30 Back To School Knits (Free Knitting Patterns)
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Summer is nearly over, and fall is almost here, and that can only mean one thing…
It’s time to go back to school!
Whether school means high school, college, or university for you.
Back To School Knits
Back-to-school knits are practical and stylish garments perfect for the transition into the school year.
These knitted items include cozy sweaters, cardigans, hats, and scarves that provide warmth and comfort for students.
Often crafted in classic patterns and colors, back-to-school knits are designed to be durable and easy to care for, making them ideal for daily wear.
Whether featuring simple stitches or intricate designs, these pieces blend functionality with fashion, ensuring students look great while staying comfortable throughout the school day.
Check out the collection of patterns below to find your next back-to-school project.
Happy Knitting!
Chunky Turtleneck Sweater Knitting Pattern
Knit a chunky turtleneck sweater you can wear from autumn to fall with this free knitting pattern.
Available in many different sizes.
Ribbed Beanie Knitting Pattern {Unisex Mariner's Hat}
Knit a unisex mariner’s hat with this free knitting pattern.
You can wear it with the brim turned up for a fitted look or not for more slouch.
How To Knit A Hat With Straight Needles
Knit a cozy hat with the ultimate beginner free hat pattern.
The pattern includes step by step photos and video tutorials to help you along.
Pumpkin Sweater Knitting Pattern
Knit a cozy sweater you can wear all day long with this free knitting pattern.
A great pattern for beginner knitters that need a fast knit.
Easy Infinity Scarf Knitting Pattern (Fisherman's Rib Stitch)
This easy infinity scarf knitting pattern is perfect for last-minute gifts, as it’s quick and easy to make.
The scarf is knit in the round using chunky yarn/bulky yarn and will keep you warm during cold winter days.
Rainbow Cardigan Knitting Pattern {5 Sizes}
Make a cozy rainbow cardigan with this free knitting pattern.
The pattern is available to make in five sizes.
Irish Moss Stitch Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Knit an oversized cardigan that’s perfect to wear with your fall outfits.
Striped Sweater Knitting Pattern {From Small to 3X}
Knit a lightweight sweater with a striped design with this free knitting pattern.
Men's Turtleneck Sweater Knitting Pattern
Knit a men’s raglan sweater with this free knitting pattern.
The sweater is chunky and cozy with a mixture of stitch patterns.
Fraser Tartan Scarf Knitting Pattern
Knit an Outlander-inspired scarf that will be perfect for fall with this free knitting pattern.
This scarf is knit in colored stripes and the tartan effect is created by weaving different colored yarns through the knitted fabric.
Plus if you can knit yours in your school colors!
Men's Sweater Pattern {Garter Stitch}
Knit a cozy sweater you can wear all day long with this free knitting pattern.
A great pattern for beginner knitters.
Slouchy Knit Beret Pattern {The Bordeaux}
Knit a chunky slouchy beret that will keep you warm and trendy all through fall and winter!
All you need is super bulky weight yarn, 12mm (US 17) knitting needles, and 15mm (US 19) knitting needles.
Fraser Tartan Shawl Knitting Pattern
If you do like tartan then you are going to love this blanket shawl.
A cozy oversized shawl you can wrap around and keep toasty.
Long Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern
Knit a trendy pair of long fingerless gloves that will keep you warm and leave your fingers free for typing and taking notes.
How To Knit A Twist Headband For Absolute Beginners!
This blog post will teach you how to knit a twist headband for absolute beginners!
The knitted headband has a step-by-step tutorial so you can follow along and learn this fantastic stitch pattern if you are a new knitter.
How To Knit Fisherman's Rib Stitch (And Headband Pattern)
This post will teach you how to knit Fisherman’s rib stitch and a free headband pattern.
The knitted headband has a step-by-step tutorial so you can follow along and learn this fantastic reversible pattern if you are a new knitter.
Knitted Cat Hat - Free Knitting Pattern
The benefit of making a knitted cat hat is that you can make one in a few hours using bulky yarn and (US 11) 8 mm knitting needles.
Even with zero knitting experience, the free pattern and making-up photo tutorial will help you to make your cat hat to enjoy wearing in October.
This pattern is available in many sizes, perfect for students of all ages.
Candy Corn Hat Knitting Pattern (Free + Easy)
This post will show you a candy corn hat knitting pattern perfect for making for fall.
