Braided Cable Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern

As winter winds start to chill the air, it’s time to cozy up in style with a Braided Cable Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern. This crochet pattern will help you craft a fashionable and practical accessory that will elevate your winter wardrobe. From choosing the perfect yarn and hook size to mastering the intricate cable stitch and adding functional pockets, this guide will walk you through each step. Get ready to showcase your handmade creation and stay warm in style this season. Let’s dive in and start crocheting your own braided cable pocket shawl today!

The Braided Cable Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern uses the Braided Cable stitch for a pretty and textured border throughout. This cable stitch is on the easier side (for a cable stitch) and is great for the beginner cable maker! Plus, I have a video tutorial for the Braided Cable Stitch.

Choosing the Right Yarn and Hook Size

Before diving into mastering the cable stitch, it’s important to first consider the type of yarn and hook size you’ll be using for this project. The yarn choice can greatly impact the look and feel of your shawl, so be sure to select a yarn that is soft, warm, and easy to work with. For this particular pattern, a medium-weight yarn in a cozy blend of acrylic would be ideal. As for the hook size, we recommend a J/6.0 mm hook for a loose, flowy shawl. For this pattern I used WeCrochet Shine Worsted in Currant. This is a pima cotton blend, but any worsted weight yarn would work great – cotton, acrylic or wool!

Mastering the Cable Stitch

To master the cable stitch, start by understanding the basics of creating twists and turns in your crochet work. This technique involves crossing stitches over each other to create the intricate cable effect. I have a full video tutorial for this stitch included in the pattern. The braided cable stitch is a great beginner cable crochet stitch. By mastering this stitch, you’ll be able to add depth and texture to your project, setting the stage for seamlessly integrating functional pockets later on.

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Braided Cable Pocket Shawl Crochet Pattern

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Materials
16 skeins/1,200yds WeCrochet Shine Worsted in Currant
J/6.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
stitch markers

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
fptr – front post treble crochet
ws – wrong side
rs – right side

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· Approx Finished size: 16” x 70”

BRAIDED CABLE POCKET SCARF CROCHET PATTERN

BRAIDED CABLE STITCH VIDEO TUTORIAL

ch 57

Row 1 (ws): sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (56 sc)

Row 2 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across (56 dc)

Row 3 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (56 sc)

Row 4 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, *fptr around dc from below previous row, dc in next, skip 1 stitch, fptr in next 2 dc from below previous row, fptr in skipped dc from below previous row, dc in next, fptr around dc from below previous row*, dc in next and in each stitch across to the last 8 stitches, repeat from * to * once more, dc in last stitch (56)

Row 5 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (56 sc)

Row 6 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, *fptr around fptr from below previous row, dc in next, skip 1 stitch, fptr in next 2 fptr from below previous row, fptr in skipped fptr from below previous row, dc in next, fptr around fptr from below previous row*, dc in next and in each stitch across to the last 8 stitches, repeat from * to * once more, dc in last stitch (56)

Row 7 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (56 sc)

Row 8 – 147: repeat rows 6 & 7

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

POCKETS (make 2)

Ch 10

Row 1 (ws): sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (9 sc)

Row 2 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across (9 dc)

Row 3 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (9 sc)

Row 4 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, fptr around dc from below previous row, dc in next, skip 1 stitch, fptr in next 2 dc from below previous row, fptr in skipped dc from below previous row, dc in next, fptr around dc from below previous row, dc in last (9)

Row 5 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (9 sc)

Row 6 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in first stitch, fptr around fptr from below previous row, dc in next, skip 1 stitch, fptr in next 2 fptr from below previous row, fptr in skipped fptr from below previous row, dc in next, fptr around fptr from below previous row, dc in last stitch (9)

Row 7 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (9 sc)

Row 8 – 23: repeat rows 6 & 7

Do not fasten off.

Turn the cable so it runs horizontally (with ws facing up). Work along the side of the cable with 1 stitch in each row.

Row 1 (ws): ch 1, sc along the side of the cable placing 1 sc in the side of each row (23 sc)

Row 2 (rs): ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across (23 dc)

Row 3 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across

Row 4 – 13: repeat rows 2 & 3

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing

SEWING

Place the pocket centered, near the bottom of the shawl (adjust for height). Secure with stitch markers. Use the long end to sew the pocket to the shawl.

Weave in the ends.

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