🟢 PROMOTION: The Great Leftover Magic (win €100 in store credit)

Dear community,

we hope you all had a great start to Happy 2026! 🥂Maybe you already have your 1st handmade project of the year on your needles? We often resolve to first make some space and conquer the yarn mountain summit at home before buying new materials. Are clean-up campaigns like that part of your New Year’s resolutions too?

That’s exactly where we come in! Half skeins and leftovers are often tucked away in our drawers, and they’re far too good to throw away. So the motto of our January promotion is: The Great Leftover Magic!

Whether colorful socks, small amigurumis, patchwork blankets, or potholders – show us how you create something wonderfully “new” from “leftovers.”

🗓️ Promotion period: from now until Sunday, January 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (inclusive)

🎁 Prizes 
Among all valid entries, we will once again raffle off €100 in Crazypatterns shopping credit.
We will determine the winners as follows (1:1 like in the last challenge):

• Community Choice: 3 × €20 = €60 (The 3 entries with the most likes win / cutoff date January 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m.)
  
• Jury Picks: 2 × €10 = €20 (Jury = Operator and Moderator)
  
• Random Selection: 2 × €10 = €20 (2 participating entries will be chosen at random)
  

💡 Need some inspiration?

If you’re still missing that spark of an idea for what to knit or crochet, have a look around our new section: Click here for the inspirations. There you can browse pictures in a relaxed way and gather ideas!

We’re looking for anything made from leftovers, e.g.:

• Colorful blankets made from yarn leftovers (Granny Squares!).
  
• Accessories like headbands, wrist warmers, or scrunchies.
  
• Small amigurumis or keychains.
  
• Clothing in a color-blocking style.
  
• Useful items like dishcloths, coasters, or socks.
  
• Anything you already have ready as a photo or that is still on your needles right now.
  

✅ How to join in:

1. Post your entry here in the thread.
   
2. Feel free to use the template below and attach your own photos (multiple pictures are welcome).
   
3. Briefly tell us what you used (which leftovers) and what it became.
   
4. Multiple entries per person are very welcome!
   

🔎 Rules / Checklist

• Your own work & your own photos: No stock images or purely AI images.
  
• Leftover projects created earlier are okay if you present them here during the promotion period.
  
• No external/commercial links. (Mentioning inspiration without a link is ok.)
  
• Be friendly and follow netiquette.
  
• Prizes are not transferable; cash payout is excluded.
  
• Legal recourse is excluded.
  

We’re very excited to see what colorful treasures you conjure up from your leftover boxes. Let’s turn the forum into a sea of color!

Warm regards
Your Crazypatterns Team

📝 Template to copy 
Motif / title: ...
Which leftovers were used?: ...
Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?): ...
Short story (2–4 sentences): ...
Photos: (please attach)

P.S.: A huge thank-you for the beautiful works from the last “Festive & Upcycling” promotion! We were thrilled by your creativity. You can find the winners here: Community Challenge winner announcement 💐

Small crocheted tea light holder with filled flowers
Material: Scraps of my “standard cotton yarn” (125m/50g) in white and pink. I always have plenty of scraps of this yarn lying around, for example, from amigurumi projects or granny squares. This yarn is leftover from a crocheted pencil case made of 4 flower granny squares.
Crochet hook: 3–3.5
I love little lights, even after the Christmas season is over, so I start making flower tea light holders right after Christmas at the latest. They’re quick to make and can add a touch of light all year round or be given as small gifts, for example, at Easter. So there’s always a good reason to crochet a new one.

Another great campaign—thank you for it, Cp!

Crocheting a jingle ball from leftovers

Which leftovers were used?
You choose a total of 100 g of leftover yarn in the same weight and in lovely colors from your leftovers box. They should harmonize well with each other and not be too thick.

Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing?
We crochet 12 colorful pentagons. These are then crocheted together to form a ball. Before closing the ball, it is stuffed with synthetic filling and, in the middle, with a few little bells (the Smiling Bunny always brings those at Easter). The bells later jingle softly when you play with the ball—hence its name, “jingle ball.” 

Short story:
The jingle ball was created in 2019 for our grandchild. It’s wonderful to play with, toss at each other, or throw up in the air. If needed, you can also rest a tired little head on it. The free pattern is available in my blog. 

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Sewing weights made from fabric scraps

Which scraps were used?
Colorful cotton fabric scraps. One square measures 10 x 10 cm, and 2 squares make one sewing weight.


Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing?)
Sewing fabric scraps together

Short story:
When I started sewing three years ago, I quickly realized that the paper sewing patterns kept shifting around on my fabric. But to trace them, they have to stay exactly in place. At first, I used whatever I could find to weigh them down, but then I simply made my own sewing weights. These are filled with bird sand, giving them the necessary weight to reliably do their job. You can make them yourself from scraps—it’s good practice and very useful. The free sewing instructions are available on my blog. 

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Bookmarks / Borders

Bamboo yarn was crocheted here.
I came up with the idea because I like Bruges bobbin lace.
However, I find all the bobbins a bit too confusing.
So I looked for an alternative, which led to the creation of these various “lace” designs that can be crocheted to any length.

