Choosing Colors for A Prayer Shawl Gift
Are you looking to create a prayer shawl for someone but don’t know where to start? Are you struggling in deciding what colors to use for this person? Here’s some tips listed below to help you in choosing the perfect colors for a prayer shawl gift.
pray for one another
In John 17, Jesus sets an example for us to pray for one another. A prayer shawl can be a way for us to reach out to others who are hurting. Or it simply lets one know that you are thinking of them. As crocheters, we are blessed because we can use the talent God gave us to create a special gift to show love. A crocheter prays to God while making the shawl or blanket. We pray for guidance of our hands as well as on the behalf of the recipient. Crocheters pray throughout the process of making the gift. Upon the completion, we say a final prayer or blessing that provides comfort or to fill the need of the person receiving the gift.
Who will recieve the prayer shawl
Thinking about the recipient prior to starting the project will help insure that the recipient will treasure the gift, but that is not always possible. There are times when you will know the one receiving the gift and times you will not. How can you be sure to use colors that the recipient will love? Listed below are some tips for choosing the perfect colors for your next prayer shawl gift.
Choosing the perfect colors for a prayer shawl
First of all, if you know the recipient, find out their favorite color. This one can seem obvious, but for some it is not as much. Look at making a shawl that is different shades of their favorite color, or combine their favorite color with an accent, contrast, or neutral color to make it pop.
Secondly, look into the recipient’s birth month. Using their birth month and the jewel stone associated with that month, you can pick a color. The chart below lists all the months, the stone that represents each month and the name of a color that coordinates with that stone. This is a great reference to keep on hand incase you need a color palette idea for a project.
Another way of choosing colors is to think about what colors mean. Each color has different meanings associated with it. Colors also evoke moods or feelings. Prayer shawls are given for many reasons, so think about why you are giving the gift. Then you find a color that symbolizes the quality or sentiment you want the shawl to convey. The chart below gives the meanings, moods, or behaviors that each color can portray.
Like no other gift you can make, prayer shawls show the person how much you care for them. Add a prayers to the shawl as you make it to health and happiness. Having that finished item then becomes a physical expression of the prayers that you said over the item. These shawls or wraps are meant to be snuggled up in and symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance.
Crocheters want to ensure that their gift abounds in love and thoughtfulness, but also has special meaning for its recipient. Choosing the perfect colors for a prayer shawl gift can help to evoke the intended feelings the giver wishes to express. These resources and tips help in determining that perfect color palette for that very special gift and the care and love behind it.
