St. Matthew’s Knit, Crochet, and Pray Ministry is under the auspice of The International Order of St. Luke, Snellville Chapter. A fun, fulfilling, and calming ministry — come join in to help others and make powerful connections! Through this rewarding ministry, we share joy, comfort, and hope with our church and the wider community.
We invite you to join us in the library (located off the parish hall) every Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
All are welcome!
We have people available to teach knitting, crochet, and beading. Yarn is available for free. If you can’t join us on Thursdays in person, we have a donation box at the back entrance to the church. Please donate hats, scarves, gloves, yarn, beads and crosses!
Wrapping yourself in a prayer shawl centers your heart on God, allowing you to feel God’s loving embrace and presence. These shawls, alongside prayer scarves and squares, serve as tangible reminders of God’s grace and are blessed on the altar during our services.
Preemie caps and blankets are provided to Northside Hospital.
Birthday placemats created for residents of Delmar Gardens Nursing Home.
Hats and scarves are created for multiple purposes, including the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Reservation.
Prayer beads
Links to Starter Patterns
These links are provided as tried and true as a starting point only. CREATIVITY and ORIGINALITY are allowed AND ENOURAGED!
- V Stitch Prayer Shawl
- Prayer Square (LINK COMING SOON!)
- Prayer Beads (Rosaries) (LINK COMING SOON!)
- Baby Cap 1
- Baby Blanket (LINK COMING SOON!)
- Basic Crochet Chemo Cap
- Basic Hat 1
- Quick & Easy Scarf
- Lap Robe
We also maintain a pattern book, in the church library — come check it out anytime!
Other Resources
- Prayer Beads Usage Instructions (Printable)
- Prayer Shawl Usage Instructions (Printable) (LINK COMING SOON!)
- Prayer Square Usage Instructions (Printable) (LINK COMING SOON!)
- Hat Sizing Chart
- Knitting Crocheting Benefits 1
- Knitting,Crocheting Benefits 2
- Knitting, Crocheting Benefits 3
- Knitting, Crocheting Benefits 4
