Knitting Helps Homeless

Thank you fellow Ohioan, Linda W for this thoughtful and warm donation of knitted goodies.  Linda's been busy with her yarn and knitting needles, as you can see.  She needed warm wonderful slippers, and hats.  Both items are so very necessary to keep people warmer.  She's also knitted 2 cotton washcloths which are always a big hit at the various shelters, as well as with those living in the elements.

Many thanks Linda for your support, please keep up the good work.

Hope you're all staying warm, it's been frigid here lately with temps in the negative at night and early mornings.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 45+2=47
Scarves:9
Mittens: 18
Slippers: 17+3=20
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:11+2=13
Afghans:1
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 11
Shawls: 1 (just realized it wasn't listed, don't think I missed any?)
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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.

Pink Persuasion Afghan Donation

 Pink Persuasion is done.  It's being blocked here after being laundered.  The picture still has the colors a bit off, it's not that bright, the darker blocks are really more a dusty darker mauve.  It must be because we're not getting any good natural sunlight these days here in Central Ohio, because the last picture I took of it showed it darker like this also.  The squares were donated by several different people.  I edged each square with a row of DC, crocheted the blocks together and edge with 2 rows of SC.  Between the additional edges, and the blocking it turned out just over a 50 inch square, nice size.  I started edging these squares while away recently on vacation and had about half of it edged and joined by the time I got home.  I also continued knitting the striped ghan and it's coming along, though knitting is much slower so it will be awhile.

I was able to collect some personal care goodies in my travels to add to the donations as well.

Hope you're all staying warm, it's been frigid here lately with temps in the negative at night and early mornings.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 45
Scarves:9
Mittens: 18
Slippers: 17
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:11
Afghans:1
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 11
Shawls: 1 (just realized it wasn't listed, don't think I missed any?)
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above


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 York Crocheter Helps Ohio's Homeless with her Donations

Thank you Barbara F for this thoughtful and generous donation.  I can see you've been very busy!  I'm partial to the combinations of blue and green together...even if I arranged it that way for the sake of the picture, lol.  Hats of varying sizes, awesome........many heads will be made warmer through your efforts.  LOVE the pretty shawl, sized nicely I think for a teen.  Barbara's included cotton washcloths also.

Keep up the good work Barbara.  Lots of warmth here which is so very much needed.  Bless you.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 35+10=45
Scarves:6+3=9
Mittens: 18
Slippers: 17
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:9+2=11
Afghans:
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 10+1=11
Shawls: 1 (just realized it wasn't listed, don't think I missed any?)
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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 to Help Homeless

Crocheted Cotton Washcloths, hats, mittens, scarves and personal care items...from quess who, lol.  You're right, from our good friend RoseMarie...you can tell right off the bat with her signature trim and embellishments.  LOVE the hat with the bobbles, click folks to enlarge and see the cute details.  Just realized I took the picture of the scarf on the wrong side folks, cause it too had a cute flower...from memory, I think it was yellow?  Didn't realize that.  Would re-take photo, but these nice items are already in the hands of someone in need, as I processed all the donations from when I was away one day, and made deliveries the very next day.

As always, RoseMarie, please keep up the good work.  We're thrilled to have you among us.

Folks the temps have been brutal here, as I know they have in other places as well.  How people survive in these conditions astounds me.  Please keep your needles and hooks busy, and please keep those less fortunate in your prayers.

Many thanks to you all.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 33+2=35
Scarves:5+1=6
Mittens: 17+1=18
Slippers: 17
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:5+4=9
Afghans:
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 10
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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.

Slippers to Warm Homeless Feet

Wonderful, warm, and colorful crocheted slippers.  Look at the variety folks.  Thank you Cheryl B for this awesome and very thoughtful donation.  Nothing better then toasty warm dry feet.  These will be truly appreciated by those that receive them, be they folks living in shelters, or those in the elements.  

Cheryl's stitches are so nice and tight, making these slippers even warmer!

Please keep up the good work.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 33
Scarves:5
Mittens: 17
Slippers: 9+8=17
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:5
Afghans:
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 10
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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.

Cowls, Neck Warmers, Mufflers, Infinity Scarf, Mobius

So many names for this style of scarf, I never really know which is correct.  Gator, Neck Warmers, Cowls, Infinity scarves, Mobius..........What do you call them?  And is there a difference?  Scarf to me is in fact a flat long rectangle piece of knitting, crocheting, looming, weaving etc.  But, when it's round.........and still covers the neck for warmth???

Whatever the correct word is (if there is just one), thank you Sara G for this warm crocheted donation for Ohio's cold Homeless in Need.  Love the variety of colors, the women receiving these will be warm and stylish.  I'm pretty partial to the blue-ish teal one in the lower left corner.  Such a pretty color!  Nice work, Sara, we're thrilled to have you join us as our newest pair of helping hands.  Welcome!  Hope to see you here often at Bridge and Beyond.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 33
Scarves:5
Mittens: 17
Slippers: 9
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:5
Afghans:
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 10
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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.