A Bakers Dozen

I may be aging myself when I use the expression a Bakers Dozen...but, used to be when you ordered a dozen of something from your local bakery/baker he or she threw in an extra one...13 a bakers dozen.  Not a term you hear much these days...and I can't remember when any threw in an extra something for free.  But, I couldn't help but think of that when I counted the above donation from Karen S, fellow Ohioan.  She sent a bakers dozen of hats and cotton washcloths!  Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation Karen.  Both the crocheted hats and crocheted cotton wash cloths are a great donation; plus you've added 16 pairs of socks......nothing better then warm dry feet!

I love your hat styles with these nice brims...can to share your pattern?  EXTRA Thank You's for tagging all your hats with size, that always makes me smile.  Karen is our newest pair of helping hands.  Thrilled to have you join us Karen and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Gear up your hooks and needles folks, it's time to knit and crochet and donate to help those less fortunate then you.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 632+13=645
Scarves: 402
Socks: 235+16=251
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 638+13=651
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

It's truly Fall, it's October

WOW.

Where does time go?  Don't know about you all; but for me it seems time goes faster the older I get.  Today is October.  We've had frost and cool temperatures now off and on for a month.  Leaves are changing colors, flowers are gone...a time of year that makes me sigh.  I always hate to see summer come to an end.  It means we're soon to need hats, mittens, scarves and ...as much as I truly dislike winter.......I've got a roof over my head.  I even get to take a vacation to warmer climates.  Not so for our homeless folks.

My arthritis is more bothersome in winter, so I know they too must be hurting living out in the elements, or getting a night here and there in a shelter.  Even those in temporary housing often don't have adequate heat.  So please, if you're one who takes the summer off from knitting and crocheting...do gear up.

October is Mitten Month.  Mittens are something we never get enough of.  For many of us, it's not the easiest of things to make...not a favorite.  I understand the sentiment; but please ...if you're able think mittens, knit mittens, crochet mittens, mitten patterns.  Would love to add some mitten patterns to the mitten tab if you've got one that's quick, easy and WARM.

Thought you might enjoy some leaf play, tis the season; but for me......I just keep thinking about the less nice part of fall and what I know will soon follow.

OCTOBER IS MITTEN MONTH


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Colorful Donation from The Peach Tree State

Help me count folks!  Look at all the colors.  Talk about variety in colors....  Diana K from Georgia has been busy, crocheting hats, scarves, and cotton washcloths.   She also sent along some yarn, but it doesn't show up in the picture.

Always nice to see you here on Bridge and Beyond, Diana.  Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 626+6=632
Scarves: 397+5=402
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546+92=638
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Ohio's Homeless Keep Help from Neighboring West Virginia

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for knitting and crocheting to help Ohio's Homeless.  Look at those cute red and white hats folks.  Kathy's been busy knitting and crocheting slippers, scarves, mittens, and hats.  She's also included some personal care items.

Thank you Kathy, keep up the good work!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 622+4=626
Scarves: 394+3=397
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 184+5=189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97+1=98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Donating Shawls and Scarves

Thank you Jeanette C from Pennsylvania, our for this thoughtful donation of crocheted shawls and scarves.  The shawls will so well received by the ladies trying to stay warm in the shelters.

Jeanette is our newest pair of helping hands, thrilled to have you join us Jeanette and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 622
Scarves: 391+3=394
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 184
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14+2=16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Two Boxes of Donations for Ohio's Homeless

 Box one from our newest pair of helping hands, Nancy M. from Ohio.  Welcome Nancy, thrilled you found us.  Nancy has knitted and crocheted some wonderful items folks.  Lots of hats and scarves and slippers.  Lots of different sizes to meet the needs of a variety of folks.  I love the slippers so nice and warm, paired and tagged with size!

Nice big scarves to really keep someone warm.  Welcome to the group Nancy, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.  And since you're a fellow Ohioan....GO BUCKEYES!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 610+12=622
Scarves: 380+11=391
Socks: 235
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 175+9=184
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 97
Cotton Wash Clothes: 546
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.