Knitted Donations from Texas Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Nancie D and Patty W from Texas, our newest pairs of helping hands for this wonderful donation of knitted scarves.  What a nice variety of colors and sizes.  I particularly like the green one on the left side of the picture (the darker green).  Please click to enlarge folks to see the details.  The color is perfect and works for a man or woman, and the texture is very interesting.  Hey ladies, can you tell us what pattern or stitch you used to make this one?

I love how the ladies teamed up and sent their donations together!

Hope to see you hear again soon and often on Bridge and Beyond.  Do keep up the good work, and again welcome!

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.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   298 -1 =297
Scarves:  150 -9 =141
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  368
Afghans:   16
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.

Knitted Hats with Ear Flaps for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you fellow Ohioan, Susan H for this awesome donation of knitted hats/helmets.  Please click folks to see the details in this hat design....they are nice and think and have earflaps!  Truly a wonderful design for keeping those in the elements warm.  Susan, can you share the pattern you used for this with the group?

Please keep up the good work.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota (without contact, no further donations will be accepted)

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   308 -10 = 298
Scarves:  150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  368
Afghans:   16
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 Always Helpful for Homeless

Thank you Christine D, fellow Ohioan for this thoughtful donation of knitted washcloths.  I LOVE the red-green mix.  Not sure I've seen that cotton before.  It's dark enough for the men folk!  Christine has also included a good supply of personal care items.  Cotton washcloths and personal care items are truly used all year long, doesn't matter what the weather is they are needed and appreciated by both those living in the elements, and those living in shelters.

Please keep up the good work Christine.  Special thanks for delivering them to my door.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota (without contact, no further donations will be accepted)

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   308
Scarves:  150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  411 -43 =368
Afghans:   16
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.

Two Crocheted Afghans from New York Help Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Annemarie from New York for these beautiful and colorful crocheted afghans.  Folks, please click to enlarge.  This particular afghan is truly made like a quilt.  Notice the corners of each square and how with the changing color it would be like tying the knots in the corners of a quilt.  Really nicely done.  This bright and cheery afghan will surely put a smile on the lucky recipeants face.

And...the always popular ripple in nice spring colors.  Both afghans are soft, warm, pretty and are sized nicely for a family to enjoy snuggling in.

As always Annemarie, we appreciate your long term and on going support of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's Homeless.  Please keep up the good work!

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:   308
Scarves:  150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  411
Afghans:   18 -2 = 16
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 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.