Crochet Prayer Square

Crochet Prayer Squares are heartwarming creations that combine the soothing art of crochet with the intention of sending positive thoughts and prayers to others. These small squares are made with love and care, each stitch a symbol of comfort and support. Whether crafted for a specific person in need or as a general gesture of goodwill, Crochet Prayer Squares serve as tangible reminders of warmth and compassion. The act of creating these squares can be a meditative and fulfilling experience, infusing each stitch with good intentions. Giving or receiving a Crochet Prayer Square can bring solace and a sense of connection, making them cherished tokens of love in times of joy or struggle. So pick up your crochet hook, choose some soft yarn, and start weaving your prayers into a beautiful square of comfort and love.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn

  • Caron Simply Soft – 11-12 yards
• H-8 (5mm) Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: For this project gauge is not important

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 2.75″ x 3″ (7 cm x 8 cm)

Stitch Abbreviations:

• sl st – slip stitch
• st – stitch
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• bo – 3 dc bobble stitch
• rsc – reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
• rep – repeat

Special Stitches

Bobble – bo – * yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops * repeat from * to * two more times, inserting your hook into the same stitch each time (4 loops will remain on your hook), yarn over and pull through all loops

Note: Bobble stitches are done when you’re working on the wrong side of the project. So after you complete the stitch, the bobble should be popping out of the right side of the fabric.

Pattern Notes:

• US Terms (US to UK terminology conversion)
• Ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch
• Bobble stitches are worked on the wrong side of the project
• The premium PDF pattern includes a chart and photo tutorial for bobble stitches

HOW TO MAKE THIS CROCHET PRAYER SQUARE

Ch 10

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end of ch. Turn. (9)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st to end of row. Turn. (9)

Row 3: ch 1, 4 sc, bo, 4 sc. Turn. (9)

Row 4: rep row 2 (9)

Row 5: rep row 3 (9)

Row 6: rep row 2 (9)

Row 7: ch 1, 2 sc, bo, sc, bo, sc, bo, 2 sc. Turn. (9)

Row 8: rep row 2 (9)

Row 9: rep row 3 (9)

Row 10: rep row 2 (9)

Row 11: ch 1, sc in each st to end of row. Turn. (9)

Begin border:

ch 1, rsc in each row down the side of the square, ch 1, rsc in last st. Continue to rsc around the edge, putting one rsc in each foundation chain, [rsc, ch 1, rsc] in each corner. When you get back to the beginning of the border, turn work and sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.