12 Free Pencil Patterns for National Pencil Day

March 30 is National Pencil Day! Celebrate this classic school and office supply with these pencil-related patterns from Yarnspirations.

Kids of all ages can DIY can holders for their pencils, markers, colored pencils, and crayons, and everyone who needs to leave their desk can use a pouch or a case. Or bring the school day to all day with pencil-themed patterns!

10 Free Pencil Patterns for National Pencil Day

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of projects can I make with these pencil patterns?

So here’s the thing… you can make a bunch of fun stuff! There are pouches and cases for your pencils, markers, and crayons. Plus, you can even make pencil holders and a cute pencil dishcloth.

Are these patterns only for crochet?

Honestly… not all of them! While many of the patterns listed are for crochet, there’s also an “Animal Friends Knit Pencil Case” so knitters can join in the fun too!

Can I make these pencil projects for kids?

Yes! The page mentions that kids of all ages can DIY can holders for their pencils and art supplies. So these are definitely great for the little ones, or even for yourself!

Where do these free pencil patterns come from?

These super cute pencil patterns are from Yarnspirations… they have so many great freebies!

Is there a way to get these patterns without ads?

You bet! The page mentions that there are new patterns available now in an ad-free PDF format over in The Pattern Shop. So if you like to have them all in one place without distractions, that’s the way to go!

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