You can use the following patterns to crochet with lots of colorful leftover yarn and create lovely items for a relaxing summer.

These
colorful lanterns
are quick to crochet and make a great, vibrant decoration for your garden, patio, or balcony—whether lit or unlit. You can customize their colors to suit your taste and the leftover yarn you have on hand.

The
neck pillow
is also a great project for using up yarn scraps. There’s nothing cozier than relaxing in a lounge chair with the neck pillow behind your neck and getting lost in an exciting book. But it’ll serve you well in any other position, too.

The
board game “Mouse Hunt” is perfect for playing in the garden on the lawn or during a picnic. Since it can be easily rolled up after playing and takes up so little space, it also fits in your suitcase—for rainy days or quiet moments on the beach.