Knitting patterns for prayer shawls to comfort others by sending prayers and thoughts in a warm wrap. Many of the patterns are free.
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Free Patterns
Spirit of a Dove Prayer Shawl
This prayer / contemplation shawl sits on the shoulders naturally so that you don't need a pin or button if you don't want. It's an easy pattern to knit while praying or contemplating. Mindful knitting instructions are also offered, as well as a brief contemplation, and additional resources. DK weight yarn. Designed by Anne Grenchus. Pictured project by mmacgregor
Endometriosis Shawl
This crescent shaped shawl is an easy meditative knitting project for life’s tough days and a soft and comforting wrap for days when even knitting is too hard. Knit top down in one piece,each section of the shawl is easily memorized and customizable, enabling you to pick up and put down your knitting with ease. You can knit this shawl as large or as small as you like. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caitlin Shepherd to help raise awareness for endometriosis.
Family Dinner Night Prayer Shawl
4 row repeat rectangular prayer shawl from Alice's Embrace. Knit with 2 strands of worsted or one strand of chunky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. You can donate knitted shawls to Alice's Embrace who provides them to people with Alzheimer's and others.
- Get the free knitting pattern - download is on right side of page
- See the Ravelry page
- How to donate a shawl to Alice's Embrace
Wings of a Prayer
Lace half circle shawl with feather motif lace and a scalloped edge.Designed by Kristi Holaas who knit the original in deep thought and prayer for a very dear friend. Lace weight yarn. Pictured projectS by designer and Jayashreemadan. May only be free for a limited time.
St. Martin Prayer Shawl
Rectangular shawl knit 18 row repeat lattice design. Inspired by the story of Martin of Tours, who divided his cloak with his sword and gave half to a beggar. The pattern is both in written form and charted. Designed by Kerstin Geiger. DK weight yarn.
Star City Crescent Shawl
A-line, crescent, wrap around shawl sits comfortably over the shoulders and wraps loosely across the chest. This shawl has been designed especially for hospitalized patients and invalids. Created with stripes of different textures, it's perfect for stashbusting. Designed by Diane Stavola. Worsted or bulky weight yarn.
Cabled Cross Shawl
Triangular prayer shawl knit with cable crosses on the front and back and cable border. Designed by Renate Haeckler. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by tropicalfun
Zen Mandala Shawl
Circular lace shawl. The designer says the design is inspired by the mandala, the spiritual and ritual symbol in the Indian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism representing the universe. Mandalas may be employed for helping us to focus as a spiritual guidance tool, for establishing a sacred space and for mediating and looking for inner peace." Designed by Crazy Clare who designed this in support of her home of Hong Kong. DK weight yarn.
Annie Payson Shawl
Rectangular prayer shawl with lace crosses and tulips (which look like hearts to me). Designed by Renate Haeckler. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Lacy Comfort Prayer Shawl
Easy rectangular prayer shawl knit with a 6 row repeat lace pattern. Designed by Susie Bonell. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn.
Comfort Shawl
Triangular prayer shawl knit in 3 colors with garter stitch and a lace border. Designed Yarnspirations Design Studio. Aran weight yarn.
Joylin Prayer Shawl
Triangular shawl knit in garter stitch with striped eyelet border. 3 sizes 50 x 24 (58 x 28, 62 x 30)”. Designed Emily Johannes for Chronic Joy Ministries. Knit for personal use or donate to Chronic Joy Ministries. Aran weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Chronic Joy Ministries - download is at middle of page
- See the Ravelry page
Lacy Prayer Shawl
Rectangular shawl knit in a 10 row lace repeat. The shawl is knit on the long side. Designed for self-striping or gradient yarn for the striping effect, you can also use with a solid color or mini skeins. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joan Horton for Cascade Yarns.
Sing The Song Prayer Shawl
Easy 2 row repeat rectangular prayer shawl from Alice's Embrace. Knit with 2 strands of worsted or one strand of chunky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. You can donate knitted shawls to Alice's Embrace who provides them to people with Alzheimer's and others. They ask you consider a donation if you use the pattern for another purpose.
- Get the free knitting pattern - download is on right side of page
- See the Ravelry page
- How to donate a shawl to Alice's Embrace
The Original Prayer Shawl
This easy shawl is offered by the Prayer Shawl Ministry. The designers Victoria Galo & Janet Bristow say, “The making of a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies our thoughts and prayers for the receiver… Made in prayer, as prayer, for prayer, the shawls are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart.” Pictured project by saskknitter who added meditation beads.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Consider donating prayer shawls to those in need
- See more Easy Shawl Knitting Patterns
Soothing Comfort Shawl
This easy rectangular shawl by Christine Marie Chen features a slip stitch texture pattern in tubular bulky yarn.
Heart Lace Shawl
Wrap them in your love with this triangle shaped shawl knit from the top-down in garter stitch with a lace heart motif. DK weight yarn. Be Mine Shawl Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn.
Hugs and Prayers Knit Shawl
Cascade Yarns also designed this lovely knit shawl in a lace pattern that is perfect to knit for yourself or for a donation to organizations who provide prayer shawls to people who need something warm and uplifting.
Cable Hearts Stole
Wrap them in your love with this rectangular shawl with cable hearts and cable panels. DK yarn. Queen of Hearts Stole Designed by Bonny Bonafilla
Patterns for Purchase
15 Knit Prayer Shawls E-Book
Prayer shawls are the most heartfelt of gifts. They convey the knitter's best wishes for the happiness and health of friends and family, as well as strangers in need. 15 designs: Southwest Color, Just-Right Wrap, Sunny Days Ahead, Comfort Abides, Light & Airy, Colors of Joy, Celtic Spirit, Wishing You Well, Swaying Cables & Lace, Tranquil Waves, Nature's Peace, Sweet Solace, Restful Ruana, Because I Care, and The Picture of Health.
Hugs & Cables Wrap
Send your hugs and love with this shawl generous built-in pockets and a collar, knit in moss stitch and hugs (o's) cables with DK yarn in one seamless piece.
Gradient Prayer Shawl
Easy wavy striped shawl features a four repeat lace pattern.
