Granite 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 I Love This Yarn! From Hobby Lobby (shown in Dark Country Blue)) Size 17 needles NOTE: Knit the fabric holding two strands together. Row 2 is a decrease row; Row 3 is an increaserow CO 68 stitches, then begin pattern rows (pattern is in multiples of two plus 2 edge sts; creates fabric approximately 28" x 60" excluding fringe) Row 1: Knit all stitches Row 2: Knit 1 for edge stitch, \*K2tog; rep from \* and end with Knit 1 for edge stitch Row 3: K1, \*(K1, p1) into same stitch; rep from \* to last stitch and then K1. Row 4: K1, Purl 66 sts, K1 Repeat rows 1 - 4 until you have reached your desired length. After Row 4, knit all stitches in one more row and then bind off. Make 12 fringe bundles for each end of the shawl, representing Christ's 12 Disciples. Wrap double strands of yarn around the length of a DvD case 6 times and cut. NOTE: Every effort has been made to make the pattern as clear as possible to the knitter. Human error is possible (and forgivable, right?). Louis Chicquette chicquette@aol.com
