Fireside Crochet Shawl
Hi there, awesome crafters! I’ve got something really cool for you. I want to show you my Easy Hooded Crochet Shawl Pattern.
This free pattern has a hood and is a crochet project that’s beginner friendly. It uses just simple stitches to create beautiful hooded shawls.
This shawl is extra special because it comes with its very own hood and pockets. Can you believe it? That means you’ll be all snug and stylish no matter the season.
So, grab your crochet hooks and your favorite yarn, because we’re about to dive into a crafting adventure. When you finish, you’ll have your very own beautiful shawl. You’ll get to learn new things, make awesome stuff, and show off your style with this great crochet pattern.
This shawl isn’t just comfy, it’s also trendy with its hood and pockets. Let’s start this fun crochet journey together!
Also, before you go, be sure to check out my many other free crochet patterns!
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Etsy Shop
You can also get this summer shawl pattern from my Etsy Shop.
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This project uses basic crochet stitches and 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
Your crochet gauge tells you how many stitches and rows fit in one inch using a certain crochet hook and yarn. Knowing your gauge, can help you make sure your easy crochet shawl patterns are the right size.
31 stitches = 10 inches
Crochet Shawl Finished Size
Adult. One size.
15 inches wide and 70 inches long
Pattern Notes for Crochet Shawl
- Each round starts with a chain which does not count as your first stitch.
- My shawl ended up being about 15 inches wide. If you want a wider shawl, simply add more rows.
- If you prefer to buy a printable PDF of this pattern, visit my Etsy Shop.
Crochet Terms
- 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)
Now 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. Center the pockets 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) and mark it with a stitch marker. 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 work 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.
