Help comes in all Sizes

A bakers dozen, yep 13 cotton washcloths in all different sizes knitted and donated by Kathy G, a fellow Ohioan. Kathy and I became acquainted through the beauty of Facebook. What's fun, she's lives in the town where I grew up. I lived there until 4th grade and then the family moved. We've been able to get together and have lunch which was fun...a face to face meet up. We've tried to plan another get together. Haven't made it yet; but we will.

Thank you Kathy for your thoughtful donation. Appreciate your on going support! Hope to see you soon.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 445
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 201+13=214


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!

Cotton Cloths from Tennessee, YIPPEE

It's sounds musical or sorta like a cheer...say it out loud...Cotton Cloths from Tennessee, YIPPEE! Suzann W our newest pair of helping hands comes from TN and makes pretty cotton washcloths...see. Nice color selection too. Many thanks Suzann, thrilled to have you join us, and very much appreciate your thoughtful donation. Hope to see you often here at The Bridge.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 445
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 194+7=201

So very happy to see our numbers, knowing that means we can help more people in need. Folks stay tuned for information on a family shelter. In the process of obtaining more information, but looks like there's a family shelter in need of assistance, so keep making hats, scarves, mittens, slippers suitable for men, women, and children. I think we can reach out to another group. Details soon.

We're almost half way through the month of July, who's focus is squares. For those that like to know what's up next...August focus will be Mens Hats. Remember to check the working calendar in the tab across the top of the blog for regular updates. Hats for men need to be large and warm, as many of them live outdoors in the elements and only get a bed at a shelter here and there.

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!

Great Colors for the Boys

Wonderful warm knitted hats here, and it's awesome these are boy colors, seems we've gotten more colors appropriate for girls of late so this is great. Thank you Dolores W from Michigan for your thoughtful donation. I especially appreciate you're taking the time to make and donate these with all the household repairs you've been dealing. Kudos to you for your big heart. Dolores is our newest pair of helping hands and we're thrilled to have you join us. Hope to see you often.

WOW...where does time go, we're almost half way through the month of July, our square focused month. If you've not had a chance yet to make squares, please check the details either in the side bar on the badge or through clicking on the tab across the top of the blog. Squares will be collected through the end of the month of July.

For those that like to plan and think ahead...be sure and check the working calendar, also available by clicking the tab on the top of the blog.

Many thanks to all who help with knitting and crocheting.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 433+12=445
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 194


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!

GOLD at the end of The Rainbow

I'm betting you can't list all the colors in the rainbow of colors above! I'm pretty sure I can't, but ohhhhhhhhhhhh look. Like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, this beautiful display of colorful cotton washcloths (30) donated by Theresa S in California is like gold....or will be to those who receive them. Round ones, square one, and truly every color possible. LOVELY. Please be sure and click on the photo to enlarge it so you can really see all these awesome colors. Beautiful work and so thoughtful Theresa. Many thanks for your thoughtful donation. Some of you may know her from Rav as Poohmama. Keep up the good work, it's truly appreciated.

By the time you read this scheduled post (remember they're always written and waiting in que), people will already be using all the wonderful cotton cloths and other personal care items you all donated. Let me again say how pleased I am with the wonderful response we got for our June focus. Well done, one and all!

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 433
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 164+30=194

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!

Colorful Help from Springfield

First let me say, I'm sorry the quality of this picture isn't good. I must have moved when I snapped this. I would retack, but by the time this is in que the washcloths have already been delivered. These wonderful 19 crocheted cotton wash cloths were graciously donated by Jennifer S, a fellow Ohioan. Many thanks Jennifer. I love the fun shapes and colors.

Thank you for your thoughtful donation, it is greatly appreciated.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 433
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 145+19=164

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!

A for an Excellent Donation

Thank you Alexis in Florida. A for an excellent donation of goodies. Alexis was feeling patriotic and made Red, White, and Blue Squares knowing squares were our July focus. NICE! She crocheted her first ever washcloth too, awesome. Ponchos (8) for the rainy times, that we seem to have an abundance of, razors (20) and deodorants (6) to add to the person care packages. She also sent along some regular (4) washcloths.

