Back-to-school season is the perfect time for a few fun and practical crochet projects! This collection of free back-to-school crochet patterns includes pencil cases, apple cozies, desk accessories, and other easy projects kids, teachers, and parents can use throughout the school year.
Crochet a colorful pencil case in your child’s favorite colors, make a cute apple cozy for their lunchbox, or stitch up a quick handmade teacher gift. Many of these projects are small, beginner-friendly, and great for using up leftover yarn from your stash.
Whether you’re looking for crochet school supplies, classroom accessories, or a thoughtful teacher gift, you’ll find plenty of ideas to help make going back to school a little more fun.
Crochet Pencil Cases & School Supplies
Striped Pencil Case
Of all the back-to-school crochet patterns I share, readers seem to love these striped pencil cases most! They offer so much opportunity for personalization—think favorite colors, school colors, or sports teams. They’re also a great stashbuster.
Minion Pencil Case
This Minion pencil case is a fun spin on the striped case above and is perfect for the Minion lover in your life.
Felted Pencil Case
If you prefer a more classic style, this felted case is a quick and easy crochet project and a great way to try wet felting your crochet. It’s perfect for holding crayons, markers, and pencils, but it also works well for crochet hooks and other small supplies.
If you’re new to felting, see my How to Felt Crochet & Knitting guide to learn more.
Crochet Lunchbox Accessories
“Apple” Apple Cozy
These adorable apple cozies help protect apples from getting bruised while bouncing around in backpacks and lunchboxes. The apple-themed design is especially cute for fall and back-to-school season—and it could make a sweet little teacher gift too!
Owl Apple Cozy
This owl apple cozy is perfect for owl lovers! I think they’re absolutely adorable, and I actually designed this one for myself. But be warned … everyone will be asking you to make one!
Monster Apple Cozy
These monster cozies are “scary” sweet! Kids will love finding one in their lunchboxes, especially as Halloween approaches. Choose from two fun designs: Blue Chomper or One-Eyed Greenie.
Crochet Desk & Classroom Accessories
Flower Paper Clips
Sometimes the simple everyday things make a difference. Make paperwork more fun with these pretty flower paper clips. They work up quickly too, so you can make a whole bunch!
Pretty Lace Bookmark
Keep your place with this pretty lace crochet bookmark. It has a pretty textured design but is still a quick and easy project. Make one for a student, teacher, book lover, or yourself!
Mason Jar Cozies
No desk is complete without pens and pencils! Grab a mason jar and stitch up these colorful cozies to add some fun and color to a homework or study space. Even better, they’re a great way to use up leftover yarn.
Flower Push Pins
Pin up important papers, schedules, and reminders with these pretty flower push pins. They’re a quick little crochet project that adds a handmade touch to a bulletin board, classroom, or homework area.
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Thank you for these delightful patterns. I cannot wait to make them for my family and friends. Thank you for sharing.
An adorable collection! 🙂
Thanks so much, Lorraine 🙂
Great ideas!
Thanks so much, Bethany!
Lots of lovely projects, thank you for the patterns. I have been meaning to get my pen jar covered for ages, you have inspired me to get on with it!
I am so glad, Lorna 🙂