Stripped Crocheted Afghan to Welcome You Home

Thank you Gail B for warm stripped crocheted afghan.  The family who receives this is going to be very happy and warm.  For those who may be reading this blog for the first time, we knit and crochet and donate afghans to help families celebrate their future.  When a family leaves a shelter and moves into their permanent home, welcome home packages are put together.  These are items to help them get started again, to give them a pat on the back for putting their lives back together, and we add afghans to those packages.  They keep families warm, they give them a pat on the back, and hope for the future to be brighter.

Gail has been a very long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  She and I first became acquainted over on Crochetville.  She does beautiful work.

Thank you Gail!

She's also crocheted scarves, and included socks.  All items will be so very much appreciated.  

Recently, I decide to pile less in a picture so you all could better see the awesome donations, so stay turned..........they're will be additional pictures and posts of Gail's donation.

**Does anyone know how to change the font on the blogs?  I see options when typing a post, but can't find where to change it from default to this larger style which I much prefer.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 596
Scarves: 323+2=325
Socks: 110+6=116
Afghans: 15+1=16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Cotton Washcloths: 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

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 Donating to those in Need

Thank you RoseMarie for your ongoing support of our cause here on Bridge and Beyond.  RoseMarie has been a long time and regular supporter with her crochet hook and big heart.  We've all come to know her donations on site, hat and scarf sets, always with details and trims, and always for the ladies.  She has included some personal care items as well.  

In the coming days, I'll be posting a pattern she's created for single crochet writs warmers/fingerless gloves.  It will be added to patterns that can be used on the mitten page.  We never get enough mittens, and while full mittens are certainly warmer, folks who can't make mittens might be able to help out with the writs warmers.  Please stay tuned.  

Thank you RoseMarie and please keep up the good work.

**Does anyone know how to change the font on the blogs?  I see options when typing a post, but can't find where to change it from default to this larger style which I much prefer.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 595+1=596
Scarves: 322+1=323
Socks: 110
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Cotton Washcloths: 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

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 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.