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Whether you’re experiencing a mild winter or a frigid one, having this easy pocket shawl crochet pattern whipped up will make for a much more cozy day.

Easy Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern

I don’t have time to be chilled this winter – I want all my errands to be enjoyed with a cuddly shrug. And I’m tired of worrying about whether or not I have gloves in the car with me – or if i have any on hand when the neighbor stops me on my morning trip to the post box.

No, this fantastic pocket shawl crochet pattern has me covered – with dual, thick pockets, buttons where you need them, and a width that’s just perfect for draping over my shoulders.

Now on to those pesky winter day errands.

What Yarn Should You Use for a Pocket Shawl?

For this particular project, I wanted something soft and flexible to allow the drape of the scarf to flow with me or whatever other outerwear I might be sporting. So, I selected Caron Simply Soft yarn in the Ocean colorway.

But this project can be worked with any worsted weight yarn or similar. Below are some options that work well for making bracelets.

What Size Does This Pocket Scarf Crochet Pattern Fit?

As written, this pattern is sized to fit an average height woman. I am 5-foot 9-inches and this is perfect for me, based on where I placed the pockets. But the model wearing the shawl (not me) is several inches shorter and the pockets would need to be placed differently if this was a piece for her.

How Much Yarn Will I Need to Make a Pocket Shawl?

I used about almost three full 6 oz skeins of 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn (size 4) in solid dark blue colorway. I do generally crochet in a medium-tension, so this is what I would consider an average amount of yarn usage for this project.

How Do You Crochet a Pocket Shawl?

This particular pocket shawl is crocheted as a long rectangle with a pretty edge and added pockets. To help keep the pattern work from being too repetitive, I decided to add in some little separators to create a little variety. But honestly, a long rectangle with the ends flipped up would make a great pocket shawl, too, whatever floats your boat.

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Easy Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern

Below you will find the notes and directions for making this pocket scarf crochet pattern.

Size Assembled:

86”x12” in length and width or 20×28 cm

Materials

800 yards worsted weight (size 4) yarn (Caron Simply Soft in Ocean colorway pictured)
3 Buttons, optional
Crochet hook for scarf body: Size M/13 (9 mm)
Crochet hook for pockets: Size I/9 (5.50 mm)
Darning Needle
Sewing Pins

Gauge:

Scarf Body: In half double crochet, 6 stitches and 3 rows = 1.5 in x 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Pockets: In half double crochet, 7 stitches and 4 rows = 1.5 in X 1.5 in (3.81 cm)

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

Scarf is worked in two panels. Do not join until directed.
Pockets are worked separately. Do not join until directed.
Buttons are optional.
The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Sizing

Adult One Size Fits All

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch:

Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through, *yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, pull through, repeat from * 4 more times, yarn over, pull through 12 loops on hook, chain 1 (to lock stitch). Due to the large number of loops on your crochet hook, only light tension may be required.

Directions

SCARF BODY

Make 2.

Chain 32, turn.

Row 1: hcd in 2ND ch from hook, HDC in ea ch (29 HDC total), turn.

Rows 2-20: Ch 2, HDC in ea HDC across and in top of ch 2 of previous row (29 HDC total), turn.

Row 21: Ch 3, DC in next HDC, SC in next 2 HDC, DC in next HDC, TC in next HDC, DC in next HDC, SC in next 2 HDC, DC in next HDC, TC in next HDC, DC in next HDC, SC in next HDC, DC in next HDC, TC in next HDC, DC in next HDC, *SC in next 2 HDC, DC in next HDC, TC in next HDC, DC in next HDC (repeat from * 1 more time), SC in next 2 HDC, DC in next HDC, TC in next HDC, turn.

Row 22: Ch 4, SL ST in top of second TC, *ch 4, SL ST in top of next TC* repeat 5 times, SL ST in top of last TC, turn.

Row 23: Ch 2, HDC in each ch and SL ST (29 total HDC), turn.

Rows 24-45: Repeat rows 2-23.

Rows 46-75: Ch 2, HDC in ea HDC across and in top of ch 2 of previous row (29 HDC total), turn.

Row 76: Ch 2, HDC in ea HDC across and in top of ch 2 of previous row (29 HDC total).

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY OF SCARF

Match left and right sides of shawl at center back, and single crochet in each stitch across to join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

EDGING

Attach yarn to any point (except a corner) of the shawl edge with a slip stitch. You will be working along the ends of the rows, except on the ends of the shawl. Make a puff stitch in one space, skip one space, and repeat around the shawl.

In the corners, make an additional puff stitch. When you have made puff stitches all around the shawl, slip stitch in the top of the first puff stitch to join.

Ch 1, and sc in the top of each puff stitch and the space between each puff stitch around (add one extra sc in each corner), sl st to join the last sc to the first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

POCKETS

Make 2.

Ch 32, turn.

Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in 2nd ch from hook and in e ach across (29 HDC’s total), turn.

Rows 2-46: Ch 2, HDC in ea HDC across and in top of ch 2 from previous row (29 HDC’s total), turn.

Row 47: Ch 1, SC in 12 HDC across, ch 4, skip next 4 HDC, sc in next 13 HDC across, turn.

Row 48: Ch 2, HDC in ea SC across and each ch in previous row (29 HDC’s total).

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

POCKET ASSEMBLY

Fold one pocket panel in half, match the corners, and beginning at the top corner (not the folded corner), attach the yarn using a slip stitch, single crochet, then make one single crochet in each space down to the fold. Repeat on other side of pocket.

ATTACH POCKETS TO SCARF

Put the scarf across your shoulders, and measure where your wrists lie. Mark the spot on one side of the scarf. Lay the scarf down with the right side up, and place the pocket top (the end with the button hole) where you marked your wrist will lie. Using a ruler, place the pocket in the center of the scarf (left to right). Pin the pocket into place on the scarf.

Using a yarn needle, sew along the back side of the pocket, along the edge, and stitch through the scarf. Sew along both sides and along the bottom of the pocket.

Put a straight pin in the scarf, behind the button hole. Use a large-eyed sewing needle, and thread it with yarn. This can be done with ease, if you use a piece of thread, folded in half, and thread it through the needle, folded end first. The open the loop you just threaded through the needle and put a piece of yarn (about 18 inches long) through the loop of thread. Pull the cut ends of the thread, and pull the yarn through the eye of the needle. You can see this on the accompanying video.

Sew on the button. Repeat for the second pocket.

BUTTON ON FRONT OF SCARF

Try on the scarf again, and mark where you want the center of your button to be. Also mark where the button hole should be located.

Attach the yarn to the scarf, about 1/2 -inch above the center of the button (if you’re using a 1-inch button). Sew the button on as described above, for the pocket.

Attach the yarn to the single crochet around the edge of the scarf, chain 8, skip 8 sc, slip stitch to join to the scarf, turn. Chain 2, HDC in each ch (7 HDCs), slip stitch to join to first chain stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Yield: 1 Pocket Scarf

Pocket Shawl

This is a surprisingly fast and fun project that breaks up the monotony with some simple and cute touches that make this pocket shawl the best you'll see.

Active Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $25