The following crochet projects are small pieces you can make using just a few leftovers of yarn. They’re perfect for doing a little crafting in the garden or on the balcony when the weather is nice, especially since you can take a break from these little projects at any time.

Like all nautical projects, these
crocheted seashells really get you in the mood for summer. With this pattern, you can crochet three different types of seashells, which you can further customize by using different yarns in various colors.

You can crochet
an entire crate full of fruit using color-coordinated leftover yarn. There are twelve different types of fruit here: grapes, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, bananas, kiwis, pineapples, oranges, lemons, and melons.

The kids’ play store doesn’t just have fruit—it also has a
basket with 9 types of vegetables. The difficulty level here gradually increases from very easy to medium. You’ll start with tomatoes, kohlrabi, carrots, bell peppers, and eggplant, then move on to zucchini and leeks, and finish by crocheting the cauliflower.