Double-Strand Whelk Stitch Prayer Shawl
Every time the knitter picks up the needles, this prayer is read or spoken:
The Knitter's Prayer
May this shawl be for you a sign of God's loving, healing presence. May it warm when you are weary. May it surround you with encouragement when you are discouraged. May it assure you of God's care and comfort when you and your loved ones are troubled. May it remind you that you are always safe in the arms of Jesus, and that you are surrounded by the prayers of others.
Materials
4 skeins Lion Brand Baby Soft (pictured in Pistachio) Size 13 needles Directions NOTE: Each row begins and ends with K2 to create a selvage edge. CO 67 stitches using two strands at once (creates fabric approximately 24" x 60" excluding fringe) Row 1 (Rs): K2 (for selvage), K3, \*sl 1 purlwise, K3; rep from \* to last 2 sts which are knit (for selvage). Row 2: K2, K3, \*yf, sl 1 purlwise, yb, K3; rep from \* to last 2 sts which are knit. Row 3: K2, K1, \*sl 1 purlwise, K3; rep from \* to last four sts: sl 1 purlwise, K1, K2. Row 4: K2, P1, sl 1 purlwise, \*P3, sl 1 purlwise; rep from \* to last three sts: P1, K2. Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length. Next to last row: purl all sts. Last row: K all sts. Bind off. Make 12 fringe bundles for each end of the shawl, representing Christ's 12 Disciples. with single strand of yarn, wrap 10 times around the length of a DvD case and cut. ADDITIONAL NOTE: Thanks to Johnny at New Stitch a Day for his excellent tutorial. Here is a link to his work on NewStitch a Day. http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-whelk stitch/?utm source=rss&utm medium=rss&utm campaign=how-to-knit-the-whelk stitch&utm source=New+Stitch+A+Day&utm campaign=4f179af88b RSS_EMAIL CAMPAIGN&utmmedium=email
