Hello crafters!

Today I am here to share another free pattern with you 🙂 This time it is a trend that has been sweeping through the crochet community! That’s right; the pocket shawl! I love the concept of a pocket shawl, it is all the coziness of a homemade shawl with the always desirable addition of pockets!

This one in particular has ribbed edges, deep cozy pockets and a glittery fringe edging to bring it all together. I had been brainstorming projects that I could make with my Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball yarn and I was having a bit of trouble finding the perfect project.

I attempted a summer top but ended up frogging the whole thing when it was just a sleeve away from being finished 🙁 I think my issue with the yarn is that it has a lot going on and can kind of overwhelm the project. Not to worry though; this project is the perfect match for shawl yarn. I used a neutral gray for the majority of the shawl and then I used shawl in a ball for accent rows and fringe. I love the end result. The grey makes the shawl yarn pop and doesn’t overpower the look of the project.

In conclusion, I think that the shawl yarn is perfect when blended with other yarns in your projects!

Now let’s continue on with the pattern!

Supplies you will need to make your pocket shawl

• 5.5mm hook
• 1 ball Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball in “Prism”
• 3 balls Craft Smart Value in “Gray”
• Yarn needle

The pattern

Shawl

Grey yarn: Chain 11.

Hdc in BLO each stitch across (10hdc)

Repeat for a total of 200 rows.

Turn your work so that you are working along the side of the ribbing. Chain 1. Single crochet into the side of each hdc row. (200sc)

1. (Coloured yarn) Chain 1. hdc into same stitch. hdc across. (1 chain stitch and 200hdc)
2. (Grey yarn) Attach yarn in between two hdc from previous row. Chain 2. (dc into space between next two hdc from previous row) Repeat bold brackets to end. 1 dc in between last hdc and chain 1 st.
3. (Coloured yarn) Attach yarn into top of dc from previous row. Chain 1. hdc into same stitch. hdc into each dc stitch to end. End with a hdc in top of chain 2 from previous row.

4 – 17. Repeat rows 2 and 3

18. (Grey yarn) Chain 1. Single crochet into each stitch across.

Now you will turn your work to finish the second side of the ribbing.

Chain 11. hdc back into the chain stitches that you just did, working into the back loops only (BLO). Once you work 10hdc stitches you will be back to the single crochet row of your shawl. Slip stitch into each of the next 2 single crochet stitches. *The first slip stitch will connect the end of your row to your shawl and the second slip stitch is considered the chain 1 for your next row.

Work 10hdc across, turn and chain 1. Continue this along the side of your shawl until you reach the end!

Pockets (make 2)

1. (grey) Chain 20. Skip 2 chain stitches and double crochet into the next 18 stitches.

2- 11. repeat row 1.

12. (coloured yarn) Attach yarn into top of last stitch. Chain 1. hdc into each stitch across. Tie off.

Attaching pockets to your pocket shawl

Using a yarn needle and a single strand of grey yarn, do a simple mattress stitch to attach the edges of the pocket to your shawl.

I attached mine about two inches from the edge of the scarf and right along the ribbing on the sides. You could always try your scarf on to make sure this where you would like your pockets to sit.

Making your fringe edging

To make your tassels you will need a comb or any item that you can wrap your yarn around. I used a comb that is six inches long. Using two strands of yarn (one of each colour) wrap around the comb four times.

Cut one end of the loops so that you have multiple strands that are double the length of the comb.

Using a crochet hook, pull your strands through the stitch on the edge of your shawl. Take two strands from the tassel and wrap around the entire bunch of yarn a few times and then tie a double knot.

Repeat along the edge of your pocket shawl. I put a tassel into the end of each colour row and four tassels along the ribbed part of the shawl on either side.

Finishing up your pocket shawl

After I complete any project I like to run it through a wash and dry cycle before trimming any ends. Washing and drying softens up the yarn (especially in this case since I used a value yarn), it also settles everything into place so that I can trim the ends properly.

Most of my projects are gifts and it gives me peace of mind knowing that everyone will be able to wash their new treasures with the normal laundry and not have to worry about damaging them. I do usually recommend that crochet garments are put in a mesh bag for washing just so that they don’t get snagged on the other garments in the wash.

I hope you have fun with this pattern! I enjoyed creating this pocket shawl and have already started in on my second one with a different yarn combination 🙂

I would love to see your finished pocket shawls down in the comments below or you can tag @matayamade on Instagram or MatayaMade on Facebook 🙂

As always you can comment below or shoot me an email if you have questions about the pocket shawl pattern or just to say hi!

Happy crafting!