Mini Pocket Sized Prayer Cloth... FREE Crochet Pattern

photo by Donna Bishop

This pattern is from the following website... http://southernbellecrochet.com/free-pattern-mini-prayer-cloth/

Here is my adaptation of the original prayer cloth pattern. Please feel free to use it to make mini prayer cloths to donate and/or gift them. It is a free pattern, so feel free to share it with others as well. I’ve also made it into a PDF file you can save to your computer for times you don’t have internet access. You’ll find that at the end of the pattern here.

photo by Iris Dongo

Mini Prayer Cloth

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc : double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• pc: popcorn stitch

Materials Needed:

• Worsted Weight yarn
• H hook (5.00 mm)
• Tapestry needle

Special Instructions:

• Rows: I indicate rows by using the letter R and the row number. Example: R1 would be row one. After each row, you will ch 1 and turn.
• Popcorn Stitch: make 3 dc in the same stitch. Take hook out of last dc and leave loop hang. Insert hook into first dc (front to back, as normal) and grab the loop from last dc. Pull through first dc and ch 1. This ch 1 will not count as a stitch in the row – you will skip it when you sc in the next row. Push popcorn stitch forward to make it stick out if needed.

Instructions:

Remember: at the end of each row, ch 1 and turn.

R1: ch 10. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 8 ch (9 sc)

R2: sc across (9 sc)

R3: sc in next 4 sts, pc in next st, sc in next 4 sts (8 sc, 1 popcorn)

R4: sc across (9 sc)

R5: sc in next 4 sts, pc in next st, sc in next 4 sts (8 sc, 1 popcorn)

R6: sc across (9 sc)

R7: sc in next 2 sts, pc in next st, sc in next st, pc in next st, sc in next st, pc in next st, sc in next 2 sts (6 sc, 3 popcorn)

R8: sc across (9 sc)

R9: sc in next 4 sts, pc in next st, sc in next 4 sts (8 sc, 1 popcorn)

R10: sc across (9 sc)

R11: sc across. ch 1, but DO NOT turn. (9 sc)

Finishing: 2 sc in last st of R11, then sc evenly around the prayer cloth, making 3 sc in each corner except the first corner. Once you get back to the first corner, make 1 sc in that st (it will already have 2sc in it). Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Download/save the PDF file by clicking HERE.

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Copyright information: This pattern is ©2014 Southern Belle Crochet (Iris Dongo). The pattern and related photographs contained in it are property of Southern Belle Crochet. The original pattern belongs to the Sadie Sunshine Chapter of Crochet for Cancer. This is my adaptation to make a smaller, pocket sized cloth.

Please feel free to use this to make mini prayer cloths for charity or gifts. If you are looking for an organization to donate to, I highly suggest donating to any chapter of Crochet for Cancer. You can find a list of their chapters on their website (http://crochetforcancer.org) as well as other free patterns to make chemo caps.

If you have any questions regarding this pattern and/or the ways you are allowed to use it, please contact me.

Original pattern can be found at: http://hendersonmemories.blogspot.com/2013/10/prayer-shawl-ministry-pocket-prayer.html . I encourage you to visit her blog and learn about her story.

Prayer Shawl or Lapghan Pattern

Photo © Copyright 2018, Pam Halbert. All Rights Reserved.
Created for Holy Needles, Tucson AZ
JEAN'S GROUPIE STITCH AFGHAN

MATERIALS:

4-ply yarn

N hook: this is the magic of the pattern.  The large hook gives this afghan a light texture, while providing warmth.  You can adapt the pattern to any weight yarn, and adjust the hook size.

DIRECTIONS:

Chain 100 (or any even number) for the width or length you want.

Turn, and in 2^nd stitch, sc and hdc in the same chain (groupie stitch)

Skip a chain.  Repeat sc and hdc in every other chain to the last chain.

Chain 1, then turn.

Repeat groupie stitch (sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet) in between each groupie stitch (the smaller space).  Chain 1, then turn. repeat for the length you want.

Optional border: two rows of sc (single crochet) around the afghan.

