15+ Cozy Free Pocket Scarf Crochet Patterns to Transform Your Winter Wardrobe

Add warmth and functionality to your colder weather wardrobe with this roundup of crochet scarf and shawl patterns that integrate pockets in their design, making them not only fashionable but also incredibly practical.

In this roundup you’ll find cozy crochet scarf patterns, each featuring handy pockets that are perfect for keeping your hands warm or storing small essentials.

I’m also including beautiful shawl patterns that also incorporate pockets into their design. These shawls are ideal for layering during cooler months, providing an extra layer of comfort and convenience.

Although not totally the same, both provide warmth and can be a fashion statement.  I think the difference is minimal – a large scarf can be considered a shawl! – so I’ve decided to include both today.

Here’s the difference between the two:

• A crochet scarf with pockets is typically a long, narrow piece of fabric designed to wrap around the neck, with the pockets sewn or integrated at each end to keep hands warm or hold small items.
• A crochet shawl with pockets is usually a larger, rectangular piece of fabric that drapes over the shoulders and back. The pockets are often placed on the ends or sides, providing both warmth and a convenient place for small items. Shawls generally offer more coverage than scarves.

Whether you prefer more coverage over your shoulders offering greater warmth or you’re more focused on keeping your neck warm, I wanted to give you options.  The variety of styles ensures that you’ll find the perfect pattern to suit your taste and crochet expertise.

Why add pockets?  A scarf or shawl becomes more of a practical accessory, especially in cold weather, while still offering the same warmth and style as a regular scarf or shawl.  You’ll have somewhere to keep your hands warm as well as storing some smaller items while you’re out and about!

You might feel inspired to crochet both after browsing these free patterns 🙂

Pocket Scarf and Pocket Shawl Crochet Patterns

How to use this roundup:

The patterns are set out in two separate sections – the pocket scarf patterns are first followed by the shawl patterns.  

Clicking on the numbered link will take you to the free pattern.

I’ve included a photo of the finished make along with a summary of what I think will be useful for you to know.

Most patterns are written in US crochet terms.

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

You can continue to browse from here or use the dropdown box at the beginning (roundup contents) to click on a specific pattern.

Enjoy browsing!

Pocket Scarf Crochet Patterns

1. Brambleberry Hooded Pocket Scarf

Perfect for using up leftover yarn from your stash! This is a fab project for having a rummage through your yarn to create something useful.

My design is crocheted in wide half double crochet (US terms) throughout.

Brambleberry is constructed by folding the ends over and seaming to create the pockets. Easy! The optional hood is worked directly onto the neck of the scarf. I’ve included suggestions for closing the neck and pockets.

I hope you’ll love my latest scarf pattern.

2. Textured Trails Scarf

Here’s another project that’s perfect for using up your stash. You’ll need 1025 yards/939 meters of Aran/Worsted weight #5 yarn and the more colours the better 🙂

I’ve used the post stitches to work a puff stitch around in the row below – it looks like there’s a continuous raised trail (hence the name). I love this texture and how the stripes of the yarn work together.

The scarf is worked across the width and the pockets, lengthways. If you’ve worked ribbing on garments before it’s the same technique but using both loops of the single crochet stitch.

Free to view on my blog at the numbered link, you can also upgrade this pattern to a PDF to work offline.

3. Cozy Crochet Scarf with Pockets Pattern for Beginners

The perfect place to begin your pocket scarf projects if you’re a beginner is with this free pattern from Loveable Loops.

Not only is the skill level suitable for a beginner but the way the pattern is set out and the instructions for different wingspans (based on height) is very simple and clear.

This crochet scarf with pockets is made with bulky #5 weight yarn and a size 6mm/J-10 crochet hook and features a ribbed texture created by working in the back loops only.

The pockets are crocheted separately and then sewn onto the ends of the scarf.

This cozy and functional scarf is perfect for keeping your hands warm and holding small items.

4. Easy Crochet Pocket Scarf

I’ve chosen to include this free pattern by Janet Pippin from Simply Hooked by Janet because it features an elegant open mesh pattern created with double crochet stitches and chains – not everyone feels comfortable wearing a dense fabric round the neck. 

Made with Lion Brand ZZ Twist (category #4 weight) yarn, this scarf is worked in one piece with no seaming.  The pockets are formed and seamed during the border round.