This is an excellent project for anyone new to knitting as it is knit back and forth on straight needles, then seamed.
Kids Beanie Hat Pattern (Adorable & Easy DIY)
This adorable kids’ beanie hat pattern is the perfect pattern for a beginner knitter.
Perfect to wear from school to the playground.
This is a great gift for school-age children.
Kid's Bobble Hat Pattern | The Gracie
Make a warm ribbed hat for your little one with this kid’s bobble hat pattern.
This chunky kids’ hat is so warm and cozy that I just had to get a pattern out there for you folks to make.
A great back-to-school gift for a kindergartener created with a lot of handmade love.
Vervain 3/4 Knitted Shawl Pattern
In this post, you will see the Vervain 3/4 knitted shawl pattern.
This is a beautiful shawl made with variegated DK weight yarn.
This shawl is ideal to wear all through fall.
Regal Splendour by Drops Design
Make a top-down raglan sweater dress with this free pattern.
This back to school knit dress is perfect to wear on school picture day.
Back To School Knits by Knit Picks
In this e-book, you will find three free knitting patterns inspired by school motifs.
Including the penmanship pullover, which is inspired by the paper on which a student practices writing.
The composition cardigan, which is a shawl collar sweater, is inspired by the classic composition books.
And the Eraserhead rolled hem hat, inspired by the classic pencils with the little eraser on the head.
Find all the fun details in the free PDF on the Knit Picks website.
Time To Get All of Your Back To School Essentials
The beginning of the new school year and a new semester is vital on all counts.
And being prepared for the new year is very important.
Collecting and shopping for all the essential school supplies you will need new backpacks, pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, and whatever makes studying, and note-taking easier for you.
If you are looking for back-to-school essentials for younger kids check out this pattern round-up – Make Your Own Back To School Supplies!
There you will find fun patterns (knitting and crochet) you can make for gifts, like pencil cases and more, ideal for the school season.
Back To School Fashion Essentials
Another essential aspect will be your wardrobe.
Being a student means rarely having any time to be at home or even to go back home or to your dorm and change.
Usually, you will spend all your day on campus in classes or the library, in a coffee shop, having a study group with friends, or even having a fun afternoon with your classmates.
So you need a comfy and cozy stylish outfit you can wear all day.
Back To School Knits
And since most of your school days are accompanied by fall and winter weather (except if you live in L.A or Australia) your school outfits should be able to keep you toasty as well.
And what’s better to keep you warm, cozy, and stylish than knitwear?
Knitted items are very in fashion right now, so wearing a cozy oversized sweater can really upgrade your everyday outfits without any real stylistic effort.
A knitted fitted sweater or oversized, a long or short cozy cardigan, scarves, blanket scarves, hats, and mittens will be your best friends when choosing your outfit in the morning.
4 Ways To Style Your Knitwear
- An oversized sweater with a pair of leggings and boots, a crop top with jeans, and your favorite chunky cardigan and a pair of sneakers.
- Your favorite leather jacket with a blanket scarf if you love layering and a pair of jeans or sweatpants.
- A nice fitted dress with an oversized sweater on top, sneakers for the day, and heels for later.
- Or just a simple hoodie with a pair of leggings and your favorite scarf and hat combo are just some outfit combinations you can do with your favorite knitwear.
Make Your Own Knitwear
Plus, if you love knitting your own garments, going back to school is an excellent opportunity to crack out your yarn and knitting needles and make all of your back-to-school essentials yourself.
Or if one of your loved ones is returning to school this fall, making them a handcrafted, unique knitted gift is an excellent idea.
There is a huge knitting pattern variety online.
You can find simple patterns that use simple knitting stitches, like the garter stitch, which is perfect for a beginner knitter, and more intricate patterns using more complicated stitches, like cables.
You can also make sweaters, cardigans, bags, scarves, hats, mittens, and shawls.
Knitting Lessons
If you are new to knitting and need help with the basics, check out more free how-to resources here: Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).
There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the different knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.
This includes how to cast on, how to bind off, how to knit the basic stitches, how to knit the knit stitches, how to knit the purl stitches, and how to knit the rib stitch pattern.
Also included is a list of knitting abbreviations (UK + US terms), a knitting needle size guide, and more.
And if you need more video tutorials to help you practice your basic knitting skills, check out my YouTube channel here – Handy Little Me – YouTube.
For extra help and to connect with more makers, check out the Handylittleme Facebook group.
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