Looking for a crochet pencil case pattern that’s fun and practical? This free pattern is perfect for keeping your essentials organized! Use it to store pens, pencils, or even crochet hooks, and it also makes a fab makeup bag.
The design uses rows of contrast colors and a simple spike stitch for added texture. Made with sturdy 4-ply cotton yarn, this case is durable enough for daily use. Plus, it’s a quick make—you can complete it in just a few hours.
You can find the free written instuctions and a crochet chart below.
Yarn and Materials Needed
I used Baby Pure Cotton from Anchor Crafts, a durable 4-ply cotton yarn that creates a sturdy finish. Cotton yarn is ideal for this pencil case as it works well with the tight single crochet (sc) stitches, ensuring the case holds its shape and withstands daily use.
If you prefer, you can substitute with Scheepjes Catona or Hobbii Cotton 8/4, both excellent alternatives. You can use any small amounts of cotton you might have left over from projects.
You’ll also need a crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (typically 2.5mm-3mm for 4-ply cotton) and a zipper that matches the width of your finished case. Adding a fabric lining is optional but can provide extra sturdiness and a professional touch.
What Size for a Crochet Pencil Case
The crochet pencil case measures 8.5 x 4.25in [22 x 11cm] and is large enough to hold all the pens and those little extras.
The pencil case is crocheted in two pieces, which are sewn together on three sides before you add your zipper. The HDC spike stitch gives the case a textured, modern look, making it perfect for school, work, or as a small pouch for your crochet tools.
Crochet Pencil Case Instructions
Materials
Cotton Yarn 4 ply in various colors.
- Crochet hook 3.5mm (E/4)
- Yarn needle
- Sewing thread
- Zipper approx. 8in
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Ch(s) – chain(s)
- Sc – single crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Beg – beginning
- St – stitch
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Measurements
8.5 x 4.25in [22 x 11cm]
Notes
- Pattern is in US crochet terms.
- The pattern repeat in a multiple of 4 + 1 for foundation chain.
- There is a crochet chart below.
- I used 4 yarn colors for 1st case and 6 colors for the 2nd case. I used the colors in a repeating sequence.
- Uses any scrap yarn cotton you have.
Special Stitches
Hdc Spike Stitch: Yarn around hook, insert hook in next stitch 2 rows below, yarn over and pull through all loops.
Pattern Instructions (make 2 sides)
Ch 41
Change color every row
Row 1: (WS) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn – 40sc
Row 2: (RS) Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in each st across, turn – 40sc
Row 3: Ch 1, * 1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 spike st in next st; rep from * across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in next 2 sts, * 1 spike st in next st,1 sc in next 3 sts; rep from * across to last 2 sts, 1 spike st in next st, 1 sc in last st, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, * 1 spike st in next st,1 sc in next 3 sts; rep from * across to last 3 sts, 1 spike st in next st, 1 sc in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.
Row 9: Ch 1, * 1 spike st in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts; rep from * across, turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 11 – 26: Repeat rows 3 – 10 two more times. Fasten off and weave in all threads.
Finishing
Holding RS together, sew around 3 sides of your pencil case and turn so that RS are now facing out. Sew in a zipper using strong thread.
Crochet Chart
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Very very nice 👍 thanks for crossing
Hi, I’m a bit confused- how can I access the pattern?
Hi! The link for the pattern is near the bottom of the page:)