Prayer Shawl for a Man

[Bearsgrammy]

Hi Everyone: I recently read an article about crocheting prayer shawls for men. I know a "shawl" of this type would have to be pretty unfeminine, and all the shawl patterns I have seen are for women. Our Pastor was just diagnosed with Chrohn's Disease. He is still a fairly young man at 47 years of age. Does anyone know of any patterns (preferably printable) that I could use to make him a prayer shawl. It seems sort of dumb in one way, but very meaningful in another. He is going to Afica soon on a two month sabbatical mission trip, and I though, if nothing else, it could be used down there. Any help with this request, or any ideas would be very much appreciated, as he is "the real thing"---he lives what he believes and has been there for all of us at Christ Church. Thanks, even if it is not possible to dig up a pattern.

[Becky Morgan]

Does it have to be a shawl, or would a nice afghan do? There are some beautiful Christian-themed afghan patterns. (I thought there was one on Freepatterns.com, but it isn't showing up right now.)

[Ashley3121]

What if you just made a rectangle out of any stitch you like. Or maybe a ripple or out of granny squares. When I try and picture a male shawl that is what I saw. Kind of like little smaller than a lapghan he can put over his shoulders. Good Luck!

[losingmymind2]

A simple stripe patterned or solid rectangle is suitable for a man. You can use colors with meaning to the person you are making it for, or just a 'manly' blue, green, or brown.

[knitcrochetandpray]

When I have done pray "shawls" for men, I basically make a a lapghan and call it a prayer blanket. Use a manly colors and a more masculin stitch or pattern. They have always been well received.

[PassthePeace1]

How about like what Jewish men wear....it would be easy to design, just a rectangle for the front and back....sew on one end, leaving a space for the head....sort of a prayer poncho......think they have some sort of tassling...suppose to be four I think.....find the scriptures that give the describtion..and go from there...

 

Pam

[Bearsgrammy]

Thanks to each of you who took the time to give me some really great suggestions. I am now thinking lapghan in african colors. You guys are so nice!

[some1uno]

I have made lapghans for men using any afghan pattern that I liked. Used RH speckled yarn, and even used a baby afghan pattern with blue, green, and tan. You can try this Jacob's Ladder afghan pattern - just don't make it so wide - so it will fit nicely across the lap with some extra on each side.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/jacob.html

[IBFawn]

My pattern copied and pasted fine. But when I previewed it, it had become a jumbled mess.

So I added a / at the beggining of every row of type.There are only two rows here.

 

I wish I could post a picture. It looks very much like the Harry Potter scarfs, that is what my Grandchildren thought I was making when they first saw me crocheting one. I have made quite a few of these for men and are well received when called a Shoulder Blanket.

 

/ 3 x 3 THE PRAYER SHAWL (Shoulder Blanket)

/ MEASUREMENTS

/ Approx 20 x 70 ins

/ Red Heart Super Saver yarn

/ U.S. K-hook

/ INSTRUCTIONS

/ Ch 70. maybe a few extra you can remove.

/ Chain loosely or use an L-hook for the chain.

/ 1st row:

/ 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc).

/ 1 dc in next ch. ((3 total dc))

/ (Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch)

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/ 1 dc in each of next 2 ch.

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/ 1 dc in each of next 3 ch.

/ ch3 Turn.

 

/ A – H in row 2nd row only marks the hole set you are on in the row.

/ When row 1 is completed: There will be 9 sets of 3dc.

/ Row starts with 3 dc and ends with 3 dc.

/ In between each of these you will have

/ created 3 holes by doing the ch1, miss next ch-1 sp, dc

/ (there will be 8 sets of 3 holes)

 

/ 2nd row:

 

/ 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. ((3 total dc ch3 counts as one))

/ A (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

/ (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

/ (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. )

/ B(Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

/ (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

/ (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc.)

/ C(Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

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/ D(Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

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/ E(Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

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/ F(Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

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/ G (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

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/ H (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc)

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/ (Ch 1. Miss next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc.)

/ ch 3 Turn.

/ 96 rows This shawl is long

/ Repeat row 2 until you get the length you want

/ 1-12 main color (12 rows)

/ 13 & 14 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 15-18 main color (4 rows)

/ 19 & 20 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 21-32 main color (12 rows)

/ 33 & 34 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 35-38 main color (4 rows)

/ 39 & 40 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 41- 56 main color (16 rows center shawl section) you could shorten to

/ 12 or 14 rows in the 41-56 row section

/ 57 & 58 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 59-62 main color (4 rows)

/ 63 & 64 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 65-76 main color (12 rows)

/ 77 & 78 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 79-82 main color (4 rows)/ 83 &84 contrasting color (2 rows)

/ 85-96 main color (12 rows)

 

These do seem to be colors for Men, at least my Grandsons thought they were.

 

Burgundy and gold / Huntergreen and Lt gray or silver/

blue and light gray / blue and bronze / cornmeal and black/

camouflage and dark sage / camouflage and black/

Royal Blue, cherry red and white

Royal Blue instead of plain Blue is my favorite to use.

[Bearsgrammy]

Thanks again to alll of you, especially IBFAWN, who took precious time to post the pattern for the shoulder blanket. It sounds beautiful!! Just learned today that Pastor is not doing well at all, Africa trip may not be a possiblity for him. I really value your interest in my post and also, any prayers for John Collins. Love you people!