Stylish and practical crochet pocket shawl pattern. This charming project combines the simplicity of the V-stitch to create a beautiful texture that's both warm and fashionable. Perfect for a chilly evening, the design features handy pockets to keep your essentials close or your hands toasty.
Crochet Pocket Shawl
Materials Needed:
- Bulky (tweed-like) yarn (approximately eight balls, with each ball being 93 yards and three ounces)
- An 8 millimeter (mm) crochet hook (though the creator used a 6.5 mm hook for a tighter stitch)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Dimensions:
- Shawl: 19 inches by 57 inches
- Pockets: 9 inches by 11 inches (including ribbing)
Creating Your Shawl:
Yarn Choice:
- Select a bulky yarn for a pronounced texture.
Starting Chain:
- Use a hook one size larger than your main hook to make a starting chain to ensure less stretch in the finished shawl. The video suggests an 8 mm hook for the chains and switching to 6.5 mm for the stitches.
V-Stitch Setup:
- The modern V-stitch is worked in multiples of two.
- For the shawl's width, start with a smaller foundation chain, then build your rows. The creator used 44 chains (but you'll need to adjust this number based on your desired size).
First Row of V-Stitches:
- Chain 12 (or the multiple of 2 you've decided for your shawl width).
- Count four chains from the hook, place two double crochets in the fourth chain to create your first V-stitch.
- Skip a chain, and place two double crochets in the next chain, continue this pattern to the end.
- You should end the row with one double crochet to create the edge.
Second Row and Beyond:
- Turn your work and chain three.
- Work two double crochets into each V space across the row.
- End the row with a double crochet into the top of the turning chain.
- Chain three and turn at the end of each row. Continue building rows until you reach the desired length.
Creating the Ribbing for the Pockets:
Start Ribbing:
- Chain six (with the sixth chain being the turning chain).
- In the second chain from the hook, start your single crochet, and make five single crochets (one in each chain).
Build the Ribbing:
- Turn the work and work one slip stitch in each of the next two stitches.
- Turn the work again, single crochet into the back loops only across the row for five stitches.
- Chain one and turn, repeatedly creating the ribbed pattern.
- Keep track of your stitches meticulously.
Attaching the Pockets:
Position Pockets:
- Measure how far from the shawl edges the pockets should be placed (in the video, this was done by counting four V's in from the edge).
Join Pockets to Shawl:
- Use yarn to whip stitch the sides of the pockets to the shawl, using the V-stitches as a guide.
- Avoid creating knots; make sure to weave in the ends later to secure the pockets into place.
Optional:
- Add a button to the pocket for decoration or to secure items in the pocket.
Finishing Touches:
Weave in Ends:
- Once completed, weave in all loose yarn ends for a clean finish.
Block Shawl:
- Optionally, you can block your shawl to give it a professional, finished look.
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