25+: Put leftover yarn / leftover gradient yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps / cardboard scraps to clever use now

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here you’ll find delightful designs for scraps, leftover yarn, leftover gradient yarn, fabric scraps and paper scraps or cardboard scraps. Shop now and enjoy right away.

@Authors,
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All designs presented here must be suitable for making with scraps.

Crochet pattern for a balloon cover

Individual granny squares are crocheted and then sewn together to form a ball. This keeps the balloon well protected during play. 



Little knitted doll shoes don't require much yarn. 

They are knitted with a set of double-pointed needles, and the decorative edge was crocheted in slip stitches. 

You can quickly, easily, and inexpensively crochet enchanting Christmas tree ornaments from leftover yarn. They turn out especially gorgeous when you use glitter yarn. But even plain cotton yarn can be used to create stylish ornaments that also make lovely decorations for gift packages.
In this pattern, you’ll find instructions for 4 different designs: a bell, a star, an angel, and a snowflake.

Do you like hot dogs?

Then you’ll surely want to crochet these “hot dogs” as decorations. They’re a huge hit as party decorations or as little gifts to bring to a barbecue! All you need to make them are a few leftover pieces of yarn in the right colors, a crochet hook, stuffing fiber, some basic crochet skills, and a love of crocheting.


Is something still missing from your fall decor? The cute hedgehog Ingo is about 14 cm tall and fits perfectly into any fall display. And when fall is over, Ingo doesn’t go into hibernation—he’s happy when you give him lots of cuddles. He’s also guaranteed not to prick you: his fur and spines are very soft...

This scarf collar can be knitted very well from leftover yarn. There are no limits to your imagination here. Even these solid-colored examples were leftovers from other knitting projects.

The scarf collar is super comfortable and can be worn in different ways, either open or like a scarf. It’s even suitable for men, too.

Easy to make, also for beginners with knitting experience.

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Doll clothes are great to knit from leftover yarn. These two models fit dolls measuring 45-50 cm and look like real baby clothes. They’ll make the little doll mommy’s eyes light up. Both models are knitted from leftover yarn with raglan from the top down. The pattern includes all the steps and is therefore easy to follow.

To the knitting pattern for the Schlüttli with hat



To the knitting pattern for the sweater with side button placket




This little sweater for teddy bears (25-30 cm tall) was also knitted from leftover yarn—with raglan from the bottom up. Very easy to knit, and it looks very cute when worn.

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Enni Owl Bag
great for lots of colorful leftover yarn



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This crossbody bag is quick to crochet from leftover yarn and makes a lovely gift for any owl lover.

The pattern is, as always, richly illustrated and described in detail, so even as a beginner you can crochet this great bag.

About 100g of leftover cotton yarn was used (e.g. Gründl Cotton Fun, LL 115m/50g)
The bag is approx. 16cm wide and 19cm tall.

Fanny Coaster Set
Great for leftover yarn



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These colorful, lively coasters are a great project for using up leftover yarn and work up quickly.

With basic crochet skills, these coasters can be made quickly. As always, the pattern is well illustrated and describes all 3 variations in detail (2-color, 3-color, 4-color).

I used just under 10 g of cotton yarn (e.g. Gründl Cotton Fun, LL 115 m/50 g) per coaster.
They have a diameter of about 11 cm.

Tree Ornament Set
quickly crocheted from leftover yarn



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The tree ornaments are quick to crochet; you only need a few leftover yarn scraps .

With basic crochet skills, the little trees are quick to crochet. As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes step by step how to crochet the little trees.

Each little tree uses around 10 g of cotton yarn (e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun, yardage 115 m/50 g).
They measure 7.5 cm, 10.5 cm, and 11.5 cm.

Djuna Headband

Headbands are excellent for using up leftover yarn. You can find the pattern for this beautiful and practical accessory, the Djuna Headband, in my Blickfang-Design store.

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Even very small scraps of photo cardstock are enough for these delicate little Christmas trees. And if you don’t have enough scraps in one color, just make the trees multicolored!



These pretty ornaments are about 7 cm tall and are very easy to make, even for beginners with a little crafting experience.