Description
The Flower of Life Shawl has beautiful texture and delicate open work which makes it especially suitable for warmer weather or festive occasions.

This pattern is sure to keep your interest. It is made in sections and then joined together. To start, the flower of life medallion is made for the center back and two half motifs are made for the fronts. The circle motif becomes the center of the square made for the back. The half front motifs are turned into triangles. When all the shapes are completed they are crocheted together along the shoulder seam to form a large triangular shawl. An edging is added around the outside of the shawl and the final finishing options of tassels or fringe are added.

The flower of life adds to the special story of the shawl and why I am adding it to my collection of Meaningful Makes. Originally, it was designed for a friend that was battling uterine cancer. Since the uterus is the center from which all life flowers, the flower of life medallions seemed to have a meaningful connection. To enhance the story, I made my version in shades of peach, as peach is the colour of the cancer awareness ribbon used for uterine cancer.

The flower of life motif, which is an ancient geometric symbol, has 19 interlocking flowers and many cultures believe that it holds the secrets of the universe. it contains within it meanings in numerology, the 61 interlocking circles of the Fruit of Life, Metatron’s Cube, the symbol of a Labyrinth, the Kabbalah Tree of Life, and the energy of the 7 chakras which makes it especially fitting for those that practice meditation.

Beyond all these hidden meanings, the Flower of Life Comfort Shawl is just a beautiful shawl that can be worn by anyone that enjoys the art of crochet. However, if you are gifting it to someone that is battling uterine cancer, a bonus gift card explaining the story of this shawl, has been included with this pattern for you to print and include with your gift.

Size
71” wide x 35” deep (180.3 W x 88.9 cm D) not including tassels.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate

Materials

• #4 Medium Weight Yarn ( A: 132 yd/121 m, B: 835 yd/76s m)
• Crochet Hooks: 5mm and 5.5 mm
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape

Special Stitches / Techniques

• Flower of Life Medallion
• Front Bar & Back Bar Double Crochet
• Trellis Picot Stitch

Instructional information for stitches and techniques included in the pattern along with picture tutorials.

Here are some testers’ comments about the pattern:

• It’s the most beautiful and favourite item I’ve ever made.
• Making the different shapes made it very interesting.
• Creating the intricate motif was very exciting.
• The meaning behind the make is close to my heart.
• Different variety of stitches makes the pattern unique.
• Not boring.
• Beautifully stunning finished product.

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Special Notes

• This pattern and photos are the copyright of Charlotte Whaley of Yarns About Yarn. Final products made using the Flower of Life Comfort Shawl may be sold with credit for the design given to Charlotte Whaley of Yarns About Yarn.
• Pattern my not be redistributed or duplicated, in whole or in part.
• Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes.

Share Your Work
You are encouraged to share your versions of this pattern on social media using #floweroflifecomfortshawl and #yarnsaboutyarn.

I love seeing your interpretations of my patterns so don’t forget to tag me @yarnsaboutyarn on Instagram.

Until next time,
Peace and blue skies!