Crochet Pocket Shawl with Video, Penelope Shawl
Easy pocket shawl crochet pattern – Beginner Friendly
Crochet pocket shawls are the rage right now. They will keep you warm and stylish at the same time.
Imagine how cozy you would feel in a crochet shawl with pockets this fall? I cannot wait to use mine!
The stitch pattern is a simple 2-row repeat making it a perfect pocket shawl that would catch the fancy of beginner and advanced crocheters alike.
Both the front and back of the stitch has a beautiful texture. You can choose which side you want to make the right side.
Crochet Pocket Shawl
This crochet pocket shawl wrap comes in one size to fit all women. You can adjust the width of the shawl and the position of the pockets easily to customize it to your size.
There is a video tutorial at the end of this blog post.
Materials
1. Worsted weight, size 4 yarn. Lion Brand Wool-Ease in color Fisherman was used for the crochet pocket shawl pictured.
2. A J(6mm) crochet hook
3. A tapestry needle to weave in the ends
4. Two 1-1/4 inch wooden buttons for embellishment(optional)
Finished Size
65 inches long and 15 inches wide not including the fringes.
You can easily add to the width of the pocket shawl by crocheting more rows. If you would like to make your scarf longer you will have to chain more.
Yardage
It took me about 5-1/2 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease to work this free pocket shawl crochet pattern. Each skein was 197 yards long.
Stitch Abbreviations
ch– chain
sc– single crochet
fpsc– Front post sc
dc- double crochet
sk– skip
Gauge
Note: I found that the shawl stretches quite a bit and gets longer when worn. So that has been taken into account while calculating the initial chain.
Pattern for Gauge Swatch
Chain 38 and follow the pattern for shawl until your piece measures 4 inches.
5 Repeats= 4 inches
Stitch Explanation
Front post single crochet (fpsc): It is worked as a regular sc except for the way you insert your hook. The hook is inserted in the same way as working a front post double crochet. You can check out my tutorial on front post double crochet here: Front Post Double Crochet Tutorial
Related Patterns
Shawl with one skein of Lion Brand Mandala
You might also like this shawl pattern on Favecrafts.com
Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern
Note: The shawl is made lengthwise. The more chains you add, the longer your shawl will be. The initial chain is a multiple of 4+6.
Row 1: Chain 290, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, *(ch 3, sk next 3 chs, 1 sc in next), repeat from * until end of the row, turn.———72 ch-3 loops
Row 2: Ch 2 ( counts as a dc here and throughout), 1 dc in same st as beginning ch-2, sk next ch-3 loop, *(3 dc in next sc, sk next ch-3 loop), repeat from * to last sc, 2 dc in last sc, turn. ———71 3dc group with 2 dc on each end
Row 3: Ch 1 ( does not count as a st), 1 sc in same st as beginning ch 1, *(ch 3, 1 fpsc around the middle dc of the next 3dc group), repeat from * until you work a fpsc in the last 3dc group, ch 3, 1 sc in the last dc, turn.——-72 ch-3 loops
Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as beginning ch-3, sk next ch-3 loop, *(3 dc in next fpsc, sk next ch-3 loop), repeat from * to last sc, 2 dc in last sc, turn. ———71 3dc groups with 2 dc on each end
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until your crochet pocket shawl is 15 inches wide and you end in Row 4.
Last Row: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as beginning ch 1, *(ch 3, 1 sc in the middle dc of the next 3dc group), repeat from * until you work a sc in the last 3dc group, ch 3, 1 sc in the last dc, fasten off. ———72 ch-3 loops
Leveling Rows
These rows will be worked on the Right side of the shawl where you have the ribbed lines. It will make it easy for us to add our tassels.
Sl st to the base of the shawl, ch 1 at the corner, 1 sc along the first sc row, work 2 sc across next dc row end,* (1 sc across sc row end, 2 sc across dc row end), repeat from * to next corner and fasten off.
Repeat the same on the other edge of the shawl.
Pockets for your Shawl (Make 2)
Finished size of pocket: 7-3/4 inches wide and 8-3/4 inches long.
