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Christmas decorations made from smaller and larger leftover yarn
all crocheted from cotton yarn (LL115m/50g)


Stella Star Set
versatile decor for windows, doors, walls, or tables

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Tree Ornament Set
whether colorful or classic green

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Little Angel
simple little angel

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Little Angel with Candle
the happy little angel brings a warm light into your home

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Santa Claus
he’s a must-have at Christmas

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Reindeer Oskar
the cheerful reindeer dances to Christmas music

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Snowman Ornament
in case there’s no white Christmas

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All patterns include lots of photos and describe step by step how to achieve the finished result.

Fanny Coaster Set
Make useful things from leftovers



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The colorful, lively coasters are a quick project for leftover yarn.

With basic crochet skills these coasters are quick to crochet. As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes all 3 versions in detail (2-color, 3-color, 4-color).

Just under 10 g of cotton yarn (e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun, yardage 115 m/50 g) was crocheted per coaster.
They have a diameter of approx. 11 cm.

What could be nicer at Christmas time than self-crocheted little angels! White crochet yarn, or even leftover crochet yarn, a crochet hook, a few beads, and a little time. These decorations are quick to make and bring joy for a long time when given as gifts. 

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This year, too, I crocheted snowflakes and little stars for Christmas. The snowflakes make wonderful Christmas tree ornaments and can also be used as coasters for tea lights. A great Christmas gift. The pattern is suitable for beginners, so a snowflake can be made in no time. It uses very little yarn, making it ideal for using up yarn scraps.

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We are two little booties (baby shoes) and belong together, which is why we are called a pair of booties or baby shoes. We are soft and keep little feet nice and warm. The babies who get us don’t want any others and are happy to wear us. We are quick to knit and super easy to make. Colorful and bright yarn scraps are very welcome here and are perfect for mixing and matching. But that’s not the end of our story! The exciting part continues at the following link: 

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This sweet overall for small teddy bears (25-30 cm) is great to knit from various leftover yarns. A really wonderful gift—not just for Christmas.

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This cute suit for dolls (43-50 cm) can also be knitted from leftover yarn. It’s guaranteed to make any doll mom’s eyes light up.

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Little ghosts that hang on a keychain or in the car always put you in a good mood. They use up quite a bit of leftover yarn and are sure to bring joy when given as gifts.

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This clothing set for dolls (43-50 cm) is perfect for knitting up colorful leftover yarn. And the doll mom will be very happy about it.

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Collar or scarf? Both are possible with this collar scarf. Practical and really great for leftover yarn.

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Christmas decorations from leftover yarn? You’ll be amazed at what you can make from it.

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This sweet winter set for babies is knitted from leftover sock yarn. Easy to make.

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You can also knit the leggings for dolls (43-50 cm) from leftover yarn—very easy.

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A colorful knitted cardigan (RVO) with hat made from leftover yarn—a very pretty project for dolls sized 43-50 cm.

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This mini sleeping bag for small cuddly toys or dolls is also knitted from leftover yarn—in two versions.

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Dolls (43-50 cm) need pants too. These two are very easy to knit from leftover yarn.

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The scrap gobblers are ideal for all kinds of leftovers—for example yarn, toilet paper rolls, buttons, and much more. There’s lots of room here for creativity.

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These pretty headbands with a lace pattern are wonderful to knit from leftover yarn.

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Baby shoes with a heart—simply crocheted from leftover yarn.

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Striped pants for teddy bears (40 cm) that even have a hole in the back.

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A crochet jacket for small teddy bears (20 cm)—easy to crochet.

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A sweet sweater for teddy bears (25-30 cm) with bottom-up raglan.

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A sweet summer outfit for teddy bears (25-30 cm)

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This pretty shopping bag can be filled right away with lemons and carrots—a great leftover-yarn project.

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Food for the play kitchen—even the tiniest leftover yarns can be crocheted up here.

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These two wrist warmers for two can be knitted wonderfully from leftover yarn. Easy to make.

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How about a headband for babies made from leftover yarn?

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A little pouch like this for 10 Tempo tissues is great to crochet from leftover yarn. Various models are described.

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Crochet small Christmas stars from leftover yarn—as tree ornaments or decor.

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Door guards are popular right now for working from home. They keep troublemakers outside in a loving way. The little bear and the owl are easy to crochet from leftover yarn. A real gift tip for children!

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This tissue box is a really beautiful project for leftover yarn. It also makes a lovely gift or small present to bring along.

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These little gnomes can be crocheted from all kinds of colorful leftover yarn. Easy enough for beginners, too. Great for birthdays, Advent calendars, and they can even be used as egg cozies.

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This fun egg cozy set can be crocheted from lots of colorful leftovers and then bring good cheer to the table.

