Using Up Leftover Yarn: Affordable + Colorful + Uniquely Yours

Dear users, dear authors,
you can find new and tried-and-true leftover yarn patterns here.
Get started now.

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

The Cutie Hippos 
These mini hippos are only 7 cm tall and super cute!
To crochet them, you’ll need about 20g of cotton yarn per animal—so they’re perfect for using up even the tiniest amounts of leftover yarn! Crochet them in your favorite colors and use them as: flower picks, decorative elements for door wreaths, bag charms, gift tags, office decorations.....
The crochet pattern is written specifically for experienced beginners, and all steps are explained in detail and illustrated.


Poncho Sweater
Do you have larger amounts of leftover yarn? You can use lots of leftovers in the same weight here. This knitted poncho sweater is very easy to make and can be made with almost any yarn! This pattern is also written out and includes helpful pictures to make it easy even for beginners to follow along.

With a small leftover bit of solid-colored cotton, a few beads, and a purse clip frame, you can crochet this charming little beaded pouch. It can be used as a coin purse in an evening bag, for storing jewelry while traveling, or given as a case for a rosary for First Communion. The pattern is very simple and is explained in the pattern with a crochet chart, as well as written out.
You can download the pattern right here!

You can crochet wonderful egg cups from leftover yarn. With these great egg cups, your breakfast table will turn into a flower meadow! For these spring blooms (tulips, daffodils, bluebells, snowdrops), you’ll need just 20–30 g of the main color and a little green per flower. So go ahead, get started right away—it’s a lot of fun: Find the pattern here!

You’re sure to have the leftover yarn for this candy jar lid right at home! Use it to whip up a great little gift for your next visit with friends. Besides leftover cotton yarn in brown, skin tone, green and sand, and a crochet hook, all you need is a little stuffing and pipe cleaner.Download the pattern here and you’re ready to get started!

This mini doll sleeping bag is perfect for using up leftover yarn. It fits dolls and stuffed animals up to 20 cm tall, so they can come to bed with their very own sleeping bag. The pattern includes two different versions—one with buttons and one with a drawstring. Both are knitted in different stitch patterns.

Very easy to follow, even for beginners with some knitting experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern. 

Mowi's Scrap Gobbler Gang is ideal for all kinds of leftover yarn. Even spare buttons can be used up here too. The Scrap Gobblers are a hit at children's birthday parties—with small gifts inside. They're also a real hit at parties.

For storing lots of small scraps and little things, they’ll bring joy for a long time, even as a pencil holder.

Very easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crochet experience.

Go to the crochet pattern here.

Do you have any leftover cotton yarn?



Dishcloths and pot holders always make a nice gift.

The crochet pattern is described in detail, row by row, so the pattern is no problem even for less experienced crocheters. You’ll need to know single crochet, chain stitches, double crochet, and half double crochet.

You can find the crochet pattern here

Crochet pattern for a balloon cover

This is also a great way to use your leftover yarn. The ball is crocheted from individual grannies, which are sewn together at the end. A closable opening is left for changing the balloon.

Basic knowledge of single crochet, chain stitches, slip stitches, and double crochet should be present.

You can find the pattern here

The Tamburin Shawl is perfect for leftover yarn. 
The leftovers, approx. 12 x 10g, are framed by 100g in a solid color. But you can easily change that by knitting in more leftovers. The pattern can be knitted continuously; you don’t have to pay special attention to rows.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/47965/tamburin-shawl-gestrickt
The two patterns are explained in detail and also shown with a chart. 

When working with gradient yarn cakes, there’s often a little left over. If you still have about 80 g from a 1000 m / 250 g yarn cake left, this is exactly the right pattern for it.

Just in time for the start of school, there is now a crochet pattern for a small school cone. It is large enough to wrap small gifts, candy, or money for the little first-graders.

   Here’s the pattern

Crocheted with a size 3 crochet hook, the school cone measures 25 cm in total—the fillable cone is about 15 cm high and has a diameter of 12 cm. You can also use other leftover yarn —see the pattern description for more detailed information. 

And now have fun crocheting!

Everyone who does handcrafts probably has leftover yarn. It sits there waiting until you finally come up with something to make with it. Today I have a few suggestions for what I do with my leftover yarn. Maybe there will be something for you. For each project, there are more photos to look at, additional information to read, and of course the pattern itself when you click on the headings.

I hope you enjoy the leftover yarn project of your choice.
Warm regards from Ina

Crochet pattern for a pretty short summer dress for Barbie
Ideal for crochet beginners and so quick and easy to crochet that you’ll probably make more than one. It fastens at the back with 3 snaps so that it fits like a glove.


Crochet pattern for a full-swinging 3-piece summer ensemble
This is also a very lovely doll fashion project that you’ll enjoy. Here, too, you don’t need much yarn and will soon have an enchanting result. The set consists of a full-swinging skirt, a halter top, and a bolero.

Perfect for using up leftovers: keychain or bag charm with angel wings

But even without a key ring, hung as decoration in a window or above a child's bed, these beautiful charms are always an eye-catcher.
You will receive a detailed PDF pattern with text and numerous step-by-step photos, making it easy for beginners too.
The wings are very quick to crochet and look beautiful from both sides (the back looks almost like stockinette stitch).

Here is the pattern

This playful, romantic charm made up of a sun hat and flip-flops is very decorative for your bag or your home. It not only looks enchanting, but also has room, if you like, for a shopping cart token or a euro coin.

The charm is quick to crochet, suitable for beginners, and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

Also a great gift or small present to bring along. So grab a few bits of leftover yarn and a crochet hook and get started.

Here’s the pattern

You can crochet the Fuji set from 36 g of cotton.

The set includes 3 different makeup remover pads and a small laundry net.

Are you familiar with the stitches mentioned in the description?
Then this 2-page PDF file is just right for you.



More information is available here: *click*

These new tile granny squares work well for a wool vest:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/51526/fliesengranny-3-kapuera

These new tile grannies are great for leftover yarn: ...not a VEST haha...although...a vest made from them would actually be pretty chic
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/51498/fliesengranny-1-mexikanische-blume