Get ready for cooler weather with The Bronte Pocket Shawl. This shawl features a gorgeous textured stitch, i-cord edges, two cozy pockets and fringe! Perfect for when you need a little bit of extra warmth. Scroll down for the free pattern, purchase a digital PDF version in my shop or grab the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.

Sometimes projects take on a life of their own and become something even better than I expected. Originally I had wanted to design a hat and scarf set using the same stitches as my Bronte Tee knitting pattern. I loved the look of the simple cabled stitches and how they created little off set ovals in a vertical design.

I got started with the scarf first and knew I wanted to include pockets on the front because who can resist a nice warm pocket on a cold winter’s day? I chose a width that would let me create large cozy pockets and as I stitched I realized it was taking up more yarn then expected. It also turned out a bit wider than I originally thought it would, but honestly I didn’t mind. The width is perfect for wrapping around your shoulders. The pockets hit right at the perfect spot for my hands too. I loved what a statement this piece became and didn’t want to overshadow it with a hat too. That may have been just a bit too much mustard yellow. I know, I know, that sounds crazy coming from me, but it’s true.

So what started as a scarf then became a shawl and I couldn’t be happier with it. The Bronte Pocket Shawl includes a gorgeous i-cord edge on both long sides and just the right amount of fringe on the short ends. It’s the perfect accessory for staying warm on breezy winter days.

A hat may be coming down the road and maybe even some mittens, but for now you can wrap yourself in the warmth of the Bronte Pocket Shawl.

I’ve included a full video tutorial so you’ll know exactly what to do along the way. I recommend watching it while also following along with the written pattern. I hope you enjoy working on the Bronte as much as you love wearing it.

The Bronte Pocket Shawl Knitting Pattern

Materials:

1,440 yards (7 skeins) of Lion Brand Yarn Touch of Alpaca in color Goldenrod

24” Circular Knitting needles US size 7(4.5mm)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Crochet hook for attaching fringe

Notes:

1.The shawl is made in one piece, worked flat on circular needles. You may use straight needles if desired. An i-cord edge on both sides is included.

2.The pockets are made separately and sewn in place. Make sure to sew pockets on in the same direction as the stitch pattern.

3.Fringe is added at the end along both short ends of the shawl.

4.Steam blocking is recommended before sewing the pockets on and after the fringe is attached.

5.Adjust the number of rows on the shawl to fit. Model is 5’9” for reference.

Abbreviations:

CO- cast on

BO- bind off

st(s)- stitch(es)

K- knit

P- purl

C1L- cross one left

C1R- cross one right

sl- slip

wyif- with yarn in front

Gauge:

22 stitches X 28 rows = 4” square in main pattern stitch. (make a pocket for your gauge swatch)

Size:

approx. 18.5” wide X 73” long (not including fringe)

Video Tutorial:

Pattern:

Shawl

CO 102
Row 1: K3, *C1L, C1R, repeat from * until 3 sts remain, sl 3 sts purlwise, turn.

Row 2: K4, P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * until 4 sts remain, K1, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Row 3: K across until 3 sts remain, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Rows 4-5: repeat Rows 2-3.

Row 6: K3, P across until 3 sts remain, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Row 7: K3, *C1R, C1L, repeat from * across until 3 sts remain, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Row 8: K3, P1, K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * until 4 sts remain, P1, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Row 9: K all sts across until 3 sts remain, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Rows 10-11: repeat Rows 8-9.

Row 12: K3, P across until 3 sts remain, sl 3 sts purlwise wyif, turn.

Rows 13-504: Repeat Rows 1-12.

Rows 505-511: Repeat Rows 1-7

BO all sts purlwise.

GET THE BRONTE POCKET SHAWL PATTERN ON ETSY

Pockets (make two)
CO 60

Row 1: *C1L, C1R, repeat from * turn.

Row 2: K1, P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * until 1 st remains, K1, turn.

Row 3: K all sts across, turn.

Rows 4-5: repeat Rows 2-3.

Row 6: P all sts across, turn.

Row 7: *C1R, C1L, repeat from * across, turn.

Row 8: P1, K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * until 1 st remains, P1, turn.

Row 9: K all sts across, turn.

Rows 10-11: repeat Rows 8-9.

Row 12: P all sts across, turn.

Rows 13-72: Repeat Rows 1-12.

Row 73: Repeat Row 1.

BO all sts purlwise.

ADD THE BRONTE POCKET SHAWL ON RAVELRY

Blocking:

Steam block shawl and both pockets using a handheld steamer or iron. if using an iron make sure to keep it from touching the yarn or use a light cloth on top as a barrier.

Steam blocking will relax the stitch and keep the edges from curling.

Attaching Pockets:

Try on the shawl and pin pockets in place so that your hands easily fit inside with arms fully extended. Please note that it may be different from the sample shown.

Sew each pocket onto the shawl about 3.5” from each outer edge and at least 4.5” up from the bottom of the shawl. If you’ve made adjustments to the length of the shawl these measurements might be different.

Sew around the sides and bottom edge of the pocket as shown with the blue lines in the diagram. Note that one of the pockets will be sewn “upside down” so that the stitch pattern matches.

*If the cast on edge at the top of the ”upside down” pocket bothers you, use a small crochet hook to surface slip stitch along that edge so it matches the other pocket.

GET THE KIT FROM LION BRAND YARN

Fringe:

Using the remaining yarn, cut 200 (12”) strands.

Line up four strands and fold in half. Use a crochet hook to draw the folded end through the bottom edge of the shawl from front to back into the first purl section.

Then pull strand ends through the folded loop and pull tight to secure.

Repeat across all purl sections on both sides of the shawl.

See video tutorial for a detailed look.

Steam the fringe so that it lays straight. Using either scissors or if you have them a ruler and rotary cutter, trim the fringe so that it is even all the way across.

Weave in any remaining ends and enjoy!

I hope you love your new Bronte Pocket Shawl. If you make one, I’d love to see it. Make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo on socials and use #thebrontepocketshawl so I can see and share.

As always you can find a digital PDF version of this pattern in my shop, Etsy and Ravelry or as a kit from Lion Brand Yarn.

Happy Knitting,
Meghan