Homeless Need Mittens and Hats

ITEM	2012	2013	comparison
Hats	490	425	-65
Scarves	274	336	+62
Socks	122	224	+102
Afghans	30	32	+2
Slippers	125	170	+50
Rain Ponchos	209	203	-6
Mittens	258	77	-181
Cotton Washcloths	369	460	+91

Today's the last month of July, so I thought I show you were we are today with where we at this time last year.  I've included the 8 primary things we knit, crochet, and donate which doesn't include all the personal care items, headbands, poncho's, gators and those types of things.  The good news is of the 8 items you can see we've been able to donate more this year then last for 5 of the 8 items.  We're only behind of last years mark, at this time in the year on 3 items, Hats, Rain Poncho's, and Mittens.  Rain Poncho's is hardly worth mentioning, because we're in good shape there.

MITTENS, and hats were in need of beefing up, so if you're undecided about what you'd like to knit or crochet, please direct your attention there.  We have extensive information regarding sizing for hats in the hat tab, along with some patterns.  Though less information, we also have a mitten tab with available information and patterns you might like to use.

Please remember for both hats and mittens, to label your items with the size you made.  Please also pair your mittens by attaching them together.  If you are one who doesn't necessarily use a hat pattern, please take time to measure it using the various charts available and label with the size.

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 for Those in Need

Four awesome knitted hats from our friend Marie P from Tennessee.  Nice variety in style, color, and sizes.  Thanks too Marie for tagging with size.  Trying hard to get EVERYONE to do this.  It's very hard for me to guess what size you all made, so please folks tag your donations with size when making hats, mittens, and slippers.

Keep up the good work Marie!


2013 Donations:

Hats: 421+4=425
Scarves: 336
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 170
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 460
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.


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.

Donations Continue for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you RoseMarie for your on going support .  RoseMarie's been an active member here for a good long while and we certainly appreciate all her work and thoughtfulness.  She's crocheted a hat and matching scarf, several cotton washcloths, and a headband.  She's also included a good variety of personal care items in her donation.

Thank you RoseMarie, keep up the good work. 


2013 Donations:

Hats: 420+1=421
Scarves: 335+1=336
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 170
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 457+3=460
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.


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.

New Helping Hands from Arizona aid Ohio's Cold Homeless

Warm hats and scarves knitted and crocheted by our newest pair of helping hands from the state of Arizona, Karin C.  Welcome to the group Karin, we're thrilled to have you join us.

The bright green little hat with the ear flaps is sooooooo cute, that will keep a little one for sure!  Karin has a variety of styles and sizes and colors in her thoughtful donation.

Keep up the good work Karin, we hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 412+8=420
Scarves: 332+3=335
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 169+1=170
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 456+1=457
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.


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 Essentials for Ohio's Homeless

 Crocheted hats and scarves from our long time friend and fabulous supported Gail B. from Virginia.  Gail B. is a member over at Crochetville, you might know her from there as well.  I love the nice manly solid colors....always a first choice for men we care for through the various shelters and Rae who hand deliveries items when she prepares hot meals for those living out in the element. 

AND, special thanks Gail for tagging your hats with size.  I'm trying hard to get EVERYONE to do that, it's important to know what size you all make so I know where the items should be donated.  I really can't try every hat on and quess, so please, please, pretty please tag all your hats, your slippers, and your mittens with the size you knitted or crocheted.

Thank you Gail and please keep up the good work, I know Ohio's Homeless appreciate YOU.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 408+6=412
Scarves: 320+12=332
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 169
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 456
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.


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 Donated from Florida Help Homeless in Ohio

Thank you Cheryl for your donation of hats from the sunny state of Florida.  As I look out the window at yet another day of rain and darkness I want to ask....send some someshine will ya!  Cheryl G and I are high school classmates who through the beauty of Facebook re-connected.  How cool is that folks, re-kindling friendship and finding helping hands for the cause=AWESOME

Please keep up the good my friend.


Folks, if you missed the  post where I included a graph of how we're doing with each of the items we knit and crochet and donate and compared it to this time last year.  Please click HERE


2013 Donations:

Hats:  401+7=408
Scarves: 320
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 169
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 456
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

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.