Summer has flown by and the new school year is here already. Many of you will have children or grandchildren, nieces or nephews, who will be heading to school this September, so I thought I’d share some useful patterns for handmade goodies that you may like to prepare for them. From simple sweaters and cardigans to pencil cases and bookmarks, keep reading to get a head-start on the school run and make sure your little ones have everything they need for the coming term!
Handmade Sweaters/ Cardigans
When I was growing up, I always had a hand knitted cardigan or jumper in my school uniform colours, and garments like this are still really popular with our customers, especially at this time of year. Below you will find a few free knitting and crochet patterns for these garments, which you can easily customise to match a school uniform. I’ve included fairly simple designs to make sure these garments will be within any uniform guidelines you may have; hopefully you see something you like!
Modest Michael Sweater by Drops Design (knit)
Precious Piper Cardigan by Drops Design (knit)
Textured Chevron Jumper by Sirdar (knit)
Mini Cozy Cardigan by Yay for Yarn (crochet)
Rugby Pullover by Yarnspirations (crochet)
Pastel Stripes Sweater by Mermaids and Monkeys (crochet)
Pencil Cases
Accessories such as pencil cases are a great way to bring a handmade touch to school. Pencil cases are customisable and there are some really fun designs out there. I’ve picked out just a few, but there are plenty more free patterns available on Pinterest and Ravelry. What better way to make your kids smile throughout the day and get excited about learning than a funky pencil case?
Animal Friends Pencil Case by Yarnspirations (knit)
Pen Case by Erin Salthouse (knit)
Mermaid Pencil Pouch by 5 Little Monsters (crochet)
Shark Time Pouch by Moogly Blog (crochet)
Cat Pencil Case by 5 Little Monsters (crochet)
Some Fun Extras!
Finally, I have a few extra free patterns for bringing another element of fun into your child’s day. A cool crayon bookmark may encourage them to enjoy reading, and pretty pencil toppers will make them want to learn and use their stationary. Small details like this can make a huge difference for young ones in the school environment, and you can customise any of these patterns with colours that they love.
Crayon Bookmark by Twins’ Knit (knit)
Treat Bag/ Lunch Bag by Frankie Brown (knit)
Toadstool Pencil Topper by Stitch by Fay (crochet)
Mermaid Tail Pencil Topper by The Knotted Nest (crochet)