Shelia's Shawls
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The Silent Witness National Initiative invites you to honor Sheila Wellstone and her tremendous work in reducing domestic violence in our country. She was tragically killed in a plane crash with Senator Paul Wellstone on October 25, 2002.
As of February 2014 we have distributed over 6072 shawls and scarves. This is an amazing project and it touches the hearts of so many people.
If you or someone you know is a victim of or affected by domestic violence and would like to have the healing feeling of a shawl or scarf please contact Renee at falkum23@gmail.com.
Together, we support domestic peace.
For Knitters and Crocheters
If you would like to knit or crochet a shawl for this project contact Renee Youngberg, Sheila Shawl National Coordinator. Contact her at falkum23@gmail.com
She will connect and respond with others by email, encourage new volunteers to join as State Coordinators and Volunteer Knitters, Also Renee will to receive and distribute scarves, shawls and yarn, respond to inquiries and requests by phone, email and here at the group, offer support and assistance to State Coordinators and Volunteer Knitters.
If you would like to knit or crochet a shawl for this project contact Renee Youngberg, Sheila Shawl National Coordinator. Contact her at falkum23@gmail.com
She will connect and respond with others by email, encourage new volunteers to join as State Coordinators and Volunteer Knitters, Also Renee will to receive and distribute scarves, shawls and yarn, respond to inquiries and requests by phone, email and here at the group, offer support and assistance to State Coordinators and Volunteer Knitters.
Shawl Distribution Sites
We would like you to contact your local Silent Witness coordinators to distribute the shawls but if you do not receive a response from them or they are not prepared yet to do that since this is a new project, please contact the closest of these distribution sites:
New York: Rochester/Ithica area: Loretta Scheg, Legal Services Advocate and founder of knitter's guild. Loretta@zaks.com
585-755-6611.
Pennsylvania: NCJW of Pittsburgh Contact: Sheri Minkoff sminkoff@stargate.net 412-421-6118
New Jersey. Lesley Frost, NCJW lesleyfrost@att.net
Be sure to send your name, address, and telephone number along with the scarf. We like to keep track and we love to send out our special thank you notes.
Join us at at ravelry.com. Ravelry is a special media site for knitters and crocheters. Click here to go to the Sheila's Shawl group http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sheilas-shawls--pauls-scarves
If you have any problem accessing either group, please email Renee directly at falkum23@gmail.com.
And, of course, if you know of any others who are interested in this work, please email and let us know so that we can contact them and invite them to join the new groups too. Thank you for helping build a strong network.
We would like you to contact your local Silent Witness coordinators to distribute the shawls but if you do not receive a response from them or they are not prepared yet to do that since this is a new project, please contact the closest of these distribution sites:
New York: Rochester/Ithica area: Loretta Scheg, Legal Services Advocate and founder of knitter's guild. Loretta@zaks.com
585-755-6611.
Pennsylvania: NCJW of Pittsburgh Contact: Sheri Minkoff sminkoff@stargate.net 412-421-6118
New Jersey. Lesley Frost, NCJW lesleyfrost@att.net
Be sure to send your name, address, and telephone number along with the scarf. We like to keep track and we love to send out our special thank you notes.
Join us at at ravelry.com. Ravelry is a special media site for knitters and crocheters. Click here to go to the Sheila's Shawl group http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sheilas-shawls--pauls-scarves
If you have any problem accessing either group, please email Renee directly at falkum23@gmail.com.
And, of course, if you know of any others who are interested in this work, please email and let us know so that we can contact them and invite them to join the new groups too. Thank you for helping build a strong network.
Materials:
Four skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn and size 11 or 13 needles OR
50 gm. Heather Mohair yarn, 5 skeins size 13 needles. (more yarn for larger shawls).
Cotton yarn is fine too, for warmer climates.
Gauge: 3-3 1/2 stitches to an inch.
Minimum size 60" long by 24" wide without fringe.
