Leftover Yarn Projects on the Go: Small, Handy, and Attractive

Dear users, dear authors,
here you’ll find small projects for on the go that can easily be made with leftover yarn. Shop now and enjoy right away.

@Authors,
2-3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget links, images, info, etc.

Bookmarks are wonderful to crochet from leftover yarn, even when you’re on the go. You don’t need to carry much yarn with you, and the finished piece fits in any handbag.

Depending on the bookworm’s preferences, you can make matching bookmarks. Make several at once, so you’ll always have some in stock at home—because you’ll see, they’re very popular!


The Frog Prince for everyone who loves fairy tales!


Fiery Dragon for fans of knight stories, legends, and fantasy novels.


Funny Clown —for everyone who wants to read something that makes them laugh.

You can find even more crocheted bookmarks here!

This little bag for 10 tissues is perfect for crocheting on the go. Colorful leftover yarn is just right for this. Easy to crochet and quick to finish.

Crochet pattern 

A headband for babies or toddlers—perfect for using up leftover yarn. Easy to knit and adjustable to any size.

View knitting pattern

These wrist warmers for him and her are perfect for knitting with leftover yarn. The pattern is easy to follow. A great project for on the go—and when temperatures drop again, your arms and hands will stay nice and warm.

To the knitting pattern

With these dishcloths, you can put your cotton leftovers to great use.

The pattern repeat covers just one row, so you can change colors as often as you like.

Click here to view the crochet pattern

A little elf hat like this is perfect for on the go and fits easily in your bag

The hat is available in 3 sizes, but can easily be scaled up to larger sizes.

Click here for the pattern

Djuna Headband


Pina Headband


Marika Headband

Headbands are a wonderful choice for using up leftover yarn. They’re also great for crafting on the go. They’re ideal for vacations too, since the materials take up little space and don’t weigh much. They also have the advantage that you can make them up quickly, leaving time for other things while you’re on vacation. Wishing everyone a lovely holiday season, whether at home or on the go.

zum Store Blickfang-Design

Granny Yuminari is easy to crochet on the go.
You’ll need 11 g of leftover yarn for it.

The PDF pattern is one page long and can be made by beginners.

To the pattern: *click*



Potholders are a useful item in the kitchen. Hakkakuno is also a little playful, which makes it decorative in the right color for your kitchen.

The PDF pattern is one page long and written out.

To the pattern: *click*

Some of you take the train to work every day—the route is familiar, and it’s nice to have a small craft project in your bag. Here are my recommendations for you: everything is small and handy. You’ll find more information, pictures, and the patterns themselves when you click on the headings.

I hope you enjoy browsing and making them.
Warm regards from Ina

Doll clothes

• 2-piece set, consisting of a skirt and top
• each fastens at the back with a snap fastener
• variable skirt length
  

Mosaic blanket made of squares

• You crochet lots of individual, identical squares
• these are crocheted together at the end
• each blanket becomes a unique one-of-a-kind piece in your chosen colors

“African Flowers” heart pillow

• we crochet lots of individual pieces in your chosen colors
• we crochet these together at the end
• the pillow is stuffed with washable craft batting, making it machine-washable
• ideal for a child’s room
  



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The lovely, rounded hearts are super easy and quick to crochet from leftover sponge yarn, even for beginners. They are very practical as mini sponges for facial care, but also simply as decorations or gift tags.

Perfect as a gift—or for yourself.



You can get the crochet pattern for the sponge-yarn hearts here

If you still have leftover sponge yarn in fall colors, you could crochet these leaves from it and use them either as small wash pads or for your fall decor. They’ll instantly create a fall atmosphere in your home and also make great little gifts or small presents:



Difficulty level: easy. Since only basic crochet stitches are used, the leaves are a great project even for ambitious beginners.

You can find the crochet pattern here

Keychains are great for leftover yarn and can be crocheted very quickly.

Bag charms Polly & Paule



Mini Hen Clementinchen



Key straps



Decorative heart / keychain

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