Praise be to
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts
us in
all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in
any trouble with the
comfort we ourselves have received
from God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
Knit One,
Prayer Too
Who:
experienced or wannabe knitters.
If unable to knit but would like to help with this
ministry, yarn donations are accepted.
For:
someone you know or someone our pastors have suggested.
Why: to
lend prayer support to others in a tangible way.
A beautiful tapestry of love will be
created as you knit and pray. Let the peace only God can
provide fill you as you knit. Whispered prayers of hope
mingle with the strands of yarn. The love of Jesus is
expressed through a caring embrace, the embrace of a
prayer shawl wrapped comfortingly around the shoulders
of another.
If you have any questions, contact
Pam
Husby at 952-432-6351.
Knitting Directions
To knit a prayer shawl approximately
60" x 20" you will need:
- Three 6 oz. skeins Lion Brand
Homespun yarn
- Size 13 needles
The idea is to get a loose,
comfortable weave. Yarn and needles are available to
those who need them.
Pattern:
- Option 1: Cast on 55 stitches. Knit
across and back. Continue to knit two skeins. Before
starting the third skein, cut yarn for fringes. You
will need 55 pieces, 10-15 inches long, for each end
of the shawl.
- Option 2: Cast on 54, 57, 60, or 63
stitches, or some multiple of three. Knit three,
purl three to the end of the row. Turn and knit the
purl and purl the knit. Knit about 2 and 2/3 skeins
in pattern. Use the rest of the yarn for fringe. The
fringe can be as short as 3 inches and as long as 8
or 9 inches. It is up to you.
Pray at all times and on
every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all
Christians everywhere.
Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)
