Prayer Shawl

[crochetgal]

For me it will depend on the recipient. I'll usually do a very simple pattern such as the one shown here
Lace Shawl or wrap Crocheted One of a Kind jewel by crochetgal

but on occasion I'll go with a much more complex pattern as seen in my other patterns.
Lace shawl butterfly style alpaca and silk sapphire by crochetgal
Antique Lace Pineapple Shawl Crocheted by crochetgal on Etsy

A simple lace pattern will work as well.

[Rita]

Thanks but it looks a little complicated for me right now. Am also looking for a pattern for croched dishrags. Need something simple to start with

[norricia]

here is one I found online:
The Original Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern © 2011 All rights reserved.



Developed by Rita Glod


Chain 54 stitches or desired width of shawl.
Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each of the stitches to end. Chain 3 and turn.
Double crochet in top of each single crochet. Repeat this row 2 more times.
Chain 1 and do 1 row of single crochet to end. Chain 3 and turn.
Do 3 rows of double crochet. Repeat pattern to end (1 row single, 3 rows double)
End with 1 row of single. Finish with fringe.


*Note: that crocheting typically uses more yarn than knitting, so you might have to adjust the width and size of hook or use another 1/2 skein.

It has been suggested that skeins of the same dye lot be purchased.

Check out the following web sites too for more beautiful ideas:

Crochet Patterns
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Crochet Pattern Central - Free Shawl And Stole Crochet Pattern Link Directory
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Free Shawl Patterns | Prayer Shawl Patterns | Knitting & Crochet & Yarn | Purple Kitty

Norricia

[norricia]

The pattern sights I listed are FREE.

[Rita]

How much yarn do I purchase and What size hook do I need?

[Misty]

Hi Rita
What were you looking for was it the Prayer Shawl Misty

[Rita]

I was looking for how much yarn and what kind and the size of hook. Thanks

[yarnmama]

Here are a few sites for prayer shawls:

Prayer Shawl Instructions

The Top Five Free Crochet Prayer Shawl Patterns

How To Crochet A Prayer Shawl

[Rita]

Thanks a lot. Will check them out.

[DonnaJN]

Rita,

I have used Simply Soft ('I' hook) and I Love This Yarn ('J' hook) and just did double crochet for 22x72 rectangles. The one I'm working on now is Simply Soft, 'I' hook, and doing a 3 dc, ch1 sk 1 across ending with a 3dc. The alternate row is just a dc. It's OK and at least isn't as boring as just the dc! It's about 3 skeins of Simply Soft and 2 of the I Love This Yarn.