The Mighty Waves Prayer Shawl crochet pattern is a beautiful rectangular wrap that can be made while simultaneously praying for someone, or can be given to someone in need of encouragement or comfort.
The name Mighty Waves comes from the Bible in Psalm 93.
” The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.” – Psalm 93:4.
A prayer shawl is a great way to let someone know you are thinking about them and praying for them. It is like wrapping someone in a hug of encouragement and prayer.
This crochet shawl also makes a beautiful accessory to wear over nearly any outfit!
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Pattern Details
The Mighty Waves Prayer Shawl is rectangular in shape, measuring approximately 70″ x 20″.
The Yarn
This shawl crochet pattern calls for DK (#3) weight yarn. I’ve used a number of different yarns for this project, but most recently used Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.
I love Paintbox Yarns so much! They are 100% premium acrylic yarns with so many beautiful colors to choose from. It is a very affordable yarn also, which you can purchase exclusively on LoveCrafts, a website that sells both yarn, patterns, and craft supplies!
You will need approximately 900-1000 yards of yarn for this shawl pattern.
The pattern is rated Easy in difficulty. You will just need to know basic crochet stitches for this one!
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Mighty Waves Prayer Shawl
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Mighty Waves Prayer Shawl Crochet Pattern
Copyright © 2026 Michelle Ferguson – Two Brothers Blankets
All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, sold, or tampered with, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher.
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Yarn:
100% Acrylic
276m/302yds
Hook:
G (4.0mm) crochet hook
Other Materials:
Gauge:
Row 1 = 20” across
Pattern Difficulty:
Easy
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch(s) – chain(s)
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
RS – right side
* – repeat from
Sizing:
70” x 20”
Pattern Notes:
Pattern is in US terms.
Turning chain does not count as a stitch, unless stated otherwise within the pattern.
Width of pattern can be adjusted by using multiples of 6 plus 3.
Adjust the number repeats of rows 2-5 to make longer or shorter.
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Pattern:
Ch 87
Row 1: (RS) dc in the 4th ch from hook and across. (starting 3 chs count as first st) (85 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in the 1st dc, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next dc*, repeat from * across, working the last sc in the 3 ch of turning ch. (28 ch-2 spaces)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), turn, 2 dc in 1st sc, sc in next dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in next dc*, repeat from * across to last sc, 3 dc in last sc. (13 shells, 2 half shells)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st dc, *ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc*, repeat from * across, ending with last sc in the 3rd ch of turning chain. (28 ch-2 spaces)
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), turn, *2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next sc*, repeat from * across. (85 dc)
Repeat rows 2-5 until shawl reaches approximately 70” in length or to desired length.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block if necessary.
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Thank you for the prayer shawl patterns. They absolutely Gorgeous.
Thank you for these prayer shawl patterns. Something I’ve been looking for & wanting to do.
What do I click onto to get the printed instructions for your gorgeous Mighty Waves prayer Shawl.
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