I was just informed of a couple of typos in my BLUE Knitted version of the Salvation Colors Afghan.
Row 2 should read K2 P31 K1 K1tbl as you will now have 35 stitches on the needles
Row 3 should begin with K4
Sorry for the inconvenience. Here is the link for the pattern if you need to download it again.
We are now on the 5th panel of Salvation Colors Afghan. How are you doing? In February I will post the final panel, then in March the edging and seaming.
This month we look at The Waters of Baptism.
1 Peter 3:21 says, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also-not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God.
As a symbol of your commitment to the Lord God you are asked to follow Jesus in baptism. Baptism does not save a person any more than putting on a ring make you married. You must follow through in the action of commitment.’
And he said to them, in Mark 16:15,16, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believes and is baptized shall be saved. This is the first command given to a believer. Even Jesus was baptized in Luke 3:21,22.
As you work through this pattern, read the story in Luke 3. Have you been baptized? If so prayerfully remind yourself of the love commitment that was made by Jesus and by you. If not, prayerfully consider if it is time in your walk with Christ to do so.
The stitch panel in the knit version is called Little Fountain. That seemed appropriate for a panel titled “The Waters of Baptismâ€.
Download the pattern for knit and crochet here. (A PDF reader is required)
I follow someone on twitter named Hooking Stitches. She is a very encouraging woman who makes and offers prayer shawls and chemo caps to those in need.
As the new year approached she has come up with an excellent idea to tear down her strongholds and change daily habits away from her sinful nature and toward the Lord. Using different colors to represent strongholds broken she is making a victory blanket and we can follow her progress as she demonstrates Romans 12:2 in action. Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. We cannot makes these changes alone in our lives, we must let God do the work and be willing to follow Him.
She is opening her heart and her life while telling her story in this blanket, just like we are telling the salvation story with the Salvation Afghan knit-along/crochet-along.
It is exciting to see the many ways people use their talents to share their love of Christ. Melody is an example of the Proverbs 31 woman and mentor to all around her.
Proverbs 31:13 She shops for the best yarns and enjoys (crochet). MSG
Proverbs 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.NIV
Proverbs 31:24 She (crochets) garments and sells them. NIV
Proverbs 31:26 She speaks with wisdom NIV
What are some things you’d like to change or improve in your life this year?
Perhaps the idea of reading the bible in a year is too large a project, so how about starting with simply reading a chapter a day to get started? Proverbs has 31 chapters, January has 31 days. That’s a starting point.
Maybe you’d like to improve your crochet or knitting skills. Why not try the Salvation Afghan. The stitch patterns were selected to stretch my own comfort zones and go beyond the standard stockinette and double crochet rows.
Don’t become so focused on the big picture that you forget the small details. Before you run, you must learn to walk, before you knit yourself a sweater, you have to learn how to knit.
I am encouraged by Melody and look forward to seeing her continue to grow as a woman after God’s own heart.
What will you do to let God transform you this year? What will you put into your victory blanket?
How is your afghan coming along? Have you found a pattern you really like and want to incorporate it into other projects?
I am sitting here watching the snow fall. The world around me is transformed as I watch the flurries fall from the sky’; as I see the white blanket the covers the land; and I watch the window pane frost over from the cold. It lays a beautiful carpet of white on the ground and glistens. I don’t mind the snow, as long as I can comfortably stay inside my warm home. 🙂
The knitting pattern for this panel is called snowflake and seems appropriate for today. The crochet pattern is called popcorn. A large bowl of freshly popped corn is a favorite snack, especially when watching a movie. A time to sit back and relax and enjoy.
White, in the Salvation Colors, stands for purity, a clean heart. The purity of Christ offers us the cleansing we receive when washed in His blood. “He appeared that He may take away our sins. In Him is no sin. (1 John 3:5 NIV)
1 John 3:3 reminds us to look for this purity in our lives. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus’ life as a model for our own. (MSG)
May you be infused with strength and purity, filled with confidence in the presence of God our Father when our Master Jesus arrives with all his followers. (1 Thes 3:13MSG)
Download the pattern for knit and crochet here. (A PDF reader is required)
With Christmas here, REMEMBER:
Jesus is Better than Santa (author unknown)
Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy or girl, What’s your name?”
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says “You better not cry”
JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.
Santa’s little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It’s obvious there is really no comparison. We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about — Jesus is still the reason for the season.
May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2009
And may He bless the work of your hands in the New Year 2010
I am editing the post for this month’s panel in the Salvation Colors afghan. How are you doing? Are you keeping up?
I ran across a post today I want to share with you, it’s along the lines of what we are doing with the afghan. It’s a Happy Birthday Jesus cake with colors to represent Salvation.
You can find the post by clicking here.
The chocolate layer reminds us that we are sinful.
The red layer reminds us that Jesus shed his blood for our sins.
The white frosting reminds us that Jesus has given us a clean heart.
The green layer reminds us to grow in Christ.
The yellow decorations remind us of heaven.
The candles remind us Jesus is the Light of the World.
Wishing you a very, Merry Christmas and praying you will be blessed with the abundance of God’s love in 2010.
Hell offers complete separation from God. This comes from rejecting him as Lord and Savior. We used ORANGE to represent the Gates of Hell in the previous panel.
Heaven, however, is eternity spent with God. Gold is used in this next panel to represent heaven as described in Revelation 21:18 and the city was pure gold.
Jesus is preparing a home for you and me. He promises to take us to that home in John 14:2,3 In my Father’s house are many mansions..I am going to prepare a place for you I will come back and take you to be with me.
Your heavenly home is under construction right now.
I love the stitch pattern names for this color. In crochet we have a stitch pattern called Crosses. What better representation of the love our Father in Heaven has for us than that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8)
The knit pattern is called Trinity because you knit/purl 3 stitches in one stitch. Like Father, Son, Holy Ghost, 3 in 1.
Download the pattern for both knit and crochet (click here). (PDF reader is required)
I will be posting video of stitch demonstration for each version. Check back for the tutorial.
How did you like this stitch? Leave a comment below.
I have hesitated posting the videos on the patterns. I have edited, re-edited; deleted and started over a number of times.
My husband finally grabbed both hands in his and told me to stop, get it edited and post. Quit trying to make it perfect. So I am going to offer what I have and hopefully improve as I go along.
For the knitted project, the Vertical Weave is a 2 row pattern repeat. Here I take you through each step. I hope this helps you understand and become more comfortable with the pattern.
For the crochet project, the pattern is called Alternate Stitch. At first it looks difficult and deceiving, but once you work a few rows you will easily slip right into it.
How is your project coming along? Did the video help? Leave a comment and share your thoughts with others.
We are condemned to life in hell. Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death. Not the physical death, but the spiritual second death, life eternally separated from God.
It is further described in Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is a second death.
Are you anywhere on that list?
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23.
Download the pattern for both knit and crochet (click here). (PDF reader is required)
If you have problems with the stitch pattern, check back here for a video tutorial.
How did you like this stitch? Leave a comment below.
Want to know more about the Salvation Colors Afghan in knit and in crochet? Find out what each color represents. Get ideas on using it as a witnessing tool.
Check out the video to learn more about the Salvation Colors project.
Collect your supplies. Gather a group of friends to work on this project together. It can be a great time to share your knitting and/or crochet skills; to learn new stitch patterns; and to enjoy each other’s company.
May your heart be encouraged, being knit (crocheted) together in love. Colossians 2:2