"Prayer Shawl - Knitting Pattern"
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1998 -
Written & Developed By Victoria Galo and Janet Bristow
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Cast on stitches in multiples of three
- 54, 57, or 60. For example, if you use size 11 needles and cast on 54
stitches, 3 skeins of yarn is enough. Some yarns vary in elasticity which
will affect your outcome, as will your knitting tension. If the yarn you
have chosen has a multicolored stripe, be careful when tying on a new
skein. Make sure the color sequence is correct. Also, tie on the new skein
in the body of the shawl, instead of an edge, as the ends tend to show.
* First Row:
k3, p3, to end
* Second Row:
Always start the next row with the
opposite stitch of what you see.
For instance, if the first stitch on the needle is a knit, then start with a
purl.
KNIT THE PURLS AND PURL THE KNITS!!!
It should
NOT look like ribbing.
Note: If you cast on 57 stitches you will always start with K3
Crochet Directions
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.
Developed by Rita Glod
*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.
To Complete
the shawl:
Knit (crochet)
until the piece measures from wrist to wrist, or approximately 57-58" long.
(Knitting: bind off with a knit row). Use what you have left to cut
*fringe. Suggestion for fringe: you can also do this before using the last
skein. Divide the pile in half and slip knot them to the ends, evenly
spaced.
If the yarn is
manufactured loosely wound, you might have to knot the ends of the fringe to
keep it from unraveling.
For detailed tassel
instructions click here.
Now that the shawl is
completed:
You may want to add beads and/or charms
to the fringe. They can be new or parts of old pieces of jewelry.
They not only add
beauty, but also can be used to inspire or aid meditation.
Before you give it away, say a
blessing, prayer or wish
over the shawl, keeping the
receiver in mind. Another nice touch is enclosing a potpourri sachet
scented with lavender oil, a calming aroma, or any essential oil that you
like. It is also good to enclose an explanation and/or a blessing, prayer
or wish for the receiver. For instance, if you choose a certain
symbolic color
for the yarn, beads or charms it's interesting
and helpful to explain your reason.
