Crocheted Hats and Scarves for the Homeless

 Two more photo's folks of Diana K's awesome donation.  She and her hook have reportedly been on fire.  her neighbors have gotten out their garden hoses to soak she and her hooks down for fear of the fire spreading, lol!  Seriously folks, have you been following along daily over these past dozen or so blog posts here on Bridge and Beyond, you've noted lots of crocheted goodies from our generous friend Diana.  Here are some person care items, hats, scarves, and cotton washcloths to round out her 2 large boxes of donations.

Recently I thought spreading less out on my work table to photo graph at a time made for better pictures with the limited light I have available in my work area in the basement.  Thus the multiple posts.  I do think you can see the donated items better.  Now if I could solve the problem of my font continually changing as I type I'd be a happy camper.  Will try to decipher the settings on the blog and see what's going on.  I like this font better then the tiny font above, but can't figure out why it keeps changing?

Once again thank you Diana for your dedication!

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 590+5=595
Scarves: 318+4=322
Socks: 110
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Cotton Washcloths: 242+5=247
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**PLEASE check the item specific tab across the top of the blog (hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, etc. ) for necessary information regarding size, colors, and fibers.  Please note what to avoid using with regard to stitches, colors, and fibers.  It's important we ensure the items we donate truly meet the need of those we serve**

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.

Warm and Dry, Homeless Necessity

 Thank you Anne G for this thoughtful and generous donation of crocheted goodies.  Anne has been busy crocheting hats, scarves, slippers, and cotton washcloths.  She's also included rain poncho's.  Love the size and color mix, something for everyone here.

Special thank you too for tagging the hats, mittens, slippers with size.  That is truly much appreciated.  

Please keep up the good work.

Folks, sorry for 3 fonts here, not sure what's going on with the blog...it keeps changing as I type and I can't seem to get it all the same.  Weird!!

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 576+14=590
Scarves: 318
Socks: 110
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 72+5=77
Rain Ponchos: 55+6=61
Mittens & Gloves: 64+4=68
Cotton Washcloths: 242
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**PLEASE check the item specific tab across the top of the blog (hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, etc. ) for necessary information regarding size, colors, and fibers.  Please note what to avoid using with regard to stitches, colors, and fibers.  It's important we ensure the items we donate truly meet the need of those we serve**

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.

Personal Care Items Always a BIG hit with those in Need

This thoughtful crocheted donation comes from our good friend and loyal supporter RoseMarie from Tennessee.  No doubt many of you knew that immediately when you saw her signature decorations on the slippers.  RoseMarie has donated slippers, cotton washcloths, personal care items and slipper socks (the tube shaped item).  As I type this she's busy designing a pattern I'll soon be adding to the mittens tab, please keep checking in.

Mittens are always an item we don't get enough off, and they're an item not the easiest for many of us to make, knit or crochet.  She's been working on converting writs warmers/fingerless gloves from double crochet to single crochet to add warmth.  My thought was that for those living in the shelters these would be a welcome item and perhaps help stretch the mittens.  Naturally they'll not be as warm as a full pair of gloves or mitts, but an item I thought more of us would be inclined/able to make.

Stay tuned, and as always RoseMarie, please keep up the good work.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 576
Scarves: 318
Socks: 110
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 70+2=72
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 64
Cotton Washcloths: 238+4=242
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**PLEASE check the item specific tab across the top of the blog (hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, etc. ) for necessary information regarding size, colors, and fibers.  Please note what to avoid using with regard to stitches, colors, and fibers.  It's important we ensure the items we donate truly meet the need of those we serve**

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.

Crochet Hats, Scarves and Slippers for Ohio's Homeless

 Hats, scarves, and slippers in this picture.  Awesome colors.  This marvelous donation is from our friend Diana K.  She and her hook must be battery charged.  She used the chevron (ripple) pattern to create these interesting scarves.  I love how the texture and shape show up so well with all nice solid colors.

And........yet there's more.  More hats and scarves crocheted and donated by Dear Diana.  Please keep up the good work Diana, we so appreciate all your efforts and generosity.

Folks, if you missed the previous post, please scroll back.  A knitted hat pattern was linked, and it was added to the hat tab.  Please check it out.

