Shawls for Charity Drive 2022
AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting love making a difference through knit and crochet. We've hosted a number of different charity drives in the past, and we are excited to announce our next charity initiative -- Shawls for Charity!
All donations will be sent to JourneyCare Hospice, the largest nonprofit provider of palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care in Illinois. JourneyCare works with a broad range of hospitals, senior and assisted-living facilities, nursing homes and clinical practices in the Chicagoland area including Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago Medicine, and more.
From November 1st to November 30th, 2022, we will be collecting your crochet and knit shawls to donate to JourneyCare.
**PLEASE NOTE: GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**
Plus, click here to enter for your chance to win a Harvest Editor's Box full of yarn goodies from our friends at Darn Good Yarn!
Share Your Progress: We'd love to see how your shawls are coming along. Post your progress on social media with the hashtag #YarnItForward!
Our Mission
By crocheting or knitting a shawl for someone in need, you will be helping provide a bit of comfort to those who need it most. The shawls provide patients with warmth and a comforting embrace during difficult times. It lets them know that someone cares and it gives them hope of recovery and peace.
Something so simple can be the brightest thing that has happened to an individual facing a serious illness in some time.
That's where you come in, knitters and crocheters!
We need your help in providing patients at JourneyCare with knit and crochet shawls. Whether you work up a quick and simple one-color shawl or channel all the brightness of a rainbow into your design, think warm thoughts of peace and hope while you do it. Once you finish your design, send it directly to JourneyCare! They will be distributing your knit and crochet shawls to individuals in their care.
When is the Charity Drive?
The 2022 Charity Shawl Drive will take place November 1st through November 30th.
What are the Requirements?
We really couldn’t have made it easier! Knit or crochet a shawl, big enough to comfort someone, and weave a few warm and healing thoughts into it as you work. Then, box it up and send it to JourneyCare.
* While JourneyCare does not have any requirements for the size, color, or shape of the shawls, they have a special need for shawls in patriotic colors for their veteran patients. *
A few other things to keep in mind:
- Make sure the shawl is big enough to wrap around someone who may be sitting in a wheelchair or lying in a hospital bed.
- Please avoid wool and other exotic yarns as these may cause allergic reactions. We recommend cotton or acrylic yarns.
- Optional -- include a short note with your donation! Many patients like to know who made the shawl for them, so be sure to add your first name and where you're from.
Where Do I Send My Shawl?
Giveaway - NOW CLOSED
**PLEASE NOTE: GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**
As a way of saying "thank you" for your generous donation, we're hosting a Harvest Editor's Box giveaway with our friends at Darn Good Yarn!
The specially curated Harvest Editor's Box includes:
- 9 skeins of premium Darn Good Yarn recycled silk yarns. In new colorways of Silk Roving Worsted Weight and Darn Good Twist Yarn, only available in the Harvest Box. Also a returning classic, Sport Weight Silk Yarn, Birch Bark
- Adorable autumn notions including exclusive squirrel scissors, falling leaf gauge, Fall stitch marker pack, and more!
- Friendly Fox Amigurumi Knit & Crochet Kit; and DIY Pom Pom Kit
- And a specially curated pack of our favorite Fall knitting and crochet patterns!
To enter, simply click on this link and tell us your favorite comforting quote or thought via the Google form.
No shawl to make? No worries! You can still enter the giveaway!
Please note the giveaway begins November 1st, 2022 – form entries will only be considered beginning then.
- There is a maximum of one entry per person.
- You have until November 30th, 2022 at 11:59 pm CST to leave your comment on this post. Forms submitted after the deadline will not be counted.
- Contest open to US/Canada residents age 18+ only. Void in Puerto Rico, the Province of Quebec and where prohibited.
Help! I've Never Crocheted a Shawl Before
Never fear! Watch the video below to learn how to crochet a super easy shawl that can be done by even the most novice crocheter.
