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Dear Crocheter,

Prayer shawls are perfect to make for anyone you know that’s going through a difficult time.

Whether you or someone you know is feeling ill, prayer shawls can provide endless amounts

of comfort and joy. The mere thought of knowing someone took the time to crochet

something special just for you often means more to people than anything you could ever buy

at the store.

There’s no better feeling in life than to wrap yourself up in something that was made with

love. Prayer shawls are also an excellent item to crochet for charities. People suffer for various

reasons including physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Whatever the source of

struggle is, prayer shawls can definitely help provide comfort during any period of conflict.

Whether you’re looking to crochet something extra special for yourself, a friend in need, or a

charity organization, prayer shawls are always the answer. It’s a fantastic way to help someone

get through a difficult time because they can just simply wrap themselves in your love and

support. Browse through this lovely collection of crochet prayer shawls to find the one that

speaks to you!

Happy Hooking!

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7 Free Crochet Prayer Shawls Table of Contents

Crochet Prayer Shawls ................................................................... 5

Comforting Hug Prayer Shawl .......................................................................................................... 5

Best Friend Prayer Shawl ................................................................................................................. 7

Say a Little Prayer Shawl .................................................................................................................. 9

Trinity Stitch Prayer Shawl ............................................................................................................. 11

Cherry Hearts Prayer Shawl ........................................................................................................... 13

Pink Ribbon Prayer Shawl .............................................................................................................. 15

The Crochet Shawl of Your Dreams ............................................................................................... 17

Special Thanks ............................................................................. 19

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Crochet Prayer Shawls

Comforting Hug Prayer Shawl

By: Katherine Eng for Red Heart Yarns

The Comforting Hug Prayer Shawl is just what

everyone needs when they are going through a hard

time. This cozy crochet shawl will wrap around your

shoulders and provide endless hours of comfort. It's an

intermediate crochet pattern that is worked up using

one jumbo skein of worsted weight yarn. Prayer

shawls are always a great way to show someone that

you care. Work up this free crochet prayer pattern

today for someone you know that's going through a

difficult time.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn o Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo: 1 skein 313 Aran

Crochet Hook (J/10 or 6 mm)

Yarn Needle

Size: Shawl measures 15” by 55”

Gauge: Rows 1 and 2 = 14” wide x 2” at shell points. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge

Note: This shawl is worked from the center out on both sides of beginning ch.

Special Abbreviations: Vst = (dc, ch 1, dc) all in same st or space. Shell = (hdc, 2 dc, hdc) all in same space.

Instructions: First Half Ch 54. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 6th ch from hook (counts as first Vst), * ch 2, skip next 5 ch, ([dc, ch

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2] 3 times, dc) all in next ch, ch 2, skip next 5 ch, Vst in next ch; repeat from * across; turn. Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), dc in first ch-1 space, * skip next ch-2 space, [shell in next ch-2 space] 3 times, skip next ch-2 space, Vst in next ch-1 space of next Vst; repeat from * across working last Vst in ch-4 space; turn. Row 3: Ch 4, dc in ch-1 space of first Vst, * ch 2, skip next shell, ([dc, ch 2] 3 times, dc) all in first dc of next shell, ch 2, Vst in ch-1 space of next Vst; repeat from * across working last Vst in ch-4 space; turn. Rows 4-36: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 sixteen more times, then Row 2 again. Fasten off.

Second Half Turn to work across remaining loops of beginning ch. Row 1 (Wrong Side): With wrong side facing, join yarn in first ch; ch 4, dc in same ch, * ch 2, skip next 5 ch, ([dc, ch 2] 3 times, dc) all in next ch, ch 2, skip next 5 ch, Vst in next ch; repeat from * across; turn. Rows 2-36: Repeat Rows 2-36 same as for First Half but do NOT fasten off at end of Row 36.

