27 Back-to-School Crochet Ideas

These are crochet patterns from independent designers on Etsy. There are 28 to choose from. Under each one are product details based on the designer’s listing, so you can check the skill level, finished size and yarn weight before you buy.

1. Crochet Pencil Case

Crochet Pencil Case Pattern PDF + Video Easy Beginner DIY Pouch Crochet Pencil Case Pattern designed to help you create a practical and stylish handmade pouch for everyday organization. This easy crochet bag pattern is perfect for beginners and includes a detailed PDF guide with a step-by-step video tutorial.

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2. Beginner Crochet Box Pouch Pattern Zipper Pencil Case

Make this beautiful structured crochet box pouch with a clean zipper top, flat base, and dense single crochet texture – perfect for pencils, makeup, crochet hooks, or everyday essentials. This beginner-friendly PDF crochet pattern walks you through every step using a simple bottom-up box method – no confusing construction, just clean professional results.

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3. Crochet Pencil Case Beginner Friendly Zipper Pouch

Create your own cozy and aesthetic crochet pencil case with this beginner-friendly digital pattern. Designed with a clean minimalist look and practical zipper closure, this crochet pouch is perfect for organizing pens, pencils, crochet hooks, makeup items, or everyday desk essentials.

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4. Tanwa Pencil Case *pattern Only

This beautifully textured pencil case is more than just a useful accessory. This pattern is great for skilled crocheters and adventurous beginners who want to try something different. It works up fast and works well with the suggested yarn in any color, the possibilities are endless.

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5. Crochet Pattern ~ Amigurumi School Bus Keychain

This small amigurumi pattern can be made into a keychain or backpack decoration. It includes written instructions and tutorials for a magic circle, invisible decrease, invisible join and back-loop-only crochet.

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6. Textured Crochet Pouch

Create a versatile and stylish Crochet Pouch Pattern that can be used as a crochet hook case, pencil pouch, phone bag, or small organizer. This easy pattern is perfect for beginners and works up quickly using basic stitches and medium-weight yarn.

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7. Crochet Pattern Apple Pencil Case

This US-term PDF tapestry-crochet pattern makes a colorful zippered apple pencil case for pens, crochet hooks, cosmetics, or other small items. Written instructions are included.

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8. Crochet Pencil or Hook Case with Zipper Crochet Pencil

This cute little crochet hook case or pencil bag is the perfect size to hold all your writing utensils or your crochet hook collection. It's made with the linked double crochet, which forms a sturdy bag with minimal gaps. This pattern is part of the Advent Calendar Mystery Crochet Along 2023 to make Last Minute Crochet Gifts for your loved ones or yourself.

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9. Telescoping Pencil Case Crochet

It's a pencil case that you can zip up and take with you anywhere, and it also doubles as an upright cup holder. All of your supplies are on display making it easy to find what you're looking for, no digging through a box or a bag. This crocheted Telescoping Pencil Case is tall and has room to store all of the essentials for your artistic and creative endeavors.

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10. Guinea Pig Pencil Case

This guinea-pig pencil case is made from cotton-drill fabric with a waterproof PVC lining and zip closure. It measures 15 × 6 × 6 cm.

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11. Single Piece Crochet Pencil Case Pattern No-Sew Zipper

A beginner-friendly pattern for a single-piece pencil case or school organizer.

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12. Crochet Pattern Rainbow Heart Pencil Case Kids Fidget Toy

The pencil case is great fun for children who like to fidget, it's also very pretty for adults too and could be used as a crochet hook case or make up bag. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know all basic crochet stitches plus the bobble.

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13. 1990s Vintage School Bus Pencil Case Crochet

Basic crochet knowledge is required because stitch instructions are not included.

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14. Crochet Glasses Case

Check out this fun and unique crochet glasses case pattern that you can make. Turn heads and protect your glasses in style with this fabulous crochet project. The PDF contains a chart as well as a written color changes.

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15. Crochet Pencil Pattern Pack: Pillow

This set includes 3 pencil crochet patterns. The materials list calls for a G/4 mm hook, 4 ounces of yellow yarn and smaller amounts of graphite, linen and pink yarn.

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16. Crochet Pattern: Clear Window Pencil Pouch

This crochet pattern makes a clear-window pencil pouch for displaying school supplies. It uses worsted-weight #4 100% cotton yarn.

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17. Crochet Pencil Pouch

Crochet Pattern for Pencil Pouch This cute crochet fox makes a fun pencil holder. This also makes an awesome hook case or phone dock. Make your own Fox Pencil Holder with this easy to follow crochet pattern.

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18. Pencil Shaped Pencil Case Crochet

This little pencil case is great for school, and perfect for teacher gifts. This pattern is easy, and is written in american terms. All yarns shown are either Phentex Worsted or Bernat Super value.

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19. Crochet Fish Pouch / Pencil Case

This little guy is perfect for pencils or other small items. Measures approximately 8" long and 4" wide. Works up quickly and makes a great gift.

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20. Crochet Vegetable Pencil Case Pattern Bundle

Bring some garden magic to your desk with this 4-in-1 Vegetable Pouch Crochet Pattern Bundle (Digital PDF) Are you looking for a fun, functional, and "punny" DIY crochet project. This digital pattern set guides you through creating four adorable, textured crochet pencil cases: the Popcorn Corn, the Curly-Top Carrot, the Peas-in-a-Pod, and the Glossy Eggplant.

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21. Core Plush Pencil Case Crochet

This 12-page crochet pattern uses step-by-step instructions and photographs to create a corn-themed plush pencil case.

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22. Crochet Pencil Backpack Pattern: Kids Drawstring Bag

Looking for the perfect back-to-school crochet pattern. This would be so cute for back-to-school pictures and for little ones to carry their school supplies. This crochet Pencil Backpack is so adorable and makes a perfect gift for any little boy or girl in your life.

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23. 16 pattern Crochet Kids Bags

a collection of charming crochet designs tailored specifically for children. The patterns include creative and playful animal-shaped backpacks, trendy crossbody bags, and practical yet cute pencil cases.

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24. Easy Handmade Crochet Pouch for Phone & Pencil

Easy Crochet Pencil Pouch Pattern – DIY Crochet Case for Beginners Create your very own crochet pencil pouch with this simple and beginner-friendly pattern. Using worsted weight yarn and an H-8 crochet hook, you'll easily craft this durable pouch with step-by-step instructions.

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25. Beginner Crochet Glasses Case

Create a cute and practical crochet accessory with this easy PDF crochet pattern. This versatile design can be used as a bookmark, glasses case, pencil pouch, or small book sleeve. Perfect for beginners, the pattern uses simple single crochet stitches and works up quickly in soft cotton yarn.

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26. Crochet Pouch Pattern Panda Pencil Holder

Crochet Pattern for Pouch This cute little guy makes a fun pencil holder. This also makes an awesome hook case or phone dock.

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27. Crochet Pouch Pattern Skunk Pencil Holder

Crochet Pattern for Pouch This cute little guy makes a fun pencil holder. This also makes an awesome hook case.

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