Show someone special every stitch of your love with a handmade prayer
shawl. There's something remarkable about a prayer shawl, especially
one you've created with your own hands. They can be given for myriad
life situations--"to provide comfort post-surgery or after the loss of a
loved one, as well as during times of celebration, meditation, or rites
of passage. Prayer shawls make wonderful gifts for graduation, weddings,
and the birth of a baby, holidays, and any other marker of life's many
stages. Now you can learn how to make these beautiful shawls that will
be cherished for years after the first wrapping around one's shoulders
with The Prayer Shawl Journal & Guidebook.
Part inspiring journal, part step-by-step guide. With techniques and
tips for knitters and crocheters of all skill levels--"plus plenty of
shawl patterns to create and share with the global community of prayer
shawl makers--"The Prayer Shawl Journal & Guidebook is the perfect
handbook for learning to knit or crochet prayer shawls of your own.
It's the latest edition from the beloved authors of the tour de force
prayer shawl series (The Prayer Shawl Companion, The Crocheted Prayer
Shawl Companion and The New Prayer Shawl Companion--"all together
with more than 96,000 copies sold).
Page after page, you'll find valuable information including:
- Essential knitting and crochet instruction, plus tips, finishing
techniques, and troubleshooting advice
- 10 easy prayer shawl patterns (including the traditional, basic
pattern), 30 photographs, and 70 illustrations
- A month-by-month Prayer Shawl Year section with journal pages and
space for writing
- Charts for recording knit and crochet projects, listing ideas, and
keeping track of yarn stash and notions
- Inspirational quotes throughout to prompt peaceful, meaningful
reflection.
Chances are you already enjoy knitting and crocheting. Prayer shawl
making, with its thoughtful blessings woven into each stitch, will
elevate your experience to a higher ground.
