Pattern:
See patterns attached. My usual pattern is the Lion Brand Yarn pattern – I use an “N”
crochet hook, while the pattern calls for “K.” Also, I edge my shawls by single crocheting
2 or 3 rows around the shawl, which uses about 1/3 of 1 skein. I am trying out the
crochet pattern – 1 row sc then 3 rows dc” – using the “N” crochet hook. I like this
pattern a lot; it takes longer to crochet the shawl. (sc = single crochet; dc = double
crochet)
Yarn
Type of Yarn - I usually use Lion Brand-Home Spun yarn. Home Spun yarn is sometimes
“snaggy” and I then need to slow down the “speed” of my crocheting; others who use
Home Spun yarn consider this a moment of accepting the call to slow down their lives
versus never using this yarn – to which I am like-minded. If you don’t care for Home
Spun you can use a softer yarn. I have used Wool Ease (also a Lion Brand product) with
a smaller crochet hook.
Amount of yarn – Typically it takes 3 skeins when knitting and 3-4 skeins when
crocheting. The goal is to have the shawl wide enough and long enough for the
individual. The “Knitting Your Shawl” pattern mentions 26 x 60 inches for size 11
needles and 30 x 64 inches for size 13 needles. I use 3-1/2 to 4 skeins I have loose tension, and my shawls are around 30 inches wide and
70-72 inches long.
Needles
The patterns answer this request for information. Learning to knit/crochet classes
typically advise doing a sample before starting the full pattern to check their tension
(Gauge, Gauge Swatch) and if their “tension” is too tight (gauge swatch is smaller than
the inches mentioned in the pattern), they should go to the next size up. Crochet: As mentioned above, I am using the “N” crochet hook for most of my
crocheting – it is user-friendly to my wrists as I do a lot of keyboarding at work. I also
like the tension the “N” gives me – typically each row equals 1 inch, which also means
my shawls take less time to make.
Knitting: Size 11 for a 26 x 60 inch shawl. Size 13 for 30 x 64”
Free Crochet Pattern 20281-C Prayer Shawl / Healing Shawl : Lion Brand Yarn Company
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Free Crochet Pattern: Prayer Shawl / Healing Shawl
Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern #: 20281-C
Cover pattern from The Prayer Shawl Ministry:
Reaching Those in Need Copyright 2005 Leisure
Arts copyright 2005, all rights reserved
Reproduced with permission.
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SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)
SIZE: One Size
CORRECTIONS: None
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Color (A)
Homespun®
MATERIALS
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790-341 Homespun Yarn: Windsor
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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
4
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Prayer Shawl / Healing Shawl
Lion Brand® Homespun®
GAUGE:
5 V-Sts and 7 rows = 5½ [14 cm]
Gauge Swatch: 6"w x 5½" h [5.25 cm x 14 cm] When you match the gauge in a pattern, your
project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but
it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to
make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger
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size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
NOTES:
Editor’s Note: When creating fringe using Homespun please note that because of the texture of the
yarn the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends, knit or
crochet a fringe, or use hairspray or fray check.
SHAWL
First Half
Ch 51, place marker in third ch from hook to mark st placement.
Row 1 (Right side): (dc, ch 2, dc) in sixth ch from hook, *skip next 2 chs, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch; repeat from *
across to last 3 chs, skip next 2 chs, dc in last ch: 32 sts and 15 ch2 sps.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch2 sp across to last dc, skip last
dc, dc in next ch: 32 dc and 15 ch2 sps.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn; (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch2 sp across to last 2 dc, skip next dc, dc in last dc.
Repeat Row 3 until piece measures approximately 36" [91.5 cm] from beginning ch.
Finish off.
Second Half
With right side facing and working in free loops of beginning ch, join
yarn with slip st in first ch; ch 3, skip next 2 chs, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in
next ch, skip next 2 chs; repeat from * across to marked ch, dc in
marked ch: 32 dc and 15 ch2 sps.
Repeat Row 3 of First Half until Second Half measures
approximately 36" [91.5 cm] from beginning ch Shawl should
measure a total of 72" [183 cm].
Finish off.
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ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
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