Thank you for thoughtful donation, Alexis, it's very much appreciated.


2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 429+4=433
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274+6=280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50+8=58
Cotton Washcloths 140+5=145


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!

Some of this and some of that! Great Donation

Thank you Theresa M. from Michigan. What a nice donation this is. 4 Darling pair of warm mittens that kids are going to love, 4 hats of varying sizes, 2 pair of cute slippers, and 9 cotton washcloths. The washcloth's are such fun colors! I keep saying this as these wonderful cloths come in the mail, but I've not seen such nice cotton or so many interesting color combinations. I really am in need of searching this out.

Many thanks Theresa for your on going support and friendship. Both are so much appreciated.


2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 429+4=433
Mittens (gloves) 113+4=117
Socks 80
Slippers 60+2=62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 131+9=140

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!

Fresh and Pretty

Don't these colors make you think and feel fresh! They sure do me. And in practical purposes that's just what they'll do. Whomever receives these pretty crocheted cotton washcloths donated by Gail B will feel fresh, pretty and "special". How can you beat that? You know yourself when hot, tired, feeling low how good a shower or bath feels. Those in need in the shelters have those same feelings, only more so. They'll be given hand made (knitted and crocheted) cotton washcloths made special for them, so naturally, that will make them feel "special".

Thank you Gail for your on going support and beautifully crafted items, they are always so appreciated. Keep up the good work one and all. You all make a difference in someones life, even if you don't them, and don't get to see them.


2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 429
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 80
Slippers 60
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 117+14=131

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!

Helping Ohio's Homeless in so many ways

Thank you Yvonne S for your continued support and thoughtful donation. It's through continued hard work and caring hearts like yours we're able to help so many people in need. Wonderful donations like this make me feel like it's Christmas everyday of the year. People take time and make something with yarn with their knitting needles or crochet hooks, they often add extra goodies like above. These personal care items will be greatly appreciated by our folks under the bridges, by the men, women, and children at the various shelters connected to Faith Mission.

Thank you for your donation of 6 cotton cloths, 14 bars of soap, 12 razors, 5 deodorants, 5 shampoos, 5 toothpaste's, and 8 toothbrushes.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 429
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 80
Slippers 60
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 111+6=117

I've not specifically listed all the personal care items in our tallies of items collected, anyone have strong feelings as to whether or not I should?

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!

Better than Cotton Candy

Special 4th of July post Here, if you missed it.

YUMMY!! These knitted cotton washcloths are far more yummy then cotton candy. They truly are. Look at these wonderful designs from our friend Pat E. WOW. Lots of fun designs, different sizes and different shapes. A bakers dozen. Many thanks Pat for your thoughtful donation and on going support. Both are truly appreciated.
Here's a close up so you can see a few in better detail. Remember all pictures here on Bridge and Beyond are clickable and will be bigger and easier to see.

Folks the response for cotton cloths has been truly fabulous, both from our long time supporters and from new first time donors. Many thanks for all the hard work.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 429
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 80
Slippers 60
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 98+13=111

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!

Pretty is as Pretty Does

Special 4th of July Post HERE, if you missed it.

Pretty Pretty Pretty! Pretty is as pretty does. Remember that saying? When I was a kid, you heard it all the time. I didn't always understand what adults were talking about then when they said it. I thought pretty only meant if one was attractive, or something was attractive. Wrong! Pretty it is indeed to do for others. Look at all these pretty examples of that, so therefore Susan H from Ohio is pretty in my book. She makes pretty things, she donates them which is pretty and that makes her pretty.

Would you like to be pretty too? Grab some yarn and knit or crochet and then give it to someone you don't know, someone in need. That's all it takes.

Thank you Sue H from Ohio for your thoughtful donation. 5 pair of cute slippers, and 9 cotton cloths.

Had to get a close up of this one for you, love love love the ripples, the waves? Not sure even how to describe them, but aren't they cool? Would love to know what pattern you used.
And look at the cute little pink slippers. Isn't it amazing how adding a button really makes them pop. Rather a button flower. Very nice.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 429
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 80
Slippers 55+5=60
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 89+9=98

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!

