Do you have leftover yarn? Here you’ll find affordable patterns for using up leftover yarn.

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here you’ll find delightful patterns for leftover yarn.
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Small and lovely: the leftover yarn genius, the flower "Wiesnglück".
Here is the pattern.

With the Tamburin Shawl, you can knit up all your leftover yarn, since the pattern can be knitted continuously even when changing colors. For the border, use a 100g skein of sock-weight yarn with its own pattern, and for the middle section, you can use any colors you like.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/47965/tamburin-shawl-gestrickt

The two patterns are written out row by row and also shown in chart form.

Got lots of colorful leftover yarn? Doll clothes are always a great idea! For this charming rainbow dress for Barbie dolls, you’ll only need about 20–27 g of cotton yarn in total, depending on whether you want to crochet the short or long version. If you divide that among the different colors, it’s less than 4 g per color. So you can really use up even the tiniest leftovers of yarn. And your little daughter or granddaughter is sure to be thrilled with this great dress!
Click here for the pattern for the rainbow dress!
You can find more crochet patterns for Barbie doll clothes here!

You can also use up lots of small amounts of leftover yarn by crocheting finger puppets—for example, with the Value Pack: Kasperltheater Finger Puppets
It includes patterns for Kasperl, Gretel, Seppel, Grandmother, Princess, King, Crocodile, Robber, Policeman, and Witch, which you can design however you like (and based on the leftover yarn you have on hand).
And if you enjoyed that and would like to crochet even more finger puppets, you’ll find the patterns here!

Christmas is coming faster than you think!
How about crocheted nativity figures? This leftover yarn project is sure to be a lot of fun! For the Three Wise MenCaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar with their animals—elephant, camel, and horse—sparkly leftover yarn works especially well. You can also use gorgeous bright colors here. The pattern describes exactly how much and which yarns I used. But of course, you can adapt the pattern to your leftover yarn. Then you’ll get your own unique nativity scene that no one else has.
You can find more nativity figures and more Christmas patterns, all of which can be crocheted with leftover yarn, here!

With 36 g of cotton (yardage 270 m / 100 g), you can crochet the Fuji makeup remover set, which consists of 3 pads and a small laundry net.

To the pattern: *click*

Go to the pattern here 
We all know it. The leftover yarn is sitting in the basket, waiting for a suitable project. Often something is made from it, only to end up back in the basket because there are simply too many ends to weave in.
BUT not with this shawl!! Here you can use up all your leftover yarn, you don’t have to weave in any ends, and there are no purl stitches either. Wonderful!!!! So grab your needles :-)

This sleeping bag for small dolls or cuddly toys (20 cm tall) is easy to knit from leftover yarn. It works up quickly, and little ones will be much more eager to go to bed afterwards. After all, their favorite toy is already tucked up in the sleeping bag.

The pattern package includes two different versions. Both are very easy to knit and are well suited to beginners with some knitting experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern

These “scrap eaters” look fun and are very versatile. Kids especially love them—even at children’s birthday parties. And of course, they also fit perfectly into a school cone—filled, of course.

You can crochet and decorate them using lots of scraps—even tiny ones. Maybe your kids will even want to join in.

Perfect for beginners (with basic skills). 

You only need small amounts of leftover yarn for these hairbands with their pretty lace pattern, too. The colors can be combined however you like, for example to match crocheted or knitted clothing.

A lovely little project on the side for experienced knitters.

Knitting pattern here

How about a lovely stuffed heart? You can make it in two sizes, depending on the thickness of the yarn used. You can use it as a gift tag, keychain, decoration, or scented sachet for the wardrobe.

For the large version made from “Bingo” 125 m/50 g, you need half a skein, and for the small version only 5 g of a much thinner yarn (“Alize Forever” 300 m/50 g). You could make a pretty keychain from just these 3 grams.

Click here for more photos, information, and the pattern.

I hope you enjoy the pattern. Yours, Ina



The large version:


The small version:

Crochet pattern for individual flowers, which you crochet onto the previous one in the last round.

