Crochet Hat and Scarf Sets for Homeless

Thank you Karen S for this thoughtful donation of matching hats and scarves.  Karen, as you know, if you've been visiting the blog has this unique style crocheting where you get a lighter and darker side to her scarves.  She's paired these nice thick warm scarves with hats made on the loom, again nice and thick and warm....as you use double stands when knitting on a loom.

Her method has many names, and I've blogged about it before Click here to 

to see the details in a u-tube video, as well as the blog post where I discussed it.  I keep saying I'm going to give it a try, but haven't yet.  Let me know if any of you have.

Many thanks Karen for your on going support!


2016 Donations:
HATS: 324-2=322
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)272-2=270
MITTENS: 61
SLIPPERS: 53
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 102
AFGHANS: 34
SOCKS: 120 
Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

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.

Mother Daughter Team Up to Donate to the Homeless

Holly Cow!  Seriously, look at the number of cotton crocheted washcloths in this donation.  PLEASE click to enlarge so you can see what I'm talking about.  Some are spread out, others are stacked with the others of the same color.  This wonderful donation is a result of team work, team work of a Mother and Daughter.  Many thanks Lisa Z (daughter) and Ruth A (Mother) for your joining forces to make this donation possible.  Lisa has recently gone back to work full time, but had a nice stash of both yarn and cotton fiber..........so she buddied up with Mother, Ruth A who managed to crochet the stash into a generous donation!

Ruth has also crocheted scarves, nice dark solids, suitable for both men and women.  The dark solids are so nice for not showing the dirt for our homeless friends.

Great work ladies, please keep up the good work.  Hope the new job goes well for you Lisa.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 324
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)279-7=272
MITTENS: 61
SLIPPERS: 53
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 148-46=102
AFGHANS: 34
SOCKS: 120 
Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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 Cotton Washcloths, many purposes!

Thank you Melinda G, our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful donation of knitted cotton washcloths.  Melinda hails from Las Vegas.  Not sure we've had a donation from there before?  Hard to remember, but I don't think so.  Welcome to our group, we're thrilled to have you join us here on Bridge and Beyond.

These cotton washcloths have so many uses for our friends, the homeless.  When folks spend time on the street, their skin is often easily irritated and cotton (knit or crocheted) washcloths are soothing, much nicer than store bought rough cotton washcloths.  Our folks also use them when they get a night in the shelter and get to shower.  Additionally, they are put in our welcome home packs when folks transition from shelter living to their permanent home...They can be used both as washcloths and dishcloths.

Many thanks for this nice assortment of colors, some suitable for men, others for women.  Please keep up the good work, Melinda.  We hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 324
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)279
MITTENS: 61
SLIPPERS: 53
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 153-5=148
AFGHANS: 34
SOCKS: 120 
Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

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.