This quick and super simple, multi-use pocket shawl features two angled pockets with decorative buttons and three invisible fasteners. Use these fasteners to convert the shawl into a capelet for optimal warmth. This pattern uses a simple and reversible stitch pattern for easy crocheting. Although instructions are given for three sizes, you can easily adjust the width and the length as you work to create a custom fit.
Time: 8 Hours Pattern.
Skill Level: Easy.
Size: S (M, L). 14” width x 45 (67, 84)” length.
Shown in size L
Gauge: 15 sts and 11 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Special stitch after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Felted Wool, 25% Alpaca, 25% Rayon/Viscose; 191 yards [175 meters]/50 grams): 00154 ginger (MC, 3 (4, 5) balls).
Hook: US size J/10 (6.00 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, three pairs of invisible 0.25” hook and eyes, 4 buttons (decorative).
Special Stitches
Special Stitch (SS): Dc in dc from 2 rows below the working row, ch 1.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat in one single piece.
Turning chains (ch 1) do not count as a stitch.
Pattern
With MC, ch 55.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch] 26 times, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, [dc in the ch skipped in the foundation ch between the dc worked in Row 1, ch 1] 26 times, ending with sc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, SS 26 times, ending with sc in last st, turn.
Rep Row 3 until desired length.
Last Row: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, [sc in dc from 2 rows below the working row, ch 1] 26 times.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Block and weave in all ends.
With RS facing, fold and seam the pockets as shown in the image below.
Using sewing needle, sew invisible hook and eyes on the WS of the flaps.
Add decorative buttons if desired.
I love this design. Can you suggest other yarns for this pattern. Thank you.
So glad to hear that you love this design! Yarnsub has some good suggestions for other yarn that’s comparable to the one used for this sample: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/rowan/felted_tweed_dk
Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
What image below?
Hi Ann! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We’ve added the diagram to the pattern (over on the right side of the page below the photos) and you can also view it here: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/Convertible-Pocket-Shawl-Diagram.jpg
Thanks! – Nicola, Editor