Bobby Satchel, Pencil Case & Hat - Accessories Knitting Pattern for Kids in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK - Downloadable PDF

Bobby Satchel, Pencil Case & Hat – Knitting Pattern for Kids by Debbie Bliss

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern by Debbie Bliss includes instructions for three coordinating children's accessories: a Bobby Satchel, a Pencil Case, and a Hat. All three pieces are worked in Debbie Bliss Rialto DK yarn and share a bold Scarlet and Black colour palette, making them a perfectly matched set ideal for back-to-school or everyday use. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable working flat and seaming finished pieces.

Bobby Satchel

The Bobby Satchel is the centrepiece of this pattern — a structured, fully lined children's bag with an approximate finished size of 20cm/8in x 25cm/10in x 5cm/2in. It is a practical yet stylish accessory, reminiscent of a classic school satchel, complete with kilt-strap fastenings for an authentic look.

Construction & Techniques

The satchel is worked in one piece from the lower edge of the front flap, which simplifies construction and reduces the number of seams required. Throughout the satchel, two lengths of Rialto DK yarn are held together, giving the fabric extra body, structure, and durability — essential qualities for a bag that will be carried daily. The pattern notes that knitters can use the yarn end from the centre of the ball together with the yarn end from the outside, so two separate balls are not strictly necessary.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) – forms the main fabric of the bag body
• Moss stitch – used for decorative and structural sections, including the flap and base areas
• Garter stitch ridge rows – worked on the wrong side to create neat fold lines and visual definition between sections

Tension

The satchel is worked to a tension of 19 stitches and 27 rows to 10cm/4in over stocking stitch using 4.5mm (US 7) needles with two lengths of yarn held together.

Materials

• Four 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Scarlet 12 (A)
• One 50g ball of Debbie Bliss Rialto DK in Black 03 (B)
• Pair of 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles
• 2 kilt straps
• 0.5m/⅝yd of non-stretch lining fabric
• 1m/1⅛yds of 3.5cm/1½in wide red cotton tape (webbing) for the strap

Pencil Case

The Pencil Case is a compact and practical knitted accessory with an approximate finished size of 21cm/8¼in x 9cm/3½in. It coordinates perfectly with the Bobby Satchel, using the same Scarlet and Black colourway. A zip fastener and a fabric lining give it a neat, professional finish that is durable enough for everyday use.

Construction & Techniques

Unlike the satchel, the pencil case is worked using a single length of yarn. It is worked flat and then seamed to create the finished pouch shape. The lining is added separately using a piece of non-stretch fabric, and a zip is inserted to close the case securely.

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch – the entire pencil case fabric is worked in garter stitch, which creates a dense, reversible, and slightly stretchy fabric well suited to a small structured pouch

Garter stitch — where every row is knitted — is a beginner-friendly stitch that produces a ridged texture and lies flat without curling, making it