Prayer for the dead is almost a battle with the reality of death and destruction that weighs down upon the earthly existence of man. This is and remains a particular revelation of the Resurrection.

O immaculate virgin, mother of God and mother of humanity, we believe with all the fervour of our faith in your triumphal assumption both in body and in soul into heaven where you are acclaimed as ...

Having said that though, it is pretty fabulous to end up with a beautiful blanket at the end of the journey. This pattern uses just one crochet stitch - Treble Crochet (this is called a Double Crochet ...