing in on us.  Parts of the country have already had early snows.  I do hope that doesn't mean we're going to have another winter like last year; but am not feeling very hopeful in that direction ...given recent weather predications.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 569
Scarves: 312
Socks: 101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 64
Cotton Washcloths: 224+14=238
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**Please remember folks, dark solids over brights, lights, and stripes**

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.

Signature Donations for the Homeless

Thank you RoseMarie for your thoughtful donation and your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  RoseMarie has crocheted and donated a matching hat and scarf set with her signature flower once again.  I know you all know immediately who's donation it is when I post a picture of something she's made.  LOVE this color combination RoseMarie, in fact it might be my favorite of your donations.  She's also crocheted a handband with a decoration as well.

Like Diana K in yesterday's post, there will be additional pictures and posts to show you the rest of RoseMarie's donation.  I often crowd as much as possible into a picture and believe you can see things better if I reduce the number of items in a photo.  So, to improve upon the photo's and to increase the number of blogs posts, since donations are down I'll be breaking things up a bit.  So, please keep checking in folks and don't be shy, when you visit, PLEASE leave a comment so we now you were here.  Visits and comments help the blog's placements, as do the number of blog posts.

Looking back to this time last year folks (on September 16th), 2013 we had knitted and crocheted and donated 377 scarves.  To date we're at 312, 65 short of last years mark.  Wondering what to make next?  How about a scarf?  Please, PLEASE click HERE for the scarf tab and read all the information about what size, what colors, what fibers to use as well as what to avoid.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 568+1=569
Scarves: 311+1=312
Socks: 101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 64
Cotton Washcloths: 224
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

*Folks please remember not to knot and cut with knitted or crocheted items.  Knots are always the weakest link in any garment or project.  Always leave tails when changing colors or adding yarn and work in your tails to avoid un-raveling.**

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.

Hats and Scarves for the Homeless

 Thank you Diana K for this thoughtful donation of hats, scarves, and cotton washcloths.  Diane's been super busy with her crochet hook and yarn.  Pick a color........she's used it.  Diana sent 2 boxes of donations and I'm going to be showing you her other donations in the days to come.  Donations have been down folks, so thought I'd try dividing things up picture wise in order to post more blog posts...which if you've read the blog over the last 5 or so years you know helps with the SEO and placement of Bridge and Beyond.  Donations have fallen off, the blog's placement has fallen off, comments have fallen off.......so thought it worthwhile to try and boast things a bit.

Diana's scarves are made like a ripple which gives a cool effect and texture to the nice solid colors.  Diana can you share your pattern?  Would love to add this to our scarf tab.  Diane's hats have nice edging and texture also.  Remember you can always click on pictures to enlarge them so you can details better.

Many thanks Diane and please keep up the good work.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 557+11=568
Scarves: 309+2=311
Socks: 101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 63+1=64
Cotton Washcloths: 217+7=224
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

Reminder to everyone to please avoid using pastels, white, and beige.  Dark colors are best for men, women, and children.  Dark colors work for everyone and help with not showing the dirt as easily

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.