Edging With right side still facing, ch 1, sc over end of last row, * (sc, ch 2, sc) all over end of next row; repeat from * across. Fasten off. With right side facing, attach yarn on opposite side and repeat Edging. Weave in ends

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Best Friend Prayer Shawl

By: Drew Embosky for Red Heart Yarns

There's no better way to show someone you care than

with a homemade crochet pattern. The Best Friend

Prayer Shawl is a perfect pattern to make for your best

friend, especially if she is going through a difficult

time. With shawls like this, it's easy to physically wrap

yourself up in someone's prayers and well wishes. This

particular prayer shawl is a great way to show

someone you care, especially if you can't be with them

in person. Crocheted prayer shawls are always a great

way to be there for someone in spirit from across the

miles.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn o Red Heart Super Saver: 2 skeins 319 Cherry Red

Crochet Hook (J/10 or 6 mm)

Susan Bates® Crystalites® Tassel Tool, Art. 14110

Yarn Needle

Size: Shawl measures 35” at center without tassel

Gauge: Rows 1-6 = 4” from beginning to center point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Notes: Ch 2 at beginning of hdc rows does NOT count as a stitch. Ch 3 at beginning of dc rows DOES count as a stitch. Instructions: Ch 3; join with a slip st to first ch to form ring; slip st into ring. Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, 5 sc in ring; turn. Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in first sc, [ch 1, hdc in next sc] 4 times; turn. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first hdc, [dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next hdc] 3 times, dc in next space, 2 dc in last hdc; turn – 11 sts.

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Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc, ch 1, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc to form center point, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 4 times, ch 1, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 5: Ch 3, dc in first dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 6 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-2 space, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 6 times, 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 6: Ch 1, working in front loops only, 2 sc in first dc, sc in each dc and space to center ch-2 sp; 3 sc in ch-2 space, sc in front loop of each dc and space to last st; 2 sc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 7: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first sc, hdc in each sc to center sc of 3-sc group at point; (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in center (2nd) sc at point, hdc in each sc to last sc; 2 hdc in last sc; turn. Row 8: Ch 3, dc in first hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc, * dc in next hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc; repeat from * to center space; (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next hdc, ** dc in next hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc; repeat from ** to last hdc; 2 dc in last hdc; turn. Row 9: Ch 3, dc in first dc, * ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * to center ch-2 space; (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in ch-2 space, ** dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn. Rows 10-41: Repeat Rows 6-9. Row 42: Repeat Row 6; do not turn but work sc evenly across row ends of long edge, taking care to keep work flat; join with a slip st to first sc; turn.

Edging: Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, * sc in front loop of sc just made, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1; repeat from * around entire shawl; join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Finishing: Using Tassel Tool, create a 5 1/2” tassel. Securely attach to center point of shawl.

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Say a Little Prayer Shawl

By: Karen Drouin for Red Heart Yarns

The Say a Little Prayer Shawl from Red Heart is an easy crochet pattern to make for someone that need a little extra comfort and support in their life. If you or someone you know is struggling either mentally, emotionally, or physically, then this free crochet shawl is just what the doctor ordered. It will not only provide warmth to anyone that wears it, but also comfort and love. It's a truly heartwarming feeling to know that this cozy crochet shawl was made specifically for you by someone that loves you.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn o Red Heart “Soft Yarn”: 4 balls 9528 Lilac

Crochet Hook (I/9 or 5.5 mm)

Yarn Needle

Size: Shawl is 18” wide x 56” long

Gauge: 15 sts = 4”; 12 rows = 4” in pattern stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Note:

Beginning ch 3 counts as a dc throughout. Shawl is worked from center out to edges

Special Abbreviations: Shell: 5 dc in ch-3 space. Picot Shell: (Dc, [dc, ch 3, slip st in dc] 3 times, dc) all in same ch-3 space.

Instructions: First Half Ch 65. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch; repeat from * across. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc, *ch 3, dc in each sc, *ch 3, sc in each dc; repeat from * across.

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Row 3: Ch 3, turn, skip first sc, dc in next 2 sc, *ch 3, sc in each dc, ch 3, dc in each sc; repeat from *across. Row 4-60: Repeat Rows 2-3, end with Row 2. Shawl measures 20”. Do Not Fasten Off.

