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.

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Mandala Skinny Scarf

Mandala Skinny Scarf Crochet Pattern Please Add This Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites This Pattern is a Written pattern, A Photo Tutorial and Video. Skill: Easy Materials: Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00Mm Yarn- Light (3) - 4 to 5 oz depending how long you want the scarf I Used 1 Mandala Yarn Cake By Lion Brand - Sparkle Aquarius (Sparkle only has 3.5 oz so you may need another cake) Yarn Needle Stitches: Chain (ch) Double Crochet (dc) Skip (sk) Shell Stitch (shst) - 2 dc, ch2, 2dc in the same st Notes: Ch3 counts as dc Size: 6 X 68 Inches 1 Row = 1 inch This Pattern only takes 1 cake of Mandala yarn, which is 5 ounces of Light (3) yarn. So you do not have to have a Mandala Cake to crochet This Pattern.

Lavish Lace Shawl

This romantic, lacy crochet prayer shawl in the pictures below is the beautiful work by Lion Brand Yarn and I love all about it. The finished size is approximately 22 x 50 in. (56 x 127 cm), but it is quite easy to adjust it to your preferences. Make one for yourself or for a friend who may just need a little comfort in her life. Anna’s Shawl makes a great prayer shawl, too.

Amazing Grace Crochet Shawl Pattern

The Amazing Grace Crochet Shawl Pattern is a beautiful pink and white shawl dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. If you know someone who is going through a difficult time, this prayer shawl is a wonderful way to show you're thinking about them. Say a prayer before you work up this crochet shawl pattern and your well wishes will be evident in every stitch you make. The feminine colors of this shawl make it the perfect accessory for any woman. The button closure drapes nicely in the front and gives the shawl a nice asymmetrical look. Give this lovely prayer shawl to someone close to your heart and they are guaranteed to smile.

Amazing Grace Angel Wing Shawl

Amazing Grace Free Pattern Series is all about paying it forward, helping others and specifically.. Breast Cancer Awareness!! The Amazing Grace Angel Wing Shawl is the 24th free crochet pattern in the Amazing Grace Series… This lovely shawl is made using the Amazing Grace stitch pattern just like all the other patterns in the series… Using Red Heart It's a Wrap Yarn Rainbows in Whisper makes this an elegant and flowing accessory… The self striping yarn does all the work for you!!! To read more about the Amazing Grace Project, please click on the Amazing Grace tab at the top of the page!