40" x 40" recommended for lapghan

average size shawl is approximately 20" x 60"

© Copyright 2017, Jean Rodkey. All Rights Reserved. Created for Holy Needles, Tucson AZ

please do not copy and claim as your own. link to this post. thank you. feel free to create charitable items with this pattern.

Be Sure to Check Out Our FREE Patterns! Great for Charitable Giving as Well as Gifting!

https://holyneedles.blogspot.com/p/free.html?m=0

Research Reveals That Knitting & Crochet are Good for Your Mind & Body!

It's therapeutic to knit (or crochet).  Read this article to de-stress your life & the lives of others.


http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/health-therapeutic 

Adding Fringe to Crocheted Items

http://crochet.about.com/od/finishing-techniques/tp/fringe.htm

Various ways to fringe a crocheted item.

Crochet Hooks Sizes

Health Benefits of Crochet

this article was written by Sedruola Maruska  and posted on her website http://yarnobsession.com/author/sedruola/.   Thought it worthy of sharing.

Health Benefits of Crochet

I think by now we’ve all heard of the health benefits of crochet. We know that they are there and vaguely think of what they are. But, I want to take some time to let you know exactly what the health benefits of crochet are. Why? Because when we know things more specifically, we tend to value and be more focused on it (notice I said ‘tend to’, not always true, but I’m hoping). Besides, it helps me to know too for those times when I’m tempted to put my hook down and let life get in the way of my craft time.

Relieves Stress

One of the big things is that crochet helps to relieve stress. The repetitive motion of crochet helps reduce the effects that stress can bring on and therefore help you to relax and manage your stress better.

Lower Memory Loss

We all know that as we get older and accumulate more information in our brains there tends to be some memory loss. However, studies have show that those engaged in knitting, crochet and sewing tend to have almost 50% less decrease in memory loss than their counterparts. Yay for all those stitch counts and calculations!

Helps Relieve Depression

I did an article last year on how crochet makes us better and the whole idea was how as crocheters we have found that crochet has helped us overcome some of the most difficult times in our lives simply by doing it. It is now scientifically proven that crochet helps alleviate depression because it helps lower anxiety and blood pressure giving us an escape from that with ails.

Helps Relieve Pain

This was new for me, but it turns out that crochet may also help alleviate pain. Just as it helps lower stress and relieve depression, the rhythmic and repetitive motion of crochet may help relieve pain in various areas of the body. Isn’t that wonderful?!
Basically, the benefits of crochet are many and truly just being discovered. Knowing and practicing crochet can benefit you in ways you didn’t even know when you picked up that hook to try. Sending something crochet to a loved one that hasn’t heard from  you in some time may help open up lines of communication. Picking up the hook and doing a few rows can help diffuse a situation when you really need to think things through.

For those who need references:

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/health

http://www.crochetspot.com/studies-show-knitting-and-crocheting-is-good-for-your-health/

How to Crochet Edge Border of Fleece Blanket - Easy TUTORIAL

one way to edge a blanket with a single crochet border

available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5QgGCi1J3o

pic of one of Holy Needle's blankets... fleece edge crocheted.


#crochetedge  #crochet

Fleece, Fleece, and More Fleece... Black Friday Deals Make it Possible to Give More

Shopping online and in the stores on Black Friday.  That's what Holy Needles does annually.  We wait for the reduced prices on Black Friday, to make best use of the monies we are given, from our generous donors.  The prices are the best possible, about 25% of the retail price!

This large volume of fleece will create hundreds of blankets, bringing smiles to many children and their families in the Tucson, AZ region.  

Elaine shopped for Holy Needles on Black Friday... several carts overflowed with yards and yards of cut fleece!! 

Crochet Newborn Baby Infant Beanie Hats

Examples of what can be created with a simple beanie pattern, like http://holyneedles.blogspot.com/2010/09/holy-needles-beanie-crochet-pattern.html
using the general idea, allowing your creativity to flow. Use a variety of crochet stitches and see what cute beanies you can create.

Perfect for charitable giving!

Holy Needles Patterns on Crochet Pattern Central Website

Holy Needles' newborn beanie is listed on http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_hats.php under "Newborn Beanie" 

Holy Needles' newborn booties in the round is listed on http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_booties_mittens.php under "In the Round Booties"

Check these out, and all the free crochet patterns available on the crochet pattern central website!

