Crocheting and Donating Helps Others

Thank you Diana K for your continued support of Bridge and Beyond with your thoughtful donations.  The picture doesn't let you see the hats very well folks, but there are 6 of them.  Additionally Diana has crocheted lots of cotton washcloths.  The cloths are used by folks in the shelters and those on the streets as both washcloths and dishcloths.  Always an item well received.

She also  donated slippers and scarves and other hats; but sadly the 2nd picture is missing.  Thankfully I had written down the number of items she crocheted and donated.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 369+20=389
Scarves 150+4=154
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 68+1=69
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346+18=364
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Puerto Rico

Look at these awesome hats!  These are knit double which makes for a super nice warm hat and coordinating brim. Thank you DaMaris from Puerto Rico.  They could also be reversible.  DaMaris knits them half and half...colorwise, like a tube then gathers the ends.  She used a Turbo round knitter for these.  I've not seen the machine in person, but would love to have one.  Thanks also DaMaris for taking the time to tag...sizing is so very helpful.

She's also included a pair slippers in her thoughtful donation.

Please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 356+13=369
Scarves 150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67+6=68
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 and Scarves Help the Homeless

Thank you Patty C!  Patty and her crochet hook have been very very busy, as you can see crocheting hats and scarves to help Ohio's homeless.  I LOVE that the hats and scarves are nice dark, and pretty much solid colors.  These colors are so versatile for both men and women.  I mention from time to time, the darker colors serve many purposes.  The most obvious reason the darker colors are so good is they don't tend to show the dirt.  However, even more importantly the dark  colors vs light and bright colors keep them from standing out..........folks that's very important to homeless.  They want to blend in, not catch the attention of others who might make things difficult for them.

Many thanks Patty, please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 334+22=356
Scarves 145+5=150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Baby Love Ministry in California

Hats......hats  of many sizes and colors knit and crocheted with love from St.Halena, California.  Baby Love Ministry has gifted us these wonderful hats with a note saying it gets colder in Ohio than here in California.  I was  contacted by their Founder and Dierctoer Joan Rocha at Grace Episcopal Church.

This church group's ministry to help others is truly heart warming.  Thank you Joan, and please give our sincere thanks to all in your group.  What a wonderful thing to get together as a group and serve others.

We here in Ohio, where it's currently dark, cold and very damp truly thank you.  Those in need who receive your hats will be thrilled!

Please keep up the good work.


2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 308+26=334
Scarves 145
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.

A Good Laugh

Substitute the word yarn here for fabric............and everyone's smiling and nodding for sure.  Saw this the other day on Facebook and thought it was cute and wanted  to share.  Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 323
Scarves & Infinity Scarves: 167
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 111
Slippers: 91
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 364
Afghans: 22
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 18
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.

Diagonal Crocheted Afghan Donated

I LOVE the colors and design of this crocheted afghan.  The afghan crocheted on the diagonal is really interested.  This awesome afghan was crocheted and donated by our good friend, Barbara F from New York.  The size and colors of this ghan make it suitable for either men or woman.  I believe she's used a shell type stitch.  These are colors that will fit in with almost any decor, in my opinion.

Please keep up the good work Barbara, and again many thanks for your thoughtful donation.  The person or family who receives this will be very happy...and warm.  Surely they will feel the love that went into the making of it.

I'm hoping for maybe another round of Indian Summer, but I'm afraid it's official, summer is truly past and fall and the cold winter loom ahead.  Cold, wet conditions are so hard on folks without a roof over their heads, please do what you can to help our homeless friends.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 308
Scarves 145
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 20+1=21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.