Shawl Crochet Patterns
1. Splendid Scalloped V-Stitch Shawl
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2. Say a Little Prayer Shawl
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3. Easy Dreamy Shawl
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4. Cherry Hearts Prayer Shawl
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5. Sidewalk Shawl
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ffpaws
Nov 29, 2019
I only this found this one night ago. I will not have the time to make any to donate until after the end date as I am currently working on my own sister-in-law's Prayer Shawl. She was just diagnosed with an aggressive Breast Cancer. It is the same type that killed her own sister just last year. She is refusing Chemo and is the mother of Young Adult Twins. Is there a way I can still send them after December 1st? Perhaps to them directly? Thanks for understanding.
jarvioverholt 5240 647
Nov 25, 2019
favorite quote "Lord, you are my portion and my cup of blessing you hold my future" Psalm 165
ttrcy777 9942400
Nov 22, 2019
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 2911 NIV
spice
Nov 21, 2019
This is a great idea for me. I love to crochet and knit and have projects with no where to go. So I will now do prayer shawls. I do lot of afghans.
kathyosburn 632325 3
Nov 10, 2019
I just saw this request but will start on a shawl tomorrow so I can get at least one in! My favorite quote is Don't walk behind me I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend. Albert Camus
blandine01 4648941
Nov 09, 2019
Beautiful shawl patterns....Im starting #2 today...then #1.... if I hav3 enough time before deadline....maybe #3
Jacklou
Nov 08, 2019
Hopefully I will get the prayer shawl finsished so it can be in by the deadline.
Rilla
Nov 17, 2018
My favorite comforting thought comes from Psalm 4610 Be still and know I am God.... When I need comfort that verse reminds me He is in control and He will never leave nor forsake me....
SusieD1999
Nov 15, 2018
I loved making this first ever prayer shawl and I have 3 more in the making. What a blessing to make and donate to someone who truly needs it.
helenfritzie 33379 41
Oct 29, 2018
I have a pink ribbon shawl that could be used for a cancer patient...could I include this as a donation for your prayer shawls? Also, here is a site for folks to go to that has scriptures they can include with their shawls or to have an idea for prayers to include - http//crochetforcancer.org/wp-content/uploads/Scri == pture-Cards.pdf
recomput 5704672
Oct 27, 2018
Most of my work goes to charity. I have made prayer shawls, hats and scarves for our church and the local food pantries. My next project for the homeless will be to loom knit tube socks.
kdavidowicz 802065 7
Oct 27, 2018
What a wonderful charity project. I will try to get a couple made up and sent.
kmgpiano 9877505
Oct 26, 2018
I am part of a group that knits and crochets for several charities blankets for crisis pregnancy centers and hospitals, and "knitted knockers" for mastectomy patients. This shawl program is another great way to contribute!
annie5359 9080580
Oct 23, 2018
Will you accept pocket prayer squares? These are for people to carry instead of wearing a shawl. The ones I make have a raised heart or cross on them and the squares measure approximately 5x7 inches
EditorLP
Oct 24, 2018
Hi annie5359 9080580, for this charity drive we are only accepting prayer shawls. However, that sounds like a great idea, and you may want to reach out to hospitals and health care centers in your area to see if they would accept them. Thanks for your interest! - Editors of AllFreeCrochet
gaildamon
Oct 23, 2018
My prayer shawl group would love to donate to this charity drive! Our group meets once a month and survives on donations of yarn. We have given out 179 shawls and counting. If we were to win this yarn, we would put it to good use to continue our efforts to give back to the community.
spida1023 6125463
Oct 23, 2018
I don't have a favorite quote or thought. I think it depends on each situation as to how you give comfort. Sometimes, it is just holding someone's hand or giving them a hug.
marycolas 1433632
Oct 23, 2018
Giving to charity is a wonderful way for me to use my huge stash for the greater good...not sure I will get one done in time for the contest, but have many other charities close to home that can benefit from my talents
mugwumpd 7281292
Oct 13, 2018
A comforting thought to me is knowing someone will have a "hug" from me with the items I give to charities.
mahdeene 8896765
Oct 12, 2018
Will you accept shawls from the UK.? I do loads of crochet for babies, toddlers, adults and toys and would love to donate something useful for hyour charity. Regards Eve Needham, Taunton, UK
EditorLP
Oct 16, 2018
Hi mahdeene 8896765, yes, we will accept shawls from the UK! However, you will not be entered into the giveaway, as it is only open to residents of the US and Canada, unfortunately. - Editors of AllFreeCrochet
ndufieldgmailcom
Oct 12, 2018
I knit/crochet for charity all year. Would love to win free yarn to help. Nina
Jamie
Oct 04, 2018
I would like to win this yarn very much. Thanks for offering this giveaway.
jlkirk57 4412948
Oct 03, 2018
This is a wonderful way to give back. I will get working on a shawl donation right away
Member 2824888
Oct 02, 2018
This prayer shawl for charity drive just made me smile! I just recently lost my job so much of my time is being spent on figuring out how my family and I are going to survive but I hope i am able to find the time to be able to knit and contribute!!! Thanks for doing this AFK Team!
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