Wrap yourself in cozy comfort with the Crochet No Sew Hooded Pocket Shawl, a crafty creation perfect for chilly days. Imagine a warm hug from a blanket that has a handy hood and pockets where you can tuck away your hands or keep little treasures. This shawl is specially designed so that you don't have to worry about sewing pieces together - making it a seamless and enjoyable project.
Crochet No Sew Hooded Pocket Shawl
It's like putting together a puzzle without the corners; it all blends in with loops and stitches of soft yarn. Whether you're out for a stroll or curled up with a book, this hooded pocket shawl is the perfect companion to keep you snug and stylish.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Approximately 1416 yards (4 skeins of 354 yards), Ginger color, or your color of choice.
- Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm hook.
- Additional: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers.
Crochet Instructions:
Foundation and Setup:
- Chain 297 stitches (This accounts for a multiple of 6 plus 3 for the base pattern).
Starting the Pattern:
- Row 1: Start in the second chain from the hook, single crochet across all chains. You should have 296 single crochets.
- Turn your work; Chain 1 to begin the next row.
Creating Cable Pattern:
Row 2:
- Start with a double crochet in the first stitch.
Cable Stitch Setup: Yarn over twice, skip the first three stitches, and work a treble crochet into the fourth, fifth, and sixth stitches.
- Circle back to the three skipped stitches, working a treble crochet into each from behind the first set of trebles.
- Repeat the cable stitch pattern across the row.
- End with a double crochet in the last stitch.
Turn your work; Chain 1.
Adding Texture:
Row 3 and Beyond (Repeat texture pattern row as established):
- Alternate between cable stitch rows and half double crochet rows in the back loop only.
- Every few rows, repeat the cable pattern to create ribs across the piece.
- Continue this established pattern until the shawl reaches your desired length, ending on a cable row.
Building the Hood:
Creating the Hood:
- Mark off 54 stitches along the edge of the shawl based on the cable knots (20, 9 for the hood, 20 for the other edge).
- Work half double crochet back and forth in these stitches for about 24 rows or until the hood covers the head comfortably.
- Fold the hood piece double, and use single crochets stitches to seam the top edge of the hood.
Finishing Touches:
Border and Pockets:
- Fold the bottom of the shawl up to create pockets.
- Seam the sides with single crochets or slip stitches to form pockets.
- Optionally, add a few rows of ribbing or other decorative borders around the entire shawl and along the pocket tops for a finished look.
Final Steps:
- Cut and weave in all ends to tidy up the piece.
Optional Modifications:
- Add buttons for decoration or functionality.
- Incorporate color changes for visual interest or to use up remaining yarn.
