Using up leftover yarn / using up yarn scraps / using up scrap yarn

Dear users, dear designers,
do you have leftover yarn / yarn scraps / scrap yarn? Then you can download suitable ideas / patterns here and get started right away.

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There is always leftover yarn. Why not make some nice things from it.

Such as 

• Christmas stars
• Baby socks
• Doll shoes

Christmas stars

Christmas stars

Baby socks



Baby socks


Doll shoes



red boots



Roller skates

Ice skates


Doll boots


Doll shoes




Just click on the matching link next to the image, and you’ll find the necessary information

I really like projects made from leftover yarn, because they help you reduce your yarn stash a little. And you also usually get a quick sense of achievement :-) Here I’ll show you various patterns using the double-face knitting technique, each using approx. 25-35 g in two different colors, depending on how you knit them.




Double-face knitting pattern comfort cloth / washcloth "Ella Unicorn"






Double-face knitting pattern potholders "Mr. & Mrs. Right"





Double-face knitting pattern cloth "Live Love Laugh"





Double-face knitting pattern cloth "Love Birds"





Double-face knitting pattern cloth "Tobi Bear"





Double-face knitting pattern cloth "Elo Elephant"





Double-face knitting pattern e-reader cover

And here are the crochet patterns that can be made wonderfully from leftover yarn and started skeins.




Crochet Pattern Cloth "Ella Unicorn"





Crochet Pattern Washcloth "Cheeky Sheep"





Crochet Pattern Potholder "Flamingo LOVE"





Crochet Pattern Cloth "Elo Elephant"





Crochet Pattern Cloth "Tobi Bear"





Crochet Pattern Cloth "Love Birds"

In another post, someone asked: When is a scrap really a scrap? I’ll show you projects that use a lot of scraps and others that use just a little.......



Crochet pattern for pumpkins - here, I’d say you’ll need a bit more leftover yarn to crochet the little pumpkin. 



For these crocheted dishcloths small scraps of one color are enough, since each row can be crocheted with a new scrap. 



For these knitted baby booties just a few grams of yarn are enough, since you can knit the sole in one color, the middle section with the cable pattern, and the cuff in a new color. The booties are knitted with a set of double-pointed needles. 



You need very little yarn for these doll shoes. They come with two different cuff options and are also knitted with a set of double-pointed needles. 

The smallest patterns, and they look great in any color too:

Crochet pattern: Little Heart in 3 Sizes



Whether as a Christmas tree ornament, keychain, or table decoration, little hearts always fit and can be crocheted very quickly with your leftover yarn.

Fish Fridolin

is the perfect gift for all fish lovers.



This little guy also works as a keychain or bag charm, or simply as an easy-care “fish in a goldfish bowl.”

This mini pattern is very quick to crochet, and with your leftover yarn you can crochet yourself a colorful school of fish.

Here’s the pattern.

I hope you have lots of fun crocheting.

Leftover yarn is perfect for making cute doll clothes. Knitting them brings you great joy, and the doll’s mom will be thrilled to receive them as a gift—not just at Christmas.

Here, I’ll show you some patterns where I’ve knitted doll clothes using leftovers from children’s clothing. And the best part is, you can also knit these children’s clothes using colorful leftovers—at least in part.


Colorful Raglan Dress for Dolls 43–50 cm – Knitting Pattern




The matching raglan dress for 2–3-year-old toddlers with colorful stripes—a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn.

View the knitting pattern




The colorful skirt for 3–4-year-olds—a great project for using up scraps that offers plenty of room for creativity with colors.

View the knitting pattern




To go with it, matching doll clothes made from leftover yarn—knitting pattern

And here you’ll find a selection of doll clothes that you can give as gifts with great joy or enjoy yourself. For me, this is always the most beautiful thing I can knit from leftovers.


