Create a meaningful handmade gift with the Poetry and Prose Prayer Shawl, a beautiful crochet pattern designed to offer comfort, warmth, and encouragement. Featuring a timeless unisex design and a soft, neutral color palette, this shawl is perfect for charity donations, prayer ministries, sympathy gifts, or anyone in need of a thoughtful handmade hug.
The pattern is worked entirely in the wide half double crochet stitch, a simple variation of the classic half double crochet.
Instead of working into the tops of the stitches, you’ll crochet between the posts, creating a fabric with beautiful drape and a light, airy texture. Paired with a larger crochet hook, the result is a shawl that feels soft, comfortable, and elegant without being heavy.
Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
One of the best features of this pattern is its relaxing one-row repeat. Once you’ve established the stitch pattern, you can settle into a peaceful rhythm that’s perfect for quiet evenings, prayer time. Or simply enjoying the calming process of crochet. It’s an approachable project for confident beginners while remaining enjoyable for experienced crocheters who appreciate meditative stitching.
To help you crochet with confidence, the pattern includes step-by-step photo tutorials along with a helpful video tutorial demonstrating the wide half double crochet stitch.
Whether you’re making a shawl for a loved one, donating to a local hospital or prayer shawl ministry, or creating a comforting wrap for yourself, the Poetry and Prose Prayer Shawl is a beautiful project filled with warmth, grace, and heartfelt purpose.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 12 sts x 11 rows = 4″ x 4″ blocked | 12 sts x 13 rows = 4″ x 4″ before blocking
Size
27″ x 66″ blocked | 26″ x 55″ before blocking
Materials
Expression Fiber Arts ‘DEWY’ DK Weight 3 Light Yarn (70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Silk, 250 yd/228 m, 4 oz/113 g) Poetry and Prose 6 skeins
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