Serving your Country and being Homeless

This isn't a current flag, it's hoisted and proudly flown at Fort McHenry in Maryland. I took this photo a few years ago, while hubby and I were touring. Look at the size of this flag. I wanted to share it with you today, July 4th as we celebrate our Nations Birthday. It's a day to be proud, a day to remember how we got here, who's sacrificed for us.

Sadly, many of those who did serve and protect us, who fought for our freedoms probably aren't celebrating today, not with a family picnic and fireworks. Why? Because they are homeless! They live hand to mouth, out in the elements, in unsafe conditions, wondering in some cases if they'll make it through the night. Wondering if they'll ever be dry and warm again. Yes, it's summer across the country and they currently are going to freeze at night; but the warmer months pass all too quickly. Soon, they'll be huddled against the wind, the rain, the snow and sleet.

Accordingly to The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans 1/3 of all adult homeless people are Veterans. Half those homeless Veterans served during the difficult Vietnam Years. While the bulk of homeless Veterans are male, about 5% are female, and that number is rising with more females in the service of our country. Most homeless Veterans are single, and live in an urban area. Many have health issues, be they mental illnesses, alcoholism and or drugs; or a combination thereof.

As you celebrate with a good meal and fun times with your loved ones today, make a commitment. A commitment to make something for the homeless. Making one thing can be HUGE. Knit or crochet and make a difference. Make a hat, a scarf, a pair of slippers, a pair of mittens, a cotton washcloth, or a square. They've given so much, let's say Thank You and serve others through our yarn.


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!

Paula Provided Personal Care Plus Positively Perfect

Ok, sometimes my brain does weird things like the title to this blog post. lol It popped into my pea picking brain so I posted it. Thank you Paula K from Missouri for your personal care items. They really are positively perfect. 8 toothbrushed, 10 bars of soap, 6 tubes of toothpaste, and 12 wonderfully made cotton (crocheted) cloths.

These items are all needed and very much appreciated. Keep up the good work. I'll be getting packages made very soon, as we're almost to the end of the month of June (remember post are written and in que), and out cotton cloth focus. The response has been wonderful and I thank each and everyone of you for helping out.

Scarves 227
Hats 429
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 80
Slippers 55
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 77+12=89

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!

Help for Ohio's Homeless from GERMANY

This donation comes all the way from Germany, from a military base (Schweinfurt Army Base) no less. That is soooooo awesome to me. Thank you Thank you Katie B, you are awesome! 9 scarves (though a few missed getting in the picture), found them afterwards. 11 hats, wonderful thick and warm hats too, and 15 cotton washcloths. Everything is fabulous and I truly was speechless when I opened this package.

Scarves 218+9=227
Hats 418+11=429
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 80
Slippers 55
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 50
Cotton Washcloths 62+15=77

I hope everyone thinks of Katie and all other military personnel tomorrow especially since it's our Nations Birthday. Thank you Katie for your thoughtful donation, and thank you for your service!

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 Stuff from Sarah

Look at this scrumptious stuff from our friend, Sarah S. (had to do a S title for fun)! Some wonderful personal care items here; soap, floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, AND deodorant! All good, and needed stuff. Sarah also sent socks, more ponchos, and 20 wonderful cotton washcloths...all different colors and sizes. Fabulous!

Sarah, your stuff is scrumptious! Thanks so much for your on going support and wonderful donation.

2011
Scarves 218
Hats 418
Mittens (gloves) 113
Socks 75+5=80
Slippers 55
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43+7=50
Cotton Washcloths 42+20=62

I've received many emails and know we have more cotton cloths in route or soon to be mailed. Thanks so much for everyone's support of June's focus, very much appreciated.

WOW, it's July already. Where does time go? Sure seems to speed by these days. July, as you may know has been deemed the month for squares. Like wash cloths they're smaller, perhaps easier to make in the warm months when you don't want something heavy on your lap. Squares need to be 7-10 inches, and can be knitted or crocheted. Please refrain from using lots of white. Additionally information can be obtained by clicking on the working calendar tab (top of the blog), and or the Give a Square badge

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!

