Scarves from Texas to aid Ohio's Homeless

Hello and Welcome to our lastest pair of helping hands, Kim K from Texas.  She's crocheted and donated 6 nicely sized scarves.  The men folk will like those nice big camo and dark green one.  Please welcome Kim to our group.

Keep up the good work Kim and we sure hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  AND, if you're reading this Kim, would you please make contact by leaving me a comment here on the blog with your email addy, or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com.


Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517+6=523
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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)

**PLEASE folks, take time to read information in various tabs across the top of the blog, some of the information regarding size, colors, yarn types etc has changed over time.  It's important to be sure you're making something that fits the requirements.**

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!

Warm Donations for the Homeless

Wonderful donation from our friend, Dorothy M. from Virginia.  Nice warm mittens in a variety of sizes and colors.

 AND clapping because they're nicely labeled with size.  This is something I'm asking everyone to do, please.  I try on mittens, and hold up stretch and try on some hats to try and determine size, to determine which bag they should go into in order to get to the right person/organization.  I honestly can't try on everything, nor is that method the best option.  Anytime I have to take additional time here, it delays your wonderful items getting to those in need.  Nothing fancy is needed.  These are nice little white tags that can be purchased very inexpensively.  Notes are hand written which is fine.  You save me huge amount of time, as well as the shelters at the other end.  Please label and pair mittens, slippers.  Label hats.  Scarves aren't an issue.  I don't know what size you made, but you know by what pattern you followed, or by what you intended to make.


**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784+2=786
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291+5=296
Squares: 739
Socks: 193+2=195
Rain Poncho's 209+2=211
Cotton Washcloths 464
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!

Crocheted Coloful Squares Donated

Look at these cheery granny squares crocheted and donated by our friend, Robyn B.  Don't they bring a smile to your face!  Many thanks Robyn for your on going support, we appreciate it and I know those who receive your goodies do as well.  Please keep up the good work.

**Reminders:
Please stay current with size, color, and fiber requirements by reading the tabs across the top of the blog BEFORE you take time to knit/crochet and mail items.
Please always work in your tails, as you go
PLEASE PLEASE, do not send any donations without a note with your name and email addy.  I sometimes spend hours trying to figure out who someone is.
Please keep furry friends at bay and or launder your items before mailing and avoid spraying with perfumes, so many of us have allergies.

Donations: 2012
Hats 784
Scarves: 517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 291
Squares: 729+10=739
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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!

Thank you June C from Wisconsin for your Donation

 What's in box #1?  Knitted warm goodies from a new pair of helping hands, June C from the state of Wisconsin.  Hats, scarves, and mittens.  Nice sets, some knitted and some crocheted.  These look suitably sized for young and older teens and adult women.

 And is box #2 from our new friend, June C from Wisc. items suitable for men and women, adults.  Thank you June, we're always happy to get new helping hands.  Please email me or leave comment here with your email.

June is one of the ladies I've been looking for, in emails, facebook, ravelry and other on line groups.  If anyone knows June C from Wisc, please sing out.

Donations: 2012
Hats 774+10=784
Scarves: 510+7517
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 279+12=291
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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)

**PLEASE folks, take time to read information in various tabs across the top of the blog, some of the information regarding size, colors, yarn types etc has changed over time.  It's important to be sure you're making something that fits the requirements.**

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 help Homeless in Ohio

Hello and Welcome Sharon H from South Dakota, our newest pair of helping hands. Sharon has crocheted 6 matching sets of hats and scarves for the younger set.  Always thrilled to have new helping hands, and you know how excited I get to add another state to our map of donators!  Please scroll down and look at the map.  Is your state listed?  If not, please let me know.

Woot Woot, we're now up to 38 of 50 states who've donated and up from 74% participating to 76%.  AWESOME.

Love to have knitters and crocheters from the states of: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Utah represented.  Are you from one of these states?  Have you donated and just been missed on lists?  Sing out if that's the case.  Do you know someone who knits or crochets from those states?  If so, please send them the link from Bridge and Beyond, perhaps they'd like to join us.


Donations: 2012
Hats 768+6=774
Scarves: 504+6=510
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 39
Mittens: 279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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!

Comforting Afghans for Young Childeren

 Two crocheted afghans suitable for a little girl to hug and feel comforted.  These 2 afghans are made from a variety of squares (couple of sizes) and are donated to us through Charity Crochet Exchange.  Several people were involved in making the squares: Andrea W, Carol Bohmbach, Julie Y, Karin O, Rhonda M, and Ryan D from the state of California.  I'm not certain which person assembled the squares but I can say what a nice job they did.  Thank you all for your support, I know these afghans will be cherished by the little ones who receive them.

 AND 3 more.  The blue and the green one will be nice for a little boy.  I think the one on the right could go either way if it's a really young child, otherwise probably more girlie.  All very nice.  Would love one of you folks who crocheted squares, or assembled, or mailed to make contact with me.  Please leave comment with email addy here on the blog and or email me at sandycrochet@gmail.com.  These afghans will be used for our project, "Welcome Home."




Donations: 2012
Hats 775
Scarves: 506
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34+5=39
Mittens: 279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 464
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)

**Reminder folks, make sure all your ends/tails are worked into your work.  When they're not, I lay your item/donations aside until I have time to complete or repair them.  The ONLY ends that should not be worked in as you go is the final tail of a square**

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!