Crochet Cozy Comfort Prayer Shawl
The Crochet Cozy Comfort Prayer Shawl is a heartfelt and comforting creation that wraps you in warmth and tranquility. Made with soft, gentle stitches and a soothing color palette, this prayer shawl is designed to provide emotional comfort and solace. Its generous size and softness make it perfect for snuggling up on the couch, receiving a hug, or simply as a reminder of love and support. With its simple yet thoughtful design, this crochet prayer shawl is a beautiful way to show compassion and care for oneself or others.
Skill Level: Beginner/Easy
Finished size: Approx. 20" wide x 60" long
Materials:
For one-color shawl:
925 yds. soft bulky or chunky wt. yarn* in main color (MC)
For three-color shawl:
555 yds. soft bulky or chunky wt. yarn* in main color (MC)
185 yds. soft bulky or chunky wt. yarn* in Color A
185 yds. soft bulky or chunky wt. yarn* in Color B
Size K hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
*Sample shown in Lion Brand Yarns "Homespun", weight category:
(98% acrylic/2% polyester, 6 oz./170 gm., 185 yds/169 m. per skein.)
Colors shown: Montana Sky (blue)(MC), Black (Color A), Grey (Color B)
Gauge: 3 pattern repeats (3 dc, 1 sc) = 4-1/4" in bulky/chunky wt. yarn on size K hook
Terms/Abbreviations: beginning (beg), chain (ch), double crochet (dc), repeat (rep), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st), space (sp), stitch (st)
Pattern notes:
Shawl is a rectangular piece worked back and forth in rows from narrow end to narrow end.
Shawl (one-color version)
Row 1: With MC, ch 91, work 2 dc in third ch from hook, *skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, dc in ea of next 3 ch, rep from * across, working sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, skip 3 dc, *sc in next sp (the sp formed by the ch-3 on previous row), ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 1 dc in next sc, rep from * across, ending with sc in last sp, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until shawl measures approx. 60", or desired length. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Shawl (three-color version)
Row 1: With Color A, ch 91, work 2 dc in third ch from hook, *skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, dc in ea of next 3 ch, rep from * across, working sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, skip 3 dc, *sc in next sp (the sp formed by the ch-3 on previous row), ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 1 dc in next sc, rep from * across, ending with sc in last sp, turn.
Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2. At end of Row 4, fasten off Color A, attach Color B.
Row 5: With Color B, rep Row 2.
Rows 6-8: Rep Row 2. At end of Row 8, fasten off Color B, attach MC.
With MC, rep Row 2 until shawl measures approx. 54" from beg, or 6" less than desired finished length. At end of last row, fasten off MC, attach Color B.
Next 4 rows: With Color B, rep Row 2. At end of fourth row, fasten off Color B, attach Color A.
Last 4 rows: With Color A, rep Row 2. Fasten off and weave in all tails.