Using Up Leftovers: Shop here for patterns on clever ways to use up leftover yarn, fabric, paper, and cardboard

Dear community,
Do you still have any leftovers / leftover yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps / cardboard scraps? Here in this thread and in the shop, you’ll find the perfect patterns to get you started right away. The prepaid discount makes it even more affordable. You can also save your favorite patterns to your watchlist / wishlist for later. Have fun!

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Many people don’t know what to do with tiny amounts of leftover yarn anymore. Yet you can crochet lots of pretty little things from them that make excellent small gifts and can always be worked on as a quick project in between.

Here are a few ideas from my shop:


The cute pencil toppers “Dog, Cat, Mouse” are crocheted in no time and are especially popular with kindergarten children. Really tiny leftovers of just a few grams are enough here. Wouldn’t that also be a nice idea for an Easter basket?



You can also use up the very smallest amounts of yarn for crochet appliqués. With the “Baby” appliqués  you can personalize greeting cards for the birth of a baby. You can also use them on a door wreath for the nursery or appliqué them onto bibs or towels.

You can find even more appliqués for all kinds of occasions here!



Bookworms are always happy to get an original bookmark. The “Frog King” bookmark will be especially well received by those who love fairy tales.  It is also easy for crochet beginners to make.

You can find even more bookmarks here!

Leftovers are the best! Everyone has them, but don’t know what to make with them? Well, here you go. I’ll try to present one idea from my shop for each material:

Fabric scraps

For a playing card holder, you only need a very small amount of fabric. An old, discarded T-shirt is completely enough. Add two old CDs and a button. From that, we sew an ultra-clever, super-practical card holder for playing cards. You put the playing cards in the holder and can see them all at a glance. No more cards falling down. It’s also a lovely idea for an Easter basket—it doesn’t always have to be just sweets, right?




Thin leftover yarn

If you only have a tiny bit of thin yarn, it’s still enough for doll clothes. For a swimsuit, tiny amounts are enough. Thanks to a crochet chart, it’s quick to crochet and brings lots of joy to little doll moms. You can even crochet one in a different color for each doll.





Leftover felting wool

I always knit insoles from leftover felting wool for my loved ones’ slippers, winter shoes, clogs, and rubber boots. Nothing works better against cold feet. Feet stay nice and warm and dry without sweating. Felt doesn’t absorb odors and is breathable. The insoles are quickly knitted from leftover felting wool; the washing machine takes care of the felting. A template for cutting the sizes is included.





I hope you have lots of fun making my ideas.

Warm regards from Ina

I like to crochet letters from my cotton scraps to make a pennant garland—whether for a garden party or with the baby’s name for a newborn. They’re quick to crochet, and even small scraps can be used for the letters.

Click here to go to the pattern for the Wimpel ABC Letter Puzzle



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