Ch 38 and follow the pattern for the shawl until you complete 10 dc rows.
Note: Now you will work sc rows around the pocket. While working sc along dc row ends, insert your hook into the leg or post of the dc or turning chain and not into space under them. This is to avoid leaving holes in your pocket.
Round 1: Ch 1 at the corner and work along the side of the pocket, 2 sc along the edge of the first dc row, *(1 sc along the side of the sc row, 2 sc along the next dc row), repeat from * until you reach the corner, 3 sc in corner, sk the first ch of the first ch-3 loop, 1 sc in next 2 chs, *(sk next sc, 1 sc in next ch, sk next ch, 1 sc in next ch), repeat from * to end of this foundation chain side, work 2 more sc in the corner and start working up the right side, *(1 sc along the side of the sc row, 2 sc along the dc row), repeat from * until you reach the top right corner.
Work 1 more sc in the corner and continue to work along the last row, 1 sc in each st across to end of row, turn.
Note: The next 2 rows are worked only along the top edge of your pocket.
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across to end, turn.
Last Row: Pull up the loop on your hook, sl st loosely into next st and each st across to end, sl st in the corner, fasten off with a 2-yard tail for sewing.
Attaching the Pockets
Fold your shawl along its length. Place the base of your pocket 28 inches away from the fold.
Use the yarn tail left and sew the pockets onto the shawl. I made a running stitch right inside the single crochet edge. You can use a whip stitch if you prefer.
Sew the wooden buttons to the top of the pockets for embellishment.
Finishing your Easy Crochet Shawl with Pockets
Tassels will add the final finishing touch to your pocket shawl wrap. Use a cardboard piece that is 3 inches long, wrap yarn around it, and cut on one end to get yarn strands 6 inches long.
Take 2 strands, fold at the middle of the strands and pull through your scarf to get a loop, yarn over grabbing all the strands and pull through the loop. Tighten the knot. Repeat the steps to attach tassels in every alternate sc stitch. Trim as needed to level them.
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When making the pocket do you do the same stitches for 10 rows or do you do 10 rows of double crochet?
You should chain 38 for the pocket and work exactly like you crochet shawl. It would be like you are making a mini version of your shawl, but you stop at a repeat of Row 4 and don’t work the last row of the shawl pattern.
That’s do you do the same stitches as Shaw Row 1 through 10 or do you do 10 rows of double crochet for the pocket?
This shawl is both beautiful and practical. It’s a perfect gift as well, made by using the recipient’s favorite colors. Thank you SO much for this pattern. I pinned it the minute I saw it.
I am glad you love my crochet shawl with pockets. They are very functional like you said.
This pocket shawl crochet pattern looks gorgeous! I’m sending it to my sister to make it for me ;).
Oh so sweet of you Trinity! I am glad you love my free crochet pocket shawl pattern.
I don’t crochet, but this looks easy to convert to knitting.
Thanks
I’m eager to try this pattern, however the wool you used is a weight of 6, not 4 and the suggested hook size should be a 9mm, not a 6mm. Could you just clarify for me.
Thank you.
Hi Angela, you are confusing Wool-Ease Thick and Quick(weight 6) with Wool-Ease yarn(weight 4). Yep, there are 2 yarn weights with the same weight which confuses a lot of people.
Is there by chance a video tutorial for this pattern?
I will be making one in a week, hopefully!
Is there away you could let me know when you do?
How many skeins does this pattern need?
It took me 5-1/2 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease to make design this free pocket shawl crochet pattern. Each skein is 197 yards long.
This is beautiful !! Please show a video on how to make please!!
It is a wonderful shawl! I’m delighted. I want to make one for my mom.
I’m just a little confused by the pattern of the fantasy point, because I’m Brazilian and my English is unfortunately weak. I will wait for the video tutorial.
Congratulations on your beautiful work.
Hello excited to make your pocket shawl when I read though the pattern I noticed it says chain 290 that’s a long chain 🙂 I’m about 5 ft, would I use 290 chains to begin with also ?
You can chain 250 and make it 56 inches long if you want.