Crocheted Scarves Warm Homeless

Thank you Sandie P from Louisiana for these wonderful crocheted scarves.   The green isn't showing up real well, as it was a very dark and dreary day when the photo was taken........even with lights on.   But, it's really a perfect nice solid color that works well for men or women.  Sandie has been a very long time supporter for Bridge and Beyond, in fact she was perhaps the very first person to donate or one of the first 2...hum, might have to go and refresh my memory.

Great work as always Sandie.  Only thing lacking was sunshine and warmth from your state of Louisiana.  Seriously, I looked hard in the pouch for some; you must have forgotten to include it for us.  Hint hint, wink wink!!

Keep up the good work, please and thanks.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   308
Scarves:  152 -1 = 150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  411
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these 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.

Knitted Cotton Washcloths, lost and found.

It pays to clean up one's yarn stash and projects bags from time to time.   The last time I did that I found several scarves I had knitted and had forgotten about.  The other day again organizing and cleaning up project bags I found these 3 knitted cotton washcloths stuffed in with left over yarn from other completed projects.  If you're like me, you have items you carry around in project bags to work on in between things.........at lunch at work, in the car on a road trip etc.  Unsure how long ago I finished these, but glad I found them and can add them to our donations.

The orange cloth has a paw print on it, but it doesn't show up real well, I do remember being excited when I found the pattern, and disappointed it didn't show up much.  Perhaps a different color would work better?

Not only was it nice to find these items, but my office looks nicer now with things more organized.  A win win for sure, lol.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   308
Scarves:  152
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414 -4 =411
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these 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.

Knitted Loomed Hats Keep Homeless Heads Warm

Knitted hats loomed by Barbara H from New Hampshire will be surely appreciated by 9 more people who will now have warm heads as a result of thoughtful donation.  These hats are nice and think, and soft!  Nicely done Barbara, we're happy to have your helping hands.  I particularly like the 2nd hat in the top row...like that color combination, and I can see a young girl loving that purple one in the lowe left corner........something here to please everyone's personal choice of colors.

Many thanks and please keep up the good work.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   317 -9 =308
Scarves:  152
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these 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 Donations from Oregon Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Karla T from Oregon for this thoughtful crocheted donation.  LOVE the nice darker colors you used for scarves for the men folk!  Click the picture folks to see she's crocheted scarves and mobius/infinity scarves.  Some really nice texture also in the brown and orange scarf.

Scarf make such a difference in cold damp weather and are a wonderful item for anyone living out in the elements, as well as those living at shelters who often spend the bulk of their day outside waiting until it's time to get a night inside.

Please keep up the good work Karla, it's very much appreciated.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  318 -1 = 317
Scarves:   158 -6= 152
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these 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.

Knit, Crochet for the Homeless or do Housework?

Thought you all might appreciate the above.  Spotted this on Facebook a few days ago and wanted to share.  Naturally this works just as well to insert Crochet.

Though we're inching on up Spring, we've had snow twice in recent days, temps still below freezing in the evening and early morning, so I do hope everyone is still busy working with their yarn, knitting needles, and or crochet hooks........the need truly does continue, and will for some time yet.  Spring here in Central Ohio is still quite chilly, and wet usually, so plenty of time left to get your donations finished and donated to someone in need.

Thank you.


**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  318
Scarves:   158
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these 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.

Slippers Warm Feet

Thick warm crocheted slippers warm cold feet.  Believe these slippers are crocheted with double yarn by the feel of them, though I've not been able to communicate with the person who donated, as there was no note in the box.  From the return address I can see it's someone I tired to contact previously without success.   About this time last year it seems from looking through the blog a Jane B from Minnesota donated slippers.  I can tell I tried for several weeks to make contact leaving messages here, and on facebook.  I've looked through emails hoping to find an email address, but have had no luck.

Jane if you're out there, PLEASE make contact.  I really need the ability to communicate with folks who make donations.

Many thanks for this thoughtful donation.  Slippers are always appreciated at the shelters, gives folks a chance to put on something warm perhaps while doing laundry.  Warm, dry feet can be very important in making someone comfortable and keeping them healthy.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  318
Scarves:   158
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 101 -24 =77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these 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.