Prayer Shawl / Healing Shawl #20281-K (Knit)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 20281-K *khs-prayerShawl.pdf* SIZE: One Size Approximately 24 inches x 60 inches; exact size is not important. Project is worked in trinity stitch. Homespun® (Article #790) 3 balls *Shown in Corinthian* Knitting Needles - Size 10 (6 mm) Crochet Hook - Size N-13 (9 mm) Exact gauge is not essential. After 2½ skeins have been used up, use the remaining yarn for fringe (3-9 inches long). *Because of the texture of Homespun, the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends, knit or crochet a fringe, or use hairspray or Fray CheckTM by Dritz®.* *Ed. tip: After you have worked about two skeins, cut the fringe. Then you can safely use all the remaining yarn to complete the project.* En Français: [Châle de Prière Tricoté #13779Kfr][1] See Ravelry [Prayer Shawl / Healing Shawl #13779][2] for the Crochet version. Ed. note: The Lion Brand pdf file *khs-prayerShawl.pdf* (modified 11/26/2004) contains abbreviated instructions for both the knit and crochet versions of the prayer shawl. *From LionBrand.com:* Developed by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo, co-founders of the shawl ministry. > What is a Prayer Shawl? Throughout the > ages, shawls have come to symbolize > shelter, peace and spiritual > sustenance. Since the inception of the > Prayer Shawl Ministry in 1998, the > members of this ecumenical > organization have lovingly donated > their time and talents by creating > hand-knitted and crocheted shawls for > those in need. What started as a > grass-roots movement has quickly grown > into an international cause, with > countless numbers of shawls being > given to grateful recipients around > the globe. > > The Ministry's message of caring is > simple, universal and enduring. And we > have seen time and again that the > creation and presentation of a prayer > shawl, like all acts of generosity, > enriches the giver as well as the > recipient. [1]: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/13779Kfr.html [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/prayer-shawl---healing-shawl-13779