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Back to School Crochet: Free Cardigan Pattern + 3 Fun Projects Kids Will Love
Alright, crocheters — sharpen your hooks, because school’s back in session. And no, this isn’t about algebra or who gets the window seat on the bus. This is about looking fabulous, carrying cool handmade gear, and making your kid the undisputed “whose-mom-made-that?!” champion of the playground.
Quick Tips for a Handmade Back-to-School Season
Want to weave a little crochet magic into the new school year? Try these:
- Mix handmade with store-Bought – Pair your crochet makes with essentials from the store to avoid last-minute sewing buttonholes at midnight.
- Involve the kids – Let them choose yarn colors or help with small tasks like winding skeins. It makes them more excited to use the final product.
- Think washable – School gear gets messy. Cotton, bamboo, and blends that survive the washing machine will be your best friends.
- Personalize everything – Add a name tag or little charm to their crochet items so they actually come home at the end of the day.
- Start early (next time) – This year’s projects are adorable. Next year’s will be even cuter… and hopefully less rushed.
3 Fun Projects Kids Will Love
DIY Crochet Kit – Scrunchie Crush - NEW!
Scrunchies are back (not that they ever really left), and with the Scrunchie Crush Kit, you can crochet a whole rainbow of them.
This is a configurable kit, meaning you choose the colors — so whether your kid wants pastel vibes, bold brights, or “school spirit” shades, you can make it happen.
Perfect for keeping hair tidy on windy playground days, or just stacking them on wrists like 90s-style friendship trophies.
DIY Crochet Kit – Watermelon Pencil Case
Lunchbox? Check. Homework? Hopefully. Pencil case shaped like a watermelon? Now we’re talking.
The Watermelon Pencil Case Kit is the perfect “first week back” conversation starter. It’s bright, quirky, and a total beginner-friendly project that works up fast.
Bonus points if you crochet it while watching TV and pretend it’s multitasking
DIY Crochet Pattern – California Backpack
Every kid wants a cool bag, and nothing says cool like a handmade one-of-a-kind.
The California Backpack Pattern gives you that laid-back, surfer-on-a-school-run vibe.
Durable, roomy, and fully customizable with colors and embellishments, it’s a project you’ll be proud to say you made.
FREE PATTERN: Children's Cardigan Belanda
Meet the Children’s Cardigan Belanda: a cozy, lightweight cardigan that’s perfect for that awkward “is it summer or autumn?” weather.
This free crochet pattern is beginner-friendly but still satisfying for seasoned stitchers who like quick wins. It works up beautifully in eco-friendly Wavy Blends, so your kid stays comfy, breathable, and stylish enough to make their teacher ask, “Where did you get that?”
Final Stitch
Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to boring. Whether you’re making fun accessories or the cardigan of the season, you’re not just crafting “stuff” — you’re making memories, teaching your kids the magic of handmade, and proving (yet again) that crocheters are basically wizards.
So grab your yarn, grab your hooks, and let’s make this school year the coziest, cutest one yet.
