Free Knitting Pattern: Prayer Shawl / Healing ShawlLion Brand Homespun

Pattern #: 20281-KWhat is a Prayer Shawl? Throughout the ages,shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peaceand spiritual sustenance. Since the inception ofthe Prayer Shawl Ministry in 1998, the membersof this ecumenical organization have lovinglydonated their time and talents by creatinghand-knitted and crocheted shawls for those inneed. What started as a grass-roots movementhas quickly grown into an international cause,with countless numbers of shawls being given tograteful recipients around the globe.

The Ministry's message of caring is simple,universal and enduring. And we have seen timeand again that the creation and presentation of aprayer shawl, like all acts of generosity, enrichesthe giver as well as the recipient.Rating: (based on 30 reviews)Most current review / See all reviewsWrite a review

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZE: One SizeApproximately 24 inches x 60 inches; exact size isnot important.

CORRECTIONS: None

Espaol Franais

Developed by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo,co-founders of the shawl ministry, this shawl is made

with the trinity stitch

Color (A)Homespun

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790-345 Homespun Yarn: Corinthian balls

Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm] Knitted version only Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13 Crochet version only Additional Materials

Prayer Shawl / Healing ShawlLion Brand Homespun

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

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NOTES:

Because different Knitting Ministry groups and individuals make prayer shawls in their own ways,there is a great deal of variation. This pattern gives a sample of how to make a knit or crochetedshawl. Your individual choices in yarn and needle/hook size will affect the finished size andthickness of the shawl, but there isnt one "right" way.

Editors Note: When creating fringe using Homespun please note that because of the texture of theyarn the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends, knit orcrochet a fringe, or use hairspray or fray check.

Detachable Counter: Click and drag to the part of the pattern you're working. Yourcounter is automatically saved and will be here when you next use the pattern.

Knit VersionCast on 63 stitches or any multiple of three, such as 54, 57, or 60.First row Knit 3, purl 3 to the end of the row.Repeated row Turn and knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches.

Work about 2 skeins in this pattern. Use the rest of the yarn for fringe, which can be from 3 inches to 9 incheslong. Knot the ends of the fringes to keep the yarn from frizzing.

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