A State Challenge

Yesterday we added Utah to our state map.  I'm excited because it's the time in a long time we've been able to add another state to the list of those where our donations come from.


visited 42 states (84%)
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visited 40 states (80%)
Create your own visited map of The United States or Free ipad travel guide Do you know a knitter, crocheter, or someone who looms from one of the states?
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Rhode Island

Those states are not represented.  Wouldn't it be nice to have 100% participation?  Since it doesn't get cold in Alabama and Arkansas, I'm surprised we've not had folks there who like to knit or crochet and donate items too warm for their climates.

Throwing out a challenge....need big hearted crafters from those states to step up and represent their states.  Come on...please join us.


 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.

Hats from Utah

28 Loomed hats from our newest pair of helping hands, Brienna M from Utah.  Welcome Brienna, happy to have you join us and always happy to have more helping hands.  Love the browns, they work nicely for males and or females.  And, folks I'm excited to say we're adding another state to our map.......scroll down if you've done that in awhile to see the states represented by our big hearted donators.  Brienna you're our first pair of helping hands from your state of Utah.

With Brienna's help, we're adding Utah which is the 42 state!

Welcome and please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 808+28=836
Scarves: 448
Socks: 347
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
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.

Knitted Warmth and Caring from the State of Florida

Manly colors!  Manly sized.  Thank you, Thank you Sandra R from Florida for sending some needed sunshine by way of knitted love and warmth for our men folk.  Hats of several styles, scarves, and mittens.  All beautifully made, all warm, all colors appropriate for the men.  Perfect!  She's also sent along some personal care items.

Please keep up the good work!


2013 Donations:

Hats: 793+15=808
Scarves: 444+4=448
Socks: 347
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 137+2=139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
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.

Knitting Humor

A little different type of humor perhaps, but this still made me chuckle when I saw it awhile back on Facebook.  However, I do share needles, lol.  Just recently taught someone to knit and um, shared my needles.  When you're learning you sometimes need to try different types of needles to see what feels right in your hand.

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.

Crocheting and Knitting to Help Those in Need

Thank you Angie M for this thoughtful crocheted and knitted donation.  Angie's knitted hats on the loom, and crocheted cotton wash cloths.  Love the hat colors Angie!
Cotton wash cloths are always a huge hit at both Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission.

Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Folks if you've not checked the slipper tab, please do.  December is slipper month.  Slippers, both knitted and crocheted are needed for men, women, children, and teens.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 793+6=799
Scarves: 444
Socks: 347
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 137
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701+10=711
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
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.

Knitted Hats from The State of Tennessee Help Ohio's Homeless

Beautifully knitted hats to keep 5 heads warm.  Thank you Marie P for your donation.  She has a variety of sizes and styles.  Thanks also for tagging your hats with the size you made, much appreciated by me and by the shelters who receive our homemade donations.  Tagging the hats aids in getting items to the right locations and group of people in need.

Personal care items are also always appreciated.  Keep up the good work Marie P.

Folks, yesterday was the first of December!  I'm still in shock about how fast time is going.  December's focus is slippers.  Slippers are need for men, women, children, and teens.  Please check the slipper tab for necessary information.  Remember dark is best, double is best, and nice tight stitches for those who crochet.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 788+5=793
Scarves: 444
Socks: 347
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 137
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
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.