Weekend Projects: Leftover Yarn Weekend :-)

Dear users, dear authors,
how about a few attractive patterns for using inexpensive leftover yarn? We have all of that here in the thread and of course in the shop too. Bestsellers, new releases and discounted patterns are also available in the shop.
Get started now.

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

Ideal for crocheting over a weekend:

This pretty beaded pouch makes a wonderful little gift for many occasions. It can be used for all sorts of small items: coins, jewelry, makeup, tampons, etc.

You’ll need:
15 g Catania Fine cotton yarn (165 m / 50 g)
2.0 mm crochet hook
24 beads, approx. 5 mm in diameter
1 purse clasp, 8 x 4 cm
sewing thread
1 yarn needle for weaving in ends
1 sewing needle

Crochet it in white like the one shown here, or in pretty pastel colors with matching beads!
Click here for the crochet pattern!

If you want to spruce up an empty spot on the wall a bit, you can crochet this cute little door or window wreath from a few leftover yarn scraps. It has a diameter of just 12 cm and can be crocheted in no time.
You need:

• Leftover cotton yarn (yardage approx. 125 m/ 50g, e.g. Catania by Schachenmayr or Camilla by Woll Butt) in the colors white, fuchsia,
  freesia pink
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• 1 Styrofoam ring, diameter 12 cm
• 1 thick sewing needle for weaving in ends and sewing the pieces together
• 1 thin sewing needle for threading the beads
• A few wax beads in various sizes
• the crochet pattern!

Mini-scrap projects made from affordable yarn?

I have something lovely for you: Gehäkelte oder gestrickte Puppensachen. It’s quick, uncomplicated, doesn’t take much yarn—and you can make your daughter or granddaughter happy with it. Just give it a try ;-)

I have something for every taste: short dresses, long dresses, pants, skirts, ponchos, hats, bags, and more. The best thing is to take a look at all the items yourselves and pick out your new favorite project right away.

If I really had to pick out something from my many doll items for you, these would be my 3 recommendations. For more pictures, information, and the pattern, just click on the heading.

My Favorite Little Summer Dress


The Princess Dress - My Customers’ Favorite Dress


Or perhaps the knitted ball gowns - always very popular, too with young and old alike


I hope you have lots of fun with the project of your choice and a lovely weekend. It’s supposed to be “crafting weather,” after all.

Best wishes - Your Ina

This cute little sleeping bag for dolls or favorite stuffed animals (approx. 20+ cm tall) can be knitted quickly and easily from leftover yarn. There are many possible color combinations. Any little doll or teddy owner is sure to love it and will be much more eager to go to sleep.

The pattern includes two different versions. Both are well suited for beginners with some knitting experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern

The “Scrap Eater Gang” loves anything left over—even toilet paper rolls. There’s plenty of room for creativity.

They’re very useful, for example, as pencil or needle holders, for odds and ends, small gifts, or candy. They’re a special and fun hit at kids’ birthday parties and in school cones. They’re very easy to close at the top.

Click here for the crochet pattern

A leftover yarn project that doll moms will especially love: these two pairs of pants. They fit dolls measuring 40–50 cm, so Baby Born and similar dolls too.

Both pairs of pants are very easy to knit, even for beginners with knitting experience.

Note: My shop also has matching tops to go with them.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the doll pants

A great weekend project are the

sweet sloths!

They are crocheted using Lisa Premium by Gründl in the colors: brown, natural white, and gray
as well as leftover cotton yarn in black, white, light brown, and mint for the facial details.

The pattern is explained step by step and accompanied by many large detailed photos to ensure successful and relaxed crocheting.

The sloths are approx. 20 cm tall from head to bottom, and the arms and legs are approx. 15 cm long.

This cute wrap bracelet can be crocheted in no time. It’s a real eye-catcher on any wrist. Super comfortable to wear—lightweight and trendy. It also makes a great gift or little present.

The bracelet is crocheted in one piece, so there’s no tedious weaving in of ends (just the beginning and ending threads). So grab some yarn and a crochet hook and get started.

Click here for the pattern

This cute wrap bracelet is quick to crochet, looks enchanting, and is super comfortable to wear.

The bracelet can also be worn as a very cute anklet. And if you simply make it longer, it turns into a chic, delicate belt.

It is crocheted in one piece, so there’s no annoying weaving in of ends (only the starting and ending tail).

Click here for the pattern

Whether for a wedding, baptism, First Communion, confirmation, Christmas, or a special declaration of love - these extraordinary wings with a heart spread joy and love.
You'll receive a detailed pattern for both sizes shown and a brief description of how you can crochet them even larger, as well as an illustrated pattern for the heart.

Go to the pattern here