Dungarees for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




A matching raglan sweater for dolls and teddy bears – the pattern includes several sizes.
Go to the knitting pattern




A diaper for baby dolls 43–50 cm – crochet pattern




Raglan sweater for bears and dolls 45–50 cm – knitting pattern





Jumpsuit (RVO) for dolls and teddy bears 40–50 cm – knitting pattern




Jumpsuit for teddy bears 25–30 cm – knitting pattern




Cute outfit for baby dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




Colorful cardigan and hat for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




Matching leggings – knitting pattern




Mini sleeping bag (2 models) for dolls and teddy bears up to 20 cm – knitting pattern





Raglan Schlüttli for baby dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




Raglan sweater for baby dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




Matching pants in the same size – knitting pattern




Baby’s first cuddly bear – made from leftover yarn, also suitable for beginners – knitting pattern



Matching clothing for this cuddly bear – raglan sweater with swaddle sack – knitting pattern





Summer clothes for small teddy bears 25–30 cm – knitting pattern




Raglan sweater for small teddy bears 25–30 cm – knitting pattern

There are also toys for toddlers that you can easily crochet from leftover yarn. My grandchildren were very happy with them, and they’re still in use today.


Shopping bag for the play shop, filled with lemons and carrots—crochet pattern




Food for the play kitchen: toast, butter, pasta, fried egg, and vegetables—crochet pattern




A door guard for the kids’ room—also very practical for a home office, bathroom, or toilet. It clearly indicates whether visitors are welcome—or not.

Simple crochet pattern using leftover yarn




Or an owl as a door guard—for everyone who loves owls.
Simple crochet pattern using leftover yarn

And here are a few more little projects that are useful and can be made with leftovers.


The gnome family, which even beginners can easily make. Perfect for an Advent calendar.
Go to crochet pattern




The little bag for 10 tissues. You can also hide small gifts inside.
Go to crochet pattern




Matching wrist warmers—great for using up small merino yarn scraps—knitting pattern





The collar scarf made from leftover sock yarn—practical and quick to knit.
Knitting pattern




The winter set for babies, made from leftover sock yarn—knitting pattern




Baby shoes with hearts—crochet pattern

Now you can quickly and easily make a few little things for the Advent calendar with your leftover yarn and my patterns.

Crochet pattern for little owl "Athena"




Crochet pattern for flower "Rita"




Crochet pattern for a small, round cactus




Crochet pattern for soap saver "Luck"

Crochet pattern for baby stroller/pram rattle chain with little wolf

Here are a few ideas for how you can turn your leftover yarn into enchanting decorations or useful little items / gifts:

1) The magical little tealight holder "Let it Snow" creates a romantic atmosphere. Not hard at all and quick to make.
Here’s the pattern



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2) Large Snowflake "Neve" - a little yarn, a bit of crochet experience, and a beautiful textured pattern are the ingredients for this magical winter decoration.
here’s the pattern



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3) Snowflake "Jule" - a highlight for your Christmas décor that is as quick to make as it is clever
Here’s the pattern



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4) ... and here you can get "Neve" and "Jule" as a value set - you can combine the little snowflakes beautifully.
Here’s the pattern



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5) Bookmark with "Wing and Star" - also wonderful to use as a keychain
Here you’ll find the pattern



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6) Cute Christmas bells in three sizes - super quick and easy to crochet
Here’s the pattern



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7) Enchanting little angel - as a tree ornament, decoration for the Advent wreath, table décor, decoration for a few branches, sweet gift, or small present to bring along
Here’s the pattern



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8) Beautiful angel wings / wings in shabby chic -
the wings are quick to crochet and perfect for using up leftover yarn. The front and back of each individual wing half are crocheted in one piece.
Here’s the pattern



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9) Sweet bells with bows in 2 sizes each
Here’s the pattern



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10) Angels in 3 sizes
Here’s the pattern



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11) Stars - the star with a tail is worked using a combination of Tunisian and traditional crochet. A regular crochet hook without a thick handle is sufficient.
Here’s the pattern



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12) The angel wings "Romantica" also use a little Tunisian crochet again - but it works with a regular crochet hook.
Here’s the pattern:



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13)  Sweet wing in three sizes - Tunisian crochet, a regular crochet hook is enough.
Here’s the pattern



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14) If you want two mirror-image wings , this beautiful pair of wings with a heart might be just right for you. 
Here’s the pattern



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15) Cute little trees in 4 sizes - super quick and easy to crochet
Here’s the pattern



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16) The cute little umbrellas are wonderful decorations for the whole year. They look just as good on the Christmas tree as on an Easter bouquet.
Here’s the pattern



I also have two patterns for using up leftover yarn:

