Harvest Moon Crochet Pocket Shawl – Free Pattern
There’s something wonderfully autumnal about the Harvest Moon Crochet Pocket Shawl. With its intricate looking texture, generous drape and handy pockets, this cozy design is made for crisp mornings, woodland walks and chilly evenings.
The beautifully detailed stitch pattern creates a striking surface using a simple two row repeat. Although the finished shawl looks elaborate, the rhythmic stitches make it an enjoyable project that you can settle into without constantly referring to the instructions.
One of my favorite things about this design is how easily you can make it your own. Adjust the length to suit your height or preferred style, and choose whether to include the pockets and fringe. Leave both off and you’ll have a wonderfully textured scarf instead.
The free crochet pocket shawl pattern is accompanied by a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through the process. Whether you make the complete pocket shawl or a simpler scarf version, the Harvest Moon is a lovely addition to you handmade autumn and winter wardrobe.
Yarn
The Harvest Moon Pocket Shawl uses Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice which is a premium 100% acrylic yarn. It comes in a wide range of colours so I’m sure there’s something for everyone. This yarn is machine washable and dryable making it an ideal yarn to work with.
Measurements
This crochet pocket shawl measures approximately 56″ by 16″. To make this shawl longer you will add more rows of the ribbing at the beginning and in multiples of 6 rows then add one more row at the end. For example you can crochet 192 rows of the single crochet ribbing (row multiple of 6) then add one more row of single crochet BLO so altogether that makes 193 rows in total. Once you have that done you will single crochet that same number along the long edge of the ribbing.
Materials
Yarn – Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – worsted/aran/weight 4/10 ply, 100g/170 yd/156 m
You will need approximately 600g/1020 yds/936 m
6 mm crochet hook
2 large buttons
Measuring tape
Yarn needle
Stitches & Abbreviations
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Fptc = front post treble crochet
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches
Dc/FPtc2tog: Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and draw up loop, yo draw through 2 loops, yo twice, insert hook around post of 3rd dc 2 rows below and draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 3 loops on hook.
FPtc/tc2tog: Yo twice, insert hook around same post as last FPtc, yo and draw up loop, yo draw through 2 loops, yo, insert hook into next sc, draw up loop, yo draw through 2 loops, yo draw through 3 loops.
Crochet Harvest Moon Pocket Shawl Pattern
Ch 12
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in every st across. Turn.
Row 3-193: repeat row 2.
Now we will start to work on the long edge of the ribbing:
Next row: Ch 1, make 193 sc evenly across. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 5 sc, *ch 1, skip 1, dc in next 5 sc, repeat from * across ending the row with ch 1, skip 1, dc in last 6 sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip ch1-sp, *5 sc, ch 1, skip ch1-sp, repeat from * across ending row with 6 sc. Turn
Next row: Ch 3, *dc/FPtc2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPtc/tc2tog, ch 1, skip over ch-sp from previous row, repeat from * ending last repeat at dc/FPtc2tog, dc in next 3 sc, FPtc/tc2tog, dc in last st. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, *ch 1, skip over ch-sp from previous row, sc in next 5 dc, repeat from * across ending row with 6 sc. Turn.
Repeat last 2 rows until you have a width of 18 inches. Add more rows here if you want a wider shawl.
Next row: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in every sc and ch1-sp across. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2, hdc BLO across. Turn. Repeat this row a further 8 more times. This will be your neckline so add more rows here if you want a thicker neck line/inner edge.
Fasten off and weave in any ends you may have.
Pockets (Make 2)
Ch 19
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in BLO in remaining sts. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in BLO in next 12 sts, 2 sc in ch2-sp, sc in BLO in next st, sc2tog. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in BLO across. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in BLO across until 2 sts remain, sc2tog.
Repeat rows 5-6 until 9 sts remain.
Next row: Ch 1, sc in BLO across to end. Turn.
Repeat last row for a further 10 more times.
Now you will be working along the long straight edge:
Next row: Ch 1, sc 29 sts across. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in BLO across. Turn.
Repeat last row for a further 18 more times. Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Now you can use your yarn needle and long tail to sew the pocket to shawl. I attached mine two “v’s” up from the bottom but you can attach them where you like.
Next attach your button.
Finally cut a bunch of yarn about 20 inches long. Take 3 strands and fold in half. Feed the loop through a ch2 on the edge of shawl. Pull tight to secure.
You are now finished!
