Donations from the State of Texas help Ohioans

 Look at this haul folks.  Scarves, hats, cotton washcloths, a poncho, a shawl, and 2 afghans!  Woot Woot, she me doing a happy dance.  Look again, cause I'm definitely dancing.  This wonderful donation comes from a new pair of helping hands from the state of Texas.  Not only is Maria Teresa R a new pair of helping hands for us here on Bridge and Beyond, she is a newbie knitting wise.  I don't know about you, but in my book....she's got the knack!

 Wanted to show you a close up of this knitted scarf...love, love the colors.  Doesn't it look perfect for this time of year with all it's yummy Autumness.  (not really a word, but seems like it should be)

Here you can see a close up of the heart in her blanket/afghan suitable for a young girl with the pretty pastels.  To the right upper corner in the first photo, you'll see a black and purple adult sized afghan.  Very nice!

Donations: 2012

Hats 711+2=713
Scarves: 459+11=470
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 3+1=4
Vest 1
Afghans: 32+2=34
Mittens: 278
Squares: 461
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 438+6=444
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies 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!

More Help for Ohio's Homeless from the State of Florida

Look at this wonderful donation from another pair of helping hands....our newest pair from the sunny state of Florida!  Welcome Sandra R.  Wonderful knitted and I think some crocheted as well, items including hats, scarves and mittens.  You know how excited I always get when we get mittens.

Love Love the hats Sandra.  Believe I'd like to add another pattern to our hat area.  Your hats with the ribbed brim are nice and warm and stretchy, which is always something that makes fitting different sized heads easier.

We're thrilled to have you join us, and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Donations: 2012

Hats 703+8=711
Scarves: 445+14=459
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 276+2=278
Squares: 461
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 438
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies 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!

Helping Hands from Minnesota for Ohio's Homeless

 This is box # 1, you may have to click to see everything.  There are hats, scarves, and headbands in many different colors and sizes.  This donation pile comes to us here in Ohio, from new helping hands.  Meet, our newest pair of helping hands from Minnesota.  She wishes to remain anonymous; but I hope you'll help me welcome her.  So, many thanks "Minnesota Helping Hands".  We're thrilled to have you helping the cause of helping Homeless here in Ohio.

 When I opened the 2nd box, I though there must be a better way for you to see things, so...believe I got a little smart laying out this donation of scarves from our newest member.  Nice sizes and colors here for our men folk!

 And since I liked the new idea I had when I opened boxed 2, I did the same thing here for you with box 3.  You can see from her variety of colors and sizes she has something for everyone.  Well done, and again thank you and WELCOME.

Donations: 2012

Hats 699+4=703
Scarves: 358+87=445
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 276
Squares: 461
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 438
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Thanks for letting me know your name, but that you wished to be anonymous**

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!

Many Hats for Ohio's Homeless

 More cute, stretchy knitted hats from our friends down in Florida.  Barbie T and her friends in the Gesher Chapter.  Such a nice way to spend time in friendship together, knitting to make others warm.  Got a nice burst of sunshine too ladies when I opened your box, lol.  Much appreciated.  If only I could keep it going and going and going.

The ribbed hats like this are so versatile for sizing due to their stretch.  These are for kids and teens...can you see a bunch of smiling faces when they put these on!  I know I can.

Keep up the good work ladies.

Donations: 2012

Hats 683+16=699

Scarves: 358
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 276
Squares: 461
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 438
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies 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!

Creative, Colorful Crochet being Donated

Cute and colorful, as all the donations from our friend RoseMarie are.  Cute decorations on her hats as always.  I call them her signature mark.  She's also included some cotton washcloths which are always s big hit, and some head bands.

Click to make the photo larger, I want you to see the cute little bags she crocheted.  She's not intending them to be soap bags but a little bag people can put a few things in.  She's included a bar of soap in each little bag, and I added a couple of deodorants previously donated.  Both fit nicely into the cute crocheted draw string bag.  I bet even a toothbrush might fit in there.  Clever idea RoseMarie.  As always, many thanks for your on going support, and your creativity!

Keep up the good work.

I know the ladies will be appreciative of your work.

Donations: 2012

Hats 679+4=683

Scarves: 357+1=358
Slippers: 138
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 32
Mittens: 276
Squares: 461
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 434+4=438
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc).

**Helping Ohio's Homeless and others in need is possible because of good folks, like RoseMarie**

 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!

Sharing a Hat Pattern

Folks a few days ago (16th), you saw some hats...lots of knitting ones from Barbie T and her chapter in Florida (          ).  I know many of you a pattern very similar if not this one and I wanted to post it here (as well as in the hat section...see hat tab at the top of the blog).

It's such a versatile pattern good for many sized heads due to it's stretch.  Geri, another lady in the group provided the pattern for me in an email.

Adult's cast on 96, teens cast on 68.

K2, P2 across row
knit above rib pattern for 9 1/2 inches
begin decrease with K2tog across row
Purl next row
Repeat last 2 rows (the decrease rows) 3 x......Bind Off leaving enough yarn to stitch up your side seam.

Add topper if you wish, though it's not necessary; and probably preferred for most adult hats, certainly plain is best for the men folk.

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!