Weekend Projects: Leftover Yarn Projects / Mini Projects to Take Along

Dear users, dear authors,
for Easter it’s almost too late. Anyone who still wants to make Easter projects should perhaps focus on leftover yarn designs. Here in the thread you’ll find small projects to take along into the garden and onto the balcony, bestsellers and tempting offers for the weekend.
Have fun with them.

@Autoren,
2-3 patterns per author are enough.
Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual info.

You can easily make this little Easter gift in time to put it in your grandchild’s or children’s Easter basket. They’ll be delighted with this cute sleeping bag, because it looks just like the ones real babies have. It fits a doll (or teddy bear) measuring 40–50 cm, and also small newborns.

If you have some knitting experience, this sleeping bag is easy to knit.

Click here for the knitting pattern and more info 

Knitting socks is always a good idea. Especially when they’re as easy to knit as these with the mowi heel. With this pattern, you can make the whole family happy, because 4 size examples are included.

Never knitted socks before? Then it’s time to start. It couldn’t be easier, and you’ll have fun. Everyone can use summer socks. :)

To the knitting pattern and more info

Leftover yarn is ideal for doll clothes. For doll mums, it’s an absolute highlight when their little darling is dressed like a real baby. At last, here is a little wrap jacket for dolls, together with a hat. The outfit fits Baby Born perfectly, for example, but also all dolls measuring 40–50 cm.

With a little knitting experience, you can easily knit the wrap jacket yourself. Everything is explained clearly.

Go to the knitting pattern and more.

The Carrot Bunny



A lovely and quick-to-crochet decoration, or even an Easter gift tag. 

Go to the pattern and more information about all the skills you should have and the materials you need

Have fun crocheting 

Crochet pattern for the Easter chick


Each chick requires 20 g cotton yarn, 125 m/50 g, in your desired color, plus small leftovers in red and yellow for the comb and beak
2.5 mm crochet hook, sewing needle, scissors, 2 googly eyes

The chicks can be used as coasters or as plant picks. The written pattern is provided in PDF format with photos. 

Crochet skills should be present

Go to the crochet pattern and more info 

No chocolate bunnies, but still cute!
If you don’t want to just put candy in the kids’ Easter baskets this year, then these bunny finger puppets are just the thing! You can whip them up in no time over the weekend. You’re sure to have some leftover yarn at home, so you can get started right away. These little finger puppets are sure to be received with delighted eyes. So it doesn’t always have to be something sweet!
Click here for the pattern for the finger puppets!


Speaking of leftover yarn:
A last-minute project for Easter!
These little colorful bunnies are also perfect for crocheting up small scraps of colorful yarn. One of these bunnies is a breeze to make and can be crocheted in no time! How about using them as table decorations for your Easter brunch? Afterward, you can give one to each of your guests as a keepsake. But these cute little Easter bunnies are also a big hit on Easter branches, in an Easter basket, or as flower picks!
Click here for the pattern for the colorful bunnies!

A pennant is always a nice project for on the go. They’re crocheted together only at the very end.

Whether for Easter, as a colorful decoration for the garden, or as a gift with a name on it, they’re always decorative.

You should know how to crochet single crochet, double crochet, and chain stitches; then this pattern will also be easy for beginners to follow.

Pattern for the pennant garland

You can quickly whip up these cute Easter tags from leftover yarn.
Whether it’s a whole little bunny, a bunny head, or a chick, they’re all very quick to make and look great not only on an Easter branch but also as gift tags or flower picks.

Easter tags

Crocheted Heart Pendant

This works great as a decoration on the Easter plate or simply as a gift for loved ones. It looks good anywhere and is super easy to crochet using just a few grams of cotton yarn. Even beginners can manage it. So, with very little effort, you have a lovely little gift.

I hope you enjoy this project - Ina

P.S. You’ll find more pictures, information, and the pattern when you click on the headline.

The weekend came with many offers and many lovely activities.
I’m giving you a few offers with 25% off so you can enjoy yourselves outdoors!


This little chicken is very cute and should not be missing from your home! You can also make it as a keepsake or as a decoration for Easter. The finished size is approx. 6 cm.
This project is easy to follow with this guide. It contains 6 well-detailed pages with step-by-step instructions and helpful photos.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/47116/haekelanleitung-kueken-pdf-english-deutsch-dutch-ternura-amigurumi


Crochet pattern: sheep
This lovely sheep is perfect as a gift and is a great companion for children’s adventures. Its finished size is approx. 18 cm.
This project is easy to follow with this guide. It contains 7 well-detailed pages with step-by-step instructions and helpful photos.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/39495/haekelanleitung-schafe-lamm-pdf-english-deutsch-dutch





It looks very nice in the kitchen and can make a great gift! The finished size is about 5 cm in diameter.
What you should be able to do and what you getThis project is easy to understand with this guide. It contains 7 very detailed pages with step-by-step instructions and helpful photos.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/48911/haekelanleitung-eierbecher-pdf-ternura-amigurumi-english-deutsch-dutch

Colorful Easter Eggs in a Star Pattern The Easter eggs in a star pattern with beads are a lovely decoration for Easter. To make one egg (size approx. 5 x 7 cm plus
loop approx. 7 cm), only a little thread is needed, and they can be crocheted quickly. Have fun crocheting!


One click to the pattern

Easter Bunnies These little Easter bunnies (approx. 7 cm x 10 cm) make great table decorations for Easter. The perfect way to use up leftover yarn!



Click here for the pattern

Colorful Easter Eggs in a Star Pattern 

These Easter eggs in a star pattern with beads make a beautiful Easter decoration. You’ll need very little yarn to make one egg (size approx. 5 x 7 cm plus
a loop of approx. 7 cm), and they’re quick
to crochet. Have fun crocheting!




Click here for the pattern