Using Up Leftovers: Beautiful + Colorful Leftover Projects

Dear users, dear designers,
do you have leftovers? Then this is your thread. Here you’ll find delightful projects that let you cleverly use up your leftovers, leftover yarn, fabric scraps, paper scraps, and cardboard scraps. Get the patterns now.

@Designers,
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With leftover yarn, you can crochet wonderful accessories that doll moms and their favorites can use to enjoy the summer.


This hammock is very easy to make and is a gem in the dollhouse. It measures about 27 cm x 15 cm, but can also be crocheted in other sizes. The corresponding proportions are provided in the pattern,
Here is the crochet pattern for the doll hammock.



This set includes the patterns
for a parasol:
an air mattress:
a mochila bag:
a beach towel:
a straw hat:
and a pretty swimsuit:
Here is the crochet pattern for the beach set for small dolls.


Maybe the little doll would also like to be a mermaid and swim in the kiddie pool.

To go with it, you can crochet a wonderfully fairytale-like mermaid costume.
Here is the crochet pattern for the mermaid outfit.



And after bathing, the little dolls can wrap themselves in a cozy bathrobe! You can crochet it for female and male dolls and with or without a hood . There is also a pattern for the slides.
Here is the crochet pattern for the doll bathrobe and the slides.



You can crochet at least four different little summer dresses with this pattern. They all have a wide cowl neckline, so no closures are needed in the back.
Here is the crochet pattern for the little summer dresses for small dolls.

The male dolls are not forgotten in summer either:


With this pattern, you can crochet them a boxy shirt with a V-neck and a pair of summer pants. The pants can be crocheted short or long, with or without slash pockets.
Here is the crochet pattern for the summer pants and shirt for the male dolls.
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Doll clothes are easy to make from leftovers. Here are a few examples:


Baby Shoes with Heart - crochet pattern




Pretty Clothing Set for Dolls 40-50 cm - knitting pattern




Diaper for Dolls 43-50 cm - crochet pattern




Raglan Sweater in Various Sizes for Dolls and Teddies - crochet pattern

You can find a pattern suitable for leftovers here:

Egg Cozy Bunny 
These lovely egg cozies are an eye-catcher on the breakfast table, not just at Easter 





Baby Rattle Bear

This little shoe is done in a flash :- )

            https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/72940/babyschuhe-leicht-schnell
The yarn shouldn’t be too thin!
For foot lengths of 8 and 9 cm

The “Fargerik” triangular shawl is perfect for using up scraps, since the colorful section is knitted with 20g skeins—making it ideal for scraps. Simply keep knitting the pattern all the way through; it doesn’t matter where the color change occurs.

You can crochet lots of doll socks from leftover yarn. Always in different sizes for different dolls


Doll socks, 5 cm long




Doll socks for 6 cm long feet




Doll socks for 5 cm long feet



Socks for a foot length of 5.5 cm


The crown can be crocheted with Creative Bubble


Crown


You can crochet beautiful outdoor table lighting from leftover yarn


Lantern Lighthouse
More models at: Collection

How about pumpkins for playing or for decoration?


Pumpkins

more pumpkins at Collection

Leftovers are the best! First they sit unnoticed in a box for years, and then suddenly they are exactly right for the new leftover project. At least that's how it always goes for me. Here I show you what I crochet or knit from leftovers. I hope you enjoy looking at them and making them yourself. For more pictures, information, or the pattern, just click on the headings.

Warm greetings from Ina

Crochet patterns

Doll fashion: skirt with flounce and matching top



Heart pendant (keychain, scented pendant, bag charm)



Doll fashion: slim dress with little jacket



Pillow and rug for the doll bed



Doll fashion: bodysuit for small dolls



Craft bucket with lots of compartments



Summer dress for small dolls



Round rug "Colorful" made from colorful leftover yarn



Doll fashion "Swing" series (6 pieces)



Small round basket with a sturdy base



Doll clothing: poncho in various versions + hat



Advent calendar with 24 little bags + printable template for numbers



Swimsuit for small dolls



Knitting spool rug



Fresh summer fashion for small dolls



Heart pillow "African Flowers"



Doll fashion: dress, hat, clutch



2 colorful little buckets for odds and ends


Beachwear for small dolls



Storage basket for pens, brushes, or crochet hooks

And because many of you also enjoy knitting up leftovers, I naturally have a few lovely suggestions for you, too. Maybe the perfect idea for you is among them. I hope you also have lots of fun window-shopping and making them yourselves.

Best wishes from Ina

Knitting patterns

Doll fashion (3 pieces: pants, overalls, top)



Felted shoes in all sizes with leather soles



Winter cape for small dolls



One-step felted booties in all sizes



Turtleneck sweater for small dolls



Elegant evening dress for dolls



Lengthwise-knit scarf from leftovers



Long dress with slit for dolls



Felted moccasins in all sizes



Cardigan for dolls



Insoles from leftover felting wool



Short backless summer dress for small dolls



Felted boots with roll-top cuffs in all sizes



Ball gown for small dolls



Doll fashion “Basic” series (7 pieces)

And since you’ve been reading along so nicely up to this point, as a little thank-you, I’m now listing the free patterns on the topic of “leftovers” from my shop :-) Maybe you’ll feel like trying one or two projects from this collection.

