V-Stitch Pocket Shawl

9/22/2020

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This pattern is highly adaptable and is more about measurement than about gauge or stitches

Chainless HDC is used for the foundation chain and also counts as the first row
Worsted weight yarn & 5.5mm hook was used but, you may adjust to your liking
I used just under 3 entire skeins of Bernat Super value 7oz
It helps to measure for hip pocket to pocket over the shoulder

Abbreviations:

CH = chain
HDC = Half double crochet
BLO = Back Loop Only
V-st = V stitch (DC-ch 1-DC in same st)
St(s) = stitch(es)

Row 1- Ch 2,chainless/foundation HDC to desired length (multiple of 3 + 1)
Rows 2-6- ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)
Row 7- ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st
Rows 8-11- ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st-
Row 12-ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1)
Rows 13-17- ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)
Row 18-ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st
Rows 19-24-ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st-
Row 25- Ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1)
Rows 26-30-ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)
Row 31-ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st
Rows 32-35-ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st-
Row 36- Ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1)
Rows 37-42-ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)

Tie off

Pockets (Make 2)

Row 1-ch 2 & 30 Chainless HDC across
Row 2-21-ch 2 & turn- 30 HDC in BLO
Tie off and sew in tails

Assembly

WIP stitch pocket onto each end of the shawl on the same side

Optional Fringe: Cut three 14in pieces of yarn, With the RIGHT SIDE of your shawl facing you, and with one of its short sides positioned near you on a flat surface: Fold the 3 pieces of yarn in half and align their ends. Use your hook to pull their center down into a space at the very bottom of your shawl’s short side.

17 Comments

Peggy Laverne Mott

10/4/2020 03:20:57 pm

Is this shawl made lengthwise or from side to side? I heartily dislike working on any project that needs a starting foundation chain of more than 12 inches ! I love the V stitch but not if I have do the equivalent of more than 50-75 chains!

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10/21/2020 01:21:56 pm

Hello Peggy,

This shawl pattern is made length-wise. It does call for a longer chain. I use stitch markers and place one every 20th chain stitch. This helps so I don't have to go back and do so much counting.

Valerie Askin

10/21/2020 11:21:00 am

could you make a suggestion to me how many starting chains approximately for a lady who is about 5 feet 5 and 165 lbs. I am making this for my nanny who is in a care home so I can't measure her.

10/21/2020 01:25:52 pm

Hello Valerie,

I chained about 210 which was equal to about 60 inches for me. I used the wingspan/height measurement to crochet up to 60 inches. This is subject to change per tension/yarn/hook used.

10/21/2020 03:19:42 pm

thank you.

Cheryle Hayman

11/10/2020 03:42:21 am

LOVE this pattern!! So easy to work with and adjust for length, and it appears it will hold it's shape better than some I've used. Thank you for a great free pattern!

Linds-Marie Atton link

11/12/2020 10:13:16 am

I don’t know how to do a chain less row. I will look into learning. Would I be able to do a chain and then start Row one.

Lovie

11/24/2020 05:59:37 pm

Hello Linds-Marie. You can do a chain row first and then HDC across. I just recommend that you chain loosely.

Kyle

11/18/2020 11:04:07 am

When working on the V-stitch sections, is the chain 2 at the beginning of each row counted as a stitch? So that I when I skip 2 stitches to start the V-stitch I am going into the 3rd stitch from the beginning of the row?

11/24/2020 05:56:22 pm

Yes you would ch 2 & then do your first V stitch in the 3rd stitch from the hook.

Kristin

12/10/2020 12:41:14 pm

Hi, Just want to be clear - if I chain / HDC instead of the foundation row HDC then my chain count would be a multiple of 3+1 right, and the 1 is to account for the turning chain on the first row? Thanks

LISA Bauman

12/15/2020 09:08:13 pm

How wide is the shawl? I'm only 5'2 so I know 42 rows are too many. I have done about 20 rows so far and it is about 12 inches wide.

Vigdis

12/26/2020 01:51:24 am

Hi, I am making one, but have no idea how wide it should be. I am ok with the length (cast on) just not how long to keep crocheting!

Elly Heijna

2/12/2021 11:35:15 pm

Looking at the picture, i would say it is about backlenght.

Cathy Freeman link

2/15/2021 06:29:27 pm

Just finished the shawl in a silver gray color. This was a very easy patern that works up quickly.The end result was a beautiful shawl you would keep for yourself or as a gift. The only change I made was not doing the fringe I added a shell border on the ends. Thank you for a be a pattern.

Tove Hampton

7/26/2021 05:44:10 am

Beautiful pattern, very easy to follow. I have almost finished one in grey, just need to make pockets and add fringe.

Donna Digiuseppe

8/1/2021 05:52:00 am

Loved working this pattern. Very easy to read and crochet. Thank you for the great tip on markers for foundation row. Never thought of that.

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