Crochet Cross Pocket Prayer Shawl

The Crochet Cross Pocket Prayer Shawl is a wonderful project that combines creativity and spirituality in a heartfelt way. Crafting this beautiful piece can be a soothing and meditative experience, allowing you to infuse your positive intentions into every stitch. Whether you keep it for personal use or gift it to a loved one in need of solace, this prayer shawl carries with it the warmth of handmade care and the power of prayer.

Cross Pocket Prayer Cloth

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

Materials Needed:

• 5 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
• picot = ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook

Instructions

Ch 5, sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

RND 1: (ch 3, dc in ring, ch 3, sl st in ring) repeat between ( ) 2 times more. Ch 5, dtr in ring, ch 5, sl st in ring.

RND 2: Work this round in back loop of round 1 stitches. (sl st in next 3 ch sts, sl st in top of dc, picot, sl st in top of same dc, sl st in next 3 ch sts) repeat between ( ) 2 times. Sl st in next 5 ch sts, sl st in top of dtr, picot, sl st in top of same dtr, sl st in next 5 ch sts. End with sl st in back loop of 1st sl st on rnd.

Finish off and draw end to back of work. Weave in loose ends.