Border Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, ch 2, Shell in ch-3 space, *ch 2, skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st, ch 2, Shell in ch-3 space; repeat from * across, ch 2, sc in last st. Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in 3rd dc of Shell, *ch 2, dc in sc, ch 2, sc in 3rd dc of Shell; repeat from * across, ch 2, dc in last sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc in ch-2 space, *ch 3, sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across working last sc in beginning ch space, sc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, ch 2, Shell in next ch-3 space, *ch 2, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, Shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across, ch 2, sc in last st. Row 5-12: Repeat Rows 2-4 twice, then Rows 2-3 once. Row 13: Turn. Slip st in first st, *ch 2, Picot Shell in next ch-3 space, ch 2, slip st in next ch-3 space, Picot Shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across, ch 2, slip st in last st. Fasten off. Shawl measures 28”.

Second Half: Row 1: With right side facing and working along opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn in first ch with a slip st, ch 3, dc in next 2 ch, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch; repeat from * across. Work as for First Half of Shawl.

Finishing: Weave in ends

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Trinity Stitch Prayer Shawl By: The Firefly Hook

The Trinity Stitch Prayer Shawl is the perfect crochet

shawl to make for that special friend in need. Let your

friend wrap themselves up in positive thoughts,

blessings, and well-wishes with this homemade crochet

shawl. The blue represents peace and the green

represents life, but you're welcome to personalize the

pattern and use your own color combinations, as well.

The tassels represent "wings" and it's crocheted on a

bias to represent that life can sometimes be messy and

crooked, but it's still always beautiful.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn o Malabrigo Rios in 27 Bobby Blue (CA) and

416 Indiecita (CB) Crochet Hook (I/9 or 5.5 mm)

Size: One size fits most; 14” x 47” Gauge: 12 rows and 16 sc = 4” as pattern repeats Special Stitch: Trinity Stitch (T-st): Sc3tog by inserting hook into same st as last st made, draw up loop, [insert hook into next st, draw up loop] 2 xs, yoh, draw yoh through four loops on hook, ch 1. (one T-st made)

Note: Stitches worked on the bias (as you work the piece will slant making a rhombus shape instead of a rectangle).

Instructions: With CA, ch 51. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across. (50 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, 24 T-st across row, sc in last st. (2 sc, 24 T-st total) Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, [sk ch from T-st, 2 sc in next st] across, sc in last st. (50 sc)

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Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, 24 T-st across row, sc in last st. (2 sc, 24 T-st total) Rows 5 – 14: Rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 15 – 28: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 29 – 40: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 41 – 52: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 53 – 62: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 63 – 72: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 73 – 80: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 81 – 88: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 89 – 94: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 95 – 100: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 101 – 104: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 105 – 108: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 109 – 110: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 111 – 112: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 113 – 114: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 115 – 116: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 117 – 118: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 119 – 120: With CB, rep rows 3 – 4. Rows 121 – 122: With CA, rep rows 3 – 4. (Do not finish off)

Edging: Begin where you ended row 122. Work around entire piece in unworked stitches, chains and in the ends of rows. Row 1: *[5 dc in T-st, sk ch, sc in next T-st] rep to corner, [5 dc in end of T-st row, sc in the end of next T-st row] rep to corner, rep from * once more, finish off. Row 2: With CB, [5 dc in next sc from row 1, sc at the top of next 5-dc shell] rep around piece, sl st in final shell. Finish off, weave in ends.

Tassels: Cut 12” strands of yarn (28 in CA and 28 in CB (54 strands total). Attach 7 strands in CA and 7 strands in CB to each corner of the shawl.

