Super simple garter stitch makes this shawl a fast, easy knit that’s perfect when the need arises. Large-sized needles and skinny yarn give a fabulous drape when worn. The yarn used in the picture is crimped sportweight with lots of slubs, which makes it very huggable. It’s also a machine-washable and dryable wool blend, to make life easier for the recipient.

The free pattern includes some thoughts on the blessing of a prayer shawl, as well as text for an enclosure card to go with it.

A note about the yarn: it’s discontinued (8 skeins were used for a 5.5-foot shawl), and I would recommend looking for a crimped, slubby sportweight yarn if you want it to look like the one in the photos. The pattern will work well with any yarn, since it’s a very basic design and stitch. I’d love to see this shawl in mohair!