Make Your Own Back To School Supplies!
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.Make your own back-to-school supplies including smaller projects from left-over scrap yarns in your yarn stash!
As the summer ends and fall is around the corner, it’s time for everybody to leave the beaches behind, come back to their routine, and for the schools to open.
Time to put the swimsuits in the closet, take out your schoolbooks, getting ready to start, and prepare for the next school year.
That means shopping for new supplies and if you are a maker making your own!
Back To School Shopping
Shopping for school supplies is fun and there are a lot of sales you can benefit from.
Weekly news, free patterns, tutorials, and more.
But it also can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s better to make a list and compare that to what you already have before going shopping or exploring the e-shops.
Clothes like t-shirts, jeans, long sleeves, gym wear, shoes, sneakers, and winter shoes will most definitely be needed because kids grow way too fast.
School bags if needed, notebooks for each subject, pens, pencils, erasers, markers, color pencils, art supplies, a pencil case, folders, hand sanitizer, lunch boxes, post-its, rulers, and whatever else they might need for their classes.
Why buy it when you can make it?
As a maker, back-to-school season is a very good excuse to bust out your needles and your hooks, browse your yarn stash and make some of the school supplies on your own.
You can bring your creativity in and make amazing personalized gifts for you or your loved ones that are going back to school.
You can make your own pencil cases to store all your pens and pencils in or cup sleeves for your hot drinks.
Lessons for you too!
Not only will the kids and teens be learning some new skills at school or college this year but you can do that too!
Take a look at my knitting lessons and crochet lessons, which include lots of easy beginner projects, tutorials, and more!
You can also find video tutorials on my Youtube channel here.
Knit or crochet something useful they will love!
Eyeglasses or sunglasses cases, knitted backpacks or sweaters perfect for fall and perfect for school, even a laptop sleeve you can carry your laptop in.
Knitted or crochet accessories are very in fashion right now and there are so many crochet or knitting patterns you can try online.
Take a look at the list of knitting and crochet patterns below and you might find your next project.
Back To School Patterns
Make something unique for going back to school this year.
Personalize using their favorite colors and add a few new pens and pencils as a special gift!
Choose your next project from the list below and see what you need to get started!
*This list includes both knitting and crochet patterns.
A great stash-busting project - make this knitted case for all of your pens and pencils.
A free PDF from Yarnspirations.
Make a knitted box bag from leftover yarns in your stash.
Perfect for many things! Grab the free pattern from Yarnspirations.
Knit a pretty beret with this free knitting pattern by Drops Design.
Make a warm knitted pullover with this free pattern from Yarnspirations.
Knit a reusable coffee cup sleeve with this free knitting pattern by Arianna Hall.
Love this V-neck sweater, it looks like every school sweater I ever had!
Grab the free pattern PDF from Yarnspirations.
An easy and quick kit project for those leftover yarns in your stash!
Grab the coin purse PDF pattern from Yarnspirations.
A simple crew neck cardigan, perfect for chilly autumn days!
Grab the free knitting pattern PDF from Yarnspirations.
Make a classic grey beret to wear on those autumn journeys to school.
View the free pattern from Handy Little Me.
Knit a pencil case with this free knitting pattern by Joanne Yordanou.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Make a pair of chunky knit mittens that will keep hands warm on the coldest of days.
View the free pattern by Handy Little Me.
Send them off to college or boarding school with this colorful easy knit throw.
Grab the free PDF pattern from Yarnspirations.
Make a long cozy scarf for those cold autumn/winter days.
View the free pattern from Handy Little Me.
Great for back-to-school nerves for little ones, these finger puppets will make them smile!
Grab the free PDF pattern from Yarnspirations.
Knit a laptop bag with this free knitting pattern by Drops Design.
Knit a sweater for a girl with this free knitting pattern by Racheal Brockman
Crochet a pencil case with this free crochet pattern by Claire Goodale from E’Claire Makery.
Crochet a fun pencil pouch with this free pattern from Repeat Crafter Me.
Grab the free PDF from Yarnspirations.
This alligator pencil case will definitely be a unique addition to the school desk!
Grab the free PDF from Yarnspirations.
Make a crochet backpack for all of those back-to-school essentials.
Grab the free PDF from Yarnspirations.
This buttoned pencil or pen holder is a great idea.
Make your own with the free pattern PDF from Yarnspirations.
Make a pair of mittens for the colder weather with this free pattern from Yarnspirations.
Make a cupcake key chain for your school bag with this free crochet pattern by Maschen Maedle.
It’s available for free on Anchorcrafts.
Make a crochet laptop case with this free crochet pattern by Nicky from Jewels & Jones.
Crochet a shark key chain with this free crochet pattern by Jillian from Spin a Yarn Crochet.
Make a fun smiley emoji applique to stitch onto a backpack or pencil case with this free pattern.
Grab your PDF from the Yarnspirations site.
Make a crochet glasses case with this free crochet pattern by Krista from Easy Crochet.