Crochet Pattern Moth Milly




 Crochet Pattern Hedgehog Izzy



And if you’d like to give your leftover yarn a new life as an Advent calendar or as little gift and voucher pouches, I have a few more ideas for you here:

1) There’s still enough time to make this unique “pocket calendar” and make the hearts of girls young and old beat faster – the Advent calendar for “Fashionistas 1.0”
Click here for the pattern



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2) ... and here is the brand-new Part 2 of the popular pocket calendar with eight more enchanting designs - Advent calendar for “Fashionistas 2.0”
Click here for the pattern



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3) The “cute gnome gang” is also perfect for using up leftover yarn - crochet pattern for eight different gnome motifs and cute little bags. Both the gnomes and the bags offer enough space for small gifts.
Click here for the pattern





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4) These pouches in 5 sizes and different versions are also perfect as an Advent calendar or voucher pouches.
Click here for the pattern



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5) Pouches with a heart - keychain, bag charm
Click here for the pattern



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6) ... and for animal lovers, the cute paw pouch,  wonderful as a gift pouch, bag charm, or keychainClick here for the pattern



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7) Cute little “Birdy” backpack - ideal as a bag charm, keychain, gift or voucher pouch, doll accessory, etc.
Click here for the pattern




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8) “Mayflower” backpack - keychain, bag charm, voucher pouch
Click here for the pattern



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9) Eulalia backpack - keychain, bag charm, gift/voucher pouch, doll accessory
Click here for the pattern

The question is, at what point do you call something leftover yarn? For me, that’s always the case when a ball of yarn is no longer complete.
And you can still make an incredible number of things with leftovers like that:

Doll clothes, for example

Quilted jacket and overalls for small dolls

Rainbow dress for fashion dolls

Traditional costumes for dress-up dolls


or toys:

Mouse Hunt board game

Fruit crate for the children’s play shop

Vegetable basket for the children’s play shop



or bookmarks:

Dragon bookmark

Frog Prince bookmark

Clown bookmark



Appliqués:

Christmas appliqués

Good luck charm appliqués

 Baby appliqués



or, now for Christmas, nativity figures:

Nativity figures: Holy Family

Nativity figures: shepherd scene

Nativity figures: Three Wise Men with animals

Are you looking for more patterns for leftovers? Dann schau in meinem Shop vorbei!
Almost anything can be made with leftovers.

More?

Even though there are already soooo many lovely ideas before mine, I still have a few recommendations for using up leftover yarn.

I hope you enjoy looking at them and making them yourself. For more information and the pattern, please simply click on the headings. Since I enjoy designing doll clothes, for now these are only recommendations for that. Often the tiniest leftovers are enough to knit or crochet something beautiful for the little dolls. My granddaughter is totally in love with my doll clothes :-)

Warm regards from Ina

Princess dress, knitted



Ball gown with tulle underskirt, crocheted



Turtleneck sweater in variable lengths, knitted



Narrow nightgown with jacket, crocheted



Dreamy princess dress in various versions, crocheted



Favorite little summer dress, crocheted



Fresh summer fashion, 6 pieces, crocheted



Poncho in various versions, crocheted



Cardigan in variable lengths, knitted



3-piece summer set: dress, top, bolero, crocheted



Skirt with flounce in variable lengths + top, crocheted



Doll clothes “Basics” series - 7 pieces, knitted



Ball gown, knitted



Elegant evening dress, knitted



Doll clothes series “Chic and fitted,” crocheted



Doll clothes Swing series, 6 pieces, crocheted



3 pieces of doll fashion: dress, hat, clutch, crocheted



Beachwear



Long dress with slit, knitted



3 pieces of doll fashion: pants, overalls, top, knitted



Short backless summer dress, knitted

And for a change, here are a few more general recommendations for what you can make from leftover yarn. I hope you enjoy looking at these and making them too.

Best wishes from Ina

Felted shoes made from leftover felting wool with homemade leather soles



Colorful craft bucket with many compartments, crocheted



Pillow and rug for the doll bed, crocheted



Reversible bedding for the doll bed, small fabric scraps are enough, sewing pattern



Insoles made from leftover felting wool, with template



Colorful Advent calendar, crocheted



Spool-knitted rug, crocheted and spool-knitted



Favorite heart, crocheted



2 colorful little buckets, crocheted



Pencil roll, also great for crochet hooks, crocheted