Highland Twist Crochet Pocket Shawl-Free Pattern

The Highland Twist Crochet Pocket Shawl is a cozy, stylish wrap featuring beautiful textured cables, deep pockets and ribbed neckline. This free crochet pocket shawl pattern is worked sideways using clever short rows to create the appearance of intricate cable stitches without traditional post stitch cabling.

made with worsted yarn, this versatile shawl is perfect for layering over your favorite autumn and winter outfits. The added pockets and fringe give it a relaxed finish, while the detailed written instructions and step-by-step video tutorial help guide you through the project.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Pocket Shawl

• Beautiful cable texture: Clever short rows create raised cables without traditional post stitch techniques.
• Sideways construction: The shawl is crocheted sideways, creating an attractive textured finish.
• Practical pockets: Deep pockets add warmth and make this shawl comfortable for everyday wear.
• Ribbed neckline: A structured border gives the shawl a polished, professional finish.
• Customizable sizing: Adjust the length and width to suit your preferred fit.

About the Design

The Highland Twist Crochet Pocket Shawl combines a beautifully textured stitch pattern with a practical, wearable design. Its distinctive cable inspired details are created using short row techniques, giving the appearance of intricate twists without the need for traditional crochet cable stitches.

The shawl is worked sideways, allowing the textured pattern to develop as you crochet. A ribbed neckline provides a neat finish, while the addition of pockets and fringe gives the completed shawl its cozy, relaxed appearance.

One of the lovely things about this design is how easily it can be personalized. You can experiment with different yarn colors or adjust the finished dimensions to create a shawl that suits your style. If changing the size, remember that you’ll also need to adjust your yarn quantity.

Yarn

For my Highland Twist Crochet Pocket Shawl, I used Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool, a worsted weight yarn that works beautifully with the textured stitch pattern.

The yarn provides lovely stitch definition, helping the cable inspired twists stand out while creating a cozy, comfortable shawl.

Yarn Details:

• Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool
• Yarn Weight: Aran / Worsted Weight (4)
• Yarn Required: Approximately 400 g / 840 m / 920 yds

You can substitute another aran or worsted weight yarn with a similar gauge and drape. Keep in mind that different yarns may affect the finished measurements and the amount of yarn required.

Materials

• Approximately 400 g of aran/worsted yarn
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers )optional)

Finished Measurements

The finished Highland Twist Crochet Pocket Shawl measures approximately:

• Length: 64 inches (163 cm)
• Width: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

These measurements are approximate and may vary depending on your tension, yarn choice and blocking.

Step-by-step Video Tutorial

The written pattern includes a full video tutorial on Youtube, guiding you through the cable stitches, short rows, assembly, fringe and pockets. Whether you’re a visual or written-pattern-minded, you’ll have everything you need.

Sizing & Customization

Because the crochet shawl is worked sideways, adjusting the size is incredibly simple:

• For a longer shawl: Increase the initial ribbing rows in multiples of 6
• For extra width: Add more rows
• For slimmer pocket or deeper ones: Adjust the length of foundation chain and add more rows

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Crochet Highland Twist Pocket Shawl Pattern

Neckline Ribbing

Ch 9

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. [8 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, scblo in each st across, turn.

Rep Row 2 until the end of Row 222.

Now we will work along the edges of the rows we just completed:

Main Body

Row 1: Ch 1, yoslst across, turn. [222 sts]

Row 2: Rep Row 1.

Row 3: Ch 1, scblo 6, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, slstblo 6, turn.

Row 5-6: Rep Row 4

Row 7: Ch 1, scblo 6, ch 2, inc 6 scblo on foundation row, turn.[14 sts]

Row 8: Ch 1, slstblo 14, turn.

Row 9-10: Rep Row 8.

Row 11: Ch 1, scblo 14, ch 2, inc 6 scblo on foundation row, turn. [22 sts]

Row 12: Ch 1, slstblo 14, slst in edge of sc row of hole, turn.

