***Crochet Pattern Only***
The 6-Day Kid Blanket Variation
Betty’s Sideways Pocket Shawl
This project is for a pocket shawl in the 6-Day Kid Blanket pattern. The shawl is created sideways with a straight start, and the chevrons are built up from the chain. The pockets are crocheted as additional width which will be folded up before working the border.
Finished length: 60” (variable)
Total length before pockets are folded up: 84” (variable)
Width: 16-18”
This project can be worked in three weights of yarn:
DK (3) = 23 points
20 oz/1600 yards
5.5 mm hook
Worsted (4) = 20 points
30 oz/2000 yards
6 mm hook
Shown in Lion Brand Mandala Roving
4 cakes (1600 yards)
US I/5.5 mm hook (treat yourself to Bettyʻs Favorite Furls Odyssey)
Bulky (5) = 14 points
1000 yards
M/8 mm hook
Bulky Shawl shown in (discontinued) Lion Brand Woolease Chunky.
Substitution: Hue and Me, or Color Made Easy