Pattern for Leaf With Stem

Crochet Leaf

any size hook, any yarn... Ch 12

sc in 2nd ch from hook.

hdc in next st.

2 dc in next st.

tr in next st.

2 tr in next st.

tr in next stitch. 

dc in next 2 sts. 

hdc in next 2 sts.

sc & sl st in next (last) st.  

Work the stem: ch 4, sl st back over 3 ch, & into back side of that last st.

sc into the same st on the backside.

hdc in next 2 sts.

dc in next 2 sts.

tr in next st.

2 tr in next st.

tr in next st.

2 dc in next st.

hdc in next st.

sc in last st.

ch 1 & join with sl st into 1st sc created.

Fasten off… leaving a long tail to attach to project.

© Copyright 2011-13, Donna Bishop. All Rights Reserved. 

Pumpkin time! Pumpkin Beanie Hat

Happy Halloween!

Cute little pumpkin beanie hat for baby, newborn, infant.  Crocheted about 24 hdc stitches in blo (back loop only) for about 25 rows, slip stitch seam. Then attached green yarn to top, sc around, about 25 stitches, then do decrease sc until 5 stitches remain. Make top stem in the round, about 1.5" long.  Create leaf and curly vine.  Pretty easy, and so appropriate for autumn infants! 


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Get a little something from Lion Brand & AllFreeCrochet.com

Holy Needles members use hundreds, and thousands of dollars worth of yarn annually, to create items for charitable giving, to help people in need in the Tucson AZ area.  Yarn donations are always accepted and appreciated.

Holy Needles is always sharing and seeking crochet and knit patterns for items for charitable giving, as well as items for sale to members of the community, to raise funds to purchase more yarn and fleece.  

AllFreeCrochet.com and their blog, StitchandUnwind.com have many useful patterns and tidbits of knowledge to help crafters create.

Here's just one example of free patterns they have to share...

Download your copy of Lion Brand's New Fall Collection: 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and More today!

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Welcoming a new season is always exciting, especially autumn. Whether you enjoy watching the weather change from hot, sunny skies to crisp, fall days, or simply appreciate the fall fashion (think scarves, shawls, and boots), there's no doubt that fall is a fun time of the year. It marks the beginning of the unofficial holiday season because as soon as Halloween is over, it's full speed ahead towards Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are so many fun ways to celebrate the season. Get a jump start on the fall festivities this year by crocheting any one of Lion Brand's new crochet patterns.

Inside our latest eBook, Lion Brand's New Fall Collection: 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and More, you’ll find a variety of insanely gorgeous crochet patterns to make for fall. Inside, you'll find the perfect patterns to crochet for your home, your kids, and even yourself. From easy home decor items to stylish accessories and crocheted shawls, you’re sure to find a pattern you love in this free eBook. Each and every one of these free crochet pattern were hand-picked by the Lion Brand experts as must-make pieces for the season.

Once you subscribe to receive our newsletter, Hooked on Crochet, you will really see how neat it is to be part of the crochet community. If you’ve searched for crochet advice on how to organize your yarn, use up leftover yarn, or how to change color, or even what kind of yarn to buy, let AllFreeCrochet.com be your one-stop shop. Our yarn blog, StitchandUnwind.com, is also a great resource for all your yarn needs. Our newsletter, blog, and free crochet patterns are absolutely free to the consumer and will blow your mind. Expand your crochet library collection and download this eBook for free today.

Find our Beanie Pattern at AllFREECrochet.com

Be sure to find our baby beanie crochet pattern at All FREE Crochet, http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Baby-Hats/Itty-Bitty-Baby-Beanie/ct/1

 

 

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Under Construction... stay tuned for more

Change is good. Holy Needles has experienced vast growth recently, and everyone is focused on creating items to donate to those in need.  Holy Needles' founder moved last year and left the group in the hands of a committee of wonderful woman, who have been doing a fabulous job, keeping Holy Needles in action.

