What is a Prayer/Comfort Shawl?
A Prayer shawl, also referred to as a Comfort shawl, is created to bring solace and strength to those in need, whether due to illness, loss, or bereavement or to help celebrate one of life’s rites of passage. 

Made by loving hands, they are symbols of all-embracing love and comfort. Thoughts, prayers and positive energy directed toward the recipient are incorporated into these mantles as they are created. Anyone facing one of life’s transitions, whether it be a sad or joyous time, can benefit from being wrapped in love.

We need your help!
If you are an employee, volunteer, or friend in the community who is interested in crocheting shawls, donating yarn, or giving funds for yarn, please contact Joan Kanute for the suggested types of yarn and other information at 224-783-8154.

Don’t know how to crochet a shawl, but want to learn?
Sherman’s Patient Centered Care Team is sponsoring FREE crochet lessons. These are drop in sessions and instructions should take 15-20 minutes. Lessons will be offered on the following dates:

• Tuesday, March 8, 1:30 to 4:30pm in Lake Level Meeting Room 5
• Monday, March 14, 1:30 to 4:30pm in Lake Level Meeting Room 5

What supplies will you need?
Size N crochet hook, 3 Skeins Lion Brand Homespun yarn, all the same color and if possible from the same dye lot (Available at Walmart, JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and others).

Any patient, family member or Sherman team member may request a shawl. Shawls can be obtained by contacting the hospital chaplain at 224-783-2136. If you have any questions at all on the above information, contact Joan Kanute at 224-783-8154.