Crochet Angel Pocket Prayer Shawl

The Crochet Angel Pocket Prayer Shawl is a heartwarming creation. This unique piece serves as a symbol of love and protection, making it a perfect gift for someone in need of solace or a reminder of hope. The intricately crocheted design adds a cozy feel while the pocket provides a special place to keep the angel close at heart.

Materials and Instructions

(written in US terms):

Angel Pocket Prayer Cloth

Measures 4 inches wide and 3.5 inches long. Gauge is not important.

• 7-8 yards worsted weight yarn
• Size H crochet hook (5 mm)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• dtr = double treble
• rnd = round
• sl st = slip stitch
• sts = stitches
• tr = treble crochet
• yo = yarn over

3-Tr Cluster

*yo twice, insert hook in ring (yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook twice) * [2 loops on hook] repeat from * to * [3 loops on hook] repeat from * to * [4 loops on hook] yo, draw yarn through 4 loops on hook.

Instructions

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1

Wing:

Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 3, sl st in ring

Head:

Ch 4, 3-tr cluster [see above], ch 4, sl st in ring

Wing:

Same as above

Skirt:

Ch 7, (dtr in ring, ch 1) 3 times, dtr in ring, ch 7, sl st in ring

Rnd 2 Work this round in back loop of rnd 1 stitches

Wing:

Sl st in next 3 ch sts, in dc (sl st, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st), sl st in next 3 ch sts

Head:

Sl st in each st of head [4 ch, top of cluster, 4 ch]

Wing:

Same as above

Skirt:

Sl st in each st of skirt [7 ch, 7 sts across bottom, 7 ch]

Sl st in back loop of 1st sl st. Fasten off. Draw yarn end to back. Sew in loose ends.