Donating Crocheted Comfort and Caring

Look at this wonderful display of donated crocheted comfort and caring! Pretty awesome, isn't it? Knitters and Crocheters truly are big hearted people, willing to help others. This wonderful donation comes from Jeanette T.

Wonderful work 10 hats, 3 scarves, 2 pair of cute slippers, 5 squares, 1 pair of adorable mittens, and 6 cotton cloths...every single item so much appreciated. Please keep up the good work. Many thanks Jeanette for your thoughtful donation for Ohio's homeless and people in need.

1 more day folks for our June focus of cotton cloths, but remember they can be made and donated all year long. July's focus is squares. Please click on tab to read sizes and details of squares.

2011
Scarves 215+3=218
Hats 408+10=418
Mittens (gloves) 112+1=113
Socks 75
Slippers 53+2=55
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 269+5=274
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 36+6=42

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!

Cotton Washcloths for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you minnisoda (Liz) from The Ville for these fabulous cotton washcloths. Some are knitted corner to corner, others knitted side to side, and others are crocheted. Look at the variety of styles and colors...soooooooo awesome. Beautifully made! I'm particularly fond of the mint green in the upper right...love that textured pattern.

I'll be making packages with some of the wonderful cloths that have been donated with soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste. These personal care packages are always so greatly appreciated and needed. I'll separate into male and female and the donations will go out to the ladies at Nancy Place (through Faith Mission), the men at Faith Mission, as well as our men under the various bridges that Rae and Toby feed on Sat. mornings.

Thank you all for your continued hard work and support. Every person, every item, and every single stitch DO MATTER.

2011
Scarves 215
Hats 408
Mittens (gloves) 112
Socks 75
Slippers 53
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 269
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 24+12=36


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!

Donating Hats for Homeless

Sandie in warm Florda loves to knit (loom) hats and donate them for the cold in need homeless in Ohio, and I'm soooooooooo glad she does. Once again, she's made fabulous hats with such interesting color combinations. Thanks bunches Sandie. We've had another cold spell here, even though it's June we've hit record lows for this time of year so I know those living outdoors in the elements are still wearing hats and scarves at night.

5 more days for our June cotton cloth focus, then will swing into July which will focus on squares. Please check out the directions, working calendar, and frequently asked questions in the tabs across the top of the blog.

2011
Scarves 215
Hats 400+8=408
Mittens (gloves) 112
Socks 75
Slippers 53
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 269
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 24

Would still like to know what state you're from. Look at all the names we have of our donators who blog, and our donators who don't blog. Where are you from? Please leave a comment with your state so it can be added to the list AND...the map at the bottom of the blog. Didn't know we had a map? Scroll down and check it out.

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!

Crocheted Camo Squares

Darn, picture is a bit blurry. Click to enlarge so you can see the pinkish camo squares! How fun. I can see this already in a ghan. I believe with pink squares inbetween....and or increasing the size of these squares by adding before putting together?? My mind is already is gear about how to use these fun squares. Though, I must admit since I've been working on a ghan as a wedding present I'm behind in the edging and assembly process; but fear not. ALL your squares do get used. Niki at Butternut St sent along some odds and ends of yarn which I'll also put to good use. Thanks so much Niki for your donation.

Hey folks...we have 2 Niki's Nikki's now. Niki in Arizona and Nikki in Ohio. Both have blogs and are listed on the blog log.

2011
Scarves 215
Hats 398+2=400
Mittens (gloves) 112
Socks 75
Slippers 53
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 248+21=269
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 24

While the comment contest has ended, I still want to encourage you all to visit, to comment and encourage each other. Remember comments, and spending time on the blog helps and is very much appreciated.

**pending donation from Sandie in Florida**

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!

Hats for Homeless

Donating knitted and crocheted hats for homeless is something our friend Amy is passionate about. Look at the different colors and different designs/styles of hats. AND 2 cute pair of slippers. Thank you Amy for your ongoing support and thoughtful donation, it is truly appreciated.

