Slip into a Free crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern with soft, lightweight stitches that offer cozy comfort and practical style for chilly or breezy days.
Why This Shawl Stands Out
This shawl combines style and function in a way that feels effortless. The Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern features soft yarn and thoughtful stitchwork, giving it a flowing drape and cozy pockets that can hold small essentials or warm your hands. It layers beautifully over casual outfits, dresses, or even light jackets, making it a versatile accessory for cooler summer evenings or breezy autumn days.
Materials
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Yarn: Melange Taste from Daiso (100-yen shop).
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Color: No. 691 Charcoal Brown.
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Composition: 100% Acrylic.
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Weight/Length: 60g / 108m per ball.
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Crochet Hook:
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Recommended: 7/0 - 8/0 (4.0mm - 5.0mm).
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Used in Video: 10/0 (6.0mm) to create a looser, softer drape.
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Other Tools: Darning needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
Level of Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced.
The project involves complex stitches like Front Post Treble Crochet and crossing stitches to create cables. It requires keeping track of stitch counts and working into specific loops.
Special Features
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Cable Design: Features intricate braided cable patterns that give a high-end, knitted look.
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Ribbed Edging: Starts with a sturdy single crochet ribbing.
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Budget-Friendly: Uses accessible, low-cost yarn while achieving a professional finish.
Stylish Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern For Fall & Winter
Beauty in Every Stitch
Using a mix of double crochet and shell stitches, this shawl creates texture and visual interest while remaining lightweight and comfortable. The pockets are seamlessly integrated, adding practical charm without compromising the elegance of the design.
Quick Guide to Making It
Start with a foundation chain to match your preferred width. Build the main fabric using double crochet and shell stitches in rows.
Near the ends, fold and attach rectangular pocket panels using single or half-double crochet. Finish with a simple edging around the shawl to create a polished look.
Tutor's Suggestions
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Upsize the Hook: Claire suggests using a 6.0mm hook (larger than the package recommendation) to prevent the shawl from becoming too stiff.
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Draw a Diagram: She recommends drawing out the stitch count structure (3 SC, 2 Cable, 1 SC, etc.) to help visualize the pattern before starting.
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Use Markers: Place stitch markers in the first stitch of every row if you struggle to identify the starting point.
Conclusion
In this video, Claire successfully demonstrates how to start the pocket shawl by creating the ribbing and establishing the first full repeat of the cable pattern. She emphasizes that rows 5 through 8 form the main repeat pattern that you continue for the length of the shawl body.
Tip
Count your "posts" carefully! When working the crossed cables, it is very easy to miss a stitch or work into the wrong post. Use your fingers to feel for the skipped stitches behind the work when crossing back to ensure you catch the correct loop.