Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern

Are you looking for an easy crochet shawl with pockets that also happens to be a free pattern? If so, this is the simple pocket shawl pattern for you!

Pocket shawls are beautiful designs that are a mix of a crochet shawl, a crochet wrap and a crochet scarf, which is in my opinion makes for a great combination.

Crochet Pocket Shawl

I designed a similar shawl with pockets a few years ago with a different yarn and never released it. But after seeing how popular these shawls have been recently, I honestly wish I did publish it back then!

I knew that I had to come up with something similar like my previous design with yarn that is now available, so this easy pocket shawl was created! I hope you like it.

Easy Pocket Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

When I was creating this easy pocket shawl, I wanted one that was easy to crochet but had a little something extra to it. The pattern as a whole is simple and crochets up fast.

The ribbing on each end of the scarf is where you may want to watch a video tutorial, or take a brief look at the tutorial I have linked below for some extra help. The ribbing is what makes this shawl unique, as well as the fun pockets.

The Stitches

This crochet pocket shawl design uses only two different stitches, which means it can be worked up in no time at all. Simple stitch designs are my favorite to use and the reason my last two designs, the ombre cowl and hdc infinity scarf, use them.

I promise you can create beautiful pieces with easy and basic crochet stitches. If you know how to half double crochet and single crochet, then you will be good to go for crocheting this shawl!

Learn more about half double crochet stitches and single crochet stitches below if you need or want a refresher.

The Stitches Used in this Pocket Shawl

  • single crochet (sc)
  • half double crochet (hdc)
  • single crochet back loop (sc bl) – inserting the hook in the back loop only and not both loops when working a single crochet.

Once you take a look at the stitch videos, explanations, and the link below for the ribbing (it’s located in the pattern section below) you will be ready to start making this pocket scarf.

The ribbing uses only a single crochet and a single crochet in the back loop, but it can get confusing for a beginner, so that’s why I highly suggest looking over the tutorial below in the pattern section. I recommend this scarf design for an intermediate crocheter or a confident beginner.

But, first things first: let’s learn more about the yarn I used for this design.

free pocket shawl pattern

The Yarn

I used Caron Simply Soft, which is a 100% acrylic medium weight four yarn in the colors Persimmon & White. If you decide to use the same yarn, there are so many colors you can pick from. Pick any two you like and make it truly unique to you.

You honestly can’t go wrong with any colors you choose! Take a look at the colors I mentioned before: Persimmon & White, which are featured in this crocheted pocket shawl pattern below.

Persimmon
White

Yarn Substitutions

If you’d like to substitute this yarn, any four weight yarn will work. You can use whatever brand you like to work with and have on hand. I preferred to use acrylic yarn for this design since it can be easily washed and dried.

I recommend Lion Brand Heartland, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Red Heart Soft if you are looking for different yarns to try.

Heartland

This yarn is made by Lion Brand, and is a Weight 4 – Medium yarn.

Heartland

Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 251yd / 230m (200yd / 183m in prints)
Hook: 6 mm (J-10)
Substitute: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice

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Psst: I love all these yarns, but I have my preferences. Heartland would be my first choice with Soft Essentials, then Vanna’s. Have fun choosing!

easy crochet pocket shawl free pattern

How To Change the Size of the Pocket Shawl

Adjusting the size of the crochet pocket shawl is simple! Since the main part of the shawl is worked in half double crochets (hdc) it is easy to add or subtract rows to get the perfect fit.

This pocket shawl is meant to be wrapped like a scarf and then draped over the shoulders like a shawl. But, if you’d rather have the pocket shawl shorter instead of being wrapped, then just subtract some rows of the shawl.

Keep in mind, the shawl will stretch when worn, so it may end up a bit longer than what you had in mind. If you account for this and shorten it by a few inches, you should be good to go.

A good rule of thumb if you do decide to shorten this is to make it the length of your wingspan (fingertips to fingertips from your outstretched arms). If you do this, it should be a perfect fit for you or the person you’re making it for.

