Boxing Day CAL 2014

[darski]

I tried using a hanger this time to capture the picture of the Prayer Shawl.  Still not where I want it to be, but getting better.  I'm almost done with a third one.  I just need to weave in the ends.

 

Double Hug Prayer Shawl

 

I love that shawl.  I admit that your shawl-ing has got me back to making c2c shawls.  Youse is inspiring

[Bailey4]

I've never made much in the way of human clothing, but there is something about these shawls.  I just keep on making them.  I think part of it is the fun of the different patterns and yarns.

[darski]

I've never made much in the way of human clothing, but there is something about these shawls.  I just keep on making them.  I think part of it is the fun of the different patterns and yarns.

 

Absolutely.  I also love the fact that the seniors who receive mine are so pleased to receive them,

 

As I said, I'm dong some more c2c but I rather want to try one like your double hug version.  How hard can it be

 

[babypoohsmom]

Hi everyone,

Well, I made two more hats on the knitting machine. Both from the same skein but look how differently they striped!!

Off to see Billy Joel tonight!!

[Bailey4]

The prayer shawls seem to be working up pretty quickly.  I should have a nice supply for my meeting next week.  I finished one over the weekend and I just need to get the pictures done.

 

I've been working through different patterns trying different styles to get a feel for what types of patterns are out there.

 

Today we have the Textured Prayer Shawl 

[darski]

The prayer shawls seem to be working up pretty quickly.  I should have a nice supply for my meeting next week.  I finished one over the weekend and I just need to get the pictures done.

 

I've been working through different patterns trying different styles to get a feel for what types of patterns are out there.

 

Today we have the Textured Prayer Shawl 

 

Love that one.  I personally wouldn't want beads on a shawl.  The recipients are more in need of comfort and beads might not be comfortable.

[Bailey4]

Thanks.  That was kind of my thought. 

[Bailey4]

I made this one with Homespun and I liked the colors.  I have a knitting/crochet meeting at the library tonight so I'm hoping to make progress on finishing up my next one.  The Prayer Shawl group meets next week so I should have a nice pile to bring.

 

Triangular Prayer Shawl

[babypoohsmom]

I like the homespun one a lot. You are really going at them quickly.

Someone gave my mom a prayer shawl a few years before she passed away. What is prayer shawl etiquette? What should I do with it? Should I pass it along to someone else?

[darski]

I like the homespun one a lot. You are really going at them quickly.

Someone gave my mom a prayer shawl a few years before she passed away. What is prayer shawl etiquette? What should I do with it? Should I pass it along to someone else?

 

 

I would cover it in prayer and hand it on to someone who has need of it.  If you don't know a cancer patient - or some other illness- then donate it to a seniors centre or your local cancer society. Love is always useful and it's shawl form is especially so

[Bailey4]

I agree with Darski.  That sounds like a great solution.

[babypoohsmom]

Thanks Darski and Bailey. Thanks for steering me in the right direction. I am sure I can find someone appropriate to give it to. I just wasn't sure if that was ok. I will take a picture of it before I send it along to someone else who could use it.

[babypoohsmom]

Here is another crochet hat. This is a very simple pattern. I have made 6 or so of these.

The blue is new yarn and the off white is an open skein from who-knows-when!

[Bailey4]

Love the style.  The white almost seems to pop. 

Here is another crochet hat. This is a very simple pattern. I have made 6 or so of these.
The blue is new yarn and the off white is an open skein from who-knows-when!
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[Bailey4]

Wide Scarf Prayer Shawl

 

Monthly Prayer Shawl meeting tonight.  Looking forward to seeing what others have been making, too.

[babypoohsmom]

Wow Bailey that one is nice too. I forget how lucky I am to have a Joann's within 6 miles of my house and a coupon practically every Sunday in the paper. Once a few years ago I found some Homespun on clearance for $1 a skein at Michaels. They were odds and ends as far as colors go, but since I mostly make hats, it was a great find.

I hope you have fun at your gathering tonight!

[darski]

Wide Scarf Prayer Shawl

 

Monthly Prayer Shawl meeting tonight.  Looking forward to seeing what others have been making, too.

 

I meant to wish you well for your meeting.  I hope it went well.

[Bailey4]

It was fun.  I brought some books that had knitted and crochet patterns and people were enjoying looking through the different styles.

[darski]

The great thing about prayer shawls is that they are like dishcloths in that you can try new stitch patterns (within reason) and add to your crochet toolbox.  I'm so pleased that you are getting this time with others.

[Bailey4]

Tranquil Diamonds Prayer Shawl

 

This was the last one I finished before the meeting.  I'm working on another Homespun one now.  I'm starting to get the interest back in dolls again, which is good because I still need to get some outfits done, and fall creeps up quickly.  I'm not sure how often this group is going to meet over the summer, so if I can get a few done while getting back into the doll stuff it would work out well.

[darski]

That is a lovely pattern.  Good on you.

[babypoohsmom]

Wow, you are nearly making one a day! I like this one too. You are really trying out a nice variety of shawls.

[cshort]

I finished this lapghan yesterday, it will be going to a local nursing home.

[Bailey4]

Love the pattern and the colors.

[darski]

Love that one.  Variegated yarn can do so much all on its own.