The “little christening cloth” features the symbols for faith, hope and love, and is intended as a gift for a child who is being baptized in hospital. After the baptism the little christening cloth can be given to the family or put next to the child in its cot. It serves as a tangible reminder that the baptism has taken place and as a reminder of the promise which the baptism represents. A promise which may be a source of hope and comfort in a difficult time.
The pattern for the little christening cloth is free for download here:
