The making of a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies thoughts and prayers for the receiver. It is a gift freely given with no strings attached. Made in prayer, as prayer, for prayer, the shawls are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart.

A prayer shawl or blanket embraces the recipient with the unconditional love of the Lord. It is a gift reaching out to those in need of comfort and solace as well as in celebration and joy. Prayer squares are given to those going on mission trips, working for social justice. Many blessings are prayed into every item we make.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Pattern for the Prayer Square

Hi all,

I attach here the pattern for the prayer square:

PRAYER SQUARE
This square contains a cross in the middle and is the standard for all prayer squares.
Cast on 21 stitches, using size 7 or 8 needles (7 for cotton, 8 for worsted yarn).
Rows 1-5 Knit
6-13 Even rows....K9, P3, K9: Odd rows....Knit all stitches
14-17 Even rows....K5, P11, K5: Odd rows...Knit all stitches
18-31 Even rows....K9, P3, K9: Odd rows...knit all stitches
32-35 knit all, then cast off.

Sheeba
Posted by Sheeba at 12:55 AM

1 comment:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    I have used your pattern for prayer squares to give to my grandson and his teachers as they go through a difficult time. Thank you so much for sharing this resource! It has been a blessing. I hope it is okay that I have shared your site on my blog. www.thechickengrandma.wordpress.com

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