Ohioans Helping fellow Ohioans

Hats, mittens, slippers, and scarves! We have a variety of sizes and colors, we have sets and and single donations here. Many thanks Suzy, fellow Ohioan for helping Ohio's homeless with your thoughtful donation. We appreciate your on going support. Thank you also for pairing your slippers with a note of size, much appreciate that.

And, if I could ask/remind all to do the same. Please attach your slippers and your mittens in pairs and include a tag that can stay with the items for sizing. It's helpful not only at this end, but again at the various shelters when items are distributed to those in need.
2012 Donations:
Hats: 191+6=197
Scarves: 94+2=96
Slippers: 39+2=41
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 15
Mittens:114+6=120
Squares: 168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 27
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts 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!

Donations to Help Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes!

Due to the number of pictures in this post, they are smaller....so PLEASE click to enlarge them and see the details. Cheryl S. (whom I've dubbed the slipper queen), has done it again. You might be wondering why I've dubbed her the slipper queen. Well, she's donated lots of slippers previously as well as here; but....she's the one that came up with the fabulous idea to line them, to make them double. She's done a variety here with 10 pairs of slippers, 7 pairs of mittens, a pair of gloves and 2 cute little bags. You might remember how creative she got when making a zipper bag who's liner is a zip lock bag from one of previously donations. Additional this box contained donations of personal care items, and hand warmers. What a haul. When I say she lined, or double slippers....take a look. She's made them double by making 2 pairs and stitching them together. They are truly warm, soft, and very durable. These will be so well received by the warm feet wearing them. She's done a bit of the same with some of her mittens. I liked her idea so much for slippers I added it to the slipper tab some time back.

But, wait....the above picture was only box #1 from our good friend Cheryl S. Here then is box #2. This donation consists of 5 hats, 1 neck warmer, 12 crocheted cotton washcloths (always a good item), 21 granny squares, 19 sample squares, some yarn, 1 sweater, 1 vest with hood (sooooooo adorbable), 4 7 sets of matching hats and scarves, and 4 additional scarves! Holly cow, I'm wondering if the girl's even been sleeping. She included a note that the adorable Toddler Hoodie is a pattern called Turning Stone on Caron.Com and the sweater is from Crochet World, the pattern is called "Girls Lacy Sweater", that she successfully turned into a boy's sweater. Great to have the info on the patterns. We're always interested. Also wanted to add a special thanks for mating up your mittens and your slippers with a nice tag indicating the size. Very helpful, not only to me; but to those who distribute at the various shelters.

Ok........hold onto your hat, and someone please....a little drum roll here. I had quite a pile of boxes to open on this particularly day. Had tallied Cheryl's above donation and moved on to several other boxes.............when wham. Another box from Cheryl that contained this black, light and dark gray plaid style afghan....AND
This fun bright, cherry crocheted stripped afghan.......AND

This pretty sorts vintage looking afghan.............AND

This off white afghan with brown and rust/orange trim. There's lots of texture here folks, be sure to click to enlarge............AND, seriously, I'm not teasing you, keep reading, keep scrolling.......
and more drum roll, please.............................

This lovely blue, tan, white and variegated afghan. These 5 awesome afghans were in box #3! All 5 afghans are crocheted. Cheryl......WOW x 3. Many many thanks for your super busy hands. By now, I would think your crochet hook must be smokin!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 179+12=191
Scarves: 83+11=94
Slippers: 29+10=39
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 1
Vest 1
Afghans: 10+5=15
Mittens: 106+8=114
Squares: 128+40=168
Socks: 102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15+12=27
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts 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!

SCRUMPTIOUS Scarves and More

Our good friend, Gail B from Virginia has done it again folks! Look at this marvelous donation of colorful, large, soft, and well made scarves! And there's more then the 14 scarves, she's added some fabulous heavy duty socks (sure to be a big hit with those living outdoors), and t-shirts. Great Donation, as always Gail, many many thanks.

Gail scarves are nice and large, the men will be thrilled!

**Reminders:
Check you name on one of the 3 lists here on the blog, is a state listed with your name? Still trying to get everyone properly noted and states added to the maps. Please us a comment and let us know where you're from.
Attach your slippers, and mittens and add a tag indicating size (adult, child, teen, etc.)
Check the working calendar for our monthly focus
Check the tabs for size, color requirements...and patterns for slippers, squares, hats, scarves and afghans.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 179
Scarves: 69+14=83
Slippers: 29
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 10
Mittens: 106
Squares: 128
Socks: 98+4=102
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts 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!

Donations from Stitches to Share

Stitches to Share is a group recently formed at Otterbein University in Columbus, Ohio. The group is comprised of knitters, crocheters, and those who wish to learn the craft. There are students, faculty, and staff members involved. It's opened to men and women in greater Otterbein Community. I'm honored to say, Bridge and Beyond is their first charity group to stitch for. Through their mutual love of helping others, they've come together...once again proving how much can be accomplished by caring people.
Their thoughtful donations include: head bands, wrist warmers, neck warmers, slippers, scarves and hats! Some are knitted, some are crocheted, some are knitted on looms. A variety of colors, styles, and sizes. Thank you Otterbein Community, thank you Stitches to Share. Hope to see you all often here on Bridge and Beyond. Keep up the good work. We're thrilled to have you join us, and wish you continued luck in growing your marvelous group.

The group meets in college library, where Judy, The Liberian joins in with her knitting needles. Colette organizes the group. Join them in the library or on line on Facebook.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 132+47=179
Scarves: 56+13=69
Slippers: 28+1=29
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 10
Mittens: 106
Squares: 128
Socks: 98
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers 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!

Baby Boy Blanket

This afghan was made in answer to a special request from our friend, Rae. Rae prepares and delivers hot meals on Sat. am to those living under the bridges (and various other places). She indicated there was an expectant couple. My heart sank. Being pregnant, living outdoors in the cold and the wet. Perhaps getting lucky enough to get a night here and there in a shelter. I truly can not fathom that. Despite my work on this blog, the information I've read, and the people I've been in contact with over these last several years; as we work together to help those in need.........truly, I can not imagine that.

I searched the squares on hand and began working immediately to get this afghan done for her so that she might deliver it as soon as possible. I know you all share my quest to make certain this little boy will be wrapped up in something warm, something made with love. These squares have been on hand for some time. I added several shades of browns and tans to make the sorta camo squares more masculine.

Join me please in wishing this couple all the very best. Rae informs me, there is someone aiding them in finding housing. I do hope that comes to pass, so they have a roof over their heads when they welcome in their Baby Boy. Keep them please in your thoughts and prayers.

This afghan isn't traditional, it's not blue, it's not made with super soft light weight baby yarn. It's made, as we do all of goods with washable knitted worsted weight yarn for added warm, and durability. It measures just over 41 x 41. I wanted it to be larger then the average baby blanket, so they might get some extra use out of it.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 132
Scarves: 56
Slippers: 28
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 9+1=10
Mittens: 106
Squares: 128
Socks: 98
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 15
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks 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!