The size shown fits the model well, and she’s 5’5″ as well as me, and I’m 5’8″ for reference.

shawl with pockets free crochet pattern

Ready to get started?

Read on down to find the full free pocket shawl pattern, details about the materials you’ll need and the gauge pattern. I hope you enjoy this pattern and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • Crochet Hook G 4 mm (ribbing) + Crochet Hook I 5.5 mm (main pattern)
  • 1,071 yards (980 meters) of Caron Simply Soft (or any medium weight yarn)
    • Color A – White, < 1 skein or 315 yards (288 meters)
    • Color B – Persimmon, < 3 skeins or 945 yards (865 meters)
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors
  • Measuring Tape
  • Stitch Markers

Gauge

  • 10 rows x 14 st = 4″ x 4″
  • Gauge Pattern: Ch 15 and work pattern as written starting with the main pattern.

Finished Size

  • Approx. 70″ x 12″ (178 x 31 cm)
  • This will more than likely stretch when worn

Notes

  • This crochet shawl pattern is written in standard US terms
  • Ribbing uses hook size G/4 mm
  • The main pattern uses hook size I/5.5 mm
  • Pocket patterns are included after the main shawl pattern
  • Learn how to change colors in crochet or join in colors in crochet to use throughout this pocket shawl design.

Crochet Abbreviations

  • sc = single crochet
  • sc bl = single crochet back loop
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch

The Pattern

Ribbing: Uses a 4 mm hook

Row 1: With Color A ch 9, sc into the second ch from the hook and each ch down, turn. (8)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc bl into each st, turn. (8)

Row 3 – 42: Rep row 2 (8)

Leave yarn attached

Main Pattern: Uses a 5.5 mm hook

Row 1: Ch 1, Work along the long top end of the ribbing, sc across evenly at the top of each row of ribbing across, turn. (42)

Row 2: Join in Color B, ch 1, hdc into each st across, turn.

Row 3: Join in Color A, Ch 1, sc into each st across, turn.

Row 4 – 30: Join in Color B, Ch 1, hdc into each st across for 26 rows.

Row 31 – 49: Join in Color A, Ch 1, hdc into each st across for 18 rows.

Row 50 – 128: Join in Color B, Ch 1, hdc into each st across for 78 rows.

Row 129 – 147: Join in Color A, Ch 1, hdc into each st across for 18 rows.

Row 148 – 174: Join in Color B, Ch 1, hdc into each st across for 26 rows.

Row 175: Join in Color A, Ch 1, sc into each st across.

Row 176: Join in Color B, Ch 1, hdc into each st across.

Ribbing: 4 mm hook

Tip: Learn how to add ribbing to the end of a project

  • Step 1: Join in Color A, Ch 9
  • Step 2: sc into the bl of the second ch from the hook, sc into the bl of each of the next, sl st, sl st, turn.
  • Step 3: sk the two sl sts and work a sc into the back loop of each st back up (8)
  • Step 4: Ch 1, sc bl in every st down, sl st, sl st, turn.
  • Repeat Steps 3 & 4 for a total of 41 rows.

Pockets (you need two): 5.5 mm hook

  • Ch 25
  • Row 1: in the second ch from the hook hdc, hdc into each st across. Turn. (24)
  • Row 2: ch 1, hdc into each st across.
  • Row 3-19: Repeat row 2
  • Fasten off, leaving a 24″ tail to attach the pockets to the scarf

Finishing:

  • Place the pocket where you prefer.
  • Try to line up the pocket rows with the shawl rows as best possible.
  • Use stitch markers to attach the pockets on the scarf at each corner or where they are needed.
Pocket scarf pattern
  • Attach the long end of the pocket you left to the yarn needle and start sewing the pocket onto the scarf.
Adding the Pocket
  • Make sure to leave the top of the pocket open
  • Finish up by weaving in the ends throughout the shawl!
perfect pocket shawl free crochet pattern

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