Crocheting and Looming to Help the Homeless

Thank you Kathy S for this generous donation of warm hand crafted goodies!  Kathy's been very busy, as you can see with her crochet hook and with her knitting loom.  Hats and scarves, lots of different colors and sizes.

As I typed this post and schedule it to publish, it's been a couple of days of 12-20 ish temps here in Central Ohio.  So warm items are really needed by our homeless.  Homeless are men, women, and some children; though mostly men are the ones that live out in the elements.  The families, the women and children fair a bit better in getting nights in shelters; but still there is never enough shelter space for all who need it.

I know it doesn't seem like spring is that far away, 34 days; but with temps like we're having.......it sure doesn't seem very close.  

Many thanks Kathy and please keep up the good work.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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 Scarves Warm Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Laura J for this generous donation of knitted scarves and a hat to warm Ohio's Homeless here on Bridge and Beyond.  Laura's been busy.  Please click to enlarge so you can see the detail in her scarves.  The gray scarf in the middle has lots of interesting texture and the blue variegated ones ...not sure what the pattern is for blue, but I really like the look. 

Thank you for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  These scarves are so nice and warm, and soft!  You've made an important difference in the lives of many with your donation. 

Please keep up the good work!

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Coffee Latte Afghan Done and Donated

Drum Roll........I finally got Coffee Latte finished!  I first posted about starting Coffee Latte back on Feb 1th of 2019.  I also had started Blue Ocean.  It's typical for me to have lots of projects going at one time and bounce around between them.  I have big and little projects going, so I can tote the smaller ones with me.  I also vary what I'm working on between knitting and crocheting, as crocheting bothers the arthritis a bit more....plus in warmer months I don't like to have a big ghan on my lap.  

Anyway, those are my excuses for this taking so long.  I had it tucked away, and frankly sorta forgot about it; but am happy to now say.........yippee it's done.  It's a bit larger than some I make, which also made it take longer.  It's laying out here drying after being laundered.  I did a little bit of blocking, but not much was needed.  Just needed to smooth it out and of course let the yarn rest.  

It's always nice to get things laundered, as they look so much more finished, they soften up, and smooth out.

So Coffee Latte is our first afghan for the year 2020.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Fellow Ohioan Helps Warm Homeless

Thank you Tara B for your thoughtful donation of crocheted scarves to help Ohio's Homeless.  Tara is our newest pair of helping hands.  Welcome Tara, we're thrilled to have you join us here on Bridge and Beyond.  Tara is also a fellow Buckeye!

These scarves are nice and warm.  The gray scarf is well suited for a man and the blue and orange for a lady.  

As a fellow Buckeye, Tara knows how cold and damp our weather is......and how many days we go without seeing sunshine.  Thank you Tara for using your skills to help those less fortunate.

Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

**Edited to add the stitch used is a Feather Stitch, thank you Cynthia Biggs for finding the name and video of how to do it."  And to Sandie P for finding the code to add the video here for you.  It's an interesting stitch and since several ask me about it, thought I'd share what it is and how to do it...in case you're interested.



 **The counts on our progress bars are current. 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 Cloths and Personal Care Items Help Homeless

Thank you Christine D for this thoughtful donation.  LOVE the colors of the knitted cotton washcloths.  Christine has knitted a bakers dozen (13) using the always popular corner to corner pattern, Grandma's Favorite.  These cloths have several uses and always well received.

She's also included a nice collection of personal care items with her donation for Bridge and Beyond.  Remember folks click to see details.  You'll see a green and purple scrunchy as well.  No clue how you make those, but very nice idea.

Thanks Christine and please keep up the good work and know you've made a difference in the lives of those in need.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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 from Louisiana Help Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Sandie P for this donation of crocheted scarves.  Folks, these was 2 different donations/pouches; but since I'm playing catch up her 2nd pouch came before I got the first donation posted.  So you can see 4 wonderfully crocheted scarves.  The size of these scarves are awesome, all 4 are large enough to wrap twice even on a good size man.  Being able to wrap round twice and being wide enough really adds to the warmth factor.

The scarf in this picture is misleading, it's not white; but gray.  The light must not have been very good the day I took this photo.  Sandie has been a very long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's Homeless.  Thank you Sandie for your thoughtfulness and your on going support.  It's awesome.

As always keep up the good work, and thank you for helping!  Please notice how nicely our numbers are growing folks.  Check the goals in the right side bar.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.