Holy Needles is in the process of updating this blog.  Meanwhile, enjoy the many patterns and tidbits of helpful information that are within this blog, and look forward to growth in the near future.

Holy Needles Teen Chemo Blanket Recipient Goes to Prom

  

May 05, 2013 12:00 am  •  Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star

At this time last year, Destiny Hessel had just finished what she hoped would be her last round of chemotherapy for bone cancer.

She had wanted to attend the annual Dream Night Prom for children with cancer, "but she was feeling rough," her mother, Sandy Hessel, said.

One year later, with her cancer in remission, Destiny, 14, is going to the prom - and this year, in addition to attending, she helped to plan it.

"When I went to the first meeting, we were trying to figure out a theme for the prom, and I gave the idea for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," Destiny said. "In previous years they had secret agents and Alice in Wonderland, so I was trying to think of some stuff you could do for it - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory decorations and stuff."

Saturday afternoon, Destiny went to a salon to have her hair done. Then she donned a gauzy, floor-length, navy blue gown and headed for the Amethyst Room at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus for the prom, put on by the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona.

This is the eighth year the Candlelighters have organized the event for teens diagnosed with cancer. It is especially meaningful to teens and their families because a cancer diagnosis can cause challenges that make a normal social life difficult. Treatments can cause hair loss, weight changes and other physical challenges. Long hospital stays can disrupt usual social activities, and important milestones are often missed.

Last year was tough for Destiny and her family, but this year they were ready for some fun. They made the prom a family affair - Sandy and Brian Hessel volunteered at the event while their daughter dined and danced.

The first Dream Night Prom, in 2006, was the creation of teenager Carina Groves, who envisioned the event as a high school senior project. The 50 teens who attended found the prom to be both fun and healing, and encouraged the Candlelighters to make it an annual event.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern Arizona is a nonprofit, family-run support network that supports, serves and advocates for children with cancer, their families, longtime survivors, bereaved families, and the professionals who care for them. Candlelighters programs are always free to the families it serves, which now numbers 350.

The group gets its name from the Chinese proverb, "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." Candlelighters was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1970, and the Tucson chapter started in 1985.

Cancer remains the No. 1 disease killer of America's children. More than 12,400 kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year, including about 60 in Southern Arizona.

"When I went to the first meeting, we were trying to figure out a theme for the prom, and I gave the idea for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

Destiny Hessel, 14, cancer in remission - going to her prom

For more information about Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern AZ, visit www.candlelightersaz.org.

Contact reporter Kimberly Matas at kmatas@azstarnet.com or 573-4191.

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/teens-with-cancer-get-their-own-special-tucson-prom/article_305f833e-0094-5fed-b988-f3e54cf30840.html#.UYrE-nweAyg.facebook

Basket Weave Pattern

It has been awhile since we have posted on the blog. I want to post a hat pattern that a few of us were discussing at the last Holy Needles Meeting. This particular pattern is for an adult, but could easily be modified for a baby.

This pattern is a new challenge, as it uses the front post double crochet (FPDC) and the back post double crochet (BPDC). Using these two stitches creates a beautiful basket weave.

It isn't as hard as it looks. If you know how to use the dbl crochet, you can pick this up. The pattern I used came from a blogger, Diamond Crochet and Crafts. Here is the link to her post with details on this hat HERE.

I personally watched THIS video on YouTube to help me "get" the FPDC and BPDC down.

Good Luck and be sure to share if you try this! Any questions, I am learning right along with you, but will be happy to help.

posted by Holy Needles member Kandi B!

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Cotton dishcloths for Appalachian women

Beautiful .....

.......created by Kim

Another Easy Knit Infant Beanie... Ribbed

Easy Knit Ribbed Newborn Beanie

Materials: 4 ply washable yarn and size 6 or 8 needles.

Cast on 66 stitches. P1 for 1".  In stockinette (k1, p1), knit until length is about 6".

Cut yarn (leave a 14" tail of yarn).  Run threaded needle through remaining stitches on knitting needle, while removing knitting needle.  Pull to draw closed.  Sew side seam, or crochet with slip stitch.  Add pompom or other decor to top if desired.

Weave in ends.

#freeknitpattern  #knit