Knitted or Crocheted Mittens Needed

 Knitted Mittens

Crocheted Mittens

Mittens are always requested and probably the item we just never have enough of.

Reviewing again (yesterday we reviewed slippers, if you missed the post, please scroll back), to see how we're doing based on other years with our mitten donations.  Using the same date March 26th, in 2012 we had donated 120 pairs of mittens, on the same date in 2013 we had only donated 20 pairs, and this year we've managed to donate 16 pairs.

Mittens aren't the easiest to make, I know!  If you're one who enjoys mittens, we'ld love to keep you busy.  If you're one who'd like to try something new...........give a go please with making mittens.  Mittens are needed by school children, teens, and adults.

Here's the Mitten tab with lots of needed information and some patterns you might like to give a whirl. CLICK HERE

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 and Crocheted Slippers Needed

These slippers were donated, pictured and counted previously... but thought we should have a picture to go with this post; so am re-posting it.

Sometimes it's nice to know how we stand numbers wise to what we've donating in the past.  The last post with numbers here was March 26th, and so using that date thought I'd share this with you.
In 2012 by March 26th we had donated 48 pairs of slippers, in 2013 on the same date we had donated 107 pairs of slippers, and this year on that date we've donated 39 pairs of slippers.  So, if you've mind too........care to make slippers?

Things to remember with slippers is durable, thick (using two strands together works well), dark colors, closed tight stitches as above.  If you're crocheting single crochet works well.

Here's the link for the slipper tab, take a look at some patterns we've posted.  Slippers are needed for children, teens, women and men.  Slippers are donated to both folks in the shelters and the men living under the bridges.  Gives them a chance to perhaps wash their socks and have something dry and warm to put on.

Please review the slippers tab for additional information.
SLIPPERS

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.

Crocheted Fringe Scarf for Homeless

Thank you Frances M from New Jersey for this thoughtful donation.  I love the cute crocheted chain style fringe.  This is the firs time I've seen it done like that.  How cute, and very cleaver.  Frances is our newest pair of helping hands.  We're thrilled to have you join us and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Please keep up the good work!

Are you on the right list?

PLEASE, scroll back and read yesterday's post.  I need you ALL to help me get things updated.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238+1=239
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Did you know there are 3 lists of people who donate on this blog?  

1. A list of people who donate who have a blog (right sidebar)
2. A list of people who donate who have either a Ravelry or Facebook Profile page (also right side bar
3. A list of those who donate not listed on either of the other two lists. (located in the tabs area at the top of the blog.

In most cases besides the person name (first name last initial) is the state they're from.  In the first two lists the names are links to those people's blogs, Facebook, and or Ravelry profile page.  Please take a look, find your name.  Do I have the state you're from listed?  If not, please leave a comment and let me know where so that it can be updated.  It's not only nice to know who's from where, it also helps me differentiate 5 people with the same name.  AND, it's how I update the map at the bottom of the blog.  Have you taken a look recently?

Are you on the right list?  Maybe you're up in the tab area, without a link and since then have joined Facebook, or Ravelry or started blogging?  If so, please let me know so I can add your link.

**See the importance of being on the right lists, LOL

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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 Slipper Socks for Cold Feet

Another day brings us another new pair of helping hands!  I love the on going support our "regulars" give to the cause, and I love when we attract new pairs of helping hands.  Abby B yesterday (scroll back and see her donation), and Paulette J today.  Thank you Paulette, we're thrilled to have you join us here on Bridge and Beyond and look forward to seeing you often.

Paulette has knitted nice thick heavy and warm slipper socks!  Please do click to enlarge the picture folks.  Don't these look squishy comfy.  Thank you Paulette for taking the time to tag each one with size, so many people appreciate that.  Would love to add your slipper sock pattern to the slipper page here on Bridge and Beyond.  Can you leave us a comment with the link, please and thanks.  Looks like a good one.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 361
Scarves: 238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 26+13=39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

New Helping Hands Help Homeless

Thank you Abby B, fellow Ohioan for this thoughtful donation of crocheted hats and scarves.  Love the nice tight stitches (sc) in your hats there will be super warm that way.  Thank you also for taking the time to tag the hats with size.  You can also see Abby's included personal care items which are always in need, and rain poncho's as well.  Awesome donation Abby, please keep up the good work.  Hopefully next time you make delivery, we'll be able to connect.  I so enjoy meeting folks.

Abby B is our newest pair of helping hands.  Thrilled to have you join us Abby and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

**Folks, please take time to read the item specific tabs across the top of the blog; even for those of you who've been contributors here before.  Each tab has necessary information regarding size, colors, and fibers needed for items; as well as what to avoid.  There are also some patterns you might like to use.  If you have a favorite pattern, please sing out, I'm always adding new things.**

2014 Donations:
Hats: 357+4=361
Scarves: 235+3=238
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 26
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items


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.