Well butter my biscuit, have I got a treat for you today! Remember those good ol’ school days when pencil cases were the talk of the town? Ah, nostalgia hits hard, doesn’t it? Diving into this pattern, it was like a trip down memory lane for me. I wanted to craft something that wasn’t just functional, but also had that “oomph” factor. And voilà, this pencil case pattern was born!
Stitches come together to form this splendid pouch that’s not just about keeping those pencils in line – it’s about making a statement. Every time I zip it open, there’s that delightful sense of accomplishment. The kind you feel when your crochet game is on point. And trust me, every time you’ll pull this out, there will be ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ all around. Because, why settle for the ordinary when you can create something extraordinary, right?
So, friends, let’s not dilly-dally! Grab your hooks, and let’s weave some school-time charm. Whether you’re gifting it or just treating yourself, this is one pattern you won’t want to miss. Cheers to crafty endeavors and pencil pouch perfection!
Designer: Arusak Center
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Ch – chain
BLO – back loops only
Pencil Tip
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 3 (18)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 3 (24)
Continue with beige colour.
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 3 (27)
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 3 (30)
Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 3 (33)
Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc, 5 sc) x 3 (36)
Rnd 13: (11 sc, inc) x 3 (39)
Rnd 14: (6 sc, inc, 6 sc) x 3 (42)
Rnd 15: (13 sc, inc) x 3 (45)
Rnd 16: (7 sc, inc, 7 sc) x 3 (48)
Rnd 17: (15 sc, inc) x 3 (51)
Rnd 18: (8 sc, inc, 8 sc) x 3 (54)
Rnd 19: (17 sc, inc) x 3 (57)
Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc, 9 sc) x 3 (6)
Body of pencil case.
Continue with the body color of the pencil case.
Rnd 21: 60 sc (60)
Don’t cut the yarn. Keep crocheting the body after sewing the over to the pencil tip.
Work with beige yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: (26 sc, inc) x 2 (56)
Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew two parts together and stuff during sewing.
Continue the body.
Rnd 22-80: 60 sc (60)
Rnd 81: BLO 60 sc (60)
Rnd 82-85: 60 sc (60)
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Insert the PVC pipe into the body. Fold inward from rnd 81 to cover the pipe edge.
Pencil Case Cap
Work with main color or any color you want.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 (60)
Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)
Rnd 12: BLO 66 sc (66)
Rnd 13-16: 66 sc (66)
Rnd 17: 33 sc, 16 ch, 33 sc
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Cut felt to the size of the circular part of the cap and stick it inside.
Put the cap on the body. Sew the cap and the body together horizontally at the opposite point of the chains as long as 8 stitches.
Sew the button in the right place.
