Pocket Shawl for Sis

[KMO Studio]

My sister sent me a photo on Facebook earlier in the year of a shawl that had pockets and said she wanted one. I finally got around to creating one for her and will mail it out for her birthday when it's time. I used yarn that my mom had from probably 30 years ago! I did not add any fringe on this per my sister's request but you can always add some on yours! The easiest way to make fringe is to wrap your yarn around a book then cut.

Here is my pattern (please let me know if you find any errors so I can make corrections). Copyright 2020 KMO Studio. You may sell items you make using this pattern but do not sell the pattern itself or claim it to be yours:

Pocket Shawl for Sis
Finished size 83”x15” (a bit long, would probably opt to make it a little shorter next time)
Yarn - Red Heart no dye lot worsted weight medium (4)
1 Skein White
2 Skeins light color
1 Skein darker color
Crochet Hook I-9
Stitches used: chain, HDC (half double crochet), DC (Double Crochet) Wrapped Double Crochet (see video below)

Chain 241
Row 1 (Dark Color): In 3rd chain from hook HDC and HDC in every chain until the end. Ch 3, turn
Row 2 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4-6 (White): Skip first stitch from ch 3 and do Wrapped Double Crochet in 2nd chain. Skip stitch. Wrapped DC in next stitch. Continue like that until the end. DC in the ch 3 from previous row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7 (Same as Row 3- Light Color) Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 2, turn.
Row 9 (Dark color): Skip first stitch and HDC in 2nd stitch until end, making sure to HDC in the chain 3 from previous row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10-11 (Same as Row 3- Light Color) Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 12-14 (White): Skip first stitch from ch 3 and do Wrapped Double Crochet in 2nd chain. Skip stitch. Wrapped DC in next stitch. Continue like that until the end. DC in the ch 3 from previous row. Ch 3, turn
Row 15 (Same as Row 3- Light Color) Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 16 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 2, turn.

Continue this pattern of Rows 2 thru 16 TWO more times, then finish with Dark color doing a row of HDC. Fasten off.

For pockets: Make two
Chain 28
Row 1 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3-5 (White): Skip first stitch from ch 3 and do Wrapped Double Crochet in 2nd chain. Skip stitch. Wrapped DC in next stitch. Continue like that until the end. DC in the ch 3 from previous row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6 (Same as Row 3- Light Color) Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 2, turn.
Row 8 (Dark color): Skip first stitch and HDC in 2nd stitch until end, making sure to HDC in the chain 3 from previous row.
Row 9-10 (Same as Row 3- Light Color) Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 11-13 (White): Skip first stitch from ch 3 and do Wrapped Double Crochet in 2nd chain. Skip stitch. Wrapped DC in next stitch. Continue like that until the end. DC in the ch 3 from previous row. Ch 3, turn
Row 14 (Same as Row 3- Light Color) Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15 (Light Color): Skip first stitch from the Ch 3 and DC in the 2nd stitch and every stitch until the end. Make sure that the last DC is in the previous ch 3. Fasten off.

Work in all the loose ends into the shawl and the two pockets before attaching the pockets. Be sure to work the yarn in by following the stitches that are nearest the loose yarn so it blends in.

Attach the pockets evenly onto the shawl where you prefer it, whether it’s to the very end of each side of the shawl or up a few inches from the bottom. Pin in place, Sew in using the light color yarn.

Here is a close up of the stitches:

If you don't know what Wrapped Double Crochet stitch is you can watch a video of it here:
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JCqBaXzuSg[/media]

 

[ZandraJoi]

What does your sister think of this now 3 years later? Is it holding up well? Would you do fringes if you made it again?
While I have never had a shawl, this is the first time I've seen them with pockets. I am definitely one for pockets! I don't get pants or shorts without them.

 

[KMO Studio]

What does your sister think of this now 3 years later? Is it holding up well? Would you do fringes if you made it again?
While I have never had a shawl, this is the first time I've seen them with pockets. I am definitely one for pockets! I don't get pants or shorts without them.

I haven't asked her if she still uses it or if she simply tucked it away someplace. We were taught when growing up to keep things nice and that meant putting them away. We had these stuffed swan toys that were pure white and our mom forbid us to play with them because they would get dirty. But they got dirty by being next to another toy in a humid closet and were no longer pretty anyway, and their necks were bent from being shoved in the closet. When I moved out, a friend I worked with said she used her fancy crystal every day because she wanted to enjoy the things she has. That encouraged me to use my fancy stuff too, because you don't know if you won't get a chance to use things in the future.

 

[ZandraJoi]

I haven't asked her if she still uses it or if she simply tucked it away someplace. We were taught when growing up to keep things nice and that meant putting them away. We had these stuffed swan toys that were pure white and our mom forbid us to play with them because they would get dirty. But they got dirty by being next to another toy in a humid closet and were no longer pretty anyway, and their necks were bent from being shoved in the closet. When I moved out, a friend I worked with said she used her fancy crystal every day because she wanted to enjoy the things she has. That encouraged me to use my fancy stuff too, because you don't know if you won't get a chance to use things in the future.

I can understand that mindset. I grew up with it too. But then, why have things if they cannot be used & adored properly?
Funny how that works, huh? Can't play with them yet the swans got dirty on their own.
I too have learned to enjoy what we have.