Crochet pocket shawls are cozy and stylish accessories that anyone can create! With some yarn and a crochet hook, you can make a beautiful shawl that not only keeps you warm. But also has handy pockets for carrying your essentials like a phone or keys.
Crochet Pocket Shawl
The process involves simple crochet stitches to craft a long, warm wrap that feels like a comforting hug. Once you add the pockets, your shawl becomes even more functional and cute. It's a fun project that results in a lovely piece perfect for chilly days or thoughtful gifts for friends and family.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: The video uses Nako's Sport Wool yarn in color number 193, but you can choose any yarn.
- Crochet Hook: 8 mm or larger for a looser, more breathable fabric.
Shawl Dimensions:
- Width: 48 cm (with slight flexibility)
- Length: 180 cm (customizable)
- Pockets: 28 cm wide and 32 cm tall
Pattern Instructions:
Starting Chain:
- Begin with a light color yarn.
- Create a loose starting chain of 40 stitches (adjust the size based on your preference, ensuring it's loose to prevent narrowing).
First Row:
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Double crochet in the 4th and 5th chains from the hook.
- Continue double crocheting in each chain across.
Developing the Pattern:
- For the next row, chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet on each new row).
- Skip one stitch, double crochet into the next stitch.
- Work a double crochet in the skipped stitch by going over the stitch you just made, creating a crossed stitch pattern.
- Skip a stitch, double crochet in the next, creating the pattern across the row.
- Continue with this pattern until you have 9 double crochets left.
Shawl Body:
- Keep repeating the pattern, ensuring the middle portion is purely double crochet stitches for simplicity and texture.
Adding Pockets:
- Start each pocket with a chain of the desired length (to match the shawl's width).
- Work double crochets into the chains, creating a fabric that matches the shawl body.
- Continue until the pocket reaches the desired height (28 cm recommended).
- Attach the pockets to the shawl at the desired location, ensuring they line up with the established pattern.
Finishing Touches:
- Once the shawl reaches the desired length, and the pockets are attached, finish off the edges with a border of single crochet stitches to add a neat, finished look.
Notes:
- The pattern is adaptable to various sizes and yarn types.
- The stitch pattern creates a crossed, textured look that's visually appealing.
- Ensure consistency in stitch tension to maintain even sizing.
Sewing the Pockets:
- Sew the pockets in place, making sure to align them with the pattern of the shawl for a seamless look. Use pins to help position them before sewing.
Completion:
- Weave in all ends securely.
- Block the shawl if desired for a professional finish.
