This Crochet Moon Pocket Shawl Perfectly delivers warmth for fall with its texture, and pockets for practicality and be a handmade staple for cooler weather. This shawl is designed to be a versatile and cherished piece, featuring a ribbed texture that runs throughout, giving it a tactile and visually appealing look. Its considerable width and length ensure it drapes elegantly, while the addition of pockets adds a practical and stylish touch
Crochet Harvest Moon Pocket Shawl
Materials Needed:
- Worsted/Aran/Weight 4/10 ply yarn, such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, approximately 1020 yds/936 m
- 6 mm crochet hook
- 2 large buttons
- Measuring tape
- Yarn needle
Measurements:
The shawl measures approximately 56" by 16".
Stitches & Abbreviations:
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Fptc = front post treble crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- Dc/FPtc2tog
- FPtc/tc2tog
Shawl Pattern:
- 1. Ch 12
- 2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.
- 3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in every st across. Turn.
- 4. Rows 3-193: Repeat row 2.
- 5. Work 193 sc evenly across the long edge of the ribbing.
- 6. Next Row: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 5 sc, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 sc; repeat across ending with ch 1,
- skip 1, dc in last 6 sc. Turn.
- 7. Next Row: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip ch1-sp, 5 sc, ch 1, skip ch1-sp; repeat across ending with 6 sc.
Turn...
- 8. Next Row: Ch 3, dc/FPtc2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPtc/tc2tog, ch 1, skip ch-sp from previous row; repeat ending with dc/FPtc2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPtc/tc2tog, dc in last st. Turn.
- 9. Next Row: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, ch 1, skip ch-sp, sc in next 5 dc; repeat across ending with 6 sc. Turn.
- 10. Repeat the last 2 rows until the shawl reaches a width of 18 inches. For a wider shawl, add more rows as needed.
- 11. Next Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in every sc and ch1-sp across. Turn.
- 12. Next Row: Repeat this row 8 more times, creating the neckline/inner edge. Add more rows for a thicker neckline if desired.
Pockets (Make 2):
- 1. Ch 19
- 2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.
- 3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. Turn.
- 4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in BLO in remaining sts. Turn.
- 5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 12 sts, 2 sc in ch2-sp, sc in BLO in next st, sc2tog. Turn.
- 6. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in BLO across. Turn.
- 7. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in BLO across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. Repeat rows 5-6 until 9 sts remain.
- 8. Continue working sc in BLO across 11 total rows.
- 9. Work 29 sc along the long straight edge of the pocket.
- 10. Next Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in BLO across. Turn.
- 11. Repeat this row 18 more times. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Final Steps:
- 1. Sew the pockets to the shawl at your desired height.
- 2. Attach the buttons.
- 3. Cut 20-inch yarn strands, take 3 strands fold in half, and attach them to the edge of the shawl for fringe.