This can create a large blanket 



or a small doily—oval or round, just as you like.



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

Crochet pattern

Crochet pattern for a cell phone case or a tissue holder

You’ll crochet individual granny squares, which are then sewn together.

You can use even the tiniest scraps of yarn here.

Crochet pattern for a cell phone case

The dreamcatcher feather symbolizes freedom, lightness, and creativity. That makes it a lovely companion for you or someone who is important to you.

You can make the feather in your favorite colors, give your leftover yarn a new shine, and create beautiful bag charms, gift tags, garlands, keychains, and dreamcatchers!
Any yarn made up of several twisted strands is suitable for this.

The cup warmer sleeve is very easy to crochet. It keeps your drink warm and protects your hands. The cup sleeve fits all standard 300 ml and 500 ml reusable cups, as well as large mugs and cups with handles! The mug warmer makes a lovely gift for women and men.

More info & the pattern is available here

Perfect for the tiniest bits of leftover yarn in all the colors of the sea:

Fridolin the Fish (click here for the pattern)



You can use Fridolin as a keychain for fish lovers, a bag charm, or even as a decoration (fish in a jar).

All you need to know is single crochet, slip stitches, the magic ring, decreases, and increases.

Grab your colorful leftover yarn and crochet your own school of fish!

Click here for the pattern!

Whether for starting school, a new stage of life, as a little comfort, or simply as a lovely gift ...
everyone can use a guardian angel ♥

The little striped angels are quick to crochet, and you only need a very small amount of cotton yarn.

Here is the crochet pattern for the little Ringel-Engel.

The little owl BOO is also a great way to use up leftover yarn :-)

It’s quick to crochet with just a little yarn and then looks lovely hanging from key rings, bags, backpacks, school bags, or car rear-view mirrors ... ♥

With Resteblümchen the name says it all ...
Here, you can crochet even the tiniest bit of leftover yarn and conjure up a wonderful, versatile decoration ♥

You can put your leftover yarn to wonderful use by crocheting this two-color heart. It’s quick to make and brings joy, whether as decoration, an appliqué, or a coaster... :-)



Here’s the free pattern.

Do you have a unicorn fan at home too? Maybe he / she would love this cheerfully leaping unicorn! This magical creature is quick to crochet with leftover yarn, and looks great as an appliqué on a knitted / crocheted dress, gym bag, sweater - or simply as a playmate ;-)



You can find more information and the pattern here.

You can whip up an appetizing vegetable basket like this using your leftover yarn and a crochet hook! It makes a wonderful decoration for fall (Thanksgiving) or a great addition to a kids’ play kitchen or pretend store.
The 19-page crochet pattern explains every single step with plenty of pictures.
You can download it here!

There are also lots of lovely ways to use leftover sponge yarn :-)

For example



The wash pads made from sponge yarn in a shell shape are great as facial cleansing pads and bring a touch of vacation feeling and wanderlust into your bathroom.

You can also crochet the shells from other yarn and use them for your beach decor and garlands, or as gift tags and bag charms.

You can find the shell pattern here


Or



This cute dog cheerfully greets you in the bathroom in the morning when you’re still half asleep.

And this little facial cleansing sponge is, of course, also an original gift for other dog fans.

It’s also super quick to crochet and sew together.

The dog’s head is crocheted as a wash pad from sponge yarn.
But you could also crochet it from other yarn and sew it on as an appliqué to your favorite bag, your favorite shirt, or your favorite hat.

You can find the friendly dog here

Or: crochet an exotic flower. Flowers are always beautiful. Even in the bathroom or in the kitchen



This tropical hibiscus flower is not only a colorful and unusual eye-catcher for your bathroom or kitchen—it’s also a practical little sponge that you can use for showering, bathing, or washing glasses.

The enchanting flower is just right for crochet beginners: it is crocheted in rounds using single crochet and double crochet stitches and is finished in no time.

You can find the pattern here

Looking for more affordable projects using leftover yarn?