20 Amazing Free Crochet Teachers' Gifts - Nicki's Homemade Crafts (2024)

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This is a collection of fantastic crochet teachers’ gift ideas to say thank you with. Choose from these quick and easy patterns.

Teachers are such an important part of growing up and shaping little minds. They pass on their knowledge and dedication to teaching you all the skills you will need in life.

It is always nice to show them how much we appreciate their hard work.

However, you do not have to buy expensive gifts to say thank you. All you need is a little bit of yarn, your hook, and your time to create something handmade.

Handmade gifts are appreciated even more, as the teachers will know how much time creating something from scratch takes.

Teaching each student is like starting a new crochet project and watching it develop over some time.

I have put together an amazing collection of free crochet teachers’ gift patterns you can make.

20 Free Crochet Teachers’ Gift Patterns

I have chosen various crochet gift ideas for teachers, teaching assistants, or any other school employee you would like to say thank you to.

These are all quick and easy crochet patterns you can make a few samples of. You will not be bored of the pattern.

Easy Crochet Rose

You can crochet this easy rose stem with leaves as an ever-lasting flower gift for your teacher.

It was a tradition in Germany to bring a bunch of flowers to your class teacher at the end of the school year.

Just imagine if you can gift them a bunch of flowers that will last them forever.

The free crochet teachers’ gift pattern is available on my website, check out the crochet rose pattern.

Crochet Teachers’ Book Cover Gift

I simply love this crochet make. Not only is it a crochet book cover, but it also doubles up as an ideal hiding space.

You can either crochet the soft book cover or stiffen the sides to create a book-shaped box for the teacher to keep her items in.

If you know your teacher’s favorite book, maybe you can crochet this cover, especially for their favorite book.

Check out this amazing crochet book cover pattern on my website.

Crochet Envelope Pattern For a Teacher

If you fancy writing a special letter to your teacher to say thank you, you can make this special handmade envelope to put it in.

It is an easy pattern and will make the handwritten letter even more special.

Secondly, your teacher can then reuse the envelope to keep other notes or cards in as a keepsake.

The Quick and Easy Crochet Heart Envelope pattern is available on my website.

Small Crochet Teachers’ Gift Bag

Teachers have always a few things they need to carry around with them. Pens, pencils, notebooks, and other bits can be kept safe and handy in this easy bag.

It is the perfect size to keep all the essentials together if they need to move from one classroom to another.

Easy Small Crochet Project Bag – Free Pattern using Trinity Stitch is free right here on the blog.

Easy Crochet Scrunchie Gift

I used to love those old-fashioned-looking teacher’s hair buns. Fixed high at the head, they are a symbol of rules, hard work, and discipline.

Nowadays, you can definitely soften the look by using a fun and colorful crochet scrunchie.

How to Crochet an Easy Scrunchie with Layers – Free Pattern is available on my blog.

Crochet Market Bag Teacher’s Gift

Beautiful and practical gifts combined in one are by far my favorite.

This easy crochet market bag would be a perfect teacher’s gift. Whether used for shopping or carrying books around, it is strong and sturdy!

Check out Easy Crochet Market Bag – Free Pattern with Filet Crochet and Linked Crochet Stitches on my blog.

Crochet Water Bottle Holder

This crochet make would make a great gift for a teacher that enjoys walking or hiking in nature.

As well as a bottle holder, this crochet gift has an extra pocket to hold your mobile phone too!

Crochet Water Bottle Holder with Phone Pocket – Free Pattern and Video Tutorial are available on my website.

Crochet Teachers’ Gift Pouch Pattern

This is such a cute pouch that will be so handy as a gift for teachers.

There is nothing worse than looking through a large handbag for a small item like a lip balm.

This pouch allows them to keep tissues, lip balm, and other essentials handy and all in one place.

Knit-Like Crochet Pouch – Free Pattern is available on my website.

Handy Crochet Cell Phone Pouch

Another great little accessory that would make a perfect crochet teacher’s gift.

Not only will it protect their phone from being scratched, but it can double up as a glasses case too.

Check out the Cell Phone Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern on my blog.

Crochet Pencil Shaped Holder Teachers’ Gift

Pencils are such an iconic item to represent school and learning. Make this cute pencil case for your teacher.

It is such a fun way to keep all the pens and pencils safe and decorate their desk too!

How to Crochet a Sturdy Pencil Shaped Holder is a tutorial you can find on my website.

Pencil Tissue Box Cover

And how about making a matching tissue box cover? It is always good to have tissues handy and display the tissue box in a fun way.

How to Crochet a Pencil Tissue Box Cover is a free crochet pattern perfect for teachers’ gifts.

Crochet Gift Bow

Sometimes we run out of time. Sometimes there is no time to pour extra effort into making a handmade gift.

And that is okay. However, you can still add a handmade touch to a store-bought gift if you are running out of time.

You can make this crochet bow in less than 20 minutes and still have something handmade for a teacher’s gift.

How to Crochet a Bow in one color – Free Crochet Pattern is a free tutorial on my website.

Crochet Crayon Tissue Box Cover

Crayons, as well as pencils, symbolize learning and school. Every kid loves drawing with crayons.

You can make this giant crayon crochet tissue box cover to add a fun element to an otherwise boring box of tissues.

Follow Crayon Tissue Box Cover – Free Crochet Pattern on my blog.

Zipper Pouch Teacher’s Gift

When I was at school, teachers had to often change classrooms and move between different parts of the school.

This crochet zipper pouch will come in handy in such cases as it will keep all teacher’s pens and pencils together.

My Easy Crochet Zipper Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern is free right here on my blog.

Owl Tissue Box Crochet Cover

The owl symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. What better animal to crochet for teachers’ gifts?

This is a super fun crochet gift to add a fun element to a box of tissues.

Owl Tissue Box Cover – Free Crochet Pattern is available on my website.

Teachers’ Gift Crochet Basket

Desks can get super messy sometimes. It happens with my desk all the time.

However, I have made several of these small crochet baskets to keep small items in.

A set of these crochet baskets would be perfect for teachers’ gifts. They can keep all their paper clips, pins, or notes tidy in one place.

Woven Cable Basket – Free Crochet Pattern is a quick pattern available on my website.

Crochet Beaded Bracelet Gift

This bracelet is a great gift idea and not just for teachers.

However, you can personalize this bracelet with their favorite colors to match their outfit.

Secondly, you could also make the bracelet in school colors!

Make the Beaded Bracelet – Free Crochet Pattern which is available here on the blog.

Easy Crochet Bookmark

Teachers and books are inseparable and many teachers read in their spare time.

Make this quick and cute crochet bookmark as teachers’ gifts and a keepsake.

CLICK HERE for the free teachers’ gift pattern.

Crochet Apple Coaster Teachers’ Gift

Here’s a quick little crochet pattern that’s perfect for a teacher appreciation gift. Make these little apples into a set of coasters or put two together for a little pouch you can fill with goodies.

FOLLOW THIS LINK for this super quick crochet teachers’ gift pattern.

Apple, Paper, and Pencil Crochet Mug Cozy

This set of three free crochet patterns includes an Apple, Pencil, and Paper coffee cozy.

You can make them as a fun set so the recipient has a replacement in case one is in the wash.

Find the free crochet pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.

I hope you love these cute crochet teachers’ gift patterns as much as I do. They are so useful and cute!

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