pThe strongPrayer Shawl Ministrystrong is an extraordinary group that has touched lives in extraordinary ways across the world for more than a decade. With their latest book, Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo continue to reach out to people of all faiths in sadness and celebration, this time with crocheted wraps, or prayer shawls. In their follow-up to the 2008 bestsellerstrong emThe Prayer Shawl Companionemstrong, the authors have once again brought together crafters, their inspiring tales, and comforting, thoughtful blessings.p pstrongemThe Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companionemstrong features 37 beautifully designed prayer shawl patterns contributed by everyday crocheters and professional knitwear designers alike, including Nicky Epstein, Mary Beth Temple, and Doris Chan, among others. The instructions are easy to follow and the patterns represent a range of skill levels.p