Beginner Pencil Case Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, knit, Purl

What you need to know

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern teaches you how to knit a handy pencil case.

Knitted in a beautifully soft, pure cotton yarn, these cool school accessories will make a perfect gift for an eager student. The intricate stitches used in both designs look complex but they are created using four row stripe sequences and straight forward stitches. You can play around with school house colours or your favourite shades to create something really unique.

What do I need?

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cotton DK, shade 71 Burnt Orange, shade 75 English Mustard, shade 20 Avocado, shade 61 Aqua, shade 02 Ecru, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm
Fabric: 25cm x 25cm, two pieces
Zips: 20cm, two

Sizing

20cm x 10cm

Top knit tips

If you’re not confident sewing the zip and lining in when it comes to making up your pencil cases, try using fabric glue instead. Just remember to be careful not to get any on the outside of your new accessory.

If you don’t have a student in mind to make these for, they would be great as make up bags or to help organise your handbag!

Meet the designer

Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion. If you enjoyed making this pattern, then why not make these storage baskets? Visit this page to see more designs from Siân.

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