Long Crochet Lace Prayer Shawl Pattern

I’ve been going through some of my old crochet patterns, finding the ones you might not know about but shouldn’t overlook. And I’ve got a great one for you today. It’s the Shelly stole. This is a bulky weight lace crochet shawl, which is a bit different than what you’ll find out there. It’s also a prayer shawl, although you can make it without the prayer if you’re so inclined. This long crochet lace prayer shawl pattern is designed to look and feel great on all body types.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive a percentage of sales from those links. Thank you for your support.

A Long Crochet Shawl For Bigger Bodies

One of the reasons I love to crochet and knit my own designs is because I can make them to fit my body. I’m a tall, bigger gal, and just like everyone else, it’s nice to wear clothes that flatter me. I found that many crochet stoles, shawls, and wraps were shorter than I needed to look right on me. They created a stumpy, short, frumpy look. So, I started designing longer crochet wraps. Problem solved. This long crochet lace prayer shawl pattern is designed to a length of 95″. Wrap it all around you and cozy up! Of course, you can always adapt to shorter patterns if you desire.

Bulky But Lacy Crochet Shawl

Another thing that sets this long crochet lace prayer shawl pattern apart from other crochet stoles and wraps is its lacy design, but it’s made with bulky weight yarn. Usually, when people think of lace designs, they naturally think of lace weight or sock weight yarn for the project. However, you can create a beautiful openwork design with lots of great drape and still use bulky weight yarn.

Since the yarn is thicker, the wrap works up more quickly than using a lightweight yarn. But because I’ve kept it very lacy, it’s not an overly heavy wrap that’s uncomfortable to wear. It’s not a blanket scarf by any means. It’s long and thick, but it’s not overwhelming.

Yarn and Crochet Hook

I designed this crochet pattern using Lion Brand Homespun Yarn with a size N/P crochet hook. Billow cotton yarn would also be a really great choice for this crochet pattern. So would Chroma Twist Bulky. Buy the yarn that makes your heart sing while you craft!

Prayer Shawls, Stoles, and Wraps

I originally designed this as a crochet prayer stole for my sister. This simply means that I held prayer and intention in mind for her while I crafted it. This infuses the project with your thoughts and prayers. It can be a great comfort to you while you craft and to the person you gift with the project when you’ve completed it. Of course, you can turn any shawl into a prayer shawl; likewise, any prayer shawl can be just an accessory if you aren’t inclined to pray while you craft. It’s up to you.

Learn more about crochet prayer shawls here.

Get The Crochet Pattern

The Shelly Lace Stole pattern is available through Ravelry.

You Might Also Like:

• Alpaca Crochet Wrap Pattern
• Crochet Lace Wrap – 3 Ball Project
• 10 Free Lightweight Crochet Summer Shawls Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this prayer shawl pattern special, Marly?

So here’s the thing… this pattern is designed to be longer than typical shawls, measuring 95 inches! It’s made with bulky weight yarn but still has a beautiful lacy design, so it works up quicker without being too heavy. It’s perfect for all body types!

Can I really make a lace pattern with bulky yarn?

Honestly… yes! It might sound unusual, but you can totally create a gorgeous openwork design with great drape using bulky yarn. It makes the project work up faster, and you still get that lovely lacy look without it being too dense.

What yarn and hook did you use for this pattern?

Yes! I designed this with Lion Brand Homespun Yarn and an N/P crochet hook. But really, any yarn that makes your heart sing will work… Billow cotton yarn or Chroma Twist Bulky would also be fantastic choices!

What’s the deal with “prayer shawls”?

Well, I originally designed this as a crochet prayer stole for my sister, holding her in my thoughts and intentions as I made it. It’s about infusing the project with your good wishes… but honestly, you can just make it as a beautiful accessory if that’s more your style!

Where can I find the pattern?

You can grab the Shelly Lace Stole pattern over on Ravelry! It’s a digital download so you can get started on it right away.