My Lenten Blanket as a Spiritual Practice

• I started my Lenten project, a log cabin-style blanket, but quickly realized I didn’t like the pattern I had chosen. So, I changed it to something that felt more natural.
• This blanket is made from my handspun, all Canadian wool—Shetland from Nova Scotia and a Bluefaced Leicester/Merino blend from Ontario.
• Just like the season of Lent, this project is about creating a daily rhythm of prayer, meditation, and reflection as I knit.

Embracing Imperfection and Growth

• As I knit, I notice how some stitches are uneven and messy, just like life. But both the perfect and the imperfect pieces come together to create something whole.
• I considered ripping it out and starting over, but I decided to embrace the imperfections, knowing that growth happens in the process.
• This reminds me of the Lenten journey—accepting where I am while also striving for transformation.

Feeding My Soul and Finding Gratitude

• At Bible study this morning, we talked about the “bread of life” and how we nourish our souls—not just with food, but through prayer, community, and the things we take in daily.
• I ask myself: How am I feeding my soul today? What am I doing to strengthen my relationship with the Divine?
• Gratitude is a powerful practice. When I take a moment to notice the blessings around me, everything shifts.

As I continue knitting this blanket, stitch by stitch, I’m reminded that Lent is not about perfection—it’s about the journey. Each day, I’ll show up, knit a little, pray a little, and reflect on the ways I can grow. Some days will be smooth, and others will feel messy, but all of it is part of something bigger.

So, I invite you to join me in this rhythm. Take a moment to reflect, to pray, to create, and most of all, to notice the blessings around you. We are all works in progress, but together, we are being shaped into something whole. God bless. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

You can find the 10 row blanket here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ten-stitch-blanket