Pattern: We are grateful for any shawl that you choose to knit but we offer this simple pattern.
Cast on 54, 57, or 60 stitches or some multiple of three. Knit three, purl three to the end of the row.
Turn and knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches. A weave pattern will develop.
Leave about one third skein for fringe. The fringe can be from three to nine inches, as you desire.
Blocking is optional.
Method:
The purpose of knitting a healing shawl is to weave good thoughts, healing, hope and love into the piece so it will comfort and warm the recipient. Be reflective or offer a prayer for the recipient as you knit; make this a peaceful experience.
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Four skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn and size 11 or 13 needles OR
50 gm. Heather Mohair yarn, 5 skeins size 13 needles. (more yarn for larger shawls).
Cotton yarn is fine too, for warmer climates.
Gauge: 3-3 1/2 stitches to an inch.
Minimum size 60" long by 24" wide without fringe.
Pattern: We are grateful for any shawl that you choose to knit but we offer this simple pattern.
Cast on 54, 57, or 60 stitches or some multiple of three. Knit three, purl three to the end of the row.
Turn and knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches. A weave pattern will develop.
Leave about one third skein for fringe. The fringe can be from three to nine inches, as you desire.
Blocking is optional.
Method:
The purpose of knitting a healing shawl is to weave good thoughts, healing, hope and love into the piece so it will comfort and warm the recipient. Be reflective or offer a prayer for the recipient as you knit; make this a peaceful experience.
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Triangle Shawl Variation
Here are instructions in Word format for a simplified version of this shawl.
*The prayer shawl ministry and the first pattern on this page was started by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo in 1998 in Hartford, CT. Rev. www.shawlministry.com
Here are instructions in Word format for a simplified version of this shawl.
*The prayer shawl ministry and the first pattern on this page was started by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo in 1998 in Hartford, CT. Rev. www.shawlministry.com
Click here to read the thank you messages from those who have received shawls.
Remember Sheila by knitting a healing shawl for a mother or sister of a woman who was murdered in domestic violence.
We welcome hand sewn shawls, woven shawls or embroidered shawls, whatever your tradition suggests. The idea is to send healing and good will into the cloth, yarn or threads so that the person feels it when they wear it. If you have patterns for other kinds of shawls we welcome them.
We are grateful to them for their wonderful idea and hope to keep it moving forward by incorporating this pattern as one of our Sheila Shawl patterns.
When you have finished your shawl contact your local domestic violence shelter or contact Renee Youngberg at falkum23@gmail.com for shipping instructions. Please make sure to Include your name and city and phone number.
If you are able to send $10 for packaging and shipping of your shawl, we would appreciate it so much. Write the check to Silent Witness. Thanks again for your generosity in this healing project.
Here are examples of notes that can be sent with the shawl and to thank those who made the shawl.
Thank you card as a word document
Thank you variation that is longer
Thank you variation that is spiritual
Thank you note for the person knitting the shawl
Remember Sheila by knitting a healing shawl for a mother or sister of a woman who was murdered in domestic violence.
We welcome hand sewn shawls, woven shawls or embroidered shawls, whatever your tradition suggests. The idea is to send healing and good will into the cloth, yarn or threads so that the person feels it when they wear it. If you have patterns for other kinds of shawls we welcome them.
We are grateful to them for their wonderful idea and hope to keep it moving forward by incorporating this pattern as one of our Sheila Shawl patterns.
When you have finished your shawl contact your local domestic violence shelter or contact Renee Youngberg at falkum23@gmail.com for shipping instructions. Please make sure to Include your name and city and phone number.
If you are able to send $10 for packaging and shipping of your shawl, we would appreciate it so much. Write the check to Silent Witness. Thanks again for your generosity in this healing project.
Here are examples of notes that can be sent with the shawl and to thank those who made the shawl.
Thank you card as a word document
Thank you variation that is longer
Thank you variation that is spiritual
Thank you note for the person knitting the shawl