"Crocheting is a creative act that can impact all cultures, countries and communities. This beautiful crochet shawl was created live with people all around the world watching, supporting and giving their real-time feedback. This shawl symbolizes creativity, community and the ability to touch hearts all over the world. It is a top down increasing shawl with a repeating pattern and a beautiful, floral edging. Follow the link to this free pattern! There is a video tutorial included!"
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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.
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.
Summer Breeze Crochet Triangle Shawl
This summer breeze crochet triangle shawl is versatile enough to wear at the beach while relaxing or over your shoulders in a beautiful evening gown in the evening. Use one skein of yarn to make this light and lacy shawl. Easy Beginner Crochet Shawl Pattern This shawl uses a combination of double crochet rows and double crochet with chain stitches. It is worked from the top down with the stitches increasing with each row. Video Tutorial Sometimes it is just nice to see the pattern being worked. For those of you that learn better from a video, I have that for you. The first seven rows will be worked with a bit thicker yarn to help show the stitches. After this section on the video, I also show this shawl being worked with the fingering yarn. If you are a beginner at crochet and may have only crocheted a square or blanket, I recommend that you check out the video tutorial to help with understanding how to work this pattern.
Durable Friendship Shawl
The Durable Friendship Shawl is a free crochet pattern on wilmade.com. The shawl has a triangle shape and is made with double crochet stitches, chains and puff stitches. It is a beginner-friendly pattern and even includes a full video tutorial of the pattern. The pattern is made out of 11 simple rows that are repeated five times. That's it! You can use any yarn, however, sport / DK / light worsted weight yarn is recommended.
