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Crochet and Knitting Directions

Crochet patterns by Kathy Knox. 

Stitch Guide
1. Crocheted Prayer Shawl

Same pattern used for all sizes - it is worked in multiples of
3 + 1 so you can adjust the number of chains to suit your taste
and your tension. You will probably need anywhere from 3 to 5
skeins of yarn as crochet uses more yarn per stitch than
knitting does. Approximate finished sizes are 24"-36" wide and
with fringe are about 6 feet long.

Worsted - 24" shawl, chain 61 (use hook size "J" or "K")
Worsted - 36" shawl, chain 91 (use hook size "J" or "K")
Homespun/Chunky - 24" shawl, chain 46 (use hook size "N")
Homespun/Chunky - 36" shawl, chain 61 (use hook size "N")

Row 1: (dc, ch 2, sc) in fourth ch from hook, * skip next
2 chs, (2dc, ch 2 sc) in the next ch. Repeat from * across.

Row 2: ch 2, turn. (dc, ch 2, sc) in first ch 2 sp.
(2 dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch 2 space across.
Repeat row 2 until you have about 1/2 a skein of yarn left.
Do not finish off.

Last row: Ch 2, turn, *sc in first ch 2 sp, ch 2.
Repeat from * across & end with a sc. Finish off.

Materials:
3 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn
Size 11 or 13 knitting needles

Pattern:
Cast on 57 stitches. First row - Knit (k) three, Purl (p) three,
to the end of the row.
Turn and knit the purl and purl the knit.
You will begin every row with knit.
Knit about 2 2/3 skeins in the pattern.
Use the rest of the yarn for fringe.
Finished size is about 2'x7'.

Prayers:

Weave prayers into the shawl as you knit. Begin with a prayer for
blessing the shawl. Then, pray for the person who will receive the
shawl, as you are making the shawl.

PRAYER SQUARES:
This is a smaller version that can be used for expectant mothers or
for those who have one place on the body that needs prayer, such
as a leg or arm, etc.

Knitting Directions:
Materials needed: 1 skein of Lion Brand Homespun yarn and
Size 11, 13, or 15 knitting needles

Directions: Cast on 24 stitches. Row one: K3, P3 to end of row.
Row two: K3, P3 across row. Row three: K3, P3 across row.
Row Four: P3, K3 to end of row. Row Five: P3, K3 across row.
Row Six: P3, K3 to end of row.
Repeat these six rows 10-12 times. Bind off all stitches.
Crochet an edge around the square, using SC or a scalloped edge
of five SC that connect to knitted edge every three stitches.

Before you begin to knit, pray to the Lord for you to be sensitive to
the leading of the Holy Spirit as you knit. Pray for the person who will
receive this prayer square and ask the Lord to bless, heal, anoint,
and guide the person. Pray for family members and for the doctors
and others who will take care of the person. As you knit, pray for
the specific need of the person to receive the prayer square, such
as for a healthy baby and safe delivery, or for a knee or arm to be
healed. Cover the prayer square with prayer before it is delivered to
the person.

PRAYER LINKS:
When you are making a prayer shawl, prayer square, or other item,
use some of the yarn for a prayer link to keep for yourself to pray for
the person after the item is delivered. A link can also be sent to
family members of those who receive a prayer shawl or prayer square
so they can also be in prayer for the person.

Links can be made with K3, turn, K3 for 10 rows, binding off so the link
is in a rectangle shape. May the Lord anoint and bless the links made
to bring healing and blessing to many, many people to the glory of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