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Prayer Shawl Crochet
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.
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2. Double Strand Crocheted Prayer Shawl
Materials:
Size P Crochet Hook
Red Heart Worsted Weight Yarn (approx 6 oz. skeins)
3 skeins solid
3 skeins of variegated
(I've used heather denim and desert sunset -
it makes a beautiful tweed effect)
Note: Entire afghan is worked with one strand of
each color held together.
Chain 60 loosely
Row 1: Working in the back ridge of the chain, SC in second
CH from hook. *CH1, skip next SC, SC in next CH.
Repeat from * across: (30 sc made).
Row 2: CH 1, turn, SC in first SC, (CH 1, SC in next SC) across.
Repeat Row 2 until you have used about 2-1/2 skeins of yarn.
Use remaining yarn to make fringe and apply to the first and
last rows.
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3.
Tunisian* Crocheted Prayer Shawl by Kathy Knox
Materials:
Size P AFGHAN Crochet Hook (approx 14" long)
4 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun or other chunky weight yarn
With hook, chain 58 loosely
BASE ROW (Working Across):
Working in back ridge of the chain, insert hook in CH, YO and
pull up a loop & leave on the hook. Repeat to the end: 59
loops
on hook.
RETURN ROW (Working Back - you always see the front of your
work):
YO and draw through one loop, then
(YO and draw through two loops) until you complete row and
have one loop remaining.
ROW 2:
(Tunisian Knit 3, Tunisian Purl 3) across to last stitch.
Tunisian Knit last stitch. Now work RETURN ROW
ROW 3:
(Tunisian Purl 3, Tunisian Knit 3) across to last stitch.
TKnit last stitch. Now work RETURN ROW
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have used
3-2/3 skeins. End by working a RETURN ROW
BINDING OFF: Insert hook in top loop of first stitch, YO and
draw
through 2 loops. Repeat across and fasten off last stitch as
in
normal crochet. Weave in ends.
FINISHING: Depending on your yarn, you can fringe the first
and
last row or I found that with the Homespun, it is nice to work
a
row of long loop stitch across to avoid fraying.
*Tunisian Crochet goes by many names, some of the most popular
including "Afghan Crochet," "Tricot Crochet," and "Shepherd's
Knitting."
It is a hybrid of knitting and crocheting done on a long crochet
hook
that resembles a knitting needle.
This style of crochet was very popular during the Victorian
Era and is
somewhat obscure now. It is really fun and the Prayer Shawls
really
work up fast once you get the basics down. Here are a couple
of
websites that might help you get started... please email questions
or
comments to kngknox@yahoo.com. Blessings and best wishes! Kathy
Web links for the Tunisian Shawl Instructions and the link to the Yahoo
Tunisian Group - they chat back and forth and answer questions for people too!
Thanks!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tunisiancrochet/
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?cat_id=334&type_id=S
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