Get ready to wrap yourself in warmth and style with this free crochet shawl pattern. Designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, this pattern features pockets and a hood, making it a versatile accessory for any season. Whether you’re strolling through autumn leaves or enjoying a cool summer evening, this shawl will keep you cozy and add a touch of elegance to your outfit.
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This pattern is beginner-friendly, providing clear instructions to help you create your own stunning shawl with pockets and a hood. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let’s get started on this must-have accessory that combines fashion and practicality in one beautiful design.
Also, before you go, be sure to check out my many other free crochet patterns!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. Projects may include involved stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping.
Materials for Crochet Shawl
- 7 mm crochet hook for first row of shawl
- J/6 mm crochet hook for shawl
- I/5.5 mm crochet hook for first row of pockets & hood
- H/5 mm crochet hook for pockets
- Worsted weight yarn (#4). I used just under 2 skeins of Lion Brand’s Feels Like Butta in Pale Grey (the larger 9.7oz). My completed project weighs 538 grams/19 ounces.
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge for Crochet Shawl
Gauge is important for this pattern.
31 stitches = 10 inches
Crochet Shawl Finished Size
Adult. One size.
15 inches wide and 70 inches long
Pattern Notes for Crochet Shawl
- The ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as your first dc.
- My shawl ended up being about 15 inches wide. If you want a wider shawl, simply add more rows.
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Abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- dc2tog = double crochet decrease
- dc2tog = double crochet decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- st= stitch
- sts = stitches
- rem= remaining
Crochet Stitches
Double Crochet (dc)
- Firstly, yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
- Secondly, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Then, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog)
- Firstly, yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
- Secondly, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Thirdly, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Then, yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
- Next, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 4 loops on your hook.
- Now, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through remaining 3 loops on your hook.
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Firstly, yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Firstly, insert hook in next stitch.
- Then, yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Lastly, yarn over and pull through both loops.
Crochet Shawl Pattern
Use a 7 mm crochet hook for your beginning chain.
Ch 220, dc in the third ch from the hook and in each of the rem ch, turn (218 stitches)
Switch to a J/6 mm crochet hook.
Row 2: ch 2, dc in each stitch, turn (218 stitches)
Rows 3- 33: repeat row 2 (218 stitches)
Row 34: ch 2, dc in each stitch, fasten off (218 stitches)
Crochet Shawl Pockets
Make 2
I/5.5 mm crochet hook
Ch 50, hdc in the third ch from the hook and in each of the rem chs (48 stitches)
Switch to a H/5 mm crochet hook
Row 2: ch 2, hdc in each st, turn (48 stitches)
Rows 3- 29: repeat row 2 (48 stitches)
Row 30: ch 2, hdc in each st, fasten off (48 stitches)
Once you’re ready to sew your pockets onto the shawl, you’ll need a tapestry needle, stitch markers and some extra yarn.
Lay your shawl flat and then use stitch markers to mark the fourth row in from each side. Match up the bottom of the pockets with the ends of the shawl and then make sure they are centered between the stitch markers.
Use a tapestry needle to sew the pockets in place and then weave in all of your ends.
Crochet Shawl Hood
Find the middle stitch (109th), mark with a stitch marker and then count out 38 stitches to the left and the right. Then, mark these stitches with stitch markers.
Join your yarn to the stitch that is to the left of either outside stitch marker. You will now be working in towards the middle.
Row 1: ch 2, dc in 36 sts, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the middle st (always replace the middle stitch marker), 2 dc in the next st, dc in the rem 36 sts, turn (77 stitches)
Row 2: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (77 stitches)
Row 3: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (77 stitches)
Row 4: ch 2, dc 37, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the middle st, 2 dc in the next st, dc 37, turn (79 stitches)
Row 5: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (79 stitches)
Row 6: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (79 stitches)
Row 7: ch 2, dc 38, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the middle st, 2 dc in the next st, dc 38, turn (81 stitches)
Row 8: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (81 stitches)
Row 9: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (81 stitches)
Row 10: ch 2, dc 39, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the middle st, 2 dc in the next st, dc 39, turn (83 stitches)
Row 11: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (83 stitches)
Row 12: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (83 stitches)
Row 13: ch 2, dc 40, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the middle st, 2 dc in the next st, dc 40, turn (85 stitches)
Rows 14- 31: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (85 stitches)
Row 32: ch 2, dc 40, dc2tog, dc in the middle stitch, dc2tog, dc 40, turn (83 stitches)
Row 33: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (83 stitches)
Row 34: ch 2, dc 39, dc2tog, dc in the middle stitch, dc2tog, dc 39, turn (81 stitches)
Row 35: ch 2, dc in each st, turn (81 stitches)
Row 36: ch 2, dc 38, dc2tog, dc in the middle stitch, dc2tog, dc 38, turn (79 stitches)
Fold the top of the hood in half and then sew it together on the “wrong side”. Weave in your ends and then flip the hood inside out.
Then, join your yarn to the front of the hood and then single crochet around the hood opening.
