Crochet Angel Prayer Cloths – A Gift of Love and Spirituality

Crochet Angel Prayer Cloths are beautifully crafted pieces that hold deep sentimental value and a touch of spirituality. These delicate and intricate cloths are often handmade with love and care, making them thoughtful gifts for loved ones during times of need or celebration. The intricate crochet patterns, such as angel wings or halos, add a special touch to these cloths, symbolizing protection, comfort, and blessings.

Materials Needed

• Yarn
• G hook

Instructions

Head

Row 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring.

Row 2: Ch 1 (counts as first sc), work 11 sc in ring, join with sl st to first st. (12 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1; sc in same stitch, 2 sc in remaining stitches. (24 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1 (counts as first st), sc in next 9 sc, (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next st) 7 times; sl st into first st.

Wings

Work in back loops only for rows 5 to 8.

Row 5: Ch 1 (counts as first st), sc in next sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice; 3 sc in next sc (3 sc group made); 2 sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)

Row 6: (Chain 1 counts as first st) Sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc group in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc group in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc group in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. (23 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc across working a 3 sc group in center sc of each 3 sc group. (29 sc), turn.

Row 8: Ch 2 (first hdc made); hdc in next 4 sc, 3 hdc group in next sc, hdc in next 8 sc, 3 hdc group in next sc, hdc in next 8 sc; 3 hdc group in next sc, hdc in last 5 sc. Fasten off.

Body

Work in both loops from now on.

Row 9: Join yarn in 6th st from center 3 hdc group. Ch 2 (first hdc made), hdc in next 6 hdc, 3 hdc group in next hdc, hdc in next 7 hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 10: With ch 2 counting as first hdc; hdc across to center of 3 hdc group, 3 hdc group in center hdc, hdc to end of row, ch 2 turn. (19 hdc)

Rows 11 to 18: Repeat row 10. (At end of row 18 you'll have 35 hdc)

Row 19: Ch 1, turn. Sc in same st, (ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st) 8 times. Sc-ch 2-sc in center hdc, (ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st) 8 times, sc in last st. Fasten off and weave in ends.