2011
Scarves 215
Hats 381+17=398
Mittens (gloves) 112
Socks 75
Slippers 51+2=53
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 248
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 24

**9 more days of our June focus of cotton washcloths, but remember you can knit and or crochet those anytime of the year**

For those who like to plan ahead next month will be focusing on squares. Knitted or crocheted 7-10 inches. If you're wanting to send squares at a time when it's not the focus, please send me and email first. Thanks!

**donations pending from Niki in Arizona, and Sandie in Florida**

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!

Donating Crocheted Goodies is Love

Our good friend, RoseMarie has done it again. Crocheted bright cheery pretty goodies for the ladies/girls. You might now recognize her signature item...the crocheted flower with a button center. These darling scarf and hat sets will surely please the young girls. In addition to the 4 hats and scarves and 6 cotton cloths, RoseMarie donated some soap and shampoo. Fabulous, those will included in the personal care packages for Faith Mission.

Thanks again RoseMarie for your ongoing support of our cause.

**Did you read about our winners? The winners of the comment contest? Scroll back 2 posts and see who the 2 winners were.**

2011
Scarves 211+4=215
Hats 376+4=381
Mittens (gloves) 112
Socks 75
Slippers 51
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 248
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 18+6=24

**Donations pending from Amy, Niki, and Sandie in Florida**

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!

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths for those in Need

Six crocheted cotton washcloths of varying sizes donated for our folks are Faith Mission from Nikki. Many thanks Nikki, they'll be thrilled to get these. Personal care packages make folks feel better and a hand made cotton cloth is the bonus! Appreciate your thoughtful donation. Keep up the good work.

If you missed it, we announced 2 winners of the comment contest, please scroll down to the previous post.

**donations pending from RoseMarie, Amy, Niki from Arizona, and Sandie from Florida**

2011
Scarves 211
Hats 376
Mittens (gloves) 112
Socks 75
Slippers 51
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 248
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 12+6=18

Our June focus of cotton cloths is very timely. It was scheduled to our focus, and then we received a notice that Faith Mission was running very low on personal care items, so keep your knitting needles and crochet hooks busy folks.

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!

And The Winner is!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many thanks for all who participated in the comment contest. I appreciate the 16 of you visiting, making comments all which help the blog which in turns gives us the ability to help more people in need. I'm thrilled to say from the time the contest started counting the comments of those participating we generated 470 comments! That's awesome. I love seeing you enjoying admiring and encouraging each other that way. I hope many that were coxed into commenting then will continue the habit.

You do not need to be a blogger to make comments. I know many of our non blogging folks who donate are timid and or unsure about making comments. You do not need to join, you do not need to register...you can, and I hope you will make comments. All you do is:
1. Type your comment
2. Click the drop down box that says name and url
3. Type your name, leave the url portion blank
4. Click publish...............

And the winner after plugging numbers in random.org was non other then our long and faithfull friend, Sandie in Louisiana! She went to town folks posting away and gave herself over 80 changes to win. Many thanks Sandie for your long term support, your skillful craft, your support by way of making comments, and your friendship. All are valued.

Sally in NJ did very well also with about 40 chances to win; so I'd like to sweeten the pot a bit.

Sandie will win the generous $40.00 gift card from JoAnn's supplied by a very special lady who wishes to be a secret Santa type. Hugs. AND Sally I'm going to send you some yarn.

Ladies, please email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com to forward your snail ady's. I'd like to get to the post office this week.


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!

Donation from Michigan, awesome

This wonderful donation of knitted and crocheted warmth comes from our newest pair of helping hands, Cheryl S from Michigan. So happy to have you join us Cheryl and so appreciative of your thoughtful donation.

The slippers are double yarn I'm sure, as they are nice and thick and warm. I'm thrilled to have some so large for the men. Cute matching hats and mittens for the kids, some matching hats and scarves for the adults...a wonde4rful donation indeed.

2011
Scarves 208+3=211
Hats 364+12=376
Mittens (gloves) 104+8=112
Socks 75
Slippers 41+10=51
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241+7=248
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 12

Three more days to make comments and get involved in the comment contest. The winner will be chosen on the 15th. I'm planning on using random.org. Believe about 20 of you are trying to win the fabulous forty dollar gift card from JoAnns. Good luck to all

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!

