Original gift wrapping is always a hit! Here are a few examples where you don’t necessarily need new yarn—you can put your leftover yarn to great use instead.

The
“Playhouse” storage pouch has room for lots of small items or one larger, slightly odd-shaped surprise. Later on, you can use it to store building blocks, little cars, tiny dolls, or even CDs. And when visiting friends or grandparents, you can pack a few favorite toys to take along.

You can crochet the lids of empty jam jars to create beautiful jars for candy to give as gifts. The
“Penguin Mom with Baby” candy jar is perfect for Mother’s Day surprises. A little tip: Just crochet the lid—that way, the jar can be washed again after use!

If you want to treat a friend who loves crafts, you can decorate the lid of a jam jar with this
crafting snowman. The snowman and the lid are crocheted, but he comes in a knitting version (with 2 needles; scarf and hat knitted) and a crocheting version (one hook; scarf and hat crocheted). You can fill the jar with candy or even a yarn gift certificate.