Use up your leftovers with clever craft patterns

Dear users, dear authors,
If you have leftovers, this is the right thread for you. The authors will be sharing exciting leftover projects here, which you can download right away. Have fun making them!

@Authors:
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget to include links, pictures, and other details. 

My bestsellers made from leftover yarn:

The edge-sitting and hanging decoration chickens on a perch: a fun decoration that even beginners can easily crochet with a little practice.



You can find the crochet pattern for the edge-sitting & hanging decoration chickens on a perch here



The little daisies in a crocheted flower pot are a lovely eye-catcher in your home from spring through fall: whether on the table, the windowsill, a dresser, or on a shelf.
Difficulty level: easy



You can find the daisy crochet pattern here



Brand new in my shop: The reusable gift bag with a colorful bird for small surprises, sweets, gift cards, or movie tickets.



You can get the crochet pattern for the gift bag with colorful bird here

What could be better for leftover yarn than dishcloths or washcloths? You can give these as gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays, births, and many other occasions. They show your appreciation with a heart and are sure to bring joy. They’re very easy to make and require only a small amount of yarn.

To the knitting pattern




With this dove of peace, you can send a clear message of peace and also give it as a gift with joy. This cloth is also easy to make.

To the knitting pattern




And here are 6 more different patterns that you can turn into pretty cloths.

To the knitting pattern

Headband 
The headband is intended for dolls measuring 43 cm.  It is made from leftover yarn. 

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You can crochet wonderful vegetables for a play shop and play kitchen from leftover yarn.  
Vegetables for playing 

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For the upcoming outdoor season in the garden and on the balcony, I have a lantern for you. You'll need leftover yarn and a suitable canning jar

Lighthouse for the table 

If you need more information, you'll find everything else there.  I hope you have lots of fun being creative.

Finger puppets are a wonderful way to creatively use up small, colorful leftover yarn. A little finger puppet like this is quick to crochet and gives you lots of room for your own ideas. In my shop, you’ll find many patterns for finger puppets:


The hedgehog couple Anny and Brunois not only great for playing with, but also makes a cute little decoration for a flower window or conservatory. You can also give it as a wedding gift and attach a banknote inside the finger sleeve.



For Easter time: a bunny family! It can still be finished by Easter and is sure to fit into an Easter basket.


If you’ve discovered how much fun it is to crochet finger puppets, I recommend the uniquePunch and Judy Theater value bundle. Here you get the patterns for 10 characters from the Punch and Judy theater: Punch, Gretel, Seppel. Grandmother, crocodile, robber, police officer, king, princess, and witch!

Leftovers are also great to wear :)

With Funpun you can really go wild with your leftover yarn.

The four-page PDF file consists of written step-by-step instructions and is suitable for beginners with basic skills.

To the pattern: *click*



Natsubou, a colorful hat that simply puts you in a good mood.

The 3-page PDF file contains written step-by-step instructions.
Suitable for beginners with basic skills.

To the pattern: *click*

In these times, everyone has to save money. Nothing gets thrown away anymore—and certainly not yarn! And what can you conjure up from it? Plenty. Here are a few ideas from me. For more pictures, information, and the pattern, please simply click on the headings.

Insoles made from leftover felting wool

You can easily make these yourself from leftover felting wool or leftover yarn with a high wool content (make a felting sample first). A template for the shoe sizes is included in the pattern. The soles keep your feet warm and make your step soft. Ideal for clogs, rubber boots, or any shoes where you want them to be softer and warmer.





Colorful craft bucket

Here you can use all your colorful leftover yarn. You can make the practical craft bucket with lots of compartments in different sizes. Your tools go in the compartments, and your current craft project goes in the bucket. That way you’re always well equipped and mobile.





Leather soles for felted shoes

Anyone who has ever made felted shoes knows that they are very slippery. That’s why the sole needs to be made non-slip: either with liquid rubber, or by sewing a leather sole underneath. With a leather sole, the shoes last 4 times longer than without. You can make the leather soles yourself from an old leather jacket. The template for the shoe size is included.

Have a few scraps of green cardstock piled up? With this pattern, you can craft something pretty and useful from them.


 
These egg cups each need only two scraps of cardstock in different shades of green, less than half a DIN A4 sheet.

“Glen Coe” wrist warmers 

“Coat of Arms” socks 

This Easter decorative garland is perfect for using up a few scraps of cardstock. The best part—you can easily change the colors to match your scraps.



Only the larger elements, such as the butterflies and the Easter egg, are made from cardstock in this garland. The wooden beads were store-bought and some were repainted in matching colors—which is very easy to do with acrylic paint.

In my shop you’ll find 8 different granny squares, all of which match in size. Here you can crochet a colorful blanket with your yarn scraps. 



Maybe you still need a gift for the Easter basket? This balloon cover is quick to crochet, and thanks to the pattern you’ll also manage sewing the individual granny squares together just fine.



For this triangular shawl, I crocheted with about 400 grams of a wide variety of yarn types and yarns. You can easily adjust the size of the shawl to your desired size.

These egg cups are also perfect for using up scraps—in any color: You can use whatever you like here!


 
The cups are made from photo cardstock and are ideal for craft beginners and children to make.