Looking for a fun and unique crochet project to add to your Back to School collection? 📓 This free crochet notebook pattern is small, squishy, and easy to make — perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
The little notebook is designed in a soft, squishmallow-like style, and the embroidered lines add a realistic touch that makes it extra adorable. It’s a quick project that works great as a teacher gift, classroom decoration, or even a cute item to sell at craft fairs and farmer’s markets.
Because it only requires a small amount of yarn and simple stitches, this pattern is beginner-friendly and perfect for stash-busting. You’ll love how quickly it comes together — and kids will love having their very own crochet notebook pal!
This notebook is the third pattern in my Back to School Series, so be sure to check out the pencil and glue bottle, too.
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Crochet Pattern – Free Crochet Pattern – Notebook
Start Here:
Please read the entire pattern carefully before beginning.
The pattern is written using US terms. The design can be created with yarn in various sizes. I made it with worsted yarn.
Size:
- 2.5 inches (6 cm) tall with light worsted yarn
Material:
- Yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in white, blue, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks.
- Embroidery thread in black for the mouth
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook (B/2).
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- poly-fill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
- back loop only (blo)
Pattern: How to crochet a notebook?
Let’s start – Free Crochet Pattern – Notebook
- The notebook is worked in rows.
Back of the notebook:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and white yarn
- Row 1: ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
- Rows 2 to 12: ch1, turn; 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
Cut the yarn, secure the end, and keep it for later use.
Front of the notebook:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and white yarn
- Row 1: ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
- Rows 2 to 12: ch1, turn; 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
Do not cut the yarn.
With your tapestry needle and blue yarn, embroider the notebook lines. Start with 1 vertical line on the left side, about 1 stitch away from the edge. Then add 6 horizontal lines, spaced evenly across the front. Refer to the pictures below for guidance. Cut the yarn and secure the end.
Place the eyes over Row 7, spaced by 3 stitches.
With your tapestry needle and the light pink, make 2 little cheeks below the eyes, over 1 stitch. With the black embroidery thread, make a mouth between Rows 5 and 6.
Cut the yarn and secure the end. It doesn’t have to be pretty; everything will be hidden inside the notebook.
Place the front of the notebook over the back, aligning the edges. Work 1 sc all around, inserting your hook through both layers to join them together. At each corner, make 1 ch before continuing in the next stitch — this will help keep the corners square. Add a little stuffing inside before closing completely. Once you reach the starting point, finish with 1 sl st into the first sc. Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave in the end.
Congratulations, your notebook is ready!
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Notebook – Free Crochet Pattern
Free crochet pattern - Notebook
Instructions
Crochet Pattern - Free Crochet Pattern - Notebook
Start Here:
Please read the entire pattern carefully before beginning.
The pattern is written using US terms. The design can be created with yarn in various sizes. I made it with worsted yarn.
Size:
- 2.5 inches (6 cm) tall with light worsted yarn
Material:
- Yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in white, blue, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks.
- Embroidery thread in black for the mouth
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook (B/2).
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- poly-fill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
- back loop only (blo)
Pattern: How to crochet a notebook?
Let's start - Free Crochet Pattern - Notebook
- The notebook is worked in rows.
Back of the notebook:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and white yarn
- Row 1: ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
- Rows 2 to 12: ch1, turn; 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
Cut the yarn, secure the end, and keep it for later use.
Front of the notebook:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and white yarn
- Row 1: ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
- Rows 2 to 12: ch1, turn; 1 sc in the next 9 ch. (9)
Do not cut the yarn.
With your tapestry needle and blue yarn, embroider the notebook lines. Start with 1 vertical line on the left side, about 1 stitch away from the edge. Then add 6 horizontal lines, spaced evenly across the front. Refer to the pictures below for guidance. Cut the yarn and secure the end.
Place the eyes over Row 7, spaced by 3 stitches.
With your tapestry needle and the light pink, make 2 little cheeks below the eyes, over 1 stitch. With the black embroidery thread, make a mouth between Rows 5 and 6.
Cut the yarn and secure the end. It doesn't have to be pretty; everything will be hidden inside the notebook.
Place the front of the notebook over the back, aligning the edges. Work 1 sc all around, inserting your hook through both layers to join them together. At each corner, make 1 ch before continuing in the next stitch — this will help keep the corners square. Add a little stuffing inside before closing completely. Once you reach the starting point, finish with 1 sl st into the first sc. Cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave in the end.
Congratulations, your notebook is ready!
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Notebook - Free Crochet Pattern