The finished scarf measures 11” x 83”, and the pattern is designed to be easily adjustable for different lengths.

5.  Tweedy Pocket Scarf

The Tweedy Pocket Scarf by Ashley Parker, featured on The Loopy Lamb, is designed with a simple one-row repeat that creates a rich texture, making the pattern both easy to follow and the finished scarf visually appealing.

What I really love about this pattern (and think you will too) is that the tops of the pockets are secured with zippers!  A clever idea that will keep your valuables safe and stop the items falling out when you bend over.

Crafted with a worsted weight acrylic yarn, the pattern calls for approximately 850 to 1136 yards and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook.

The scarf is long enough to wrap around your neck once, keeping the pockets at a comfortable height.

This pattern is easily adjustable to suit different preferences in length and pocket depth.​

6.  Scrap Yarn Scarf

The Scraptastic Skinny Scarf by Noorain Nizami of Noor’s Knits is a beginner-friendly Tunisian crochet pattern ideal for using up your scrap yarn.

Featuring a textured design created with the Tunisian honeycomb stitch, this scarf uses bulky (#5 weight) yarn.

The pattern includes video tutorials for the Tunisian stitch and instructions for adding a fringe and pockets.

The scarf measures 58 inches long and 5 inches wide.

This project is perfect for crocheting while streaming programmes.

7.  Red Riding Hood Pocket Scarf

The Red Riding Hood Pocket Scarf from Jenny & Teddy is a whimsical and functional crochet project.

This beginner-friendly pattern features a long rectangular scarf with pockets formed by folding and seaming the ends.  The hood is crocheted separately and attached to the scarf.

This scarf is crocheted in the even moss stitch.  It’s a super easy stitch pattern that uses slip stitches and half double crochet stitches to create a fairly dense and beautiful texture.

Made using two strands of DK (#3 weight) yarn held together, it has a chunky appearance and quick completion time.

The scarf measures about 78 inches long and 6 inches wide, and the hood is 26 inches by 9 inches.

I love the addition of the pompom on the hood!

8.  Easy Crochet Hooded Pocket Scarf

This pattern from Stardust Gold Crochet provides detailed instructions to create a beautiful scarf with a hood and pockets.

The body of the scarf is worked in Hometown USA which is a super chunky (#6 weight) yarn, your scarf will work up so quickly (perfect for last minute gifting).

The free pattern uses basic crochet stitches that create a thick fabric.  I love the faux fur worked around the hood and pockets!  Makes me feel cozy just looking at it!

The option of adding toggles to secure the pockets and the collar makes this scarf unique.

Practical in design, this project combines the warmth of a hood with the convenience of pockets, making it perfect for chilly weather.

9.  Alpine Pocket Scarf

This pattern from Blue Star Crochet features a knit-look texture using half double crochet stitches worked through the third loop.

Made with City Tweed (DK #3 weight) yarn for the main body, the pockets use fable fur (faux fur yarn) for the super soft and warm pockets (looks lovely and soft to the touch doesn’t it!).

The scarf is worked lengthways and measures 180 cm in length and 17.5 cm in width.

I love the style of the pockets and at 9.5” deep, plenty of space to keep hands warm on those cold and blustery days.

Pocket Shawl Crochet Patterns

10. Callista Pocket Shawl

Using a combination of trinity stitch and single crochet rows, my Callista shawl is simple yet satisfying.

This is an excellent project if you’re a confident beginner and want to expand your skills and if you’re an experienced crocheter, looking for a relaxing project, this pocket shawl is perfect for you.

• Shawl measures approximately 17.5in / 44.5cm wide X 59in / 100cm length
• Pockets measure approximately 11in / 28cm wide X 5.5in / 22cm deep

Free to view at the numbered link above, if you prefer to work from a PDF, this pattern is available in my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

11. Coccinelle Shawl

My beginner-friendly shawl uses a blend of the granny spike stitch and double crochet. Working the pattern in self-striping yarn really makes the stitches pop!

Rectangular in shape, my shawl is easy to work up and the pockets are cleverly integrated, crocheted directly onto the rectangle using the posts of the double crochet stitches.

