Scarves of Many Colors

When I laid these 10 crocheted scarves out to get a picture I thought of The Coat of Many Colors, so this posts is The Scarves of Many Colors. Two in each navy, pink, tan, and lavendar and 1 lighter blue and orange scarf. Thank you Karen V for your thoughtful donation. These scarves will be so appreciated.

I wanted to share with you something else I'm excited about. Karen tells me in her note that this donation is a result of others coming together. I've often posted about the many ways to help and this is a perfect example of just that. She is a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Internation, Kappa Nu Chapter. The members in her chapter were looking for a service project and she told them about our cause. They donated money and or yarn so that Karen could crochet more scarves for our cause. Karen might be the only one in the group who crochets, but they too have help--giving her more ability to help us.

Thank you Karen
Thank you Beta Sigma Phi
and Thank you Kappa Nu Chapter in Louisiana

2010
Scarves 10

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Starting out the New Year Right!

I've gotten several email's of late from folks who've found our blog and wish to contribute. They don't have blogs themselves; so aren't listed in our blog log of members. What excites me about this is the fact our cause is spreading even outside the blog world. Both Alma and Trudy have indicating they'll be mailing items. I've added these ladies to our members without blogs area.

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008 through Dec 31, 2009

If you've not read the previous post, PLEASE DO.

Thank You, THANK YOU

Some pretty buttercups from my yard for you all on this cold snowy day
The year is coming to an end, it's cold, snowy, gray, damp and cold and in about 12 hours we'll toast The New Year, 2010.

I wanted to pass along a little note from Rae to you all. Rae said the 2 clinics have been thrilled with our donations...and, well here let me pass along that part of her note directly to you.***

We had a Christmas party at each clinic, and I believe the phrase heard the most when people were told that they could choose hats & scarves & mittens for them and their kids/spouses at home was "really, for me?" They were astounded when they found out that total strangers from around the country had hand-made these items just for them. I believe it went a long way in making them feel somehow special, if only for a moment. But I can assure you, they will remember that moment for a while, each time they go out into the cold (or don't get to come in out of the cold) and they have a scarf or a hat or some mittens that one of you has made. I can't tell you how totally awesome I think you all are ... reaching out to people you don't even know. It's truly very sweet!

I'm sure for some those hats, mittens, or scarves were all they got this Christmas and what you do DOES make a difference, one hat, one scarf, one person, and one stitch at a time.

Please keep up the good work with your needles and hooks, TOGETHER WE CAN and DO MAKE a DIFFERENCE

Peace and Happiness to you all
Sandy

Our newest member

Chris D, sent these lovely scarves a few days ago. One is felt (sewn), the others are crocheted. Love the texture in the crocheted scarves, believe she accomplished it by back stitch only dc? Chris is a friend of our Beth (Crocheted Princess), who heard of our cause through Beth and wanted to help out. Many many thanks Chris. Your help is very much appreciated. Please leave comments here for Chris, as she's a member without a blog.

Welcome to the group Chris. Looking forward to more of your lovely creations.

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 142+5=147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

This is post #106

Darling Daughters Donation

I LOVE this scarf. It's super thick and super warm and super big. My daughter knitted this scarf using 2 strands of yarn--homespun and Lite n Lofty on #15 knitting needles. It measures 82 inches long and is 7 inches wide. Someone will really be able to wrap up in this. Cover their neck and mouth/partial face. It's very soft and such fun colors.

Thanks bunches Darling Daughter. (I've added Christine to our list of team members without blogs).

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 141 + 1 = 142
Socks 79 pair

This is post #105
(our first year anniversary was on Dec 2)

We had a "Twin"

lol
If you saw this post, you might think we did have a twin, or that I duped a post, or posted the same picture twice. Nope. This is the 2nd scarf made from this yarn; though this one is bigger. It measures close to 9 inches wide and about 78 inches in length. It too though came from our friend Rae's mother's yarn stash. How wonderful that we're able to continue the quest to help others. I still have more of this yarn and am thinking about what to make next with it. I thought it would be fun to keep track of how much was made from this one donation. (be sure and scroll down the right sidebar for total miles knitted and crocheted). I've almost hit a whole mile with this special yarn.

Folks, one of our fellow Bridge Team Members is in need of hugs, good thoughts, and prayer. Please hop over top Beth's blog (Crochet Princess) and let her know you care. Her little grandson is having a very very tough time of it. He's only 2 years old. Thank you all for caring.

Please keep up the good work, and keep your fingers flying to help those in need.

Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 140 +1 = 141
Socks 79 pair

This is post #104
(our first year anniversary was on Dec 2)