Knit, Crochet & Pray
The Knit, Crochet & Pray Ministry was established by a church member who found a prayer shawl pattern. Prayer shawls, hats, scarves and other items have been knitted or crocheted for the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries and cancer patients by members of St. Matthew’s Knit, Crochet and Pray group. The items are knitted or crocheted, blessed by a priest on the altar, and given to folks who are part of our parish as well as outside the community of St. Matthew’s.
Wrapping oneself in a prayer shawl is a way of focusing one’s eyes and heart on God to feel his presence and loving embrace. Prayer scarves and squares are also a way of keeping focus on God as a reminder of God’s presence. This rewarding ministry brings joy, comfort, hope and God’s love to the church, the larger community and the world. Also, afghans and many different craft items are hand made by this group to be auctioned or sold to benefit St. Matthew’s at our Annual Car Show and ECW’s sponsorship of Daysy Caceras. The Knit, Crochet & Pray group meets on the FIRST and THIRD Thursdays of the month, at 10:00 a.m. in the parish hall. All are welcome!
** We maintain a pattern book in the library **
LINKS to COMMON PATTERNS:
Coming soon: Dimensions for lap robe — 36″ x 45″ is suggested
Coming soon: baby blanket – link suggested