Donate Cotton Wash Cloths for Homeless those in Need

Thank you Sally for your 5 cotton washcloths for our June focus, much appreciated. Three of them are knitted in the traditional corner to corner style and 2 are crocheted. These will go into personal care packages for our folks at Faith Mission. The mothers and their children living at Faith Mission have been abused and or homeless and this is temporary housing. Their needs are great. Additional will be supplying our men living under the bridges with personal care packages too.

The current plan is to divide by size and color and package with whatever personal care items have been donated, plus those I have on hand.

This focus of cotton washcloths will run til the end of this month.

There are 5 more days until the lucky winner will be announced for our Comment Contest. That lucky winner will receive a $40.00 shopping spree at JoAnns. As soon as the winner is announced I'll make contact for a mailing address for the gift card. Keep checking in. AND...you still have 5 more days to improve your chances at winning. Remember, the more you comment, the better your chances are.


2011
Scarves 208
Hats 364
Mittens (gloves) 104
Socks 75
Slippers 41
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 7+5=12

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!

Knitted Hats and Scarves for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you fellow Ohioan Susan H for this thoughtful donation for our Homeless. Five knitted hats, and 5 knitted scarves, several are sets, all are wonderfully made. The light blue scarf on the left and the dark brown scarf on the right are 2 different stitches. If you click to enlarge you'll see an interesting design/pattern where the area that would go around the neck is like ribbing while the remainder of the scarf is wider with a different textured stitch. I've not seen this type of design before and wonder if it has a name? Anyone know?

I'm happy to say I've received lots of emails, posts here on the blog, and some notes over on Facebook regarding people busy making cotton washcloths for our June focus. YIPPEE! I love to see our monthly focus energize people into action. AND, this particular months focus has a special connection and need. If you read previously you may already know this, but we received a note from Faith Mission via Facebook that they are dangerously low on washcloths and personal care items, so our timing with this months focus is right on the mark folks. Keep busy your crochet hooks and knitting needles. Remember we need cloths large enough and appropriate colors for the men under the bridges, as well as The Mothers and their Children at Faith Mission.

Time's fast approaching for our comment contest...June 15th is the deadline, that's only 9 days from this post. Get busy and comment away on new and old posts, improve your chances to win the fabulous $40.00 Gift Card from JoAnns. What a fun filled shopping spree you can have with that.

Do you blog? Is your blog url listed on the blog log here? If not, please leave a comment with a link so I can add it. Is your state listed with your name on the blog log and or the list of non bloggers who donate? Still quite a few of you I need to know your state. Please please, leave a comment with the information so I can add it to the list and add to our map at the bottom of the page. It's been awhile since I've been able to add another state to our map. Would love to get that current, and would love to up our percentage of participation. Currently it's at 58% with 29 states represented.

2011
Scarves 203+5=208
Hats 359+5=364
Mittens (gloves) 104
Socks 75
Slippers 41
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 7

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!

June's focus is Cotton WashCloths

A short while ago I knitted a corner to corner camo cotton washcloth.
And then had fun with a yellow butterfly washcloth.
Got both at the ready and hope to make some more. What a perfect short term project, light weight for the hot seasons...throw it in your purse and work on it at lunch...and or in your brief case. Must be a true connection. I had decided we'd knit and crochet and donate these quite awhile ago; just wasn't sure which month. Then spoke with Rae who indicated she was going to have a need with the guys under The Bridge (s). Then several days ago a call went out on Facebook from Jennifer that Faith Mission was really in need.

Cotton and or cotton blend wash cloths. We knitters and crocheters know how much we like them, how nice they are on our skin; think of those living outdoors with weathered skin. They think they are special when they receive our hand knit and crocheted washcloths.

The mothers and kids at Faith Mission will know someone cares when they receive a pretty, cute, and special hand made cloth.

Get your hooks and needles going folks, this is the first time we've been asked to supply these, though we have in the past; the need right now is great. Let's flood them with soft, well made thoughtful knitted and crocheted washcloths.

11 more days of the comment contest, keep busy making comments and improve your chances to win a fun $40.00 shopping spree at JoAnn. The skies the limit.