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With this value set, you get four popular motifs at a great price. All models are described in detail with text and pictures, quick to crochet, and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

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Below you'll find a selection of ideas from my shop for all the things you can create with your leftover yarn:


1) Not just for Christmas: you can crochet these pretty angels quickly and easily in one piece—only the halo is crocheted separately. Put an electric tealight underneath and they glow in the dark.
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2) Keychain or bag charm with angel wings
Even without a key ring, hung as decoration in the window or over a little child’s bed, these beautiful charms are always eye-catching.
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3) “Totally retro,” my children said when I crocheted these cute angels in three sizes. They are easy to crochet and finished in no time. Over 1,400 sales and 70 reviews with an average of 5 stars speak for themselves.
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4) “The Wegglies” — a cute gang of gnome egg cozies — decorations for your breakfast table.
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5) Or how about these beautiful angel wings / wings in shabby chic—
the individual wings are worked all the way around in one piece. So there’s no need to sew front and back pieces together. Clever and quick to make.
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6) Easter will be here sooner than you think. The “Sweet Little Chicks” are crocheted with the clever double stitches, making them wonderfully suitable for embroidering.
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7) This cute bag dangler is sure to put you in a good mood, too—made up of a sun hat and flip-flops, it pretties up any bag. On top of that, it has room for your shopping cart token or euro coin.
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8) These sweet little baskets are also a cheerful, colorful eye-catcher. You can use them in many ways, e.g. as tealight holders (LED), gift packaging, table decor, etc.

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9) Practical for cosmetics, jewelry, odds and ends, etc., this pretty cosmetic bag is just as handy as the cute tissue pouch.
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10) Angel “Lovely” — these sweet little angels with their embroiderable skirts will enchant your loved ones as well as your home. Thanks to the detailed description, including a crochet chart, they are quick and easy to crochet. Can also be used as an Advent calendar.

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11) Lady “Gagack” and her chatty friends: egg cozies, edge sitters, or cute table decor—also great for hiding a few Easter eggs underneath.
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12) Cute hen egg cozies, just like we remember from Grandma.
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13) This pretty little pouch makes every gift shine even more. Great for jewelry, but also for many other small items.
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14) Quick to make and very decorative are these cute decorative garlands. The motifs can be combined with one another however you like. The garland is crocheted in one “go,” works up super quickly, and you only need a few leftover bits of yarn.
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15) Super cute, simple, and quick to make are these bunnies.
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16) Fun earrings for cheeky little fruits
The perfect eye-catcher for warm spring days and guaranteed to lift your mood even on gloomy days! A great gift or small little something to bring along. 

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17) Bangle made from PET bottles. Hard to believe but true: all you need is an old PET bottle, a rhinestone chain, and some yarn, and in no time, with a little skill, you’ll have a sparkling eye-catcher for your wrist or a great gift for dear friends.
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18) Quick to make and extremely decorative are these cute wing earrings—an eye-catcher, not just at Christmastime.

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19) Jewelry set “Star Magic” — set consisting of earrings and a bracelet.
This sweet set is quick to crochet, and the jewelry pieces are very comfortable to wear thanks to their light weight.
Here’s the pattern

This decoration for a door or wall can be easily crocheted from leftover yarn, even by beginners—whether brightly colorful or tone-on-tone:



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For the angel wings, you don't even need 20 g of cotton yarn with a yardage of 125 m/50 g, or sponge yarn with a yardage of 90 m/50 m. They are easy for experienced crocheters to crochet, and ambitious beginners can certainly manage them too (the pattern includes not only the crochet chart and written crochet pattern, but also lots of photos).

You can use the angel wings in many ways as decoration or as a lovely gift for someone you want to send on their way with a guardian angel.



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This Snowflake Mobile has another great advantage besides its exceptionally pretty appearance: This project is a wonderful way to use up your leftover white cardstock.



The chains on this mobile are approximately 42 and 47 cm long; in addition to the cardstock scraps, I used ready-made pom-poms here. The mobile is very easy to recreate and is also well suited for patient beginners.

Leftover yarn - how about keychains for your house and apartment?

Keychains



I can imagine that they could also be used as tags on gifts.

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Fabric scraps - doll clothes for 43 cm dolls

Apron and bag

You can crochet a whole sea of flowers from colorful leftover yarn and use them as decoration or as appliqués, for example on your favorite scarf:



The different flowers are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners, and can be combined in new ways again and again.

You can get the crochet pattern for the flowers here

The ballerina bookmark is a lovely gift for book fans and is quick and easy to crochet from leftover yarn:



You can find the crochet pattern for the ballerina bookmark here

Even leftover sponge yarn can quickly be crocheted into enchanting things that can be used in many ways for decoration or, for example with a shower gel or body lotion, make a perfect small gift.

For example

Snowflakes in 3 designs

The sponge yarn is so shape-retaining that you don’t need to additionally stiffen the snowflakes. And the smooth fringes of the yarn reflect light and make the snowflakes sparkle beautifully.

