Kaleidoscope, Childrens Play

Remember the fun you had as a child with a $.59 cardboard Kaleidoscope? That was the first thing that came to mind when I designed this afghan from these colorful little squares. They are indeed smaller squares then I typically get (size 7-10 inch being the requirements). These have been in my stash of squares for a good long while. The other day I decided it was time to dump squares out of the containers and do some designing.......also a good way to remind myself what I had on hand. As you probably know, I'm constantly working on assembling but always several designed and in que. I'll add several rows to these to make a nice child sized afghan for our project, "Welcome Home".

I also like to design ahead so I can grab a bag to edge for car rides, travels, and lunch at work. Particually when the squares are the same size, they make for a good grab and go project.

I could edge and join in pink...would look really girly then; or green or brown to make it more masculine? But, there's always ivory which would make it...either? Thoughts on this? Then again, black would be more like a Kaleidoscope wouldn't it? But, is black ok for a childs afghan?

Love some input on this, as I'm almost done (should be later today), with the current ghan I'm working on, and planned to do this one next.

***Here's a review of people involved in the 3rd portion of the contest (runs from Feb 14th-March 14th, please click HERE for details).
SSeger, Sue, Patty L, DaMaris, Allyson, pmsflowerlady, Sally, Sherry K., Liz, AnneMarie, Yvonne, Emma, Sandie P, Joy D., Jessica, Jen, RoseMarie, Harvest Hill (Jason), Sandie in Florida. Remember the more you chat, the more chances you have to win!
*****Emma I'm not finding you in my records, have you donated...I don't want to miss anyone, please make contact so I can get this corrected.

Tomorrow updates for part I and II of the contest.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 98
Scarves: 28
Slippers: 20
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves 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!

Donated Yarn Makes Possibilities

Thank you Nikki S for this thoughtful yarn donation. Yarn donations make possibilities, yarn could become hats, scarves, afghans, and more. Yarn might get used here, and might be added to prizes for one of our contest for our hard working big hearted knitters and crocheters who donate needed items. The brown,tan,white variegated yarn is much appreciated and my mind shifted in creative gear as soon as I opened the box.

**Speaking of contest.........hey folks, we've got one going right now. It started on Feb 14th and runs til the middle of next month, do check it out. Details on the 14th's post.**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 98
Scarves: 28
Slippers: 20
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

***Size and color requirements for all items listed in tabs across the top of the blog, as well as patterns (some of which have been used in the donations received).***

Did you know, we...Bridge and Beyond hit publication again? Please read the post HERE

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!

Spectacularly Smashing Slippers

LOOK, then click the picture and look again. Remember clicking the picture always makes it larger for you. Spectacularly Smashing Slippers..........I felt like talking with S's, lol But, seriously look at these lovely slippers, so many sizes, so many designs, so many colors. Our good friend and supporter AnneMarie has done it again. Special thanks AnneMarie for attaching the slippers together with a lovely tag indicating size and sex........that's a huge help in getting these to the right people. The 2 pairs of Mary Janes (the blue and pink) are ADORABLE!

Thank you and please keep up the good work.

**Remember to avoid white and off white folks in your donations (except for a bit of trim), as it's hard to keep clean and laundry is difficult for those without**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 98
Scarves: 28
Slippers: 9+11=20
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

***Size and color requirements for all items listed in tabs across the top of the blog, as well as patterns (some of which have been used in the donations received).***

CONTEST: Have you gotten yourself entered yet? If not, what are you waiting for. Details in sidebar.
To date, those who's name is in the hat for sending a donation are: Damarys, Karen B, Sherry K, EA from Phily...except we need to know who you are--please make contact, Bonnie R, Sandie in Florida, Diana K, Sally, and Kathryn V.

Those who's name are in hat 2 for a chance to win so far are (those donating either slippers or scarves): Bonnie R, Diana K, Damarys, Karen B, Sherry K, Sandie in Florida, Kathryn V.

