Looking for a free and easy pocket shawl crochet pattern? This design features vibrant stripes and an easy row-repeat stitch pattern that makes it perfect for beginners.
Plus, with the option to add a fun granny square pocket, you can add a pop of color and texture!
Pocket shawls are trendy and fun and this beginner friendly pattern will help you to create a stylish and unique accessory.
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Details of Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern
For the main body of the shawl I used a version of the crochet linen stitch, using single crochets and ch-1 spaces. Instead of working into the ch-1 spaces, you work into the single crochet stitches across the row. This creates a tight and dense fabric, perfect for a warm and cozy shawl.
There is no right side so the shawl is reversible.
Granny Square Pockets
The two pockets on either end of the shawl are made up of my favourite squares – granny squares! You can leave them out if you prefer and wear your shawl as a crochet wrap.
Have you checked out my crochet granny bandana?
Don’t worry about weaving in the threads – you don’t need to! I will show you how to switch colors, and the tails can be incorporated into the fringe on both ends of the shawl, making color changes a breeze.
How to Get the Pattern
- Free Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the free crochet pattern for Granny Cozy Pocket Shawl
- Printable ad-free PDF: Ad-free printable pdf pattern with 5 pages including all details. Thank you for your support!
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Yarn
I used a light worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook for my shawl. You will need a 4.5 mm hook for the pockets. Hobbii Yarns kindly sent me some Hobbii Winter Glow Solid balls of yarn and I fell for the vibrant colors! The yarn is listed as worsted weight but it feels more like a slightly heavy DK weight.
You could use a DK weight yarn and achieve a similar effect. The pattern is very adjustable. Gauge is not important and your shawl will be beautiful!
You’ll want a yarn that is comfortable to wear and drapes nicely, with enough structure to hold the pockets. I used an acrylic/wool blend yarn, but you could consider using cotton and acrylic yarn blends that are perfect for warmer weather.
This pattern would make a great stashbuster! Gather up around 700 – 800m of light worsted weight yarn and make a gorgeous shawl.
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What are the dimensions of a crochet pocket shawl?
The dimensions of a crochet pocket shawl can vary depending on the size and style of the shawl you are making.
Generally, pocket shawls are rectangular in shape, with a length between 60 and 80 inches (152 – 203 cm) and a width of approximately 12 to 20 inches (31 – 51 cm).
If you want your shawl to be more like a pocket scarf, you can choose a narrower width.
However, these measurements can be adjusted to suit personal preferences or to accommodate different yarn weights and hook sizes
How to Customize the Size of Your Pocket Shawl
To adjust the width, simply work more rows to create a wider shawl. The length of the shawl in the pattern is 78in, but it’s easy to adjust. Your shawl should be the same length as your wingspan (the measurement from fingertips to fingertips).
Add or subtract from the starting chain in multiples of 2 (+1) plus 1 for skipped chain at the beginning of row 1, to customize the length of your shawl.
Example:
If your wingspan is 62”, crochet a foundation chain to that measurement, in multiples of 2 (+1) plus 1 for skipped chain at the beginning of row 1
You can also adjust the placement of the pocket from the bottom of the shawl (or leave it out for a beautiful wrap!)
Skill Level –Easy
Only basic stitches are used in this pattern but some concentration is required until pattern repeat is established. Stitches included are dc and sc.
This pattern is in US crochet terms
Adjusting the Sizing of the Shawl
- You can adjust the width by working more or less rows.
- The shawl in pattern is 78in in length but the size is easy to adjust.
- Your shawl should be the same length as your wingspan (the measurement from fingertips to fingertips). If you need to add or take away length from the shawl, just add or subtract from the starting chain in multiples of 2 (+1) plus 1 for skipped chain at the beginning of row 1
- You can adjust placement of the pocket from bottom of shawl
Materials
- Hobbii Winter Glow Solid: Worsted weight – 51% Wool/49% Acrylic – 100g/350m [382yds]
- 1 ball each of: (A) Sangria (36), (B) Cherry (35), (C) Avocado (20), (D) Petrol Green (13), (E) Curry (23), (F) Copper (24), (G) Cerise (34),
- 5mm and 4.5mm crochet hooks
- Tapestry needle for threads
You can use 700m of any light worsted weight yarn. You can use a yarn weight of your choice and matching hook.