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Clematis Blossom Wash Pads

To the crochet pattern for Clematis Blossom Wash Pads



Wash pads and decor: small sparkling hearts



To the crochet pattern for Small Sparkling Hearts



Sunflower Wash Pads

Sunflowers put you in a good mood and are a beautiful, colorful eye-catcher in every season.

To the crochet pattern for Sunflower Wash Pads

All the crochet patterns just presented are also suitable for beginners with a little practice.

For the topic of "using up leftovers," I have lots of lovely ideas for you. Just take a look and see what you like. You’ll find more pictures, information, and the pattern by clicking the headings.

I hope you enjoy looking and making them yourself.

Warm regards from Ina

Crochet patterns

Skirt with flounce, 2-piece
The 2-piece set consists of a full, swinging skirt that you can crochet in any length you like. There is also a matching top. Both pieces fasten at the back with snap fasteners.



Small round basket
You can always use this, and it looks pretty. The double base is made sturdy with an inserted CD. The handle is reinforced on the inside with a plastic strip, so it keeps its shape.



Nightdress with little jacket
Of course, this 2-piece set can also be worn during the day. It consists of a slim dress with a shaped bust and a matching little jacket.



Colorful craft bucket
It is crocheted from lots of colorful leftovers. It has pockets all around where you can tuck in your tools. Your current project goes inside. That way you always have everything together and can also move it from A to B.



Poncho for dolls
You can make it in different versions: with a turn-down collar, with a separate collar, without a collar, plus a matching hat.



Favorite heart
You can always find a few leftover bits of yarn for this. The heart can be used as a keychain or a scented hanger for the closet, or as a sweet greeting for someone special. It is filled with synthetic stuffing.



Doll clothes
This 3-piece set consists of a full, swinging skirt, a halter top, and a matching bolero.



2 colorful little buckets
These former yogurt buckets, dressed up in color, are perfect for all kinds of odds and ends. They are a wonderful way to use up your leftover yarn. With the model on the left, we don’t have to weave in any ends because we simply crochet them into the next round. I show you exactly how in the pattern.



Fresh summer fashion for dolls
You will receive 6 crochet patterns for all the models you can see in the image below. Everything can be mixed and matched beautifully.



Tablecloth weights
Inside they have a heavy stainless steel nut surrounded by synthetic stuffing. This gives them the weight they need to hold a tablecloth on the table. They are washable, and they’re a wonderful way to use up your leftovers. They also make a nice set of 4 to give to gardening friends when you’re invited over.



Doll fashion series "Swing"
You can make the 6 models you see in the photo. There is also a hand-sewing pattern for the tulle underskirt. Everything can be combined beautifully.



Pencil roll
This is a wonderful way to use up your various leftover cotton yarns. You can make the roll as long as you like. The compartments have room for crochet hooks or pencils. After use, the roll is rolled up again and can be stored neatly.



Little summer dress for dolls
You’re sure to have a leftover bit of yarn for this. The little dresses are quick to crochet and fasten at the back with 3 snap fasteners.



Knitting patterns

Felt insoles
Leftover felt wool or yarns with a high wool content can be wonderfully turned into felt insoles for your family’s rubber boots or winter boots. The pattern includes a template for cutting out the right size.



Turtleneck sweater for dolls
It is knitted as a top-down raglan. The length of the sweater is variable, depending on your taste and the amount of leftover yarn.



Long dress with slit
The dress is knitted with a set of double-pointed needles. 15 g of sock yarn is enough. The crocheted shawl in the photo is available in my shop as a free pattern to download.



Doll fashion series "Basics"
You get 7 knitting patterns for all the models you can see in the photo. Everything can be combined nicely.



Cardigan
It is knitted as a top-down raglan. The length is variable.



Elegant evening dress
You can knit a beautiful dress from just 15 g of sock yarn. We knit with a set of double-pointed needles.



Doll clothes
The 3-piece set consists of a pair of pants, overalls, and a top. The length of the pants/overalls is variable.

For this little doll (23 cm), I can suggest doll clothes made from various fabric scraps

Doll Clothing Set for a 23 cm Doll

Maybe you still have some beads and seed beads left over and don't know what lovely thing you could make with them?

How about the little guardian angel who has a big heart for you?

The little guardian angel is super easy to make: In the pattern, every step is shown with photos so that even craft beginners can successfully make the guardian angel.

During the Christmas season, the guardian angel is perfect as a Christmas tree ornament or gift tag.



You can get the craft pattern for the little guardian angel with the big heart here

A new leftover yarn project has arrived in my shop. Now there’s also a colorful jumpsuit for dolls and teddy bears that are 45–50 cm tall. It’s knitted using top-down raglan and has a button placket in the front.

You’ll have fun knitting it and then dressing your doll or teddy bear in it.

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