Looking for comfort and serenity? Crochet a prayer shawl with the Forsythia Shawl free pattern. Discover the soothing power of crafting and find solace in the rhythmic art of crochet.
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Crochet a Prayer Shawl for Comfort
Crochet a prayer shawl that embodies the essence of tranquility, offering a source of comfort and solace.
The Forsythia Shawl pattern is the perfect choice for crocheting a prayer shawl that radiates warmth and solace.
With its delicate lace motifs and soothing design, this shawl is a tangible expression of love, support, and spiritual connection.
Crafting Serenity with the Forsythia Shawl
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking to start a new journey, the Forsythia Shawl pattern is a wonderful project to crochet a prayer shawl.
Its simple yet elegant design allows you to step the meditative process of crochet, bringing a sense of calm and serenity to your crafting experience.
As you crochet each stitch, weave your intentions and prayers into the shawl, crafting a heartfelt symbol of comfort and support.
A Symbolic Gift of Love and Support
Crocheting a prayer shawl is not only a personal and therapeutic experience but also a beautiful way to express your love and support for others.
Presenting someone with a handcrafted prayer shawl is a heartfelt gesture that conveys warmth, healing, and the power of prayer.
The Forsythia Shawl, with its delicate lace and beautiful drape, is a perfect gift to wrap someone in love and offer them solace during challenging times.
The Meditative Journey of Crocheting a Prayer Shawl
Crocheting a prayer shawl is a journey of mindfulness, reflection, and connection. Each stitch becomes a prayer, an intention, or a moment of gratitude.
The rhythmic repetition of crochet stitches becomes a meditative practice, allowing you to enter a state of deep focus and tranquility.
As you crochet the Forsythia Shawl, allow yourself to be present in the moment, embracing the therapeutic benefits of this mindful craft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I make the Forsythia Shawl if I’m a beginner?
A: Absolutely! The Forsythia Shawl is designed to be beginner-friendly, with simple stitches and a repetitive pattern that is easy to memorize. It’s a wonderful project for confident beginners looking to enhance their crochet skills.
Q2: Can I customize the size of the shawl?
A: Yes! The pattern allows for customization, and you can easily adjust the size of the Forsythia Shawl by working more or fewer pattern repeats. Make it as cozy or as airy as you desire.
Finding Peace and Connection Through Crochet
Crocheting a prayer shawl is not only about creating a physical item but also about fostering a sense of peace and connection within yourself and with others.
The Forsythia Shawl pattern provides you with the opportunity to channel your energy and intentions into each stitch, infusing the shawl with love and positivity.
As you crochet, let the repetitive motion and the beauty of the pattern bring you a sense of inner peace and a deeper connection to your craft and spirituality.
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FORSYTHIA PRAYER CROCHET SHAWL FREE PATTERN
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Materials & Tools:
- Yarn SCHEEPJES Woolly Whirl 215g = 1000m, 70% Cotton and 30% Wool, 1 cake. For the shawl sample I used (478) Crème Anglaise Centre colorway.
You might need one extra cake of Scheppjes Whirlette yarn in matching color if your gauge is a little bit off.
- Hook size 3.5mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
- Tapestry needle (to weave and hide yarn ends).
- Scissors.
Level:
Beginner +
Size after blocking:
Wingspan – 175cm/68.9”, Center depth – 78cm/30.7”.
Gauge after blocking:
After Row 6 the triangle is approx. 7.5cm/3in high.
Gauge is not crucial for this project. However, changes might result in a different yardage requirements and the finished size.
Notes:
- The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- The shawl is worked top-down in one piece.
- You can also use yarn in different weights, but just know that the width will be different depending on your gauge.
- dc means 1dc.
- Instructions in square brackets […] are worked as many times as indicated.
Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms):
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
sp – space
beg – beginning
prev – previous
sk – skip
picot – ch3, insert your hook in the third chain from the hook, yarn over and draw the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on the hook.
PATTERN
Start with a magic ring or with 5ch and sl st in the first st to close the round.
Row 1: ch4 (counts as a tr here and throughout), 5dc in the ring, ch3, (5dc, 1tr) in the ring. Turn.
