Basic Crochet Pattern

The following is a basic crochet pattern for a prayer shawl. You may use this pattern, choose another pattern, or feel free to create your own pattern! This pattern came from www.shawlministry.com

I encourage you to share any free patterns you may have used for the good of the group.  (Please don't share patterns you paid for, it becomes a copyright issue.)

Let me know if you need any help or have any questions.

Supplies:

Knitting: Knitting Needle size 11 or 13
-OR-
Crochet: Size 'M', 'N' or 'P' crochet hook

Knitted: 555 yards (slightly bulky) in the yarn of your choice.

Crochet and larger shawls:
740 yards (slightly bulky) for longer shawls and 60+ stitches

Or, use the recommended needle size listed on label,

adjusting pattern to obtain the desired width.

     The cost of yarn is rising, be creative and use yarns that      

appeal to you and your price range.

The Original Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern  © 2014 All rights reserved.

Developed by Rita Glod

Chain 54 stitches or desired width of shawl.
Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each of the stitches to end.  Chain 3 and turn.
Double crochet in top of each single crochet.  Repeat this row 2 more times.
Chain 1 and do 1 row of single crochet to end. Chain 3 and turn.
Do 3 rows of double crochet.  Repeat pattern to end (1 row single, 3 rows double)
End with 1 row of single. Finish with fringe.
 

*Note: that crocheting typically uses more yarn than knitting, so you might have to adjust the width and size of hook or use another 1/2 skein. 

It has been suggested that skeins of the same dye lot be purchased.