Happy Friday again! Can you believe it is finally August? This year has really been dragging along, hasn’t it? I’ll be honest, July seemed like it lasted for 3 months- at least for me. But it’s over now, and we are well into the second half of this crazy year! I was at the grocery store the other day, and I saw Halloween candy on display already. I don’t think I have ever seen it out so early. Must not be just me who wants to hit fast forward and get on to 2021, lol.
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The Friendship Prayer Shawl is going to be your favorite Fall Accessory. Plenty of drape and just enough ventilation to keep you cute, cozy and not too hot as fall comes around. My testers loved the pattern and their finished shawls, and I know you will too!
I came across 3 balls of Lion Brand Mandala Ombre while in the Walmart, and I snatched them up. They turned out to be absolutely perfect for this design. The yarn is super soft, the colorways are stunning, and the weight is thicker than regular Mandala, but a little thinner than traditional worsted weight. (Don’t worry- if you have traditional worsted, your Friendship Prayer Shawl will still be stunning, I promise!)
For this pattern, you will need a 5mm hook and 1025 yards of your favorite worsted weight yarn. The colorway I chose is called Tranquil. The tassels are optional, but I’m on a bit of a tassel kick at the moment, and I couldn’t resist making big colorful tassels for my shawl.
This design is a cousin to the Friendship Triangle Scarf, as it has very similar design elements but with a few changes to keep it unique.
You can grab your copy of the Friendship Prayer Shawl below, and be sure to take lots of photos to share with me. I love seeing your work!
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Until next week,
Happy Hooking!
~Malena