Have you noticed the new tabs across the top of the blog, the working calendar for example? Please check it out.

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!

Help from the state of Louisiana

Long time supporter, and awesome crocheter, Sandie has crocheted and donated another awesome scarf for the homeless in need here in Ohio. Thank you much! Sandie's work is always very nice and I admire her long term dedication not to just this worthy cause; but others too.

This came during our May focus on scarves, so how perfect is that!

As you may already know, this is now June and we're focusing this month on cotton washcloths. Knitted and crocheted cotton washcloths for Men, Women, and Children. These cloths will be delivered to Faith Mission (both sides Nancy Place for the women and children, and the mens night by night shelter side), as well as our Men under The Bridges.

Interesting to note how our timing happens to match well with a request for washcloths and personal care items from Faith Mission. Just 2 days ago I received a notice on facebook that Faith Mission was extremely low and in need of personal care items.

June is a perfect time for these needed small projects, so please toss your hooks and or needles into your purse and or briefcase so you can do a row here and there. Please consider helping us spread the word by blogging about the need, talking to your friends-neighbors and family. Post on Rav forums, Facebook, and Tweet.

100% Cotton or a nice cotton blend; but please refrain from acrylic only. Thank you for all the work and support you all provide.

2011
Scarves 202+1=203
Hats 359
Mittens (gloves) 104
Socks 75
Slippers 41
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 7

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!

Sweet Softness for the Homeless

SWEET...can you think of any better word to described these adorable pink children's hats? And look at the cute heart on the white and pink hat. Remember you can click any and all pictures on a blog to enlarge them and see them better. These fabulous hats are knitted and donated by our friend Louise out in California. Way to go Louise. As always, your work is fabulous. I asked her what yarn she used and she wasn't sure she remembered but listed 3, and from that I would guess she used a baby sport. You can feel them,...really you can...look at the picture and reach out. See what I mean. That's how soft and lovely they are.

May is now officially over, wow...where does the time go. So, since this is June we're now into our cotton cloths focus. If you've not been to the blog in awhile, please spend some time looking around, as I've added some new things. A working calendar which shows our focus for each month. For new folks, please please read the what you need to know tab across the top and then if you have questions email me.

We are still rollin along with our comment contest...you've got til June 15th to chat/comment your little heart out. Click in the sidebar or on top tab to read about it. Surely you want a chance to win a shopping spree at JoAnn's! Get busy folks, times ticking away.


2011
Scarves 202
Hats 356+3=359
Mittens (gloves) 104
Socks 75
Slippers 41
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 7

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!

Donate and Become a WINNER

Donate and you will be the winner. Yes that's right if you donate something to someone in need, you are the winner. Yes, I know they are the ones who receive a necessary item; but I still contend you are the winner. You've been able to give a piece of you! You've been able to give the best of all, a piece of your heart. You don't have to know a person to do that.

You use your talents, your time, your energy, and yes your money...after all, you have to buy the yarn that you're going to create with. Look at all that giving you're doing. Then after you make something, you give it away. You give it to someone you don't know; to someone who can't say Thank You. You give it away knowing you'll not become famous or get any tangible reward for doing so. You are the winner! You win the greatest feeling, knowing you've helped someone who needed your help. That feeling of helping when you donate a hand knit or crocheted, or loomed hat, scarf, pair of slippers, or pair of mittens is what makes YOU the winner.

People donate so others will have more, people donate to help people stay warm and dry, to give them hope. This is not the only charity that asks that YOU donate. There are many, because the need to donate is HUGE. The need for us to take care of others less fortunate is our honored duty.. So donate, and be winner. You'll be glad you did.

I've added a working calendar to the blog, see tabs across the top. Plan what and when you can donate what. Keep knitting and crocheting, it's still cold, wet, and dreary here in Central Ohio and The Homeless need You.

Read the Before you Donate Tab, it should answer most of your questions

*D post for the Z-A challenge

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!

