Helping Hands for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Pat from Ohio, our newest pair of helping hands. Knitted yummies abound. 3 soft hats, 6 warm scarves, 1 cute pair of slippers, and a combo hat/scarf. I personally love these hat scarf combo's. Anyone know if they have a name? I have an especially small head for an adult and so sizing is an issue. These combo units are great for that, also great for versatility.

Thank you Pat for your thoughtful donation. It's greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you around The Bridge often. (counted the combo unit in with scarves)

**Few more days of Toasty Tootsies!**

2011
Scarves 89+7=96
Hats 163+3=166
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7+1=8
Ghans 10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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 Milestone along with warmth for our Homeless

This is the 350th blog post! I'm pretty excited by that, hope you are too.

Knitted and crocheted scarves from Adrienne from NY. Well actually from Adrienne's mother and her friend. I always love it when people get others involved. Adrienne mentioned our cause to her mother; who indicated she and her friend had scarves they had made and could donate. Thank You!

The bright orange is a set with matching hat and scarf. I LOVE that yarn. What did you use?

2011
Scarves 78+11=89
Hats 162+1=163
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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!

Fun and Funky

This fun, funky, and frilly little blanket is crocheted. What a fun color combination Chizoba. Be sure and click on the picture to enlarge it. Notice the little flower on the hat and scarf set, also crocheted. Chizoba's helping hands are from Virginia. I love seeing how many states have helping hands for this worthy project of warming the homeless. Donations come in all shapes, sizes and colors and all are appreciated.

Keep up the good work folks.

2011
Scarves 77+1=78
Hats 161+1=162
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 9+1=10
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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***Have you recently read the How Can I Help? Check tabs at the top
****Have you checked to see if I have the state you're from listed with your name?


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!

Mother and Daughter Team up to Help Homeless

The pretty bright cheery striped crocheted afghan was made by Rebeccah. You might remember her fabulous donation not too long ago. Click here to see it. Look at all colors. Thank you Rebeccah for your on going support.
Rebeccah's mother, Cindy put this darling patch blanket together. Click to enlarge the picture. I'm not sure if she re-purposed sweaters to make this, but it looks like a good possibility. I love the color combination here and know whomever receives this is going to be warm and happy.
This ghan of many colors makes me think of a quilt, log cabin I think it what this style square when quilted is called. Another beautiful bright cheery crocheted afghan to warm those in need at Faith Mission. Cindy and her daughter Rebeccah are from Ohio. What a marvelous mother daughter team.
And two fabulous scarves also made by this dynamic duo. Thank you ladies!


2011
Scarves 75+2=77
Hats 161
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 19
Slippers 7
Ghans 6+3=9
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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!

Socks are so Important!

We never have too many pairs of socks. Socks, store bought socks (primarily for men) are needed all year long. Cold, wet feet are a problem even in warmer months when you live outdoors in the elements. Thank you Patty L from Ohio for your donation. It's very much appreciated, truly.

Socks are important, and they will be the next month's feature. March will be Sock it to Me Month, for folks who like to plan a bit ahead. I'll probably make us a button/badge etc later so the feature is clearly seen on the blog. So, keep an eye peeled.

Sock it to Me Month following Toasty Tootsie's seemed to be so appropriate. Our feet do so much for us they deserve lots of attention. Why are feet so important you might ask yourself. What can you do, where can you go that your feet don't carry you? How much do you hurt all over if your feet hurt? How cold are you all over if your feet are wet and cold? Having a warm, dry pair of socks on can be very beneficially and help to keep one healthy. So, we do ask for and collect socks all year long, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

2011
Scarves 75
Hats 161
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 13+6=19
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

**If you're new to this blog, please take a minute and read the How You Can Help Tab at the top of the blog. I have, over time added some new information, so if you've not read it recently...please do**

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!

HATS, hats, HATS

Soft wonderful warm hats. The kids will love these knitted hats from our friend Louise out in California. Doesn't the one on the left remind you of Easter Eggs? First thing I thought of when I took it out of the pouch.
And the ladies will love these warm hats. Look at the cute details (remember all pictures get bigger when you click on them.) Louise sent 2 pouches and they arrived on the same day. I opened and photographed one then noticed the next pouch was her's too...thus the 2 pictures of 3. Thank you Louise for your on going support, it is greatly appreciated.

Hey folks have you noticed in the blog posts and on the lists (particularly the non bloggers list of names), I've been adding what state you're from? I thought it might be fun to see where everyone is from and how widely spread our wonderful knitters and crocheters are. AND, with the fabulous increase in new helping hands we have some duplicate names...AND as we grow my ability to keep people straight in my mind needs some help. The number of donations that come without a note causes me to really search through old emails etc to try and determine who sent the thoughtful donation. So, if you're on the list and I don't have the state you hail from, please leave a note I can add it. Let's have fun seeing where everyone is from with this, as well as improve my ability to let people know sooner that their donations have arrived.

2011
Scarves 75
Hats 155+6=161
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 13
Slippers 7
Ghans 6
Squares 167
Sweaters 5

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!