Warm regards from Ina

Free Patterns

Crocheted 3-D Flowers



Crochet Pattern: Triangle Shawl for Small Dolls



Crochet Pattern: Lantern Made from a Jam Jar



Mini Baskets Made from Leftovers (Crocheted)



Toy Ball Made from Felted Yarn Leftovers for Cats



Candy Cane (Crochet Pattern, Christmas Decoration)



Seat Cushion (Crochet Pattern)



“Fishing Net” Lantern (Crochet Pattern)

With 236 g of leftover yarn, you can make Funpun with the following measurements (measured flat)

62 cm - from sleeve to sleeve
44 cm front / back
44 cm high to the cuff 
4 cm cuff

The 4-page PDF file is beginner-friendly.

Here is a selection of sweet and practical little items from my shop.  All of them  are wonderfully suited for using up a few yarn scraps and for giving joy as a gift. Have fun browsing :)


1) Little bags in 5 sizes - sweet little bags in different versions and sizes
Here is the pattern



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2) Little bag with heart - keychain, bag charm
Here is the pattern



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3) Backpack "Mayflower" - keychain, bag charm
Here is the pattern



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4) Bookmark with "wing and star" - also wonderful to use as a keychain
You can find the pattern here



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5) Backpack Eulalia - keychain, bag charm, gift/voucher pouch, doll accessory
Here is the pattern



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6) Bookmark and keychain "Angel with Heart"  
Here is the pattern



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7) Sweet little bags for "fashionistas" - a dream for girls big and small. 
Bag collection / voucher pouches / Advent calendar / decor
Here is the pattern



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8)  "The Hexlies" - These sweet egg cozies are wonderful table decor for Halloween or children's birthday parties. 
Here is the pattern



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9) "The Wegglies"- sweet egg cozy gnome gang - decor for your breakfast table.
Here is the pattern



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10)  Birdy and his friends - three little egg cozy scarecrows. Quick to make and also a great gift or little present to bring along.
Here is the pattern



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11) Sweet angels - With an LED tealight underneath, they glow magically and cozily when it gets dark outside.
Here is the pattern



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12) Key or bag charm with angel wings
But even without a key ring, hung as decor in the window or on the Christmas tree, these beautiful charms are always an eye-catcher. Clever, yet still easy to crochet.
Here is the pattern



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13) This pretty cosmetic bag is practical for cosmetics, jewelry, odds and ends, etc., as is the sweet tissue pouch (tissue pouch).
Here is the pattern



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14) 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 crochet chart, they are quick and easy to crochet.

Here is the pattern



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15) Playful romantic bag charm - consisting of a sun hat and flip-flops, it also offers space for your shopping cart token or euro coin.
Here is the pattern



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16) Cute egg cozy hens, just like Grandma used to have.
Here is the pattern



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17) Cheerfully colorful little baskets - also great combined with the "Sweet Little Chicks"
Here is the pattern


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18) Sweet hearts - wonderful as a bag charm or keychain
Here is the pattern



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19) Wing pouch with mouse passengers - wonderful for small gifts or for the children's room
Here is the pattern



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20) Lady "Gagack" and her chatty friends - egg cozies, shelf sitters, or sweet table decor
Here is the pattern




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21) The "Sweet Little Chicks"  are crocheted with the clever double stitches - this makes them wonderful for embroidering.
Here is the pattern




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22) Mouse gang with little umbrella - a scarf and pom-pom hat help against the cold :-))
Here is the pattern

If you enjoy crafting with paper and tend to end up with a huge amount of colorful scraps, I have a great use for them here: Depending on your time, crafting enthusiasm, and personal taste, you can use these instructions to make intricate, multicolored, multi-layered flowers—or stick to just one layer and one color.



The pattern includes template drawings for 3 flower shapes, each in 5 to 7 sizes ranging from about 3 to 7.5 cm, as well as circle templates for the flower centers.

These decorative flowers are very easy to make and are perfect for beginners as well as for crafting with children.

For the Rachel triangular shawl, I used various leftover sock yarn. You can use any yarn you still have on hand. The more colorful, the better. Have fun with this pattern from my store Blickfang-Design.



Rachel Triangular Shawl

This pretty colorful mobile is a great way to use up all those photo cardstock scraps!



The individual strands are about 27 cm long when spaced at the specified intervals.

The decorative elements of the mobile are cut out of photo cardstock and strung together—it’s very easy and poses no problem even for crafting beginners.

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With the rainbow version, you can use all the colorful scraps from your yarn stash to make this dishcloth or these slightly larger pot holders. The color combination is up to you, but the scraps should all be of the same yarn quality.



Crochet pattern for "Flamingo LOVE" Dish Towel / Pot Holders