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Cherry Hearts Prayer Shawl

By: Joyce Nordstrom for Red Heart Yarns

Drape yourself in love this Valentine's Day with

this Cherry Hearts Prayer Shawl pattern. The

shell stitches that make up this crochet prayer

shawl create a loving pattern that reminds you

of hearts. It's also a larger shawl than most, so it

really brings in the warmth and is a great spring

wearable. Drape it over a turtleneck for chillier

days, or just wear a loose tank underneath as it

starts to get warmer. This would make a

wonderful gift for friends this Valentine's Day to

remind them how much you care.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn o Red Heart Super Saver: 3 skeins of 319 Cherry Red

Crochet Hook (J/10 or 6 mm) Yarn Needle

Size: Shawl measures 24" from neck to bottom. Gauge: 3 shells (15 sts) = 4"; 5 rows of shells = 4"

Special Stitches: Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space. Shell over shell: shell in the ch-1 space of shell below. Cluster: [yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 3 times all in same space, yarn over and draw through 3 loops, yarn over and draw through last 2 loops.

Instructions: Ch 17. Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as dc, ch 1, dc), * ch 1, dc in next ch; repeat from * to last ch; [ch 1, dc] twice all in last ch; turn – 15 dc. Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, (counts as dc), * 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc; repeat from * to last space; 2 dc in last space, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn – 43 dc. Row 3: Ch 4, dc in first dc, * ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across working last

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dc in top of ch-3; turn – 23 dc. Row 4: Repeat Row 2 – 67 dc. Row 5: Ch 4, skip first 2 dc, * dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn – 34 dc. Row 6: Ch 3, cluster in first ch-1 space, * ch 1, cluster in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn – 33 clusters. Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), * [hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] twice **, (hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * to last st, end at **; hdc in top of ch-3; turn – 44 hdc. Row 8: Ch 3, skip ch-1 space, * shell in next ch-1 space, skip next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in 2nd ch of ch-3; turn – 21 shells. Row 9: Ch 3, * shell over shell; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn. Rows 10 and 11: Ch 3, * shell over shell **, ch 1; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn. Rows 12-14: Ch 3, * shell over shell **, ch 2; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * ch 1, skip dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, sc in next dc, ch 1 **, skip dc, sc in ch-2 space; repeat from * to last st, end at **; dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 16: Repeat Row 6 – 63 clusters. Row 17: Repeat Row 7 – 84 hdc. Rows 18-24: Repeat Rows 8-14 – 41 shells. Row 25: Repeat Row 15. Row 26: Repeat Row 6 – 123 clusters. Row 27: Repeat Row 7 – 164 hdc. Rows 28-34: Repeat Rows 8-14 – 81 shells.

Finishing: Rnd 1: With right side facing, * sc in next st or space, ch 1, skip next st or space; repeat from * around working (sc, ch 1, sc) all in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc; turn. Rnd 2: Ch 1, * sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip sc; repeat from * around working (sc, ch 1, sc) all in each corner; join; turn. Rnd 3: Ch 1, slip st in first sc, * ch 1, skip sc, slip st loosely in next ch-1 space; repeat from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Pink Ribbon Prayer Shawl

By: Joyce Nordstrom for Red Heart Yarns

This Pink Ribbon Prayer Shawl offers a lot more than

just warmth. Work up this free crochet pattern to

create a magical crocheted shawl that will also

provide love, support, and prayers to those that

wear it. The Pink Ribbon Prayer Shawl was designed

to mimic the symbolic breast cancer awareness

ribbon and measures approximately 14 inches wide

by 64 inches long. Wear this to show your support,

or give it to someone in need of a little extra TLC.

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn o Caron Simply Soft: Main Color (MC)

Soft Pink (9719): 3 skeins Crochet Hook (J/10 or 6 mm) Yarn Needle

Size: Approx. 14 ins [35.5 cm] wide x 64 ins [162.5 cm] long. Gauge: In pattern stitch, 16 sts = 4"/10 cm.

Instructions: First Half Chain 66. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 4, sk next 3 ch, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch, sk next 3 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, turn. Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-4 sp, *ch 4, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * across to last sc, ch 2, dc in last sc, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 4, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * across, turn. Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures about 30"/76 cm from beginning; end with Row 3.

