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Easy Crochet Pattern for Hugs Pocket Wrap Shawl for Beginners

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Here is another version of the Crochet Pocket Shawl that we wrote about a few weeks ago. This one is slightly different with no tassels and the pattern is a little cheaper too.  You can purchase it here on Etsy. 

These pocket shawls are very popular right now, but did you know they are not new? There is even a pattern book dedicated to them already printed.

This project is rated Advanced Beginner. If you can do double crochet and half double crochet you can make this wrap!

Use any worsted weight yarn (#4) and size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed for gauge. The pattern is easily adjustable – if you want a longer shawl add 10 or 20 stitches – any even number will work. This is a printer-friendly ONE PAGE pattern in US terms. Simple and easy to follow.

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Comments

  1. I do not see a link to the pattern for this version. Where can Ifind the pattern?

  2. You forgot to give the link for this particular shawl. I am very interested to have it

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The Alto Mare Wrap – Crochet Pattern

I do love a wrap pattern — especially the kind that feels light, wearable, and just a little bit elegant without being fussy. The Alto Mare Wrap (After Party Pattern 30) by Scheepjes, available through Jimmy Beans Wool, is exactly that sort of project.

What immediately stood out to me is how fluid and airy this wrap feels. It has that effortless drape that works just as well thrown over your shoulders on a cool evening as it does styled up with a dress. This isn’t a bulky winter piece — it’s a lighter layer you’ll reach for again and again, especially in those in-between seasons when you’re not quite sure what the weather’s doing.

From a making point of view, this is a really enjoyable crochet project. The stitch pattern has a lovely rhythm to it — enough movement to keep things interesting, but not so much that you’re constantly checking the instructions. It’s the kind of crochet that feels relaxing rather than demanding, which, at this stage of life, I fully appreciate.

Skill-wise, this sits comfortably in that intermediate space. You don’t need advanced techniques, but a bit of confidence reading stitch patterns and keeping your tension consistent will help. If you enjoy watching fabric grow and change as you work, this wrap is very satisfying — especially as the drape starts to show itself.

What I also love is how adaptable this pattern is. Change the yarn colour and fibre and you can completely shift the mood — soft and romantic, coastal and breezy, or bold and modern. It’s one of those patterns that quietly becomes a wardrobe staple rather than a once-worn piece.

Overall, the Alto Mare Wrap is a beautiful example of a free crochet pattern that feels refined and wearable. If you enjoy crocheting garments and accessories you’ll genuinely use, this one is well worth adding to your project list.