Heather's Pocket Shawl

**Description** This is a **beginner friendly pocket shawl**. The stitch pattern may look intricate but is uses very **basic stitches**, chains, single crochet, and double crochet. The pattern offers several **different finishing options**: a picot edging on the ends; a decorative edging along the sides; pockets; and tassels or fringe. The pattern **includes instructions** for all the stitches and techniques used on the shawl and has links to several **helpful video tutorials** that will guide you along. It is a perfect project to pick up when you want something **mindless** and **meditative** to crochet. This is a very **special design** to me personally as it started my **Meaningful Makes** journey. When I got the news that my cousin Heather, who lived on the other side of the world, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer I felt helpless. I couldn't "be" there to support her in the usual ways with the miles between us. My solution was to pick up my hook and create a wearable hug for her. Something she would wrap herself in when she needed to feel some extra love and support. This is the shawl I created. Cancer has touched all our lives. My **goal** is to offer a design that everyone, even a beginner, can make to use as their personal **expression of support** somewhat like I did. This comfort shawl can be made and given to those that are on their own cancer journey. Colour can be an important part of this shawl. There is a list of **38 colours of ribbons** used to bring awareness to different **cancer types** included in this pattern. Selecting a colour in a shade that matches the cancer your recipient is battling or has battled makes a **meaningful connection** for them. My cousin lost her battle, but she told me how comforted she felt each time she put her shawl around her shoulders. That gave me comfort to know. I hope others using this pattern will have a similar experience. **Size** 72” Long x 22” wide (183 x 56 cm) including edgings **Difficulty Level** Beginner **Materials** #4 Medium Weight Yarn 1,443 yd / 1,320 m QTY: 3 cakes Caron - Blossom Cakes in Pansy used for pattern version Hook: 5.5mm Stitch Markers Measuring Tape Scissors Tapestry Needle **Stitches/ Techniques** Chain Single Crochet Double Crochet Stacked Single Crochet Instructional information for stitches and techniques included in the pattern along with picture tutorials and links to helpful video tutorials. > **Here are some testers' comments about the pattern:** > - The pattern has detailed instructions and it works up fast, > - Very comforting and calming to make. > - I appreciated the amount of pictures, helpful notes, options and thoughtful tips. >-Patterns like this really show how the creator loves their work. **Stay in Touch** For new designs, updates, sneak peeks and behind the scene stories follow: Website: yarnsaboutyarn.com Instagram: @yarnsaboutyarn Facebook: yarnsaboutyarn YouTube: youtube.com/@yarnsaboutyarn **Special Notes** * This pattern and photos are the copyright of Charlotte Whaley of Yarns About Yarn. Final products made using Heather's Comfort Pocket Shawl may be sold with credit for the design given to Charlotte Whaley of Yarns About Yarn. * Pattern my not be redistributed or duplicated, in whole or in part. * Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes. **Share Your Work** You are encouraged to share your versions of this pattern on social media using: #heatherscomfortpocketshawl and #yarnsaboutyarn I love seeing your interpretations of my patterns so don't forget to tag me @yarnsaboutyarn on Instagram. Until next time, Peace and blue skies!