Just when you thought that summer might last forever, suddenly it was nearly fall and the kids were heading back to school. What are you going to do with all of that extra free time when your kids are in school? The dishes and laundry can wait, so why not check out these crochet gift ideas for teachers instead!
There’s really no gift that can quite encompass the ginormous “thank you” that teachers deserve for dealing with our little goblins all day long, but I’d like to think that these 25 crochet gifts for teachers come close! With just a bit of yarn and a crochet hook, you can whip up a handmade gift that makes teachers feel appreciated and supported as we head towards a new school year, the holiday season or for teacher appreciation week.
If you’re new to the crochet world, no worries. We always make sure to include a wide variety of skill levels in our crochet patterns. You’ll see plenty of options for beginner-friendly crochet gifts for teachers amongst the mix. If you’re not a newbie and are looking for more of a challenge, don’t worry because we’ve got you covered too!
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25 Crochet Gifts for Teachers
Teacher Apron
Let’s face it ladies, the pockets in our jeans just aren’t big enough to hold all the things! This adorable apron can solve this problem for the teacher in your life so they can hold all their pencils and stuff. It’s cute, it’s functional, and it’s really easy to crochet using just basic stitches: single, half double, and double crochet.
Designer: Vetka Knit
Yarn: (DK Weight #3)
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Pencil Mug Cozy
Teachers need their morning cup of caffeine just like the rest of us. They can sip their tea or coffee in style with this cute cup cozy. It will keep their hands safe from the scalding hot surface of the mug and it will keep it looking extra cute to boot! The pattern calls for just back loop single crochet stitches.
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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An Apple for Teacher
I’m not sure when this connection between teachers and apples became a thing, but it’s totally a thing! This crochet apple can be enjoyed day after day, unlike a real apple which would totally rot if left out for too long. Plus, this colorful bit of desk decor also doubles as a place to store pencils and other things.
Designer: Bethanne Cori
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Pencil Mason Jar Cozy
Here’s another teacher gift idea that offers a storage solution for pens. This cute pencil-themed cozy fits snugly on a mason jar. Fill it with new pens or sweet treats for the teachers to satisfy their sweet tooths with! If you know how to double crochet and change colors, then you can make it!
Designer: Make it Sew Crochet
Yarn: Mainstays Home 4-Ply Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Teacher’s C2C Modern Tote Bag
I have a hunch that teachers, much like mothers, often wish for an extra pair of hands. A roomy tote bag is the next best thing, because it lets you carry so many things in it! This adorable design features a shiny red apple atop a stack of books. It’s made using the corner to corner crochet technique.
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (Aran Weight #4)
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Pencil Scarf
Teachers often have to supervise students outside for recess or help kiddos crossing the street. This adorable pencil scarf can keep them snuggly and warm while they do so! The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with herringbone stitches and post stitches. Make the yellow part of the pencil as long or as short as you want!
Designer: Hooked Up Crochet
Yarn: Caron One Pound (Aran Weight #4)
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Apple Paperclip
Customize some paper clips with these adorable little crochet apples. This is a super practical gift idea that’s also so much fun and totally unique too. The pattern uses single and double crochet stitches to create these tiny treasures. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the English translation of the pattern.
Designer: Annemarie’s Haakblog
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Paris (Aran Weight #4)
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Back to School Appliques
Using just basic stitches, you can recreate these awesome back-to-school themed appliques. You could sew a couple notebook pages together to create a cute pouch. Or you could attach the apple or pencil to any otherwise plain crochet project to infuse a bit of that whimsical teacher magic into it!
Designer: Orchid and Bee’s
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Crayon Pouch Cozy
Store pencils in style with these bright and colorful Crayon Pouch Cozies. The top of each bag has a little drawstring to ensure that the pencils won’t fall out. I bet that you could even use this design to make a water bottle holder! The best part is that it’s all single crochet stitches so it’s totally beginner-friendly.
Designer: Crafty Kitty Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Apple and Worm
A smiling apple and his little worm pal are the perfect pair to greet the teacher every morning when they come into the classroom. These little desk buddies are just pure fun and I bet that they will make the teacher smile! They are made in the traditional style of crochet amigurumi using just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Ms.Toosh
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (DK Weight #3)
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Apple Granny Square
Granny squares are like magical crochet building blocks that can be sewn together to create all sorts of things like scarves, bags, and blankets. The possibilities are endless when it comes to these adorable Apple Granny Squares! You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches for this design.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Apple Bag
You really can’t ever have too many bags, so what’s one more to add to the teacher’s collection – especially when they are as cute as this Apple Bag! The design is made from tiny granny squares that are worked continuously without fastening off between each one. It’s like some kind of crochet sorcery and I’m obsessed with it!
Designer: Lisa Hounshell
Yarn: Bella Baby Tootgarook (Fingering Weight #1)
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Apple Shaped Pot Holder
This adorable Apple Shaped Pot Holder has a little pocket and uses cotton batting for extra insulation. The pattern calls for the lemon peel stitch which alternates single and double crochet stitches for fabulous texture. Pair this gift with a bag of cookie mix, a wooden kitchen spoon set, or both!
