Cluster Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern

Introducing the Cluster Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern, a cozy and textured rectangular wrap that pairs beautifully with the Cluster Bucket Hat from Week 4 of Crochet Along for a Cause. Whether you’re making it to donate or gift to someone in need, this shawl is full of thoughtful details and love in every stitch.

✨ About the Cluster Prayer Shawl

This rectangular shawl features alternating rows of cluster stitches and single crochet, creating a lovely balance of airy texture and solid warmth. It’s lightweight enough for year-round use but substantial enough to offer comfort and protection.

The contrasting border of cluster stitches frames the piece with a pop of color, while the final round is finished with delicate picot stitches in the main color for a gentle, lacy touch.

Shawl Highlights:

• Alternating rows of cluster stitch and single crochet for visual interest and texture
• Contrasting border made of cluster stitches for a polished frame
• Finished with a round of picot stitches in the main color for a subtle, elegant edge
• Can be made in solid or two-tone colors for a personalized look
• Perfect for donation, ministry gifting, or comforting a loved one 💗

🤲 What Is a Prayer Shawl?

A prayer shawl is a handmade wrap created with the intention of providing comfort, support, and warmth to someone in need. As the shawl is made, many makers say a prayer or send positive thoughts for the recipient. It’s a simple but powerful way to show love and compassion through your craft.

Whether given to someone experiencing illness, grief, or life transitions, a prayer shawl can be a beautiful reminder that they are not alone.

🧵 Part of Crochet Along for a Cause – Week 4

This shawl is the matching piece to the Cluster Bucket Hat, which was featured for Week 4 of Crochet Along for a Cause. You can make one or both to donate together—or keep one and gift the other!

Together, they create a thoughtful, coordinated set that’s stylish, cozy, and made with purpose.

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Cluster Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern

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Materials
700g worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (you will only need a small amount of the border color)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
fsc – foundation single crochet (VIDEO TUTORIAL)
CL – cluster (*yarn over, insert stitch into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* repeat from * to * once more in same stitch, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook)
picot – ch 2, sl st in same stitch

· written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· This shawl is a large rectangular shawl. Then a border around the entire rectangle is added.

· This shawl is made to be large. To make it smaller, take out stitches. The number of stitches in row 1 must be an odd number. To make it shorter take out rows.

Approx Finished Size:
23″ x 53″

CLUSTER PRAYER SHAWL CROCHET PATTERN

Starting with the main color, ch 2

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from the hook, fsc 75 (75 sc)

Alternatively, a starting ch can be used. Ch 76, starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc across

This is the width of the shawl. To change the size, add or take out stitches. Must be an odd number of stitches.

Row 2: ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *CL in next, ch 1, sjip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, dc in last (36 CL, 2 dc)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch and ch-1 space across (75 sc)

Row 4 – 121: repeat rows 2 – 3 (ending with a row 3 repeat)

Do not fasten off.

To change the length, add or take out rows.

BORDER

Round 1: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across to the corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc along the side, placing 2 sc along each dc row & 1 sc along each sc row to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc in each stitch across the bottom to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, sc along the side, placing 2 sc along each dc row & 1 sc along each sc row to corner, sc, ch 2, join to first sc with sl st. Fasten off.

Join contrasting color to corner ch-2 space

Round 2: ch 2, *(CL, ch 2, CL) in ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip 1 stitch, CL in next] repeat from [ to ] across to ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st. Fasten off.

Join main color to ch-2 space

Round 3: ch 1, *(3 sc, picot, 2 sc) in ch-2 space, sc in CL, picot, [sc in ch-1 space, sc in CL, picot] repeat from [ to ] across to ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

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