Prayer Shawl / Healing Shawl
Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern Number: 20281-C
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Cover pattern from The Prayer Shawl Ministry: Reaching Those in Need Copyright 2005 Leisure Arts copyright 2005, all rights reserved Reproduced with permission.

This simple prayer shawl is a popular pattern for charity crafting. For more charity patterns, be sure to visit the Lion Brand charity connection.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

QUANTITY

ALT QTY
•  790-341 Homespun Yarn: Windsor: 'Painterly' color Medium blue, lavender and a touch of green evoke the gardens of Windsor. 4 Skeins  
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5

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GAUGE: 5 V-Sts and 7 rows = 5½ [14 cm]
Gauge Swatch: 6"w x 5½" h [5.25 cm x 14 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

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.


 

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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