C2C crochet pencil pattern for beginners

This mini C2C crochet pencil pattern is such a cute back-to-school project! The finished square measures 5 x 5 inches (12.7 x 12.7 cm), making it perfect for teacher gifts, classroom decor, or adding to a school-themed crochet project.

C2C crochet pencil square pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.

Materials needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white, pink, gray, yellow, tan, and a scrap of black.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished square measures 5 x 5 inches (13 x 13 cm), making it perfect for back-to-school crochet projects and teacher gifts.

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

Follow the pixel graph or the written instructions
The pattern is made using the C2C technique of making “blocks” in diagonal rows.
Each block = chain 3 + 3 double crochet
Chain 6 to start a new row
↙ You are working on the “right side”
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”
The pattern is written in US terms

Square graphic for a cute C2C pencil crochet pattern by Lovable Loops by Melissa Hassler, showing a white crochet square with a yellow pencil motif and text that says “Cute C2C pencil crochet pattern,” with callouts for free pattern, back-to-school favorite, and advanced beginner.

C2C crochet pencil pattern instructions

Crochet the pencil square following the picture graph or the written pattern.

Graph

Download the pencil square picture graph.

Written Instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: white x 2, pink x 1 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: pink x 1, gray x 1, white x 2 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: white x 2, yellow x 1, gray x 1, pink x 1 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: pink x 1, gray x 1, yellow x 2, white x 2 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: white x 2, yellow x 3, gray x 1, pink x 1 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: white x 1, gray x 1, yellow x 4, white x 2 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: white x 2, tan x 1, yellow x 4, white x 2 (9 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10: white x 2, yellow x 3, tan x 1, white x 2 (8 squares)
↙ Row 11: white x 1, tan x 2, yellow x 2, white x 2 (7 squares)
↗ Row 12: white x 2, yellow x 1, tan x 2, white x 1 (6 squares)
↙ Row 13: black x 1, tan x 2, white x 2 (5 squares)
↗ Row 14: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 15: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 16: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 17: white x 1 (1 square)

Adding a border

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

Lovable Loops free classroom pencil mini c2c crochet square pattern

C2C video tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

Printable version

View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: C2C crochet pencil pattern

More free C2C crochet patterns

You can use this mini panel on its own or combine it with other designs from my collection of free C2C crochet patterns. For help with abbreviations, notes, and repeat symbols, check out my beginner guide on how to read a crochet pattern.

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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa