20 Dorm Knits for College Kids
These college knits were made for dorm life!
Going off to college can be both exciting and daunting for new freshmen. It’s the first step in becoming independent and the first step towards a fruitful career. At the same time, for most it’s their first time being so far away from home, their first time without relying on their parents' immediate help, their first time doing their own laundry!
They’re going to need a lot of things to get them settled in their new dorm life: blankets, pillows, dishcloths, soap, antiseptic wipes, books, pens, pencils, a microwave, maybe even a TV. Why not show them you care by knitting them something practical and sentimental with some of these awesome dorm knit patterns for college kids?
Use a super warm knit blanket pattern and change out the colors to match your child's new university. You can pull out some old knit dishcloth patterns and give them something more unique to clean with. Or maybe you could even make them a knit pencil case with a little note to remind them to go to class.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best knitting patterns we could find for a college freshmen, some of these knit patterns are so easy even they could try them out themselves!
Get started now! They’ll be gone before you know it.
Table of Contents
Super Cozy Knitting Patterns
The number one issue with dorms is either they're too hot or too cold, and there's not much anyone can do about that. Your best bet is to get a big box fan and the comfiest knit blanket you can find. These knit blanket patterns are some of the comfiest and easiest to make, perfect for college kids!
Interested in making those giant knit blankets that you see all over the internet? Pick up this book that'll show you the quickest way to whip one up -Arm Knitting
Knitted Home Essentials
Living the dorm life is dirty, smelly, and often really sweaty. So you're going to need some good soap, some good scrubbies and a good towel for yourself and your dishes. These knit kitchen patterns and knit bath patterns are just what you need!
Forgot your knitting needles at home? Or maybe they're just packed too tightly away for you to fish out? You definitely have your pencils out and ready for your first day of class, can you use those? Find out with this awesome article - Can You Knit with Pencils?
Back to School Knit Patterns
Classes in college are a lot different from classes in high school. You don't have to ask permission to go to the bathroom, and it's usually acceptable to show up 15 minutes late with Starbucks. The supplies you need are going to look a little different too, so check out these fantastic school knit patterns!
Want to send a knitted gift in a care package? Find some inspiration for your college-aged teen with this list of amazingly stylish patterns - Knitting for Teens: 40 Trendy Free Knitting Patterns They'll Love
Home Decor Knit Patterns
Your college is going to be your home away from home for most of the next four years, so why not use these awesome home decor knit patterns to make it as homey as you possibly can. Knit some comfy pillows, rugs, and poufs and settle in for the long haul.
Up Next:
Portable Knitting Projects for Travel
What knitting project brought you the most comfort when you moved away from home?
