God Is Always On Time Prayer Shawl Pattern

God Is Always On Time Prayer Shawl Pattern

What Is Being Made

The God Is Always On Time Prayer Shawl is a crocheted prayer shawl designed by Kathleen Fields. This finished garment measures approximately 70 inches wide by 28 inches in length at the longest point, excluding tassels. Prayer shawls are traditionally worn as a spiritual comfort piece or gifted to those in need of encouragement and prayer support.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs filet crochet as its primary technique. Filet crochet is a traditional openwork method that creates a mesh-like fabric through the strategic use of chain spaces and double crochet stitches. The pattern features row-by-row instructions that are accompanied by charts to guide the crocheter through the design. The shawl is worked in double crochet throughout, which creates the characteristic open squares and filled blocks that form the filet pattern.

Stitches Used

The God Is Always On Time Prayer Shawl pattern utilizes the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (Ch) – Used to create the foundation and openwork spaces within the filet pattern
• Double Crochet (Dc) – The primary stitch used throughout the pattern to build the filet squares
• Single Crochet (Sc) – Used in pattern construction as needed
• Slip Stitch (Ss) – Used for joining and finishing

The filet pattern notation (ch2,dc) indicates the fundamental filet unit: chain two stitches, skip two stitches, then double crochet in the next stitch to create the open squares characteristic of filet crochet.

Materials and Gauge

This pattern requires worsted weight yarn (also called medium weight or weight category 4). Approximately 1000 yards of yarn is needed to complete the shawl, with an additional half skein recommended for the decorative tassels. The designer used Red Heart Love in Metallic Lime for the project shown.

A Size F crochet hook is required for this pattern. The gauge is measured as 8 rows of 7 filet squares equaling a 4-inch square, which is worked entirely in double crochet. Maintaining proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Difficulty Level and Pattern Format

The God Is Always On Time Prayer Shawl is rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle filet crochet techniques. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The PDF includes both written row-by-row instructions and visual charts to support the crocheting process. The chart is positioned on its side due to the shawl's uneven bottom edge, with instructions to begin on the left side at the bottom of the flipped chart labeled as row 1 and work upward through the subsequent rows.

About the Designer

This pattern was designed by Kathleen Fields of Seasoned By Grace Designs. The pattern is copyrighted 2020-2024 and represents original design work from an independent designer.