Leftover Yarn for Easter: Upcycle and Use Up Leftover Yarn Now

Dear users, dear authors,
now use colorful leftover yarn for beautiful Easter projects. Have lots of fun with it.

@Authors,
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Lots of colorful leftover yarn can be knitted up beautifully with these washcloths / dishcloths. Everyone needs them, after all, so they also make lovely gifts. Here you’ll be shown 6 different patterns, and even as a beginner you’ll enjoy knitting them.

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You can also knit colorful leftover yarn into this raglan dress for toddlers aged 2 and up. The little dress will fit for a long time, later as a tunic.

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To go with it, the doll (40–50 cm) gets the exact same raglan dress knitted from the leftovers.

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For the big sister (3–4 years), you can knit this colorful little skirt. It goes perfectly with the smaller dress and is easy to make.

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Of course, there’s also a matching partner look made from the leftovers for the doll (40–50 cm). The doll even gets a little sweater and a headband to go with it.

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Doll clothes are simply perfect for an Easter basket. Every doll mommy is sure to be delighted, whether big or small. The following models will bring you lots of joy even while knitting or crocheting. They are quick to make from colorful leftover yarn.


A diaper for baby dolls 40-50 cm
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Raglan sweater for dolls or teddy bears in several sizes - from 25 to 50 cm
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A matching pair of overalls for dolls 43-50 cm
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A colorful jumpsuit for dolls or teddy bears 40-50 cm
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A jumpsuit for the small teddy bears 25-30 cm
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A sweet summer outfit for dolls 40-50 cm that also fits newborns
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For babies, you can crochet these sweet little heart booties from leftovers. Very easy.
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Toddlers with a play store will certainly be happy to find this little shopping bag with lemons and carrots in their Easter basket. Very easy, also suitable for beginners.

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Easter surprises can also be given in an empty jam jar with a lid crocheted with pretty Easter motifs. This also uses up smaller amounts of leftover yarn. Once the sweets have been eaten, you have a beautiful Easter decoration if you light the inside of the jar with a string of lights.
You can download the crochet pattern for the Easter candy jars here!


Aren’t these 3 Easter animals cute? With a little yarn and a crochet hook, you’ll whip up an Easter bunny, chick, and little lamb in no time. With these pencil toppers in the Easter basket, you’re sure to make children happy, because all kids love to draw!
Here’s the crochet pattern for the pencil toppers: Easter bunny, chick, and Easter lamb!


You can also crochet the same Easter animals as bookmarks. Beginning readers in particular will be delighted and will surely be very proud of their bookmarks.
Here’s the crochet pattern for the Easter bookmarks!



Leftover yarn can also be used for the “Heartfelt Little Chickens.” The little chickens can be used in many ways: as gift tags, plant picks, bag charms, or ornaments for the Easter branches.
Click here to go to the crochet pattern for the “Heartfelt Little Chickens”!

Bunnies are simply especially perfect for Easter :-) This enchanting "Cuddle Bunnies" motif is available in a beginner-friendly version and knitted in double-face; that one is more for advanced knitters. You can knit it into a washcloth or a dishcloth. The double-face version is also very suitable for potholders if you use thick cotton yarn (e.g., 125 m / 50 g).



Knitting pattern for washcloth "Cuddle Bunnies" - very easy




Knitting pattern for cloth / washcloth "Cuddle Bunnies" - in double-face



The following washcloths or dishcloths are also quick to knit from about 30-40 g of leftover yarn and fit wonderfully in an Easter basket:




Knitting pattern for washcloth / dishcloth "From the Heart" - very easy





Knitting pattern for dishcloth / washcloth "Flamingo Love" - very easy





Knitting pattern for washcloth / dishcloth "Sun Salutation" - very easy





Knitting pattern for washcloth / dishcloth "Cheeky Mouse" - very easy





Knitting pattern for dishcloth / washcloth "Cat Love" - very easy





Knitting pattern for small dishcloth "Lucky Clover" - very easy



Have fun browsing and knitting for Easter, Sonja wishes you

You can crochet beautiful hanging decorations for doors and walls for Easter from lots of small leftover yarn:

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The Easter egg is very easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners with a little practice, and can be filled with candy or a small surprise—perfect as a little gift:



You can find the Easter egg for filling crochet pattern here



And the chicken house decorative hanger can also be crocheted quickly and easily from leftover yarn, even by beginners.
You can use the decorative hanger to decorate doors, windows, and walls.



You can get the crochet pattern for the chicken house decorative hanger here

Below I’ll show you cheerful, colorful, decorative and/or useful Easter decorations, all of them wonderful to make from leftover yarn - have fun browsing :-)

1) Cheerfully colorful baskets - crocheted with the double stitch, they are great for embroidering, also wonderful in combination with the "Sweet Little Chicks".
Here’s the pattern


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2) The "Sweet Little Chicks" - they simply make you smile :-) they are also crocheted with the double stitch - which makes them wonderfully suitable for embroidering. Cheerful table decorations :-)
Here’s the pattern



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3) You can use the daffodil baskets as egg cups, LED tealight holders, baskets for small gifts or for small flower arrangements
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4) Cute egg cozy hens - so beautifully retro, they remind us of Grandma’s breakfast table.
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5) The "Fancy Chickens" - egg cozies, LED tealight holders, baskets, nests - versatile mix-and-match fun in country-house style :-)
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6) These cute baskets/storage baskets "Spirelli" are not only pretty and practical - they look wonderful on the Easter table and are perfect for a few treats or small gifts.
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7) The pretty decorative chain is crocheted in one piece and makes a lovely table decoration.
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8) Cute granny chicken - bag charm, keychain, decoration, etc.
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9) .... these sweet granny bunnies match it perfectly:
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10) ... and the granny Easter eggs go wonderfully with the granny chicken and granny bunnies



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11) These sweet bunnies are super quick and easy to crochet
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12) "Hasi Spirelli" - a fun, colorful and quick-to-make Easter decoration
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13) ... and the "Osterei Spirelli" goes wonderfully with the "Hasi Spirelli"
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14) Cuddly chickens "Berta and Gundel" - clever and unique
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15) Lady "Gagack" and her chatty friends - guaranteed to put you in a good mood
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16) Cute Easter decorations with bunnies
Here’s the pattern