Small projects with leftover yarn / scraps to make now /// beautiful upcycling ideas

Dear users, dear authors,
if you’re looking for a quick sense of accomplishment and would like to use scraps / leftover yarn to achieve it, then check out these great upcycling patterns now. 

@Authors,
all patterns featured here must be able to be recreated using scraps / leftover yarn. 2–3 patterns per author are sufficient. Don’t forget links, images, information, etc. All patterns featured here must not have been promoted on the forum in the past 3 weeks, must have at least 10 sales, and must have a minimum conversion rate of 2% for both conversion rates on the product page. 

You can crochet really wonderful bookmarks from leftover yarn, and bookworms will love them. You can even match the bookmark motif to the interests of the person receiving it. This makes your bookmark something very personal. Together with a matching book, it makes a wonderful gift!

Here are a few examples from my shop:



Anyone who loves fairy tales will really enjoy a book of fairy tales and the Frog Prince Bookmark.


"The Jungle Book" or animal stories and nonfiction books about animals—the Monkey Bookmark goes perfectly with them!


Curling up in a cozy corner with a good cup of tea to read—which bookworm could resist? Of course, the matching Teacup Bookmark is part of it.

You can find even more crochet patterns for bookmarks here!




This little bag for 10 tissues is eco-friendly and looks cute. It’s quick and easy to crochet and fits in any purse or jacket pocket.

Whether as a gift—perhaps with a little surprise inside—or as a small token, a bag like this is always a great idea. The pattern shows you various designs.

Even as a beginner with basic crochet skills, you’ll enjoy crocheting this pouch.

Click here for the crochet pattern





Even little dolls, teddy bears, or stuffed animals need a sleeping bag when they go to bed at night. With this pattern, you can knit two different sleeping bags and make a toddler very happy.

Both sleeping bags are very easy to make—even for beginners with basic skills. You’ll have fun doing it.

Click here for the knitting pattern

The Fuji makeup remover set —consisting of pads and a basket / laundry net—can easily be crocheted from leftover cotton yarn.

The two-page PDF file contains step-by-step instructions and is suitable for crocheters with basic knowledge.

Go to the pattern: *click*

Leftover yarn is still enough for baby booties. The sole, booties, and cuffs can be knitted in different colors.

This pattern is knitted with a set of double-pointed needles. The pattern is a bit more challenging, but once you get the hang of it, it’s quite easy to knit.



These crocheted jars make great table decorations. An openwork pattern beautifully highlights the candlelight. In the pattern, I provide lots of tips on jar sizes.

You should be familiar with chain stitches, single crochet, and double crochet.

A few grams of yarn can make children happy—not as balls of yarn, of course, but made into pretty doll clothes. Here you can see a small selection from my doll wardrobe. I hope you enjoy looking at them and making them yourself.

Warm regards from Ina

Short backless summer dress
We knit the dress in one piece with a set of double-pointed needles. The cut is very simple; even knitting beginners can manage it.



Beachwear for small dolls
This requires even less yarn per item of clothing. You have 6 models to choose from. They can all be combined wonderfully, so the dolls can spend a lovely day at the beach.

These glitter balls can be made not only with very small scraps, but also with colorful ones! It does take a little time to cut out all the individual pieces and decorate them with glitter liner, but it’s fun and easy to do.



Photo cardstock and similarly sturdy types of paper are suitable for the 9 cm ornaments.

Everyone who stops by Crazy Pattern probably has a bit of leftover yarn here and there. 
Of course, these leftovers shouldn’t go unused. So I’d also like to show a few suitable ideas for using them up. 

Snow Angel                               

These little colorful angels can be used as Christmas decorations or simply as guardian angels. You only need a little cotton yarn, a crochet hook, some stuffing, and a few other little things that everyone is likely to have at home. 

Christmas tree decorations are a must, of course. 
You’ll find matching patterns for those in my shop, too. 

Christmas Baubles and Little Bells

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  Create a wonderful eye-catcher for your Christmas tree yourself.
  Make them brightly colorful or traditionally red, gold, or silver—just as you like.