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.
Seems to be a lot of detail missing for example how do you make smaller or larger? I’ve searched pattern and cannot see this. Apologies if it’s here and I missed it. Usually patterns tell you stitch number to increase or decrease by.
Dear Anne,
Size: S (M, L). 14” width x 45 (67, 84)” length. That means that the width does not change (“With MC, ch 55”), and the length is adjusted by repeating row 3 until desired length (“Rep Row 3 until desired length”). I hope it helps and happy crocheting :=).
For anyone who is having problems with row 2 here’s a link to show how to do the dc in the ch skipped between the dc in the foundation chain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPNiGNVdfcE
I just printed it by, clicking somewhere in the pattern itself, right-clicked, and hit print.
love this multi use pocket shawl… would like to see a close up of the stitches, or a video on how to do this pocket shawl.
Hi Kathy! We will keep your suggestions in mind. Here are some close-up photos in the meantime:
https://www.ilikecrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/Convertible-Pocket-Shawl-small-5546.jpg
https://www.ilikecrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/Convertible-Pocket-Shawl-small-5529.jpg
Happy crocheting! – Nicola, Editor
Again, just to be clear….the SS says to dc in the chain space 2 rows below working row, so would I placing my dc for R3 in the chain space of R1 and then in R4 I would be placing it in R2?
Hello Kareis! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Kareis, The SS says to dc in the “dc” (not the chain space) 2 rows below. And yes, you are correct, you will plce your dc for R3 in R1, but not on the chain space, but on the dc. I hope these clarifications are helpful! Kind Regards! Cristina
So, just to be clear, in R3, we are sc in the first or second chain from hook? “Chain one and sc in next stitch” is confusing me a bit.
Hello Kareis! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Kareis, in R3 and in all the pattern you start with 1 ch (turning ch) and 1 sc over the sc that finished the previous row. These sc (and turning ch) make the edges of the piece.
Won’t allow me to print. That’svery disappointing.
You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
You can also use Print Friendly. It’s a free app I have used on a Microsoft laptop and an iPad, so it works on multiple operating systems and it works beautifully. You can do some very minor editing when using it. You can also use it to create a PDF to save. I seldom print anything but if I need to I print from a saved PDF.
I have been crocheting for almost 40 years and your pattern makes no sense to me and you have no tutorial video
Hi Judy! Not all of our patterns have photo tutorials or videos. Please let me know if you have a specific question regarding this pattern and I can reach out to the designer for clarification or advice. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Maybe I can help you. The pattern is well written and makea perfect sense to me. What are you having problems with understanding? Have you not crocheted elongated stitches before? I’m thinking that may be what you’re having a problem with understanding.
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
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