Always fun to see new Scarves for our Homeless

Why doesn't purple show up well in pictures on blogs? I know I've seen Sandie blog about something purple not showing up as to what color or shade it really is. Puzzling. At any rate, this is not a black and white scarf; but a purple (dark purple) and white scarf crocheted by Sandie (in Louisiana). We've got several Sandie's (with ie's) now so I'll try to differentiate.

I have no clue what stitch this is and hope Sandie's pop's in to tell us. It's quite interesting. I resembles those mile a minute styles with the curved edge and worked lengthwise vs widthwise; but other than that...I'm clueless.

I can tell you I like it, and like all Sandie's items is very well made; but what it is...a mystery.

Many thanks as always Sandie for your on going fabulous support. It is so very much appreciated.

2010
Scarves 195+1=196
Hats 381
Mittens 40
Socks 73

Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warming Homeless from the Sunny State of Florida

Fun and fabulous! Look at these great color combination's. Twelve knit hats. Sandie's been supporting us from the sunny state of Florida where fabulous items like she creates just really aren't needed. Thank You! We're glad to have you, now if only you could figure out a way to box up some of your sunshine at the same time. Particularly when we have those miserable cold, wet, gray and or snowy days. Work on it, will ya? LOL, there must be a way for you to add that to your mix. I'm sure our Homeless would appreciate some of your sunshine, knit one purl two, sunshine over! lol
Look at this wonderful plaid shawl. I think it's woven? Is that right Sandie? This will be a nice item I think for one of our ladies at Mission. Since some of them are battered women, nothing like a special item to help them feel better about themselves. It's beautiful and the colors are so pretty and fall like. She says this is her first ever....I think you did fantastic Sandie. Many thanks for your continued support.

2010
Scarves 195
Hats 369+12=381
Mittens 40
Socks 73


Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

The surprised won't be ruined now. I can post Sandie's winnings. (click to read). Here's her 2,090 yards of yarn fun. The pretty skeins of coral I'm hoping she'll use to make something for herself. I knitted a lacy scarf with it and love it. The pink is cotton, perhaps some wash cloths or bibs would work with that. The pretty purple is a nice 2 tone. I've made several scarves with this yarn; it works up really nicely. The tan tweed is heavenly yarn. I've made hats, scarves, and a vest with this, and had it in several different colors...nice yarn. The big blue skein is huge and a fun yarn to make a shawl or baby blanket. She might have some other ideas, that's what I've made using it so far. The fun fuzzy orange and blue makes a nice soft scarf, or hat. And it's Gator Colors, in case you wondered. Thanks again to those who participated in the contest to help me celebrate our 200th blog post. Congrats again to my friend Sandie.


Squares? Have you read about Give a Square? If not yet, please do. I have a badge on my side bar you can click on, as well as the words Squares here in the post. We'll be collecting squares for a time period to assemble ghans as an extension of our mission. ...thus once again hitting on the word Beyond in our groups name. Please feel free to spread the word by adding our Give A Square Badge to you blog, and let you friends know.

Many thanks to all who continue to support Bridge and Beyond with knitted and crocheted hats, scarves, and mittens for our homeless in need.
Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Squares for Homeless

Did you see the new badge on the side bar? It looks like this picture only smaller. If you click on it you'll go to an extra page. If you look across the top you'll see several tabs and this is one of them. I am opening up to receive squares to make ghans to extend our cause. Click on the picture here in the post or on the badge in the sidebar to read about. PLEASE help as you can. I don't want to stop progress on hats, scarves, and mittens...the squares are in addition to. I'll not do squares on an ongoing basis. I'll select times off and on for those based on needs.

Happy hands are busy hands so keep those hands busy knitting and crocheting, making necessary hats, mittens, scarves, and squares.

thank you ALL
Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Squares Nov and Dec, washable, acrylic, not smaller than 7 inches, and not larger than 10 inches. Please leave tail at the end; but work in your other yarn tails if you're changing colors etc.

Hats, Scarves, and Squares for Homeless

These brightly colored fun cheery squares help take away how gray dark and gloomy it is outside today. There are ten (10) 9 inch crocheted squares here. I'll be putting these together with some other pieces parts I have to make a nice warm ghan. Will keep you posted. The finished ghan will either go to our friends at Pine Street Inn (like before), or to the local Mission. Still checking on the need there. Both house homeless, and battered women and their children. Lex (Alexis) from Florida donated these. She's been very busy.
Look at these nice warm scarves (4) she crocheted too. Great colors! These are nice a big and warm, perfect for our homeless folks living outdoors in the elements. And.....
4 matching hat and scarf sets! The front couple of hats are knitted while the others are crocheted. Thank you very much Lex for this thoughtful and generous donation. All items are greatly needed and appreciated. We're thrilled to have you join our cause.

2010
Scarves 187+8=195
Hats 365+4=369
Mittens 40
Socks 73


Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!

Interviewed!

I'm pretty excited folks. As you know, I'm constantly trying new things, signing up for new groups/things...searching for ways to spread the word about our group and it's goals. It's not possible to have too many helping hands when taking care of the homeless and those left fortunate. I wish the need weren't so great; but sadly it is.

One of the things I did to spread the word was join The Hive (badge and link in sidebar). Through connections there I was interviewed by Margaret Nock. Margaret is writing a book about knitting adventures. She knits and crochets and does lots of blogging. She posted the interview HERE as well as on one of her other Blogs. I'm anxious to hear when her book will be published so I can get a copy. It shouldn't be too long.

Please remember all donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!