Prayer Pockets and other Woven Items

 


    These two items perfectly model repurposing. Made of leftover yarn, beads, and buttons, they didn't cost me additional money to construct. Both were made on cardboard looms. The small prayer pocket is made on a 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inch rectangle loom. The handbag was made on an 8 x 8 1/2 rectangle. Both were made using standard 4 yarn, with a few bulkier size 5 yarn stripes. I Inserted the toothpicks into the non-corrugated side of the cardboard. It stays better than the corrugated side without tape. You can also use the corrugated side of the cardboard if you tape up the edge with painters or masking tape.

    I used Christine Anderson's tutorial to make my first woven bag. However, I adapted her sizes. See her tutorial at this link: (10) Woven Pouch - YouTube.  Additionally, if you have tied on many pieces of yarn and have lots of knots sticking out, you can turn your yarn bag inside out before finishing it or attaching a braid for wearing or carrying. Make a simple three-stranded braid. 

   Weaving on a cardboard loom is highly relaxing. It's a prayerful and meditative activity.   However, when you finish making your prayer pocket, you will have a beautiful item to keep your prayer requests in. Write your prayer requests on a small sheet and place them in your pocket. On the days you wear your pocket, you will notice that those prayers are close to your heart. However, what's more, essential to realize is that because these prayers are on your heart, they are also on the Holy Spirit's heart. He's praying for you in words that cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26-29. 

    When you find yourself in a state where you do not know what to pray. Take heart because the Holy Spirit is praying for you. He will comfort you in your mourning (Matthew 5:4). God will always love you. Nothing can separate you from his love (Romans 8:39). Praying constantly gets the attention of God, who loves you.

Blessings in Christ!

Jane Shoemaker





    




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