Crochet the Cozy Textured Trails Pocket Scarf – A Beginner-Friendly Pattern

My Textured Trails crochet pocket scarf is a cozy and stylish accessory that’s perfect for gifting or treating yourself. My design features a variation of puff stitch made using front post stitches. These stitches alternate with rows of single crochet to add texture and visual interest.  This unique scarf is crocheted using self-striping Aran weight yarn, which makes it an ideal project for stash busting while creating a unique and beautiful accessory.

The pockets are a standout feature, worked in a technique similar to how ribbing is worked in garments but with single crochet through both loops. After folding, the sides are neatly sewn for a polished finish.

With its straightforward construction, my scarf pattern is suitable for confident beginners and provides a rewarding project that I’m hoping you’ll love!  You’ll find pattern support in the Facebook group and I would love to see how the scarf works up for you with the colours you choose.

You’ll find the free pattern below and if you prefer to work offline, you can upgrade to a PDF in my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

Why you’ll Love to Crochet my Pocket Shawl

Skill Level

Confident Beginner / Easy

Supplies and Materials

• Aran Weight (category #4); 1025 yds / 938 meters
• 5mm / H-8 Crochet Hook (I use Clover Amour hooks)
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Yarn Choices

You know when you see the colour of a yarn and it just calls to you?  That’s exactly what happened to me with Yarnsmiths Nirvana Aran.  I didn’t have a pocket scarf on my design list but as soon as I saw the Summer Solstice colourway, I knew exactly what I wanted to create.  This is a project where the stitches, colour and design just came together so easily.

Yarnsmiths Nirvana Aran is 100% acrylic and has a gorgeous texture.  It’s lovely and soft (perfect if you’re allergic to wool or the scratchiness irritates you) and is machine washable at 30 degrees.  If you’ve worked with Boho Spirit before, it’s a similar texture to the Nirvana.

The stitch definition is fab.  I’ve used the same yarn in another scarf (different stitches, completely different design) and the stitches are well defined in that project too so it transfers to other makes.

You can substitute any Aran yarn for this pocket shawl pattern.  If you have enough in your stash, you’ll easily create the same striped effect as Nirvana.

Gauge

Using a 5mm / H-8 hook

16 stitches and 20 rows = 10cm X 10cm   /    4” X 4”

If your personal gauge is different to mine, you can use the stitch gauge converter to make adjustments.

Glossary

Special Stitch – Puff Stitch Variation (ps)

Yarn over, insert hook around front post of double crochet from two rows below, pull through, yarn over, insert hook around the same front post, pull through (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 4 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.  Puff stitch variation made. 

You will also need to know how to work these stitches:

Stitches (US Terms)

• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

For my UK crocheters, the table below is a conversion of basic crochet stitches from US to UK.

Abbreviations

• Chain (ch)
• Each (ea)
• Stitch/es (st/s)
• Below (bel)
• Repeat (rep)
• Right Side (RS)

Measurements

Scarf measures approximately 71” Length X 9.5” Wide

Pockets measure approximately 8” Length X 9.5” Wide

See ‘customizing your scarf‘ section for guidance in changing the sizes to your preference.

How the Crochet Scarf with Pockets is Worked

The Textured Trails pocket scarf is worked in rows lengthways with each row building the width.

The ‘body’ of the scarf is worked in rows of single crochet, alternating with rows that work the puff stitch variation for a total of 44 rows.

The pockets are worked in single crochet.  Details of how the pockets are worked is detailed in number 2 after the process image below. I’ve included this so that you have a visual of what your project will look like as you’re working it as well as your finished scarf.

1. The ‘body’ of the scarf is worked first.
2. The design then continues to work the pockets.  Yarn is fastened off and rejoined on the right side to row 1.  The pattern now works in the same technique used for ribbing but working with single crochet through both loops.  A chain is crocheted and worked back to the scarf edge with slip stitches to the scarf edge before turning and working back up.  This is repeated for the width of the scarf.  A row of slip stitches is worked at the top of the pocket.  For the second pocket, yarn is rejoined on the right side to row 44 and the process repeated.
3. Once the pockets are crocheted, the fabric is folded over and the side seams sewn.

And that’s it!  You have your unique pocket scarf 🙂

Customizing your scarf

You can easily alter the width and length of the scarf and the size of the pockets.

To make your scarf wider, continue repeating rows 4 and 5 to your desired width.  To make your scarf narrower, repeat less rows of 4 and 5.  This will also change the width of your pockets.

To make your scarf longer, chain extra in multiples of 6 for your foundation chain.  To make your scarf shorter, work less chains in multiples of 6.

To make the pockets longer, chain any number of extra stitches when you start to crochet the pockets.  Make sure you chain the same number for the second pocket.

If you alter this pattern, you will need more or less yarn that stated.

Pattern Notes

• Pocket scarf instructions are written in US crochet terms.
• Multiples of 6 + 1.
• Chain one does not count as a stitch.
• Chain two counts as a double crochet.
• Repeated stitches are denoted like this * * for instance, *ps around post 2 rows below, sc in next 5 sts,* rep across.  You will work around the front post for the puff stitch 2 rows below, single crochet in the next 5 stitches and repeat this across the row.
• Row 1 is worked in the back bumps of the chain for a neater edge.
• Row 5 (and all other repeats): follow instructions for Row 3 but insert hook around front post of puff stitch below.
• Yarn is fastened off once body of scarf is crocheted and rejoined to work the pocket.
• When folding pockets to sew the side seams, make sure fabric is right side facing outwards.
• Using these pattern notes alongside how the pattern is worked and the written instructions will help you towards a successful project.

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Textured Trails Crochet Pocket Scarf Instructions (US Crochet Terms)

With a 5mm / H-8 hook

Ch 201

Row 1 (RS): dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in ea ch to end, ch1, turn

Row 2 (WS): sc in 1^st st and ea st across, ch2 (counts as dc), turn

Row 3: *ps around post 2 rows bel in next st, sc in next 5 sts, * rep across to last st, dc in last st, ch1, turn

Rows 2 and 3 form pattern

Rep rows 2 and 3 for a total of 44 rows

Fasten off

First Pocket

Working on RS

Rejoin yarn at Row 1

Ch 65

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch to scarf edge, sl st in next 2 sts on scarf edge, turn

Row 2: sc in ea st across, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc in 1^st st, sc in ea st to scarf edge, sl st in next 2 sts on scarf edge, turn

Rep rows 2 and 3 across the width of the scarf, turn at the final row to work along the short edge of the pocket

Final row: sl st evenly across the top of the pocket

Fasten off

Second Pocket

Working on RS

Rejoin yarn at Row 44

Rep instructions for first pocket

Seaming the Pockets

Working on the RS, fold the fabric of the pockets over to 0.5 inches below the last row of puff stitches

Use stitch markers to secure the sides

Sew the side seams of the pocket.

Congratulations!  You’ve finished your pocket scarf.

Copyright Notice

The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree.  This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.  You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make.  If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.

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