A crochet pocket shawl is the perfect blend of style and functionality, offering both warmth and convenience in a beautifully handmade accessory. This versatile piece features cozy pockets, making it ideal for keeping your hands warm or storing small essentials. Whether you’re lounging at home or out and about, a crochet pocket shawl adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. It’s a great project for crocheters of all skill levels, and a thoughtful gift that’s sure to be cherished!
Materials for crochet pocket shawl:
- Weight 3 / Dk yarn in any color of your choice (10 skeins)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (if needed)
Gauge:
No specific gauge needed
Notes for crochet pocket shawl:
- Don’t count 1st chain at the beginning of the row as a stitch.
- This pattern has a large number of the same rows.
- The instructions are in US terms.
abbreviations use in crochet pocket shawl:
ch- chain
st – stitch
slst – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
fp – front post
Bobble st – 5 dc together
rep – repeat
R – row/round
special Stitches:
Crossed Double Crochet Stitch
5 Double Crochet Bobble Stitch
Crochet Diamond Stitch
Measurements:
Shawl’s width: 22 inches
Shawl length: 60 inches
Pocket’s width: 8 inches
Pocket’s length: 8.5 inches
Pattern notes:
Shawl:
Work in the rows. Start with ch 200 + 1.
The foundation ch should be a dividend of 4 + 1 chs.
R1: skip 1st ch, 1 hdc in each st across, turn (200 hdc)
R2-4: ch1, 2 dc, start working crossed dc across the row till last 2 sts, finish the row with 2 dc, turn. (2 dc, 196 crossed dc, 2 dc)
Start working bobble st from next st.
R5: ch1, 2 sc, “1 bobble st, 3c” rep across the row, turn.
R6: ch1, 1 dc in each st. (200 dc)
we are working Diamond St from the next row.
This part is explained in the video.
R7: ch1, “3 sc, start decreasing fp tr in 2nd st of previous row, keep the st unfinished, start next fp tr in 6th st of previous row and complete the st, 3 sc, work next decreasing fp tr in 6th and 10th st” keep repeating the sequence across the row. turn.
R8: ch1, 1 dc in each st. turn. (200 dc)
R9: ch1, 1 sc, work 1 fp tr in 1st tr of R7, “3 sc, work next decreasing fp tr in 1st and 2nd tr of R7” keep repeating the sequence, turn.
R10: ch1, 1 dc in each st, turn
R11: ch1, “ 3 sc, work 1st decreasing tr in 1st and 2nd tr” keep repeating the sequence, turn.
R12: ch1, 1 dc in each st across the row, turn
Bubble stitch :
R13: ch1, 2 sc, “1 bobble st, 3 sc” rep across the row, turn
R14-27: keep repeating the sequence of R12 & R13.
R28-30: ch1, 2 dc, crossed dc in each st till last 2 dc, finish the row with 2 dc, turn. (2 dc, 196 crossed dc, 2 dc)
R31: ch1, 2 sc, “1 bobble st, 3 sc” rep across the row, turn
R33-34: Repeat the sequence of R28 to R30.
R35-50: keep repeating the sequence of R13 & 14.
R51-55: Repeat the sequence of R7-R11.
R56: ch1, 1 dc in each st, turn
R57: ch1, 2 sc, “1 bobble st, 3 sc” rep across the row, turn
R58-60: ch1, 2 dc, crossed dc in each st till last 2 dc, finish the row with 2 dc, turn. (2 dc, 196 crossed dc, 2 dc)
R61: ch1, 1 hdc in each st,
Do not cut the yarn,
on the width side of the shawl: Ch1, 2 sc on the edge of dc & hdc rows, 1 sc on the edge of sc row, cut the yarn, and weave in the end. (98 sc approx)
Rep the same for the other edge.
Pockets x 2 crochet pocket shawl:
Start with 32 + 1 chs
R1: skip 1st ch, 1 hdc in each st, turn (32 hdc)
R2: ch1, 1 dc, work crossed dc in each st till 2nd last st, finish the row with 1 dc, turn (1 dc, 30 crossed dc, 1 dc)
R3: ch1, 1 sc, “1 bobble st, 3 sc” rep across the row, turn
R4: ch1, 1 dc in each st, turn
R5-6: rep the R2.
R7-12: rep the sequence of R3 & R4.
R13: rep the R2.
R14: ch1, 1 dc in each st, turn
R15: rep the R3.
R16: ch1, 1 dc in each st, turn
R17-21: rep the sequence of the diamond st pattern.
R22-23: rep the sequence of R2 & R3
R24: rep the R2.
Cut the yarn by leaving a long thread we will later use this thread to sew the pocket with the shawl.
Make another pocket for the other side.
Sew both pockets on the shawl.
Cut the long strands of the yarn and make tassels on both width panel.
Weave in all the ends.
you can find the video tutorial from our YouTube channel : tutorial for the righties: https://youtu.be/lbZZElON5Ms?si=HLdKdADuWyQejsYU
Do not worry lefties we also have a tutorial for you: https://youtu.be/qfxL7mZ3DMg?si=fFsN00liLZ3WuiXD
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