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If you’re looking for handmade gift ideas for a child you cannot go wrong with these adorable crochet backpacks!
The first part of our collection is filled with cute crochet patterns for kids, including some that are perfect for beginners.
If you can’t crochet don’t worry because the second part of our collection has some adorable handmade backpacks that you can order from Etsy.
Crochet Backpack Patterns
If you want to make your own crochet backpack for your child check out these easy to follow patterns that I found on Etsy. Many of them are beginner friendly.
The Bear Cub Backpack PATTERN
How sweet is this little backpack! It is worked in two pieces that are then sewn together and a zipper or button is added at the end to make the cutest little backpack for your little one! It is a beginner crochet pattern that involves simple crochet stitches and techniques to complete. With so many different yarn and colour combinations possible you might end up making a whole family of bears!
Knapsack Monsters
Knapsack Monsters are happy to gobble up anything and hop on to your back, carrying everything you child needs while out and about! These backpacks measure approximately H30 x W22 x D10cm and will carry up to an A4 size book/notepad.The arm straps are adjustable so the backpack can fit any age.
Logan the Lion Backpack
Logan is a sweet and friendly little guy who's always on the prowl for an adventure. Imagine all of the fun your child and Logan can have together!
Crochet Pattern for Toddler's Owl Backpack
This is an easy gift you can make in a few hours using just about any scrap yarn you have lying around. These fun backpacks hold a few favourite books or toys and suit tots from 12 months to 4 years.
Crochet Pattern Backpack Spring
This fabulous Spring inspired backpack can be made using any sized hook and any yarn, of course depending on the size you choose the size of your backpack may vary.
Crochet Pattern Backpack Seaside
If your child loves the ocean they'll love this seaside inspired crochet backpack with it's cute little turtle!
Crochet Minion Backpack Pattern
This cute Minion inspired backpack is perfect for your Despicable Me fan!
Dinosaur Backpack Pattern
The next few backpack patterns have all been designed by the super talented Maria! She had so many cute designs I knew I had to share more than one with you - starting with this fabulous dinosaur! You'll need to do some tapestry crochet to make these bags, but the patterns and charts are all included.
Hippo Backpack
This next backpack has a hippo head, and you can switch out the colours to suit a boy or a girl.
Santa's Helpers Backpacks
And how cute would these be for a Christmas gift? I love the elf with the little bell on his hat! You can see all of Maria's cute crochet backpacks by clicking here.
Crochet Backpacks You Can Buy
If you want to buy a ready made crochet backpack for your child check out these cute options that I found on Etsy.
School Crochet Backpack
How sweet is this backpack design! It would be perfect for a little one just starting school.
Jett Crochet Backpack for Kids
Or how about this Jett backpack for fans of Superwings?
Crochet backpack for Kids "Funny Monster"
Or how about this monster backpack? With his big eyes, funny teeth with cute tongue and four small colored horns on the top your child will fall in love with him at first sight!
Handmade Crochet Koala Backpack
My daughter saw this one and told me to include it because she's crazy about all things koala and thought your child might be too!
Crochet backpack for kids "Sleepy Owl"
Here's another adorable option from Rasa's Bunnyhood Shop, this time a sweet little sleepy owl!
Handcrafted Penguin Backpack
If you're looking for a mini backpack for your child to take to nursery then you can't go wrong with this penguin, it's adorable!
