Free knitting patterns for shawls or wraps with pockets. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/15/23
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Free Patterns
Harvest Pocket Wrap
Cozy shawl with pockets knit in 8 row slip stitch texture. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Primrose Patterns.
Fringed Pocket Shawl
Easy shawl with spacious pockets knit in 2 row repeat linen stitch for an attractive woven look. Sample knit with gradient cake yarn, alternating stands for striping effect. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Clickety Sticks.
Reader's Wraps
This easy-to-knit shawl is knit with an 8 row repeat diamond lace with deep pockets perfect for books or other items, or when you have the desire to just settle down and curl up with a good book. The pattern includes 2 versions, 1 made with worsted-weight yarn, the other with super chunky-weight yarn. Designed by Lena Skvagerson.
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Northridge Shawl
Easy shawl with pockets and optional hood, knit in the granite stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Clickety Sticks.
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Down-Home Pocket Shawl
Easy shawl knit with a 4 row repeat texture with pockets to carry important items and finished with fringe. Knit with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn held together. Designed by Tonja Pe Benito for Pink Plumeria Maui. Web version is free. PDF available for purchase
Tamarind Shawl
Cozy shawl with deep pockets to hold books, knitting projects, devices and other items you want to keep with you. It also has a hood to keep you warm outside or hide those earbuds if you're listening to an audio book. Knit in a 2 row repeat. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team
Irish Tartan Pocket Shawl
Easy shawl or scarf with pockets knit with a 6 row repeat basketweave type of texture. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Riley Hunt.
Sunday Duster Shawl
Easy ruana style shawl with pockets, buttoned front, and shawl collar, knit in garter stitch with seed stitch trim. Suitable for beginners. Worsted weight. Designed by Adrianne Smith. May only be free for a limited time.
Patterns for Purchase
Brielle Pocket Wrap
A comfortable and all around shawl, with pockets and a subtle leaf lace design. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Girlpower Designs.
Indulgence Wrap
Modern, textured cable scarf or shawl with pockets and fringe. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rooster Yarns.
Reader's Wraps
Warm and cozy shawls with deep pockets perfect for carrying books or other items you want nearby. Patterns sold separately: Cabled Readers Wrap, Lace Readers Wrap, Moss Stitch Trimmed Wrap, all by Lisa Carnahan.
- Get Cabled Readers Wrap knitting pattern on Annie's
- Get the Lace Readers Wrap knitting pattern
- Get the Moss Stitch Trimmed Wrap knitting pattern
Pocketful of Hygge Shawl
his pocket wrap looks like it's knit with a 4 row repeat lace stitch with generous pockets and fringe. Knit using worsted weight yarn on a size US11 needle for extra coziness. Designed by Kelly Komejan Crafts