Yummy soft knitted Scarves Donated for the Homeless

9 Knitted Scarves here in a variety of sizes and colors from Pat E. Thank you Pat, they are so nice and soft. I think these are all made from Lion Brand Homespun? 2 nice brown ones, and a black one, beige, pink, coral, 2 pastel variegated ones, and my personal favorite...green. The Green is such a pretty shade, I gave it center stage in the photo op. lol

Still plenty of time to get yourself entered in the comment contest. You can't win if you don't entered and you increase your chances of winning by commentings on each other's hard work. So, get busy folks. the $40.00 gift card from JoAnn awaits. Contest runs til the end of June 15th.

Have added a working calendar across the top of the blog, please check it out. AND, would like to add more patterns to the pattern tab. If you have a favorite you use often for hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, etc, sing out. Remember we need to honor copyright issues. I know many of you use your own patterns, those I would love to add.

May focus is scarves, the upcoming month of June will be washcloths. Cotton washcloths.

2011
Scarves 193+9=202
Hats 356
Mittens (gloves) 104
Socks 75
Slippers 41
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 7

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!

Potpourri Donation for the Homeless

Thank you James for your ongoing support and warming the homeless here in Central Ohio with your fabulous donation. What a potpourri it is. 3 pairs of mittens, 3 cotton wash cloths, 1 pair of nice warm socks, 4 pairs of adorable slippers, 4 hats, and 2 scarves. You and your knitting needles have indeed been busy since your move. WOW! Everything is wonderful, but I'm particularly fond of the cute pair of slippers right in the middle of the picture...red-blue etc. Click folks to enlarge the picture so you can see what I'm referring to. Additionally, let you eyes travel up and down and see the pictures where I flipped over a slipper so you could see the bottom. James has added something that's non skid. Really need to know what that is, how you apply it, where you find it etc. etc. In other words James, we need all the details! Please share.

I'd also love to know what pattern you used for those slippers in the middle...the shape is especially nice. Can you pass along your pattern, and or link to the one you used?


2011
Scarves 191+2=193
Hats 352+4=356
Mittens (gloves) 101+3=104
Socks 74+1=75
Slippers 37+4=41
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 4+3=7

**Scarves are the focus for this month of May, cotton washcloths will be next months focus in June. Take a look at the working calendar added to the tab across the top of the blog for on going monthly focuses.

***Comment contest runs til June 15th, get involved. The more you comment the greater your chance to win a fun $40.00 shopping spree at JoAnns.

****Are you listed with the state you're from on the blogging list? If not, please leave a comment and let me know what state you're from so I can add it to the map. Are you listed on the non blogging list, but are now blogging? Send me your url so I can switch which list you appear on, AND add your state. Didn't know we had a map showing where all the big heart knitters, crocheters, and loomers who donate come from? Scroll to the bottom of the blog and check it out

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!

Gloves and Hats, HATS and GLOVES!

9 pairs of ladies gloves
1-25 loomed hats
26-50 loomed hats
26 pairs of cute little gloves.

Are you guessing yet who this donation came from? If you've spent much time here, looking and reading, I bet you are. Yep, it's our good friend Frank The Luscious Loomer and his wonderful wife Karen. What a fantastic dynamic duo they make. Frank has been busy knitting his hats on his speedy looms again. Look at the colors!

The gloves, a surprise and a bonus with a fun story behind them. Frank and Karen were in need of boxes for packing things up to move. Finding some boxes they could use in a dumpster was nice; but they also found these lovely, never been worn gloves and greeting cards!! Someone must have cleaned house and dump them. So, being perfectly good; we will get them to cold hands in need. Many thanks Karen and Frank for taking the time to send these when you're obviously busy packing to move. Packing to move is not an easy job, pace yourself and don't over do.

Many thanks Karen and Frank for your ongoing support of the cause of warming the needy and homeless here in Central Ohio with your hand knitted items! We appreciate all your donations.

2011
Scarves 191
Hats 302+50=352
Mittens (gloves) 66+35=101
Socks 74
Slippers 37
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 241
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 43
Cotton Washcloths 4

**Remember to get involved making comments here there and everywhere on the blog, the current contest is a comment contest, so to win....get busy and comment away. Enjoy and admire each other's handiwork. All comment contest details can be found by clicking on the badge in the side bar and or the tab across the top of the blog or

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!