Scrolling back to this date last year, Sept 21st, 2013 I note we had donated 97 pairs of mittens/gloves which is 33 more then we've to date this year.  If you're one who can knit or crochet mittens, please do.  Cold hands are miserable.  Stay tuned folks, our good friend, RoseMarie is currently working on a pattern variation for fingerless gloves (crocheted) that I'll be posting to the mittens page.  While not full mittens, they would still be welcomed by those living in the shelters.  

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 571+5=576
Scarves: 312+6=318
Socks: 110
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69+1=70
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 64
Cotton Washcloths: 238
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**Reminder to please remove hair (both human and furry friends), odors (from smoke or pets, cooking etc) from your donations.  Since all items require washable fibers, laundering your items before mailing is very helpful.  Laundering not only removes the hair and odors, it softens the fibers and gives a more finished look to all 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.

Warming Homeless Head to Toe

Thank you Yvonne for this thoughtful donation of personal care items, socks, and knitted hats.  Special thanks too for tagging your hats with size.  I encourage everyone to please do that.  Yvonne could you pass along the hat pattern you used?  Would love to add this knitted hat pattern to our hat tab.  It's shaped so nicely and I love that it has a brim, and the texture shows up so well between the brim and the rest of the hat.  Cute cute decoration also on the orange hat.  

Yvonne has donated socks which as I sit here in the house with a fleece on and cold feet am reminded what an awesome and necessary item socks are.  Clean dry socks aren't easy to come by when you're living in the elements, or even in shelters where you're spending days outside before you're able to get a cot for the night.d

Many thanks Yvonne, please keep up the good work.

Looking back to this date last year, we had collected and donated 235 pairs of socks, which is 134 more then our current number.  Socks are an item anyone can donate, you don't have to be a knitter or a crocheter to donate socks.  If I could ask each of you to tell 2 people, be they friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family members about the need for socks in an effort to boast these numbers and to help spread the word about the need to non-yarn people.  Many people like to help others, some just don't know how and need to be invited to participate.

**edited to add this information regarding the pattern from Yvonne.  I'll be adding the link to the hat tab as well so hopefully, with it being in multiple places those looking for a good hat pattern will see it.**

Astronomically Awesome Hat by Caroline Kobetitsch and it is free pattern from Ravelry. It's pretty easy and quick to knit. I will adjust the needle size and length if I want a larger or smaller hat but I am not too precise since there is a wide variety of head sizes!


2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 569+2=571
Scarves: 312
Socks: 101+9=110
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 64
Cotton Washcloths: 238
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**Reminder to please remove hair (both human and furry friends), odors (from smoke or pets, cooking etc) from your donations.  Since all items require washable fibers, laundering your items before mailing is very helpful.  Laundering not only removes the hair and odors, it softens the fibers and gives a more finished look to all 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.

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths always a Hit

Thank you Diana K for this colorful collection of crocheted cotton washcloths.  Crocheted and knitted cotton washcloths are used in many ways.  They're used when folks come in from the street to obtain lodging at the various shelters, they're used in welcome home packs when folks transition from shelter to permanent living arrangements (both as washcloths and as dishcloths), they're used by the folks living in the elements under the bridges.  Donated cotton washcloths are always so well received.  

Many thanks Diana for your on going support of the homeless and those in need here on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

Looking back to this date, Sept 18th, 2013 we had donated 536 cotton washcloths.  We're well behind last years mark by 298 cotton washcloths.  Cotton washcloths are quick items to make if time is tight; though sometime back I did ask if you were debating between a cotton cloth and something that would keep someone warm to lean towards making something warm.  I would like to increase our numbers of cloths, but also still feel keeping someone warm is the more important thing to do....however, we could perhaps increase our number of cloths without necessarily topping last years numbers in an effort not to sacrifice warm items.  

Temperatures have truly plummeted here in central Ohio.  We're much colder, much sooner then normal.  Some night temperatures have already dipped below 50, which has me thinking our first frost is not far away.  Sadly I saw my first tree with fall color the other day...a site which always saddens me; as I know the ice, sleet, and freezing temps are closing in on us.  Parts of the country have already had early snows.  I do hope that doesn't mean we're going to have another winter like last year; but am not feeling very hopeful in that direction ...given recent weather predications.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 569
Scarves: 312
Socks: 101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 64
Cotton Washcloths: 224+14=238
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

**Please remember folks, dark solids over brights, lights, and stripes**

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.