Row 2: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in each st until corner ch-3sp, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in each st until last st, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Rep Row 2
Row 4: ch4, 2dc in first st, ch1, sk 1dc, [dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1dc] rep until corner ch-3sp, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, ch1, sk 1dc, [dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1dc] rep until last st, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 5: ch4, 2dc in first st, sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, dc3tog around last made dc, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, [sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, ch1, dc3tog around last made dc, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc] rep until 1dc remain before corner ch-3sp, ch1, sk next dc, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, ch1, sk next dc, [dc in next dc, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, ch1, dc3tog around last made dc, sk next ch-1sp] rep until last st remain, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 6: ch4, 2dc in first st, ch1, sk 1dc, [dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1dc, dc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk 1dc] rep until 4 sts (ch-1sp counts as a st) remain before corner ch-3sp, dc in next dc, ch1, sk ch-1sp, dc in next dc, ch1, sk next dc, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, ch1, sk next 1dc, dc in next dc, ch1, sk next ch-1sp, dc in next dc, [ch1, sk 1dc, dc in next ch-1sp, ch1, sk 1dc, dc in next dc] rep until 2sts remain, ch1, sk next 1dc, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 7: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in each dc and ch-1sp until ch-3sp, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in each dc and ch-1sp until last st, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 8: Rep Row 2
Row 9: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in next 3dcs, ch4, sk next 3dcs, [dc in next 21dcs, ch4, sk next 3dcs] rep until 3dcs remain before ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, ch4, sk next 3dcs, [dc in next 21dcs, ch4, sk next 3dcs] rep until 4sts remain, dc in next 3dcs, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 10: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in next 3dcs, ch3, sk next 2dc, 3hdc in ch-4sp, ch3, sk next 2dc, [dc in next 17dc, ch3, sk next 2dc, 3hdc in next ch-4sp, ch3, sk next 2dc] rep until 3dcs remain before ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, ch3, sk next 2dc, 3hdc in ch-4sp, ch3, sk next 2dc, [dc in next 17dc, ch3, sk next 2dc, 3hdc in next ch-4sp, ch3, sk next 2dc] rep until 4sts remain, dc in next 3dcs, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 11: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in next 3dcs, ch4, sk next 2dc, dc in ch-3sp, dc in next 3hdc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk next 2dc, [dc in next 13dc, ch4, sk next 2dc, dc in ch-3sp, dc in next 3hdc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk next 2dc] rep until 3dcs remain before corner ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, ch4, sk next 2dc, dc in ch-3sp, dc in next 3hdc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk next 2dc, [dc in next 13dcs, ch4, sk next 2dcs, dc in ch-3sp, dc in next 3hdc, dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk next 2dcs] rep until 4sts remain, dc in next 3dcs, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 12: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in next 5dc, 2dc in next ch-4sp, ch3, sk first dc, sc in next 3dcs, ch3, 2dc in next ch-4sp, [dc in next 13dcs, 2dc in next ch-4sp, ch3, sk first dc, sc in next 3dcs, ch3, 2dc in next ch-4sp] rep until 5dc remain before corner ch-3sp, dc in next 5dc, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in next 5dc, 2dc in next ch-4sp, ch3, sk first dc, sc in next 3dcs, ch3, 2dc in next ch-4sp, [dc in next 13dcs, 2dc in next ch-4sp, ch3, sk first dc, sc in next 3dcs, ch3, 2dc in next ch-4sp] rep until 6sts remain, dc in next 5dc, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 13: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in next 9dc, 2dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk all sc, 2dc in next ch-3sp, [dc in next 17dc, 2dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk all sc, 2dc in next ch-3sp] rep until 9dc remain before corner ch-3sp, dc in next 9dc, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in next 9dc, 2dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk all sc, 2dc in next ch-3sp, [dc in next 17dc, 2dc in next ch-3sp, ch4, sk all sc, 2dc in next ch-3sp] rep until 10sts remain, dc in next 9dc, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Row 14: ch4, 2dc in first st, dc in each dc and 3dc in each ch-4sp across until corner ch-3sp, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in each dc and 3dc in each ch-4sp across until last st, (2dc, 1tr) in last st. Turn.
Repeat Rows 3 – 14 until desired length.
Picot Row: ch4, (dc, picot, dc) in first st, dc in next 3dcs, picot, [dc in next 4dcs, picot] rep 2dcs remain before corner ch-3sp, dc in next 2dcs, (2dc, picot, ch3, dc, picot, dc) in corner ch-3sp, dc in next 3dcs, picot, [dc in next 4dcs, picot] rep until 3sts remain, dc in next 2dcs, (2dc, picot, tr) in last st.
Fasten off yarn, weave in all ends and block your shawl.
If you have any suggestions or have detected any mistakes, please feel free to email me at mycrochetory@gmail.com
Beautiful! This one is going on my to-do list!
Thanks but not much use to me as can’t read patterns only charts
In PDF pattern available in my Ravelry and Etsy stores the stitch chart is included.
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Hello!
I finally finished the shawl and I’m going to offer it to my mom. Thanks a lot for your instructions, I’m starting a Kalinda shawl now :3
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