Knit to Donate to Charity

Prayer Shawl Knitting

Written by Knitting Stitches on July 14th, 2009

About 3 years ago, I started a prayer shawl ministry to knit to donate to charity. As part of that one-woman effort, I knitted almost 30 prayer and comfort shawls for the senior citizens in my church and several friends and family members. While most of the patterns I used came from free resources on the web, I did purchase a few of these books to knit a unique prayer shawl for each recipient.

The Prayer Shawl Companion

For many, the ultimate expression of spirituality is charity. And for years, people have been crafting prayer shawls – knitted wraps to comfort those in times of need and to help others celebrate special occasions. Written by the two women at the heart of this groundswell of charity knitting, The Prayer Shawl Companion presents 38 wondrous wraps for all occasions, from baptism to remembrance. The book includes easy, intermediate, and challenging patterns for such inspiring creations as The Calming Shawl, and the Friendship Patchwork Shawl, and many more. Professional knitwear designers like Kaffe Fassett and Nicky Epstein have donated more than 10 patterns.

Annie’s Attic-Quick-To-Stitch Prayer Shawls

Create 8 inspirational shawls with these Quick-To-Stitch Prayer Shawls. Includes Scripture readings and instruction for each shawl. Shawls include: Prayer for Peace Prayer for Healing Prayer for Love Prayer for Life Prayer for a Loved One Prayer for a Friend Prayer for Hope and Prayer for Comfort. Softcover: 24 pages.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry Volume 1

Join the thousands of knitters and crocheters of all faiths who are creating handmade shawls for people in need using the patterns in The Prayer Shawl Ministry Volume 1. Whatever your faith and wherever you live, your handiwork will be a gift of comfort, hope, and peace. Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. What started as a grass-roots movement has quickly grown into an international cause, with countless numbers of shawls being given to grateful recipients around the globe.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry, Volume 2

This eagerly anticipated second volume of The Prayer Shawl Ministry book includes 10 shawl patterns to knit or crochet and a heartwarming follow-up on the three prayer shawl ministries introduced in the first book. Readers will identify with the dozens of letters to The Lion Brand Yarn Company from individuals sharing what the ministry means to them. This photo-rich book also includes prayers for many occasions and concerns, all of which may be used in any prayer shawl ministry. The handy guide to Lion Brand Homespun colors is a useful tool that knitters and crocheters will refer to again and again. In addition, a brief overview will familiarize readers with a new volunteer movement known simply as Friendship Shawls, an idea promoted by Warm Up America!

Friendship Shawls

Best-selling author and avid knitter Debbie Macomber teams with Leisure Arts to introduce a new Warm Up America! initiative — Friendship Shawls. Similar to prayer shawls, friendship shawls are handmade gifts of caring. They’re perfect for special occasions or simply as friendship gifts. In addition, these shawls are wonderful for individuals in nursing homes, hospitals, and shelters. Visit and be the first to introduce friendship shawls to your area through this inviting book! Ten shawls to knit: For All Reasons, A Hug to Keep, Because I Care, So Nice to Have You Around, A Little Something for You, Thinking of You, Gifts to Share, A Wisp of Warmth, A Girl’s Best Friend, and Always With You.

Knitted Prayer Shawls

There are times when something special is required to fill a need, provide comfort or give someone a blessing. For that reason, we present this collection of shawls and throws along with a selection of prayers and blessings. Knitters of all ages and all skill levels will love this book! 16 pages.

A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Ministry

Many contemplative, prayerful acts involve repetition of action: walking a labyrinth, reciting the Divine Office or saying the rosary. So why not knitting? As their needles flash and click, veteran knitters Jorgensen and Izard practice “contemplative knitting,” which they say is just as real and fruitful a spiritual practice as any longstanding tradition of the church. The shawls change the lives of the knitters themselves, inviting them to engage in quiet meditation, and they also make an impact on the people who receive them, many of whom are recovering from illness or bereavement. Fans of knitting will be, shall we say, hooked: the book offers practical steps on selecting yarn and knitting simple prayer shawls, but its most enduring feature is the heartwarming stories of shawls knitted and given as artifacts of prayer.

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