Use Leftover Yarn / Fabric Scraps / Paper Scraps / Cardboard Scraps Sustainably and Decoratively

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Here you’ll find a fresh selection of attractive projects for using up leftover yarn , fabric scraps , paper scraps , and cardboard scraps .

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I like to crochet around leftover cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls . You can then use them as original gift wrappers.
Here are a few examples. The top part can be removed so you can fill the figure. They’re also great for gift certificates or cash gifts!
Usually, all you need is a few leftover pieces of yarn in the right colors.
Nutcracker 

Münchner Kindl


  Queen’s Guard


  Chef Charly

I rinse out empty jam jars and crochet around the lid. This makes a pretty gift package for sweets and the like. Not only are the jam jars reused, but small amounts of yarn are used up as well.

Candy Jar Santa

Candy Jar Knitting (or Crocheting) Snowman

Candy Jar Penguin Mom with Baby

 Candy Jar Halloween Lantern

Candy Jar Monkey with Palm Tree

Candy Jar Easter

Even the empty capsules from surprise eggs can still be used for pretty little gift packaging if you crochet figures around them:

Lucky Piglet

Wedding Couple

Easter Bunny and Chick

Leftover yarn is perfect for repurposing as

a delicate doily made from 19 g of cone yarn: Uminari



a colorful sweater Funpun



border set Raffuru



Tairu

Leftover yarn works well for Christmas stars

 Christmas stars
 Christmas stars


Or for baby shoes.  

  Baby shoes 

 Baby shoes


 
 Inline skates


 Baby shoes   

  Baby shoes

  Baby booties  

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Colorful leftover yarn is perfect for knitting dishcloths or washcloths. That way, you’ll also have a few small hostess gifts or presents in stock.

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A loop scarf is also a great leftover yarn idea. This one looks fantastic in two colors, too. It can be knitted in all sizes.

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A warm collar scarf made from leftover sock yarn is a practical garment. It keeps the neck nice and warm, and when simply folded up, it can be worn as a scarf.

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This winter set for babies is knitted from leftover sock yarn. A hat, neck warmer, gloves, and socks are part of the standard winter wardrobe.

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These baby booties with little hearts can easily be crocheted from leftover yarn. A baby can never have enough of them.

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These matching wrist warmers are knitted from leftover merino yarn. The pattern and the wrist warmers are easy to make.

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How about a small pouch for 10 pocket tissues that fits into any handbag? It’s very easy and creative to crochet from leftover yarn.

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A few simple poinsettias—great for leftover yarn. They can be used in many ways, including as tree ornaments or table decorations.

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A door guardian like this can also be crocheted beautifully from leftover yarn. It makes a very special gift, not just for children. Also very useful in the home office.

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If you prefer owls, there’s also a door guardian version of those.

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What could be nicer than crocheting or knitting for children? Here are a few ideas that children will enjoy. Toys - and of course doll and teddy bear clothes too.


A cuddly little bear for baby - very easy to knit from leftover yarn.
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Of course, the little bear also needs matching clothes - here they are.
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A shopping bag - filled with lemons and carrots
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Food for the play kitchen - great for very small leftover yarn (pasta, vegetables, toast, butter, fried egg)
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Here are a few designs for small teddy bears, 25-30 cm

Sporty summer outfit - knitting pattern




Cute little sweater - knitting pattern




Overalls without buttons, great for toddlers - knitting pattern




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Here are a few patterns for different sizes


Raglan sweater, knitting pattern for different sizes




Raglan sweater for big, chubby teddy bears (45-60 cm) - knitting pattern




Sleeping bag, 2 designs for small cuddly animals and dolls up to 20 cm - easy knitting pattern




Striped pants for 40 cm teddy bears, easy knitting pattern




Jacket for small floppy teddy bears, 20-25 cm - crochet pattern

Here is doll clothing especially for dolls measuring 43-50 cm, a very popular size, especially for baby dolls. All are great leftover yarn projects.


Raglan sweater with side button placket - knitting pattern




Schlüttli with hat - knitting pattern




Matching pants - knitting pattern




Colorful knitted cardigan with hat in a mix of patterns - knitting pattern




Matching leggings - knitting pattern




Clothing set for dolls - knitting pattern




Sweet outfit - knitting pattern




Cute onesie - knitting pattern




Diaper, very easy and quick with hook-and-loop fastener - crochet pattern




Overalls, 2 models - knitting pattern




Colorful little raglan dress - knitting pattern

A unique decorative idea that’s not just for a Christmas tree: Thanks to their flat shape, these delicate rosettes can also be turned into a wonderful wall garland! Since any sturdy specialty paper works for this and you only need a very small amount, they’re also perfect for using up scraps!



These ornaments have a diameter of approx. ø 9 cm and are very easy to recreate with a little crafting experience.

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Here are my suggestions for leftover yarn projects to knit. All the models shown are knitted in double-face and each requires about 25–35 g in two different colors.




Knitting pattern for the “Winter Sun” headband





Knitting pattern for the “Snow Bunnies” headband





Knitting pattern for an e-reader cover





Knitting pattern for the “Love Birds” cloth / washcloth





Knitting pattern for the “Live Love Laugh” cloth / washcloth





Knitting pattern for the “Ella the Unicorn” cloth / washcloth





Knitting pattern for the “Cuddly Bunnies” cloth / washcloth

And these are my suggestions for scrap projects to crochet. 




Crochet pattern cloth / washcloth "Love Birds"





Crochet pattern cloth / washcloth "Bear Tobi"





Crochet pattern cloth / washcloth "Elo Elephant"





Crochet pattern cloth / washcloth "Ella Unicorn"





Crochet pattern washcloth "Cheeky Sheep"





Crochet pattern potholder "Flamingo LOVE"

I’m thrilled. This is just brilliant!

Any other ideas?

Small Birds Decorative Hangers and Flower Picks

These little birds are easy and quick to crochet from colorful leftover yarn, even for beginners with a little practice.







You can find the crochet pattern for the little bird decorative hangers and flower picks here

Heart Decorative Hanger

The hearts are very easy and quick to crochet from leftover yarn - even for beginners with a little practice.

You can then decorate the hearts entirely to your taste and home decor style with crocheted flowers, beads and/or gift ribbons.

The decorative hangers also make a truly lovely heartfelt thank-you for someone dear, for doors, walls and windows.



You can get the crochet pattern for the decorative heart hanger with flowers here