Designer: Blackstone Designs
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n’Cream Solids and Stripes (Aran Weight #4)
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Apple Mug Cozy
Here’s another one of our crochet gift ideas for teachers for a cute mug cozy. This design uses the super fun suzette stitch. You put a single crochet and a double crochet in the same stitch, then you skip the next stitch, and then you do it all over again. Pair this gift with a cute mug or use the free printable gift tag that comes with the pattern.
Designer: Winding Road Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Pencil Wind Spinner
Have you seen these crochet wind spinners before? They’re such a fun and creative way to decorate a space, and they really do spin in the wind! Of course, if you are going to give a wind spinner to a teacher it has to be this fabulous pencil inspired design! Follow along with the video tutorial to learn how to make one of your own.
Designer: Crafty Crochet Castle
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Colored Pencil Gnomes
Whimsical gnomes have been super popular in the last couple of years and the trend is still going strong! The classic gnome design gets a colorful makeover with these color pencil inspired designs. You could make one in the teacher’s favorite color or go crazy and make the whole set!
Designer: Lindstitch
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Pencil Chapstick Holder & Keychain
Short on time? We’ve got you covered with this cute Pencil Chapstick Holder & Keychain. It’s the perfect small gift to say “thanks” to a great teacher. Of course, you will need to pair it with a yummy flavor of chapstick. You could even include a gift card to a local bath and body shop to remind them to take time for self care.
Designer: Jen Hayes Creations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Pencil Pillow
Cushions are a must have if the teacher has a reading nook for children. They’re not on the school supply lists, so the teachers have to buy the pillows themselves if they want to create a cozy environment for reading. Save them some money and show them you care with this cute Pencil Pillow made using single crochet stitches and the intarsia crochet technique.
Designer: Cozy Nooks Designs
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn (Aran Weight #4)
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Pencil Wall Hanging
If you know how to do the corner to corner crochet method then you can recreate this adorable pencil wall hanging. Change the letter that you would like to display to match up with the first initial of the teacher’s last name. This pattern has the chart only and there are no written instructions.
Designer: Kitty’s Kreations Boutique
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Amigurumi Books
Cute little crochet amigurumis are the perfect addition to teacher prize buckets. These amigurumi books are so quick and cute that you will want to whip up a whole bookcase full! They are made in the traditional amigurumi style using only single crochet stitches. Oh, and did I mention that the pattern is totally easy and beginner friendly too?
Designer: One Dog Woof
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Book Sleeve
It’s probably safe to assume that most teachers are also avid readers (when they can find the time, that is!). This book sleeve is a thoughtful gift that will keep their books in pristine condition. The pattern calls for the waistcoat stitch which is a variation of the single crochet stitch that resembles knitting.
Designer: YARNutopia
Yarn: Red Heart Hopscoth (Aran Weight #4)
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Big Basket
A good storage and organization system is an absolute must in the classroom. You can help contribute by crocheting this Big Basket! The project whips up quickly using a super bulky weight cotton rope and the crochet knit stitch, aka waistcoat stitch. I especially love the trendy faux leather handles!
Designer: Diane L. Augustin
Yarn: Bobbiny Cotton Rope (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Reusable Flower Face Scrubbies
Give the gift of self care with these beautiful Reusable Flower Face Scrubbies. They are as functional as they are aesthetically pleasing and they are sure to be appreciated by overworked teachers! The pattern calls for half double crochet and puff stitches. Pair it with a fancy bar of soap or a bottle of bubble bath!
Designer: Made By Gootie
Yarn: Lana Grossa Cotone (Sport Weight #2)
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Linen Stitch Scrap Rug
Here’s another one of our crochet gift ideas for teachers that would be perfect for classroom decor. This scrap yarn rug pattern uses 5 strands at a time. That makes it work up way faster and it makes the surface of the rug extra squishy and soft too. What better rug could there be for a quiet corner or reading nook!
Designer: Stitches n Scraps
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Boho Plant Hanger
Plants add greenery and life to any space. They make beautiful decor, they go with everything, and they help filter the air too. So why not give that special teacher a new plant baby coupled with an adorable Boho Plant Hanger? The pattern calls for just single, double, and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: You Should Craft Blog
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Let’s hear it for the teachers! They’re heroes in my book and I think that any one of these crochet gifts for teachers would put a smile on their faces! Which of these designs caught your eye? Tell me all about it in the comments below!
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Amanda
What a great list of ideas for Teacher Gifts! Some of these things I could use myself here at home lol (mug cozy, pot holders,plant hanger) Thanks for the inspiration. I have grandchildren who attend school and would like to say thank you in a special way so I could ask them to pick out what they’d like to gift and get started on it right away. Our Thanksgiving Day here in Canada is less than 2 weeks away and it’s a nice time to give thanks to their teacher.
Thank you to you for doing the research to make the list for us.