My free pattern gives instructions for scarf size 18in Width X 63.5in Length. The pockets measure 9.5in Width X 6” Length. I have included information for customizing the size.

This project is perfect for using up your yarn stash!

12.  Tunisian Crochet Pocket Shawl

My shawl pattern features a cozy shawl with pockets (and a matching beanie hat).

The shawl uses the Tunisian Lattice Stitch, creating a dense, textured fabric, while the pockets are in Tunisian Simple Stitch.

Instructions for how to work the stitches are included and I’ve also added some photos to show specific parts of the stitches.

The set is made with DK (#3 weight) Papatya yarn and a 6mm Tunisian crochet hook.

The shawl measures 15” / 38cm (W) X 66” / 168cm (L) and Pockets: 10” / 25.5cm (W) X 10” / 25.5cm (L).  It’s easy to customize the shawl to make it longer.

Beginner-friendly, I’ve designed this shawl for warmth and style, suitable for both indoor and outdoor wear.

Pair this shawl with a Tunisian crochet hat to complete your look.

13. Pettit Pocket Wrap

The Pettit Pocket Wrap is a free crochet pattern available at Banana Moon Studio.

The use of two different stitch patterns for this pocket wrap is inspired!  It features the Catherine Wheel stitch pattern with colourful stripes for the shawl and solid granny squares for the pockets.  Don’t they look great together!  Not only that, the ends are finished with a fringe which does an excellent job of hiding your yarn tails, so you don’t have to weave them in!  I’m a big fan of projects where you don’t have to weave in ends 🙂

This is an excellent pattern for using your worsted (#4 weight) yarn scraps! The designer used white We Crochet Swish Worsted for the base colour then her stash for the rest.

Instructions are included for two lengths: standard (59 inches) and long (69.5 inches).

14. Harmony Hooded Pocket Shawl

I do like a project that’s worked in the granny stitch and this free shawl pattern blends a row of granny stitch with a row of double crochet.  It looks good in a variegated yarn.

This is an advanced beginner-friendly pocket shawl that is worked lengthways.  The pockets and optional hood are crocheted separately and sewn on with suggestions for the pocket placement.

Instructions are given for size: 19” x 71” but if you would like a shorter shawl, instructions also include a starting chain for 56” (instead of 71”).

Designed to keep you warm from head down and also providing handy pockets for carrying essentials like your phone or keys, this shawl would look good whether you’re indoors or out.

15. Comfort Pocket Shawl

If you’ve ever been curious about what you could make with a velvet yarn, this pattern might be the answer for you.

The Comfort Pocket Shawl by Rich Textures Crochet is a cozy, easy-to-make pattern featuring the soft and luxurious Bernat Velvet yarn.

This shawl is created using the sedge stitch which has a lovely dense texture.  Coincidentally, I worked a swatch in this stitch last night – far too dense for a sweater I’m planning – but perfect for a scarf.  Cold winds won’t find any chinks to get through.

Worked in rows with two colours, the pockets on this scarf are added afterward.

It measures approximately 79 x 21 inches, with the pockets about 8 x 9 inches.

Designed to provide comfort and warmth, this would be ideal for gifting a hug 🙂

16.  Tunisian Crochet Pocket Shawl

For my intermediate crocheters, this pattern is for you.  The designer has rated at this skill level in Tunisian crochet due to the lace pattern worked on the pockets which require decreases, eyelets, knit stitches and reverse stitches.  And what fab pockets they are!

You will need chunky yarn (#5 weight) and 8 mm Tunisian crochet hook with cable or long straight hook plus a 6 mm regular hook.

The pattern includes full instructions on making the pockets, but you can also follow along with the video tutorial.

The sample width is 35 cm, but you can add more stitches to the foundation row to make the shawl wider.  You can also customize the pockets to make them smaller.

17. Striped Pocket Shawl

The variation on the linen stitch used in this pocket shawl from Annie Design Crochet works so well with the choice of yarn colours.  And those granny square pockets … it feels so good when everything comes together in a project!

Colour changes take place at the end of rows meaning you don’t have to worry about having to weave in all those ends because they’re used for the fringe.

Do you have light worsted or DK weight in your stash?  Gauge isn’t important for this project and you might have scraps of different colours you can use.

Instructions are written for 78 inches long but recommendations are given for changing this.