Row 13: Ch 1, skip 1, slstblo 14, turn.

Row 14: slstblo 14, slst in edge of slst row of hole, turn.

Row 15: Ch 1, skip 1, scblo 14, ch 2, inc 6 scblo on foundation row, turn. [22 sts]

Rep Rows 12-15 all the way across.

The end of the row finishes slightly different:

Next row: Rep Row 12

Next row: Rep Row 13

Next row: Rep Row 14

Next row: Ch 1, skip 1, scblo 14, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, slstblo 6, slst into edge of sc row in hole, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, skip 1, slstblo 6, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, slstblo 6, slst into edge of slst row in hole, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, skip 1, scblo 6, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, slstblo 6, *(skip 2 sts, slstblo 6), rep from * across to end, turn.

Next 2 rows: Ch 1, yoslst in each st across, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, hdcblo in each st across, turn.

Rep last row a further 13 more times.

Now we will create the second cable:

Rows 1-2: Ch 1, yoslst in each st across, turn

Row 3: Ch 1, scblo 6, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, slstblo 6, turn.

Row 5-6: Rep Row 2.

Row 7: Ch 1, scblo 6, ch 2, inc 6 scblo into foundation row, turn [14 sts]

Row 8-10: Ch 1, slstblo 14, turn.

Row 11: Ch 1, scblo 14, ch 2, inc 6 scblo into foundation row, turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, slstblo 14, slst into edge of sc row in hole, turn.

Row 13: Ch 1, skip 1, slstblo 14, turn.

Row 14: Ch 1, slstblo 14, slst into edge of slst row in hole, turn.

Row 15: Ch 1, skip 1, scblo 14, ch 2, inc 6 scblo into foundation row, turn.

Rep Rows 12-15 all the way across.

The end will be slightly different:

Next row: Rep Row 12

Next row: Rep Row 13

Next Row: Rep Row 14

Next Row: Ch 1, skip 1, scblo 14, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, slstblo 6, slst in edge of sc row in hole, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, skip 1, slstblo 6, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, slstblo 6, slst to edge of slst row in hole, turn.

Next row: Ch 1, skip 1, scblo 6, turn.

Next Row: Ch 1, slstblo 6, *(skip 2 sts, slstblo 6) rep from * across to the end, turn.

Next 2 rows: Ch 1, yoslst in each st across, turn.

Ribbed Border

Continuing on from where you are now:

Ch 9

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 7 chains, slst into each of the next 2 sts, turn.

Row 2: skip the 2 slsts, scblo in next 8 sts, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, scblo 8, slst into each of the next 2 sts, turn.

Row 4: skip 2 slsts, scblo in next 8 sts, turn.

Rep Rows 3-4 all the way across.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Pockets (Make 2)

Ch 19

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, hdcblo in each st across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the end of Row 12. For a wider pocket add more rows here.

Next we will work along the edge of the rows we just completed:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc across the edge of the rows just completed placing 2 sts per edge of row, turn, ch 6.

Row 2: sc in 2nd ch from hook and into each of the next 4 chains, slst into each of the next 2 sts, turn.

Row 3: skip the 2 slsts, scblo 5, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, scblo 5, slst into each of the next 2 sts, turn.

Row 5: skip the 2 slsts, scblo 5, turn.

Rep Rows 4-5 across the top of the pocket. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Lay your pocket shawl right side up on a flat surface. Using the long tail and a yarn needle sew a pocket on each end of the shawl. It is best to try on the shawl and map out where you would like to place your own pockets.

Weave in all ends. It is recommended to give the pocket shawl a quick steam to relax the stitches and give it a more polished look.

Fringe

Cut three lengths of yarn to about 20 inches in length each. Fold in half making loop around finger. Using your crochet hook, pull the loop through the end of shawl, beginning at the outer edge. Once the loop is pulled through feed the ends pf the yarn through the loop and pull tight.

Repeat this all the way across making sure they are all evenly spaced.

You are now finished your crochet Highland Twist Pocket Shawl!