Edging:

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Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *sc in next ch-3 sp, tr in next ch-4 sp, [ch 1, tr in same ch-4 sp] 4 times; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *ch 3, sl st in sc just made (picot made), *[sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next tr, picot] 4 times, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across to last 2 sts; leave last 2 sts unworked. Fasten off.

Second Half Row 1: With WS facing, working along opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn with slip st in first ch (at base of first sc), *ch 4, sk next 3 ch, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch (at base of first (sc, ch 3, 2 dc), sk next 3 ch, sc in next ch (at base of next sc); repeat from * across, turn. Work Rows 2 and 3 of first half until piece measures same as first half; end with Row 3.

Edging Work as for Edging of first half. Side Edging: Join yarn with slip st in corner, to work along long edge of shawl. Row 1: Work sc evenly spaced along long edge. Fasten off. Repeat along opposite long edge. Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

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The Crochet Shawl of Your Dreams

By: Premier Yarns

You have found The Crochet Shawl of

Your Dreams with this free crochet

pattern from Premier Yarns. This classic

crochet shawl has a lacy pattern but feels

warm and cozy like wool. You really can't

go wrong with this delightfully

comfortable crochet shawl pattern. The

edging gets sewn on after the shawl is

finished to complete the graceful and

traditional look overall. At 56 inches

wide, this shawl is perfect for any season

and wraps around you in just the right

way.

Materials:

Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Collection Wool Naturals: Cream (3 balls) Crochet Hook (G/6 or 4 mm) Yarn Needle

Size: Width across top: 56” Height: 25” Gauge: 12 dc x 7 rows = 4" in patt

Note: Edging is worked as a separate piece and sewed onto Shawl.

Instructions: Ch 10. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hk, [sk 1 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch] 3 times, turn. Row 2: Ch 4, [dc, ch 1, dc]4th ch from hk, {sk next dc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc} across, [dc, ch 1, dc] in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn – 1 cluster inc’d. Row 3: Ch 4, [dc, ch 1, dc] 4th ch from hk, sk 1 ch, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc, {sk next dc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc} across, turn – 1 cluster inc’d. Rep Rows 2-3, 15 more times.

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Top Edge Row 1: Ch 4, dc in 1st dc, {sk next dc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc} across, turn. Row 2: Ch 4, dc in 1st dc, {sk next dc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc} across, [dc, ch 1, dc] in 2nd ch of ch-4, turn. Rep Row 2, 3 more times. Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Rep this row, 3 more times.

Crenellation Edging: Ch 23. Row 1: Dc in 7th ch from hk, dc in each of next 11 ch, ch 4, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch, turn. Row 2: Ch 6, sc in ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 2 dc, [dc in bet last dc and next dc] 9 times, turn. Row 3: Ch 4, sk 2 dc, [dc bet last dc and next dc] 6 times, ch 4, sk 2 dc, dc in ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc, sc in ch-6 sp, turn. Row 4: Ch 6, sc in first ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 4, sk 2 dc, [dc bet last dc and next dc] 3 times, turn. Row 5: Ch 6, sk 3 dc, [sc in next ch-4 sp] 2 times, sc in ch-6 sp, turn. Row 6: Ch 6, [sc in ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc] 2 times, 3 dc in ch-6 sp, turn. Row 7: Ch 8, dc in 7th ch from hk, dc in next ch, [dc bet last dc and next dc] 2 times, 2 dc in ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc, sc in ch-6 sp, turn. Row 8: Ch 6, sc in 1st ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, [dc bet last dc and next dc] 5 times, 2 dc in ch-8 sp, turn. Row 9: Ch 8, dc in 7th ch from hk, dc in next ch, [dc bet last dc and next dc] 8 times, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk 1 sc, sc in ch-6 sp, turn. Rep Rows 2-9, 13 more times, fasten off.

Finishing: Sew Crenellation Edging along the 2 short edges of Shawl. Weave in all ends