Another wonderful campaign—after all, we all have scraps, whether fabric, yarn, or buttons. 

Design / Title: Last year I discovered patchwork for myself 

Phone cases or eyeglass case

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Which scraps were used?: Fabric scraps in different colors; even the tiniest pieces can still be used. Cotton fabrics work best for me

Autumn fabrics

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Material Sewing: You need a sewing machine, batting, possibly also fusible web for an appliqué, and the more fabric scraps, the better

Placemat for Easter

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Short story: I really enjoy creating something new from old, used, and no-longer-wanted materials. For me, patchwork is such a lovely way to design new things from old table linens and bed linens. 

A chair cushion

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A placemat

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As you can see, with patchwork the possibilities are endless

Crocheted Acorns



What scraps were used?: Yarn scraps—just a few grams are enough 



Crochet materials: Yarn scraps, crochet hook, stuffing, collected acorn and hazelnut caps, hot glue gun or Uhu glue



Short story: A lovely addition to fall decor. Each acorn is one-of-a-kind







 

Sunflower Mug Cozy
What scraps were used?
Scraps of cotton yarn (125 m/50 g) in cream, green, yellow, and brown, left over from making a bag with sunflower granny squares. Of course, this also works with other yarns—as long as they aren’t too thick—and colors; crochet hook size 3–3.5.
Materials and technique:
We crochet the actual cozy with a loop (according to the circumference of the mug).

Next, we add the leaf in green (which serves as a “buttonhole”) and work the flower.


The flower is sewn onto the side opposite the leaf and serves as a “button.”

Short story:
I first crocheted a sunflower 🌻 and then a sunflower-themed bag.

I then used the leftover yarn to make the mug cozy.
I gave everything to a sunflower lover.

Motif / Title:
Embroidered bedspread in a fanciful pattern

What scraps were used?
Lots of colorful leftover yarn; even many small scraps can become something truly great

Material/Technique:
Cross-stitch embroidery on Aida fabric, lined with fabric on the back

Short story:
About 36 years ago, my sister announced the birth of my first niece. I was going to be an aunt for the first time! That’s why I wanted to give her something very special for the birth. Since I had so many colorful leftover yarn scraps, I decided to embroider a bedspread for the crib using them.

On Aida fabric, I stitched lots of colorful patterns in cross-stitch—whatever came to mind. It was quite a labor-intensive project, but I finished it on time. My sister was thrilled with this special gift. My niece is all grown up now, but she still treasures the blanket like a precious keepsake. 

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Theme: An activity book for children
     
Materials Used:
Cotton scraps, leftover wooden beads, hair clips, hair ties, magnetic closures, zipper, ribbons, snaps, Velcro...

Short Story:
Actually, I almost exclusively work with small quantities or scraps. I usually lack the patience and stamina for large projects. With this one, I worked on it here and there. For this book, you can use all kinds of scraps from your craft box. There are no limits to your imagination.
I gave the book to a neighbor’s preschool-aged child, who can keep themselves entertained with it for hours. It helps them learn to match items and practice using different types of fasteners. If you’d like to make this book yourself, you can find the pattern in my shop.

I really love these community events because they show just how much creativity and heart can be found in small leftovers. Especially in everyday family life, I constantly end up with little bits of leftover yarn—and instead of putting them away or sorting them out, they often become the starting point for new ideas. My entry on the theme of using up leftovers came about exactly that way: from the desire to create something simple, practical, and at the same time special.


 Project / Title:Crocheted Fortune Cookies – Little Messages from the Heart


What leftovers were used?:Various cotton yarn leftovers in natural shades as well as all kinds of colorful hues were used. Smaller amounts of leftover yarn are especially well suited here, since each piece requires only a little yarn.


Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing?):Crochet (cotton yarn leftovers, crochet hook suitable for the yarn weight)


Short story (2–4 sentences):The idea for the fortune cookies came to us at our kitchen table when my children were thinking about how to bring a little joy to someone. Fortune cookies have always been popular in our family—though less because of the cookie itself. Neither my husband nor I really like them; what we usually enjoy is just the little slip of paper with the heartfelt message. That’s exactly how the idea came about to crochet a fortune cookie that doesn’t require any crunching, but instead offers space for kind words, wishes, or little messages. So, leftover yarn was transformed into little everyday delights that work wonderfully as table decorations, surprises, or personal greetings. They’re perfect as table decorations, little surprises in everyday life, or as personal greetings—and they show that even leftovers can be turned into something truly special.


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Little Angel for an electric tea light and Christmas tree ornament
What leftovers were used?
Leftover yarn of the same thickness in Christmas colors, preferably cotton.

Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?
The decorative pieces are crocheted with cotton yarn leftovers (125 m/50 g), some with glitter thread. Hook size 3–3.5.

Short story:
During the run-up to Christmas, I sort through my yarn stash and use the “treasures” I find to create small gifts and decorative pieces. This way, even the most unassuming scraps can find a lovely new home.

