Fall’s coming!
I’m sure of it…like in some parts of the United States, somewhere? Not here in California, but I’m sure it is definitely going to be happening somewhere! Send me pictures of what weather looks like because as a Californian I’m terribly confused. But either way, school is going to be starting up pretty soon, if it hasn’t already, whether it feels like summer where you are or has started transitioning into Autumn.
I’m jealous, by the way, of the places that experience Autumn, and I’m not afraid of showing it.
*googles images of Autumn* *wistful sigh*
But here’s a list of crochet patterns and designs that I think just scream back to school and that you might enjoy! So if you’re sending the kids back to school, off to college, want to give a gift to a teacher, or just simply enjoy the adorable qualities of these designs for your fall wardrobe, these are all really cool and fun ideas—so get to crafting!
- Pick an Apple…Or A Pumpkin!—by Divine Debris
These dainty earrings are a sure-fire conversation starter! They would make for a lovely and quick project for back to school or for various fall parties! These apple earrings would make for a perfect back-to-school piece or a gift for a new teacher! Or, if you’re planning on doing quintessentially fall things like apple picking and want a fun statement piece, these would be perfect! Made from lace yarn, the work would be small (make sure to do hand stretches so you keep your muscles safe!), but the dainty quality is wonderful!
http://divinedebris.com/pick-an-apple/ - Top of the Class Pencil Scarf—by Gilliane of GillyGnits
This snazzy scarf is a FREE pattern made by yours truly and is such a dorky and fun way to bring in the back to school and fall season! They work up pretty quickly (you can mindlessly stitch single crochet in the body of the piece while you watch Netflix!) and allow for lots of variation, so start sharpening those pencils and have fun!
http://www.gillygnits.com/top-of-the-class-pencil-scarf - Hop on the Bus, Gus! Scarf—by Amanda Rader Designs
Carrying on the scarf theme, this is such a fantastic and ingenious scarf that looks like a long school bus! It has such a fantastic usage of detail, right down to the little blue handicap and red stop sign icons on the sides of the piece! The use of chain spacing to create the scarf’s “windows” is a smart detail element as well. Available as a free Ravelry download!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hop-on-the-bus-gus - Crochet Pencil Pouch—by Sarah of RepeatCrafterMe
Pencil pouches are so cute and useful, so it’s the best of both worlds! This pouch has a single button enclosure and I love how she models the piece with a mix of crochet hooks and pencils, it’s usually how my desk looks!
http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2016/07/crochet-pencil-pouch.html - Pencil Shaped Pencil Pouch—by Ashleigh of Sewrella
This and the following entry are both by Sewrella as part of her Back To School series and are so adorable, I’d have been amiss in not including them! They are super cute and look even better as a set! This pencil case is a nice quick project and will be such a fantastic accessory for your little one to take with them and all their brand new writing utensils to school! I personally love the double-button enclosure on the piece!
http://www.sewrella.com/2016/08/pencil-shaped-pencil-pouch-back-to.html - Notebook Paper Crochet Textbook Cover—by Ashleigh of Sewrella
I love things that are usable and contribute less waste, and I remember book covers in school being pretty wasteful because they were paper and tore and were quickly thrown away by the end of the first week of school because of their lack of durability. Not the case with this cute pattern courtesy of Sewrella! It looks like a sheet of lined paper, complete with the detailing of punch holes, and looks like a beautiful fit for books! Her thorough photographs of her process make for easier crafting and are incredibly helpful while working the project!
http://www.sewrella.com/2016/08/notebook-paper-crochet-textbook-cover.html - Back-to-School Teacher’s Treat—by Maria Bittner of Pattern Paradise
The teacher’s treat: apples! These are some cute apple coasters that would be perfect for a teacher’s desk to start the new year off right, and have a table that’s safe from rings from their coffee. Because teachers need A LOT of coffee! But this would also be a perfect addition to a country-themed kitchen, and is just a very cute pattern. The post also includes an option to make the coaster pieces into a tiny treat bag! Perfect!
https://pattern-paradise.com/2014/08/22/free-crochet-pattern-back-school-treat - Building Blocks Crochet Backpack—by Tamara Kelly of Moogly
Whoa! This is so cool! Inspired by Legos, this is an adorably intricate drawstring backpack requiring an understanding of a number of techniques, but Moogly is such a great resource you can find all of the tools you need on the site to properly execute the bag! I wouldn’t call this a quick and easy project by any means, but it looks like a labor of love that is well worth the effort!
http://www.mooglyblog.com/lego-inspired-crochet-backpack/ - Gecko Bookmark Pattern—by Lion Brand Yarn
I think that crochet bookmarks are so much fun! And this one is no exception. A fun, elongated body makes this little gecko look like family-friendly roadkill (sorry if that’s a gross picture that popped into your head), but makes it perfect for laying flat in a closed book! The curlicue tail is a nice touch and the little tongue makes for a nice addition, though could be omitted if desired!
http://www.lionbrand.com/crochet-pattern-gecko-bookmark-1.html - The Perfect Gift: Yarn Ball Bookmark—by Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom
I love the perfect simplicity of this bookmark pattern! It really is perfect since it is probably the easiest pattern in this lineup of awesome patterns! It’s a pompom with a long tail that can be inserted into a book as a very effect bookmark! It can be made by hand or with the use of a Clover pompom maker. It’ll spruce up the desk with an assortment of cute pompoms sticking out of a stack of books!
https://www.designmom.com/the-perfect-gift-yarn-ball-bookmark/
Hope you liked the patterns here, and feel free to share some that you’ve enjoyed! I’m always looking for new friends on Pinterest! I’ll be scouring through Pinterest myself throughout the rest of summer and dreaming of Fall!
Until next time,
Gilliane
