This vibrant pink crochet prayer shawl in the pictures below was made by the very talented sailkelli and it's a classically designed crochet shawl features lovely stitchwork and graceful style. It's really easily craft in the silky softness of Red Heart Soft yarn, however feel free to make it in your favorite one!
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Find original free pattern on yarnspirations.com, or read more about it on Ravelry. This particular version is on Ravelry.
Friendship Scarves
Friendship Scarves Remember making friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread? I loved getting (and giving) those candy striped displays of affection. Now you can wrap up your friends in friendship scarves with colors and styles reminiscent of our grade school gifts.
Purple Printable Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern
When a loved one is hurting due to sickness, loss, or any other reasons, our first thought is to help them. Yet, it is not always possible to relieve their stress, but gifting them a prayer shawl does help at least a little. This Printable Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern is makes a comforting gift for your friends and family members. Although you can't always do much, this prayer shawl will show your loved one that you care about them, and it will brighten up their darkest moments.
Dearest Donna Prayer Shawl
I love the color in this beautiful crochet prayer shawl in the pictures below. The author, Quaxa made it in memory of her lovely friend. And I'm sure it's going to be a gorgeous and lovely gift for your friend as well, especially if she or he is going through a tough time.
Power of a Prayer Shawl
Prayer Shawl We all have friends in need. Sometimes the friend just needs a hug or an encouraging chat over a cup of coffee. Most of us benefit from a reprieve from the daily grind and having a friend to laugh with can go a long way. But sometimes a friend needs more - when that friend is walking through a dark, sad, or scary time; what many of us call “the valley.” Obviously, the person experiencing a trial is the one with the difficulty - but sometimes knowing how to be a good friend can be hard too. We don't always know what to say. We don't want to be trite, or too serious. We want to be there, but not over-bearing. Some of us also have a tendency to shirk away from very emotional situations. A tangible gift has a powerful impact and offering something personal can help with healing. I love giving a prayer shawl that represents everything I wish, hope, and pray for that individual in the midst of trouble. And not merely a shawl you would find in a store or in a pattern book, but a personalized crocheted fabric that wraps a friend in symbolism. The symbols you choose will depend on your beliefs and the beliefs of the person receiving the shawl. The purpose isn’t religious proselytizing; it's blessing someone going through a hard time.
Big Sky Shawl
Life is often hard, and even the clearest skies have clouds sometimes. And as crocheters, we can make it better. One way is by making prayer or comfort shawls for those who need an extra hug, and to feel our love. The Big Sky Shawl was designed with this idea in mind - while maintaining a sense of style. The Big Sky Shawl is made with Lion Brand Homespun, a favorite yarn for those crafting for others. It's warm, soft, and the yarn creates the texture - which means simple stitches shine. And the Big Sky Shawl does indeed use simple stitches, so almost anyone can make this easy crochet prayer shawl pattern! The colors I used for the Big Sky Shawl are Montana Sky and Clouds - appropriate, no? Streaks of gray cut through the blue sky, but there is more blue than gray, to remind us of the bright times to come. The shaping creates a triangular shawl that's more V shaped than anything, with corners that wrap easily around the shoulders to stay in place. And it doesn't just help the person you give it to - it helps you too! Studies have shown time and again how crocheting improves our mental health, making this an excellent way to help others while you help yourself. You can wear the Big Sky shawl across the shoulders as a standard shawl, or wrapped around the neck with the point in front - either way, the optional tassels on the points help keep it where you put it. It's only 20 rows long (plus a couple rounds for the border), so you can whip one up in a just a few evenings.
