Important Announcements

I love opening boxes and pouches filled with lovingly knitted or crocheted items to help our fellow man. You all are awesome for giving your time so freely, for caring and doing for others. Every single item is truly appreciated. I do, however need to ask/remind you all to PLEASE include a note in your donation. I know some people from blogging, some from Crochetville, some from Ravelry, some from The Hive, and some from Facebook. And some from non of the previously mentioned groups. In many cases, I know your avatar, your on line persona, your on line nick name, the alias you use perhaps when you blog. It's becoming increasingly more difficult to determine what thoughtful person sent donation x z y. It's not uncommon for me to sort through a hundred or so emails looking for someone that asked for my address to see if I can fill in the mystery. I truly do want to thank you, and to give you credit on the blog for your wonderful knitted or crocheted donations. Sometimes return mailing labels have a spouses name rather than the name of the crafter. So, please folks include your name, email or what name I know you under. It will save me lots of time, and you won't wonder if your items arrived, as I'll be able to let you know sooner.

I'd like to ask a favor of my friends with furry family members. My allergies get me sneezing when I open, photograph, sort etc your thoughtful donations. I often use one of those sticky rollers to remove as much cat and dog hair as I can; not knowing if the person who receives the items might have allergies as well. If you could do that before mailing, I'd appreciate it. (sometimes a piece or two of scotch tape works well too)

I've been looking for YNC from Virginia (believe Reshon Virginia?, was hard to read, think it smeared when it got wet). Anyone know someone with those initials? Would love to say thank you for this wonderful donation of 8 hats, 2 scarves, and 4 decorative flowers. I added some of those cute flower things to a couple of hats before donating.

2011
Scarves 59+2=61
Hats 140+8=148
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 13
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

**I also feel the need to remind all knitters and crocheters not to tie a knot and cut, it's imperative to always have a tail of at least 4 inches when adding yarn, or changing colors. It's a pretty sure bet that when yarn is joined with a knot, and then the tail cut close to the knot the item will come unraveled**

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Knitting and Crocheting Help From Virginia

As you can see we have some fun bright colored squares that made it here, just after Give a Square went into hibernation. Fear not, these squares will be used with the others the next time I get to designing. So stay tuned. I'll get a few more ghans assembled first in order to get them to those folks in need at Faith Mission. In addition to great squares Cecile sent 3 scarves, some knitted and some crocheted. Thanks so much Cecile for your helping hands from Virginia, we here in Ohio greatly appreciate it.

I'll hope over and update the final numbers again for our Give a Square, what a good program that turned out to be.

Need some help folks
***Trying to track down YNC from Virginia, I don't know who that is. If you're out there,please sing out. Without a note in the box am unsure who this is***Would like to say thank you. Does anyone know who this might be?

2011
Scarves 56+3=59
Hats 140
Mittens (gloves) 53+2=55
Socks 13
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 152+15=167
Sweaters 5

**Please read about Toasty Tootsies**

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

SWEET Sweaters

WOW...when I grow up I want to knit as well as Phyllis. Beautiful, cute, warm knitted sweaters, (5), and 2 hat and scarf sets. I've posted a close up of the darling hooded sweater below. Phyllis you've made children not only warm with your craft; but stylish too! Your work is truly beautiful, and your thoughtful donation is very much appreciated. Phyllis sent warm wishes to us too, from her sunny state of Florida. I basked in the virtual sun....thanks Phyllis, I needed it.

I've been chanting melt snow all day long. Check back later and see how that worked. lol

Too cute Phyllis.

Need some help folks
***Trying to track down YNC from Virginia, I don't know who that is. If you're out there,please sing out. Without a note in the box am unsure who this is***Would like to say thank you. Does anyone know who this might be? AND Patty L. from Ohio.

2011
Scarves 54+2=56
Hats 137+3=140
Mittens (gloves) 53
Socks 13
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 152
Sweaters 5

**Please read about Toasty Tootsies**


Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Knitted Love

Knitted love = warmth! People taking time to knit and crochet something special for someone else is such an expression of love and caring. Trudy in Maryland has clicked her needles together and made these loving warm items to help the homeless and those in need. Many thanks Trudy your thoughtful donation of 5 hats and 2 scarves is truly appreciated.

The peach color is sooooooo pretty, makes me think of spring which I hope comes soon; as I'm very tired of this winter.

Hope to see you and your creative needles here often.

***Trying to track down YNC from Virginia, I don't know who that is. If you're out there,please sing out. Without a note in the box am unsure who this is. Would like to say thank you. Does anyone know who this might be? Also Patty L from Ohio. ***

**Check out the map on the bottom of the blog. Are you listed? If not, sing out please and thanks**

2011
Scarves 52+2=54
Hats 132+5=137
Mittens (gloves) 53
Socks 13
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 152

**Please read about Toasty Tootsies**

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warming Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Amy, another new pair of helping hands. We are so fortunate that so many new pairs of helping hands are finding us and being willing to join our cause and help our cold homeless here in Ohio. Amy crocheted 6 squares, 2 hats, and 2 pairs of slippers. All good things to help warm someone up in need. I missed Amy's squares earlier when I tried to get all the squares in for the final count...things that came while and right after I was out of town. So, will go and update our Give a Square page to reflect this new number.

Since all my posts are written and in que (in order to have a post each day), when you read this it might not be; but is snowing AGAIN, as I write this post. The need continues folks so please keep those hands busy with yarn and crochet hooks and or knitting needles. Together, we are indeed helping!

***Trying to track down YNC from Virginia, I don't know who that is. If you're out there,please sing out. Without a note in the box am unsure who this is***Would like to say thank you. Does anyone know who this might be?

2011
Scarves 52
Hats 130+2=132
Mittens (gloves) 53
Socks 13
Slippers 5+2=7
Ghans 6
Squares 146+6=152

**Please read about Toasty Tootsies**


Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

A variety of ways to warm people up

Thank you Stephanie...more new helping hands from the state of New York. Not sure, but you might be our first pair of New York helping hands. I've been trying to note where folks are from this year as donations come in. Thought it would be fun to know. So, if you've donated before and are on one of our lists here, and I don't have the state from you're from listed...sing out so I can add it. Please and thanks.

Soft, and a wonderful variety in colors with this donation, click to see better. Stephanie knitted and crocheted 14 hats, 5 neck gator (neck warmers), and 2 scarves.

***Trying to track down YNC from Virginia, I don't know who that is. If you're out there,please sing out. Without a note in the box am unsure who this is***Would like to say thank you.

2011
Scarves 50+2=52
Hats 116+14=130
Mittens (gloves) 53
Socks 13
Slippers 5
Ghans 6
Squares 146

**Please read about Toasty Tootsies**

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!