I think you’ll agree, this is such a vibrant shawl and will lift your spirits in the dark days of winter.

18. Hip Granny Pocket Shawl

The Hip Granny Pocket Shawl from This Pixie Creates uses the linen stitch (compare it to the project above to see how variations of a stitch can totally change the look).  You will also be changing colour with this design.

If you’re used to working the classic granny square, you’ll be trying a different design with this pattern.  The granny square pockets use double crochet/clusters and puff stitches.  The designer has included a photo tutorial for the puffs and also for each round of the square.  Great for building your skills!

Gauge is important for this project.  If you have problems matching your personal gauge with the pattern gauge the designer gives recommendations.  You can also use my stitch gauge converter to adjust the stitches.

You’ll need approximately 624 yds of any medium 4 worsted weight yarn, in three colours of your choice.

This shawl measures 11″ x 61″, the pockets measure 8″ x 8″, and the tassels are approximately 5.75″ in length.  Worked lengthways it’s easy to adjust your starting chain to make yours longer or to add extra rows to extend the width.

19. Tunisian Boho Pocket Shawl

The Tunisian Boho Pocket Shawl pattern from Knitter Knotter is a free crochet pattern that combines the Honeycomb Stitch and the Mori Lace Pattern (links to tutorials for both patterns are included).

It uses Lion Brand Jeans yarn (worsted weight) and a 9mm Tunisian crochet hook.

The shawl features integrated pockets and a border that is added during the crochet process rather than separately.

The finished shawl measures 17” x 60” without fringe and 17” x 76” with fringe with a section on how to modify the size.

Written for advanced beginners, the pattern includes tutorials for changing colour in Tunisian crochet.

This is a fab project for upscaling your Tunisian skills.

20.  Perfectly Pretty Pocket Shawl

This pocket shawl pattern from Selina Veronique is beginner-friendly.  The body of the shawl is worked in V-stitch with the pockets using half double crochets.

A video tutorial is also available (great for visual learners).  If you’re just starting out, watch the video and follow along with the written pattern.  This will help you become familiar with the terms as well as how to work the stitches.

The designer uses Caron Simply Soft but also suggests you can use any Aran weight yarn for this project (size 4 yarn).

Designed for summer wear, personally, I think this will also be great to wear at any time of the year – especially if you prefer more of an open stitch.

21. C2C Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern

I couldn’t gather free patterns for you without including different techniques.  This pattern from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts is crocheted in the corner-to-corner technique –  looks great with its unique diagonal texture!

This pocket shawl is worked in a DK weight yarn (Mary Maxim Sunrise recommended) and a 4.5mm hook.

A double crochet C2C Pixelgraph is included with instructions for increasing and decreasing.  This is as well as written instructions.

Helpful video tutorials are included for working C2C and how to change colours.

22.  Diagonal Pocket Shawl

The Square in a Wrap Crochet Pocket Shawl from Yarn Craftee starts from a square and spans into a wrap giving a unique construction (it’s a similar construction to my Countess of Diamonds shrug).

Written in four parts (Square; 1st Half and Pocket 1; 2nd Half and Pocket 2, Edging) you’ll be working in double crochet, half double crochet, double crochet decrease, half double crochet decrease, puff stitch and crab stitch.

The shawl uses DMC Magnum Tweed extra value and the designer recommends any medium #4 or aran yarn.  You will need a main colour and a contrasting colour.

Length from pocket to pocket = 45.5 inches; from pointy edge to pointy edge = 69 inches and the width is 18 inches.

23. Stay At Home Shawl

Up for a challenge?

If you’re new to Tunisian crochet, don’t be daunted by the instructions and abbreviations in this pattern from Make & Do Crew.  There’s a video crash course where you’ll learn the basics.  And a full tutorial for crocheting a pocket shawl (in any stitch you want). 

Crocheted with Lion Brand Wool Ease, a #4 weight worsted yarn, you’ll need an 8mm Tunisian crochet hook and a 6.5mm regular hook.

After blocking, your shawl will measure 20 x 68”

I like how the Tunisian Diagonal Eyelet stitch looks and the option to secure with buttons.  What do you think?  Are you with me on this?

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I hope you’ve felt inspired today and discovered your next favourite crochet project.

Happy crocheting!