21+ Prayer Shawl Free Knitting Patterns
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21+ Prayer Shawl Free Knitting Patterns
If you are ready to start your own prayer shawl check out the knitting patterns below and you might find your next project.
Prayer Shawl by Lion Brand Yarns
Knit an easy comfort shawl with this free knitting pattern by Lion Brand Yarn.
This is an easy pattern perfect for beginners.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Lacy Prayer Shawl by Renee Rico
Make a beautiful prayer shawl with this free pattern by Renee Rico.
The lace pattern creates a beautiful design perfect for advanced knitters.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Alix’s Prayer Shawl by Debbie Macomber
Create a beautiful shawl with this free-knitted prayer shawl pattern by Debbie Macomber.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Whelk Stitch Prayer Shawl by Louis Chicquette
Knit a cozy prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern by Louis Chicquette.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Aunt Jane's Prayer Shawl by Sharon Williams
Knit the perfect prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern by Sharon Williams
This simple cable pattern wrap is designed to knit up quickly using soft bulky yarn.
It makes an excellent prayer shawl because it is warm and gentle for sensitive skin.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Sing The Song Prayer Shawl by Alice's embrace
Knit a beautiful prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern by Alice's embrace.
Alice's Embrace is devoted to providing hand-knit and hand-crocheted prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
St. Martin Prayer Shawl by Kerstin Geiger
Create your own prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern by Kerstin Geiger
This prayer shawl is inspired by St. Martin of Tours, the 4th-century Roman Soldier who after years of service laid down his arms and later became a bishop.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Chakra Prayer Shawl by Sarah Drabant
Knit your own Chakra prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern by Sarah Drabant
The colors denote the Chakras.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
3-Skein Eyelet Stitch Prayer Shawl by Louis Chicquette
Knit a beautiful prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern by Louis Chicquette
A comfy winter shawl made with super bulky yarn.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Letters To Mom Prayer Shawl Pattern by Alice's Embrace.
Knit your own cozy shawl with this free knitting pattern by Alice's Embrace.
The pattern is available as a free PDF, and you can also check out the lap blanket version.
Stockinette & Lace Prayer Shawl by Louis Chicquette
Create a lovely shawl with this free knitting pattern by Louis Chicquette.
A simple two-row pattern that makes a shawl with a lovely drape.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
Fringe Shawl Knitting Pattern {Snow And Ashes}
Make a modern fringe shawl with this free knitting pattern.
An excellent pattern for a prayer shawl as you can wrap it around and feel enveloped in a warm hug.
Add fringe for decoration
Fraser Tartan Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make a huge blanket shawl with this free knitting pattern.
An excellent pattern for a prayer shawl.
Easy Top-Down Crescent Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit an easy-to-make shawl with this free knitting pattern.
This knit shawl is perfect for spring or fall.
A great pattern for a prayer shawl.
Highland Forest Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit a cozy prayer shawl with this free knitting pattern.
A perfect pattern for all knitters.
Outlander Shawl Pattern {Clare Fraser Shawl}
A shawl inspired by the knits worn by Claire Fraser in the show Outlander.
An easy-to-follow pattern, perfect for a prayer shawl project.
Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern
Knit Claire’s famous Carolina shawl with this free knitting pattern.
This a beautiful pattern to create your own prayer shawl with.
Triangular Shawl Knitting Pattern (Claire's Strength)
Knit a triangle shawl with this free knitting pattern.
An easy pattern for a prayer shawl project.
Asymmetrical Shawl Knitting Pattern
Knit an easy asymmetrical shawl with a free knitting pattern.
This shawl is designed with comfort and everyday wear in mind.
An easy pattern for a prayer shawl project.
Diana Asymmetrical Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make an asymmetrical shawl with this free-knitting pattern.
It’s perfect to wear every day in spring and summer.
An excellent pattern for a prayer shawl.
Love Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make a triangle shawl with this free knitting pattern.
It’s perfect to wear every day in spring and summer.
An excellent pattern for a prayer shawl.
Knitted Triangle Shawl Pattern (Ms.M)
Make a triangle shawl with this free knitting pattern.
It’s perfect to wear every day in spring and summer.
A great pattern for a prayer shawl.
Shades Of Water Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make an asymmetrical shawl with this free knitting pattern.
It’s perfect to wear every day in spring and summer.
An easy pattern for a prayer shawl project.
The Sea Glass Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make a light and airy shawl with this free knitting pattern.
A great pattern for a prayer shawl.
What Is A Prayer Shawl?
A prayer shawl is a handmade knit or crochet shawl you make for a loved one or for a cause.
While knitting your comfort shawl, you focus on the recipient and say a prayer for them.
If you don’t pray there are other ways to make your prayer shawl.
While knitting the pattern, you can concentrate on the receiver and your intentions, you can also say positive affirmations.
Creating a prayer shawl is a genuinely spiritual practice as you, as you transfer your good wishes and hugs to the work of your hands.
What Does A Prayer Shawl Look Like?
There is no specific prayer shawl pattern you need to follow.
A prayer shawl can be any shape, for example, a triangle shawl, or a rectangular shawl; you can use any yarn from lace weight, worsted weight yarn to bulky weight yarn, and any stitch pattern.
If you are a beginner maker, you can choose an easy knit shawl pattern, like a garter stitch pattern, that you can easily make without focusing too much on the design.
There are also lots of patterns for intermediate knitters who can follow a more complex pattern.
Related Post – How To Knit Garter Stitch
Why Do I Make A Prayer Shawl?
Prayer shawls are special gifts that can be given to anyone in your life going through a tough time or an illness.
They can also be donated to a good cause.
Like breast cancer or Alzheimer’s disease, non-profit organizations.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a 25-year-old organization created by Janet Severi Bristow and Victoria Galo, two graduates of the 1997 Women’s Leadership Institute at The Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut.
They founded the ministry due to their experience in this program of applied Feminist Spirituality under the direction of Professor Miriam Therese Winter, MMS.
Check out the Prayer Shawl Ministry page to learn all about it.
