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Dec 17, 2008 posted by SueC@4
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Author

Susan A. Coes

Introduction

This little wrap was designed specifically for the elderly - particularly those confined to wheelchairs or to bed. The short length prevents it from getting caught in wheels. The shape helps keep in on the shoulders where many elderly get cold. Being open down the front makes it easy for medical personnel to access arms for blood pressure readings and such.

Materials List

12 ounces of worsted weight yarn

H hook

Finished Size

Approximately 18 inches long (down the center back) and approximately 80 inches around the bottom edge

Gauge

14 dc = 4 inches

8 rows = 4 inches

Notes

V stitch = 1dc, ch1, 1dc

The Pattern

Chain 54

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch, *dc in next 11 ch, v st in next ch, repeat from * 2 times, dc in next 11 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 2 ch, ch 2, turn (58 dc and 5 ch 1 spaces)

Row 2: dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 13 dc, V st in ch1 space, repeat from * 2 times, dc in next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in last dc and in top of turning ch, ch2, turn (8 sts increased).

Rows 3 - 28: repeat row 2, following established pattern, always increasing the number of dc between V sts by 2 (each row increases by a total of 8 sts).

Row 29: dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc and dc in next st, repeat from * to V st in previous row, ch 1, V st in ch 1 space of V st, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc repeat from * across row to last dc. Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, dc in last dc and in top of turning ch, ch 2, turn

Row 30: dc in each dc and ch 1 space across, end off, weave in ends.

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CricketL wrote
on Mar 11, 2009 12:00 PM

God Bless ya for sharing your design

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Susan Smith1 wrote
on Apr 8, 2009 6:29 PM

My friend has made several of these shawls. She loves them because they are quick and easy. They don't fall off the shoulders of the person wearing it like so many do. After seeing the ones she has completed, I can't wait to get started.

Garnie wrote
on Apr 28, 2009 6:18 PM

Really love this pattern...halfway through one now! Thanks so very much for submitting it!

jenninbrissy wrote
on Apr 28, 2009 6:26 PM

With winter coming in Brisbane Australia, my grandmother-in-law would appreciate one. Can't wait to get started on it. Cheers for the pattern :).

degner wrote
on May 1, 2009 11:13 AM
I have been looking for a pattern for the wheelchair elderly that is simple and therefore easy to make several in a short amount of time. This looks perfect. Will let you know how the project goes.

Dee Dee

Tracy wrote
on May 3, 2009 9:12 AM

I am not in a wheel chair but I do use a walker and cane. This is perfect. I also have friends that have degenerative diseases although we are still fairly young that would love to have this shawl, it looks like you can make it longer also so that makes it even better. This shawl is great for anyone.

akaRosella wrote
on May 9, 2009 8:56 AM

So many shawls have the long point on the back that seems to get caught in chairs, under rumps, etc! I do a lot of charity crochet and this pattern is going to be at the top of my list! thanks for sharing!

my mom taught me to crochet wrote
on Jul 5, 2009 8:54 PM

My mother recently had a stroke and needed to start using a wheelchair. She also has alzheimer's and has not been too steady on her feet and is cold all the time. I live far away from her so I made a shawl for her mothers day gift. It was perfect for me but had too many holes in the pattern for her and my dad does not use it. I am so thrilled to have found your pattern for wheelchair use. I am going to make it for her birthday in Sept. and I know it will be used alot. Thank you!

degner wrote
on Aug 8, 2009 12:18 PM
I have made several of these shawls and I love them. I give them to a local hospice organization. I change the stitch pattern at times for a little variaty. I used a cross stitch pattern that turned out really nice.
Thanks for a great charity pattern.

Dee Dee

ducky2569 wrote
on Sep 26, 2009 5:15 PM

I really like this. Its great! I am going to make like 30-50 of them and donate them to a nursing home by my mothers house. Thank you for the pattern!

trude wrote
on Oct 26, 2009 8:27 AM

I am so glad I just found this pattern. What are your ideas for the closure to keep it on?

SueC@4 wrote
on Oct 26, 2009 12:09 PM

You could put a button on one side and use the eyelet on the other side for a buttonhole or attach ties to either side (ribbon that matches or even contrasts or I-cord).

meggiesue wrote
on Oct 30, 2009 7:19 AM

A friend showed me this pattern and I've recently made one for mother who is in a nursing home and one for a friend. I was, however, thinking this might be a good item to make for some of the men in the nursing home (I'm sure their shoulders get cold also) when I make more for the women.

SueC@4 wrote
on Oct 30, 2009 11:43 AM

I have actually made some for men in nursing homes in black and brown. I did do one in stripes in shades of brown. The men seemed to like them as well.

ScreechTheMighty wrote
on Nov 5, 2009 4:21 PM

Ooo, this is a good idea! Do you think it'd work for patients on chemo? I think it can get cold in those hopspital rooms...

-And the Mome Raths Outgrabe-

SueC@4 wrote
on Nov 5, 2009 6:38 PM

I think it would be wonderful for chemo patients. My mom is bedridden and loves the fact that she can put hers on and take it off by herself. You are right it does get cold in chemo rooms.

ScreechTheMighty wrote
on Nov 5, 2009 6:45 PM

Thanks!

-And the Mome Raths Outgrabe-

Jektype wrote
on Nov 30, 2009 4:01 PM

Thanks for the pattern! Being elderly & having just been released after a 3-month stay at a skilled nursing home following major spinal surgery, I can say this definitely would be great for those in nursing homes. During the summer especially w/air conditioning on, it was always cold. I was given a prayer shawl by my church which I was very happy to receive, but I used a coilless safety pin to keep it around my shoulders & upper arms. This is definitely a better solution & I plan to make several & donate them to my church as prayer shawls.

TheMooseClan wrote
on Dec 10, 2009 8:54 AM

This is a fantastic idea! As I nurse, I know these are REALLY appreciated but I would encourage you to ADD POCKETS to hold tissues and what not. Seems all the ladies want pockets in their shawls!

This would be a great volunteer project for any nursing!

Bobbie Sue W. wrote
on Jan 28, 2010 8:51 AM

I make prayer shawls and love this pattern for the wheelchair-bound.  MooseClan commented here to put pockets on them.  What a wonderful idea.  I should have thought of that one and will be putting them on ALL of my shawls from now on..I am soooo excited.  Am going to start one now!  Thank you!!!!!

catherine pedri wrote
on Feb 1, 2010 4:31 AM

Loved making it.  It was so easy.  I am going to make one in suede now.   I gave the first one to a charity group for so meone using a wheelchair.  Next one I will make a little longer for my friend.

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