Measurements
Shawl measures 78in [198cm] long and 15in [38cm] wide after blocking and before fringe is added
Pockets measure 7in [18cm] square
Abbreviations
US crochet terms
Beg beginning
Ch chain
Sl st slip stitch
St stitch
Sc single crochet
Dc double crochet
Rep repeat
Sp space
GS granny stitch
Notes (read carefully)
- Shawl is worked from end to end. You will change colors and turn at the end of each row
- This design has a long starting chain which can be a bit daunting! Placing stitch markers every 50 chains can be very helpful to keep stitch count when making the foundation chain
- You can leave a long tail (12 – 14in) at the beginning and end of each row to incorporate into the fringe
- Ch 1 at beginning of a row does not count as a stitch
- Ch 3 at beginning of a round counts as 1 dc
- The scarf can be made longer or shorter by working more or fewer pattern repeats. This will alter the amount of yarn required.
- Includes written instructions.
- Gauge is not important.
- Stitch multiple for pattern is 2 sts + 2
- Granny Stitch = 3 dc in the same space in square
- There are no ch-1 sp as in a traditional granny square, so all groups of 3 dc (GS) are worked between the granny stitches of the round before (where the ch-1 sp would be).
Tip for changing colors
Work the last yarn over at the end of the row with the next colour, for a neat colour change
- Printable ad-free PDF: Ad-free printable pdf pattern with 5 pages including all details. Thank you for your support!
- Purchase in my Ravelry Shop and my Etsy Shop
Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern
Instructions for Main Shawl Body
Using color combination above or preferred choice
With yarn A and 5mm hook, chain 294 (or chain length required for size)
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across row. Fasten off yarn.
Row 2: With yarn B, ch 1, 1 sc in 1st sc, skip next ch-1 sp, * 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp; rep from * across row, make 1 sc in last sc. Fasten off yarn.
Rows 3 – 63: Repeat row 2 for pattern, changing colors from A to G
Note: you can finish working stripes when your shawl is the width you require
Granny Square Pockets for Shawl – make 2
With Yarn C and 4.5mm hook, ch 4 and join into a ring
Round 1 (RS): Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc, ch 2 here and throughout), (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, 2 dc in ring, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join Yarn D in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp 3 times, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join Yarn E in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, [3 dc in next sp between GS, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times, 3 dc in next sp, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join Yarn F in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, [3 dc in each sp across to next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times, 3 dc in each sp across to next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5. Fasten off.
Round 5: Using yarn G, repeat Round 4
Round 6: Using yarn A, repeat Round 4
Round 7: Using Yarn B, repeat Round 4. Do not fasten off yarn
Round 8: Ch 1, make 1 sc in each st around square, making 4 sc in each corner ch-2 sp, join with a sl st to beg sc. Fasten off yarn
Finishing
Soak your shawl in lukewarm water and gently wring in a towel. Lay project out to finished size and pull gently into shape. Pin in place and leave to dry.
Block granny squares as above
Attaching Pockets to Shawl
Place your pockets so the base is about 3-4in from bottom of shawl, or where you prefer pocket placement
You can use pins or a stitch marker, to keep the square secure for attachment
Using matching yarn, whip stitch around the sides of the pocket, leaving the top of the pocket open
Fringing
Tighten yarn ends on both sides of shawl by knotting 2 at a time. Add extra 14in lengths of yarn for fullness if you wish. Trim to approx. 6 inches.
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Hello Carmen. I love this pocket shawl pattern. Your idea of making one for spring and summer is a great idea. Thank you for offering it as a free pdf pattern this month. I belong to a women’s organization and we raise money (loans, grants, and scholarships) for women to pursue their careers through education in the Us and Canada. I m thinking of making one of these shawls as part of a fundraiser. The marguerite and star are the symbols of the organization so I probably will change the granny square design and crochet a daisy and or star in the center.
I have so many of your patterns on my “to-do” list, I’m going to start crocheting on my way to babysitting our grandkids during the week (my husband does the driving)to add on more hours of crocheting now that the days are longer and the sun is up when I leave the house.
Hope all is well with you and your family.
Warm regards and blessings to you.
Sandy
Love this shawl! Question… is the color that looks like a blue the petrol green???
Thanks
Lori
Yes! It is more like a petrol/teal color….shades of green and blue
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