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Loading... The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion: 37 Patterns to Embrace, Inspire, and Celebrate Lifeby Janet Bristow
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I was lucky to get an e-version of this book through netgalley.com. I am a crocheter, and have made many, many shawls to give away to people. Though in my mind, I don't call them "prayer" shawls, they are along the same idea - to give comfort to someone needing help. I was very eager to both read, and to make something out of this book. The shawls are beautifully photographed, with a variety of skill levels. Each shawl has a little intro, usually a little story about why the shawl was made or designed, and who it was given to. Heartbreaking stories, that make you want to save the world, one shawl at a time. There's also a little section about the history of the prayer shawl, a story which I'm already familiar with, but went into a little more detail. I was a little disappointed in the actual shapes of the shawls - I prefer to make shaped shawls, i.e. a triangle, a half circle, a farose or 3/4 shawl, etc., and there were very few in the book. There were also a couple of extremely basic, granny square type shawls which I personally felt was a waste of space in the book. Granny squares have been around as long as there have been crocheters, and there are dozens of free patterns for granny square shawls, both in leaflets & on the internet (I have one, too). All in all, though, I do believe that this book is a wonderful resource, and it's worth buying just for the stories if nothing else. What do you get when you combine a group of women that have a creative spark as well as a burden to pray for others? A Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an extraordinary group that has touched lives in extraordinary ways across the world for more than a decade. With their latest book, Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo continue to reach out to people of all faiths in sadness and celebration, this time with crocheted wraps, or prayer shawls. In their follow-up to the 2008 bestseller The Prayer Shawl Companion, the authors have once again brought together crafters, their inspiring tales, and comforting, thoughtful blessings. My Review: The Prayer Shawl Companion Ranging in difficulty from easy to intermediate, some of my favorite projects include: The Milk Fiber Shawl ~ Delightfully different yet easy to learn, this light and airy shawl introduced me to a new crochet pattern as well as gave me a renewed inclination to pick up my hook. The Genevieve epitomizes romantic flair that anyone with a romantic heart would love to receive, and my absolute favorite, the One Step at a Time Shawl. Quick and easy, I was eager to start working on this one and found myself crocheting up a storm. This is so much more than just another crochet book. Read along and learn just a little about the women's lives and what they have overcome or are going through, this whole book is a work of love and dedication that isn't easily put down. It's not very often you get not only a book of patterns, but an inspirational journey embedded in its pages. Everything from adornments, poems, prayers, and packaging make this book a treasure. The cons ~ there are a few mistakes in this book, and the instructions at times are confusing, but I didn't find anything that I couldn't figure out. I really enjoyed leafing threw this book! All the projects are gorgeous. I worked the Victory Shawl pattern and it was EASY as was indicated on the pattern, instructions were clear and precisely written. The shawl turned out as beautiful or more then the one pictured in the book, I was so pleased. I can't wait to make my 2nd project, as a gift for my mother. no reviews | add a review
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an extraordinary group that has touched lives in extraordinary ways across the world for more than a decade. With their latest book, Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo continue to reach out to people of all faiths in sadness and celebration, this time with crocheted wraps, or prayer shawls. No library descriptions found. |
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As a crocheter, I thought the patterns in the book were easy to follow and I liked that you could extend the pattern if you wanted to to make a throw or a lapghan, etc. I'm also in awe of Nicky Epstein, Mary Beth Temple, and Doris Chan, among others, who contributed patterns and shared inspirational stories. That just added an extra layer of specialness to the book. The photos were also gorgeous and were a great accompaniment to the patterns.
Highly recommend: 5/5 stars.
I received a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review. ( )