Chatty Cathy portion, 3rd hat chances so far are: SSeger 5 chances, Sue 2, Patty L 2, DaMaris 3, Allyson, 3, pmsflowerlady 6, Sally 5, Sherry 3, Liz 1, AnneMarie 1, Jason 1, Yvoone 4, Emma 1, Sandie P 1, Joy D 1, Jessica 1, Jen 1, RoseMarie 1, Damaris 1. **Emma and Jason I need to know if you've donated, I don't find you in my records and would like to get that corrected, please make contact.

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!

Scrub a Dub Dub

Think how good you feel when you take a bath or shower. Think how bad you feel when you don't. Something as basic as washing is so easy to take for granite when you have a roof over your head. People who are homeless don't have that luxury. That's right something we take granite is a true luxury to them. When we receive personal care items like this soap and cream from our good friend, and supporter RoseMarie it's luxury. These items are distributed to our family shelters (The YWCA, The Homeless Families Foundation, and Faith Mission), they are distributed to the Mens and Women Shelters provided by Faith Mission, and they are provided to the men and women living outdoors.

Many thanks RoseMarie for your thoughtful donation.

**Reminder folks, please avoid lacy stitches in your knitted/crocheted items. If you can poke your finger through...it's probably too open and therefore not as warm as it could be. We strive for warmth and durability**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 98
Scarves: 28
Slippers: 9
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

***Don't forget to get yourself involved in the contest, there will be 3 winners. Details posted in the Feb 14th blog post.***

WOOT Woot....How exciting is this folks, new helping hands, students and faculty from Otterbein College knitting and crocheting. They've been busy working for our cause through their group, Stitches to Share. They've mentioned our group in their article as one of the groups they're stitching for. Thank you Otterbein Community.

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 Red Marble Scarf

This knitted scarf is more of The Marble Yarn I talked about (shades of gray scarf), a nice acylic, softer then many I've worked with bulky and therefore works up nicely on size 10 or 10.5 needles. I love the way the shades emerge in this yarn. It's a nice size ball/marble at 314 yards in a skein and priced about $13.00 a skein in case you're interested in trying it yourself.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 98
Scarves: 27+1=28
Slippers: 9
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75
Squares: 79
Socks: 42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

Contest Details on the 14th post..., and or in the sidebar - you still have time to get in on the action.

Thus far people who's names are in hat 1 are: Damarys, Karen B, Sherry K, EA unknown person from Phily

Hat 2 so far includes: Damarys, Karen B, and Sherry K.

Hat 3, chatty cathy names are: SSeger, Sue, Patty L., DaMaris, Allyson, pmsflowerlady, Sally, Sherry K, Liz, AnneMarie, Jason, Yvonne, Emma, Sandie P, Joy D, Jessica
**Jason and Emma....have you donated? Didn't see you in my records and want to be sure I didn't miss you

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 for Toes and Fingers

Mittens and gloves keep fingers and hands warm and socks keep feet warm and dry. Taking care of the tips of our extremities here. Thanks so much Yvonne for this wonderful donation, we certainly appreciate it. The personal care items are also great.

Folks these mittens are so nicely made, soft and warm. Yvonne included a note for us (you know how I'm always wondering what pattern someone used), she used Bev's "The Mitts" pattern and the bright pink wrist warmers/fingerless gloves (I really never know what to call them or what's more accurate) are from a pattern on Ravelry called "Easy Fingerless Mitts" by Roxanne R. Richardson. Thanks Yvonne for including that info, I'm sure I'm not the only one who appreciates it.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 98
Scarves: 27
Slippers: 9
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 70+5=75
Squares: 78+1=79
Socks: 35+7=42
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

Have you read about the contest? If not, please do. Scroll back to the 14th for the info. Get rollin and get your name in the hats....3 prizes will be awarded. Have fun and good luck all.

**Reminder to please send animal free donations. That is to say, please remove furry friends furr with a lent roller and or launder your items to aid not only those who receive your donations with allergies, but....me as well. Truly helps my allergies.

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!