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"Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and beautify. Those who have received these shawls have been uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles…”  Written in 1998 by: Janet Bristow © 2005

"Prayer Shawl - Knitting Pattern" © 2005 All rights reserved. 1998 - Written & Developed By Victoria Galo and Janet Bristow It is important to us that the origins of this ministry be honored. The information on this site is provided freely for your personal use. If you would like to duplicate, distribute, or display any part of this material you must contact the Shawl Ministry first. All copied material should have the Shawl Ministry web address (www.shawlministry.com) and credit given to its authors. © 2005 Cast on stitches in multiples of three - 54, 57, or 60. For example, if you use size 11 needles and cast on 54 stitches, 3 skeins of yarn is enough. Some yarns vary in elasticity which will affect your outcome, as will your knitting tension. If the yarn you have chosen has a multicolored stripe, be careful when tying on a new skein. Make sure the color sequence is correct. Also, tie on the new skein in the body of the shawl, instead of an edge, as the ends tend to show.   * First Row: k3, p3, to end   * Second Row: Always start the next row with the opposite stitch of what you see. For instance, if the first stitch on the needle is a knit, then start with a purl. KNIT THE PURLS AND PURL THE KNITS!!! It should NOT look like ribbing.   Note: If you cast on 57 stitches you will always start with K3   PRAYER SHAWL PATTERN FOR CROCHETERS: All copied material should have the Shawl Ministry web address (www.shawlministry.com) and credit given to its authors. © 2005 Crochet Directions Chain 54 stitches or desired width of shawl. Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each of the stitches to end. Chain 3 and turn. Double crochet in top of each single crochet. Repeat this row 2 more times. Chain 1 and do 1 row of single crochet to end. Chain 3 and turn. Do 3 rows of double crochet. Repeat pattern to end (1 row single, 3 rows double) End with 1 row of single. FINISH: Finish with fringe. Developed by Rita Glod *Note: that crocheting typically uses more yarn than knitting, so you might have to adjust the width and size of hook or use another 1/2 skein. It has been suggested that 7 skeins of the same dye lot be purchased and crochet two shawls each using 3 1/2 skeins. Another suggestion, if you are trying to obtain 3 skeins, is to integrate other yarn colors into the shawl. May God bless your stitches and loops.