There are times in life when someone dear to you needs a little bit of extra comfort. Whether that is need is due to sickness, a loss or any other situation that causes stress, sometimes our first reaction is to ask how to help. Usually the response is “oh nothing, dear, I’ll be fine” but we know better. They need a hug, a reminder that you are there for them and you are thinking only the best of possible outcomes for them.
When that happens in my life, I reach for a crochet hook and start immediately working on a prayer shawl. I’ve written about crochet prayer shawls before, and we know that saying a prayer or sending good thoughts along while you are working helps to comfort whoever you are working on the shawl for. While sitting and working quietly on a crochet prayer shawl, I think of only the best memories of the recipient and say special prayers of healing for whatever they are going through at the time. You can even work with a group, passing the shawl along with each new row, allowing more good thoughts and prayers to be woven into fibers of the shawl as it’s worked.
This crochet lace shawl pattern by Marie Segares is the perfect prayer shawl candidate. Soft and warm, this rectangular shawl is perfect to snug around the shoulders of an elderly family member or friend in need. We have a special plan for this pattern that will be announced shortly, and I think that you’ll love it. Get a head start on things and get started today!
Marciana Lace Prayer Shawl
Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: Adult: 68.5” (174 cm) wingspan x 20” (51 cm) height after blocking.
Materials
Red Heart With Love (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/270 yds/338 m)
- 2 skeins in 1538 Lilac (CA)
- 1 skein in 1801 Navy (CB)
- 1 skein in 1001 White (CC),
- or approximately 540 yds (676 m) in CA, and approximately 270 yds (338 m) in CB and CC in any medium weight yarn.
US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or any size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle.
Gauge: 17 sts x 7 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations:
- CA – Color A
- CB – Color B
- CC – Color C
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- dc – double crochet
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sp(s) – space(s)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- t-ch – turning chain
- * Rep after asterisks as indicated.
Pattern Instructions
With CA, ch 233 (or any multiple of 11 sts, + 2 sts). For tips on how to work with a long foundation chain, read Easy fixes for a foundation chain with too few or too many chains.
Row 1: Turn, sk 1 ch, sc in next st, *ch 2, sk 2, dc in next 2 chs, ch 2, sk 2, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * across.
Row 2: Turn, ch 5 (counts as dc + ch-2 sp, here and throughout), dc in same st, ch 1, (sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1) twice, dc in ch-2 sp, *5 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 1, (sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1) twice, dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, 4 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in last st.
Row 3: Turn, ch 5, dc in frst st, ch 1, (sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1) twice, dc in next ch-1 sp, *sk next 2 ch-1 sps, 5 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 1, (sk next st, dc in next st, ch 1) twice, dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across to last 2 ch-2 sps, sk 2 ch-2 sps, 4 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in third ch of t-ch.
Rows 4-7: Rep Row 3.
Row 8: Rep Row 3, changing to CB in last yo of final dc.
Row 9: Rep Row 3.
Row 10: Rep Row 3, changing to CC in last yo of final dc.
Row 11: Rep Row 3.
Row 12: Rep Row 3, changing to CA in last yo of final dc.
Row 13: Rep Row 3.
Row 14: Rep Row 3, changing to CC in last yo of final dc.
Row 15: Rep Row 3.
Row 16: Rep Row 3, changing to CB in last yo of final dc.
Rows 17-24: Rep Rows 9-16 once.
Rows 25-26: Rep Rows 11-12.
Rows 27-34: Rep Row 3, 8 times. Fasten off.
Finishing
With yarn needle, weave in yarn tails. Spray block if desired.
What colors will you make your shawl in?
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I love the concept of prayer shawls! Can’t wait to get started on one (of perhaps many) for someone at church. Thanks for the pattern!
I saw the address for the hospital where the completed prayer shawls should be sent but cannot find it now. Is is possible for it to be emailed to me?
Here’s the address you were looking for to send in your donation:
Please have your handmade prayer shawls delivered to:
Prime Publishing, LLC
Attn: Prayer Shawls for Charity
3400 Dundee Road, Suite 220
Northbrook, IL 60062
Shawls need to be postmarked no later than October 5th, 2015.
Flora,
Go to this web page for the information
http://www.stitchandunwind.com/prayer-shawls-for-rush-charity-drive/
Prime Publishing, LLC
Attn: Prayer Shawls for Charity
3400 Dundee Road, Suite #220
Northbrook, IL 60062
*Shawls must be postmarked no later than October 5, 2015
This is a wonderful idea. I love helping people in need and just letting them know I care! Awesome! Starting mine tonight. Love from Texas.
I had a pattern for a “ribbon” shawl, that can be made in whatever color fits the situation. I made one in yellow for my sister when her husband was deployed overseas, and one in pink for a friend battling cancer. If anyone has the pattern, i would love to find it again.
Is this the one:
http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/pink-ribbon-shawl.html
Ray, you can make and donate any type of prayer shawl you want. There is no required pattern to use. Thanks!
I have some new yarn that I have yet to find a pattern for. Its wonderful to see you helping those that could use the kindness and I will do my best to make one for them.
I can’t to start it it is lovely. I will make it lilac, white and black.
Thank you.
I love shawl I will try it for me
Hi I Would like to know if there is a video on how to do this pattern.
I just came across this posting and saw the date, 2015. Are you doing this for 2016 or 2017? I love to make things for other people. I make caps for the homeless and new born and preemies at our local hospital. Last years I made over 100 for each . Now I would like to make some “PRAYER SHAWLS’ for these people. I am 68 years young, been married for 50 years this Dec. 7. We are planning a move to Washburn, Mi. after the first of the year. I have tons of yarn, some my mother left me, I really need to do something with it, before we move. HELP! Mary of Ceres, Ca.
I am struggling with this pattern. Any chance there’s a video?
My counting seems off as I can’t get my stitches to line up with the ch 2 spaces on row 2. What am I doing wrong? Are there supposed to be 6 dc in the ch 2 space and when I’m skipping am I skipping the second ch 2 space?
My counting seems off as I can’t get my stitches to line up with the ch 2 spaces on row 2. What am I doing wrong? Are there supposed to be 6 dc in the ch 2 space and when I’m skipping am I skipping the second ch 2 space? – UPDATE! 1 dc in first ch 2, sk 2 sts, 5 dc in second ch 2 space!
Recently received this note – Prayer Shaws for Charity and love to give comfort for those in need. Usually make at least 10 afghans for the local Veterans Memorial Home for their annual holiday feast and will add this charitable organization to my list.
Trust this will be an ongoing project and will get started for 2017. The deadline for 2016 is too close. I’ve printed the address used for 2016. Keep me updated on deadline for 2017, God willing will be able to contribute!
PS – I’ve crocheted the sample you have for myself in the past – it is great!
I will be making this but not sure what 3 colors I will use.