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Weck Jar Cover
What leftover materials were used?: Acrylic yarn, hook size 3–4
Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?): Crocheted with hook size 4—granny pattern, bobble pattern, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches
Short story (2–4 sentences): I have a few old Weck jars without lids that I’ve repurposed for all sorts of things. Here’s a little tabletop waste bin for the Christmas holidays. A small cord threaded through a row of double crochet stitches keeps the “little cover” from slipping off.
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Which scraps were used:
Catania by Schachenmayr 

Technique:
crocheted

Short story:
I saw the patterns for these two cuties and immediately thought of two little girls who use wheelchairs.
(I work with children with disabilities)
One is a flamingo fan, the other loves owls.
They are as magical as the two girls 🥰

Food for the play kitchen
What scraps were used?: Yarn scraps



Materials (crochet/knitting/sewing?): Yarn scraps, stuffing, crochet hook



Short story : I started making these for our grandson—he was a passionate shopper and cook—and now I also make them for our children’s friends’ kids. There’s always someone who wants them. It goes so quickly, and the result never fails to delight me. 

Theme: Autumnal Decoration

I used leftover thin acrylic yarn and a size 2 crochet hook for this project.
You’ll also need some stuffing and thin wire for the sunflower.

I love autumn with its beautiful warm colors and wanted to bring some of that warmth into my home. There’s always some yarn left over from larger projects, and it’s perfect for making little things like this. 


 

Motif / Title: Sneaker Socks Made from Leftover Yarn
Which leftovers were used?:
Colorful sock yarn leftovers
Technique (crochet/knitting/sewing?): Knitting
Short story (2–4 sentences):
Every spring (once the Christmas hype is over 😅), I knit sneaker socks from my leftover sock yarn—it’s pretty addictive because they fly off the needles so quickly and are always a big hit 

I’m copying nobis’s post from the separate thread here.

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Project: Baby booties

Baby yarn left over from a little jacket I knitted as a gift for a newborn. 

The little booties are knitted; they’re simple and very quick to finish. I found the little buttons in my button collection. 

I like making small things like this in between—before I start another bigger project. It’s fun, and I always have a little gift ready. 
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Crochet jewelry
You can crochet beautiful pieces of jewelry like these from yarn scraps.
The rings are made from cotton yarn scraps,
and the earrings are made from scraps of my favorite yarn, Alize Diva.


 

Motif / Title: 
Star pillow Which leftovers were used?:
Leftover sock yarn 
 Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing):
Knitting 

Short story:
Whenever enough leftover sock yarn has piled up again, I catch star pillow fever. Even the smallest scraps can be used well here, making every pillow one of a kind. Filled with stuffing, the pillows are then given to family and friends
as gifts.

  

Motif / Title: Baby Hat and Ball
What leftover yarn was used?: Schachenmayer Catania in blue and white and Lana Grossa Cool Wool Baby in yellow
Technique (crochet/knitting/sewing?): Ball crocheted, hat knitted
Short story (2–4 sentences): A player on my husband’s handball team is becoming a mom. So, here’s a little gift for the newborn. The ball is meant to be a handball, and since the team plays in blue and white, the colors match accordingly.

Motif / Title: Dorothea Shawl
Which leftovers were used?: A 4-ply colorful combination of leftover sock yarn paired with a solid-colored sock yarn. 
Technique (crochet/knitting/sewing?): knitted symmetrical shawl
Short story (2–4 sentences): I arranged the colorful leftover sock yarn in an order that felt right to me. I worked these leftovers into the shawl in garter stitch. The solid-colored sock yarn was knitted in a simple, easy-to-follow and beautiful lace pattern. I combined the two.



You can find the pattern here on CP.

Socks in size 38—the leg is made from two scraps of hand-dyed wool, and I knitted the foot in a solid color because I was worried my colorful scraps wouldn’t be enough☺️
 

Title: Ten-Stitch Lap Blanket
What scraps were used?: Various leftover yarns of similar weight
Short story: Our craft group makes items for an annual bazaar before Christmas. The proceeds are donated to aid projects. A lot of small leftover yarns had accumulated and were waiting to be used up.
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Lots of warm items for the homeless and others in need

I used all kinds of leftovers, from cotton yarn to thick wool (needle size 6)
For very small scraps, I just knitted a border into the hat; the main body was made from whole skeins.
Mostly knitted.
Every year, Caritas collects hand-knitted or crocheted hats, scarves, gloves, and socks for those in need. That was my contribution. And now I’m already knitting again for the next drive in late fall.

                    
 

I really like this. I’ve been trying to crochet this “off the cuff” on vacation for two years now. But it always ends up looking messy, so I end up unraveling it.
Can you recommend a pattern?

Best regards, Sanna
 

Motif / Title: Neck warmer Which leftovers were used?: Easy-care merino wool and leftover cotton Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?): Crocheted with hook size 5 Short story (2–4 sentences): My husband wanted a neck warmer made from the merino wool, and from the rest, combined with the cotton, I made another collar.
 

Striped Socks from Scraps My yarn stash consists mainly of leftover sock yarn. Since I recently noticed that some of my older socks are very worn at the heel, I finally want to use up the scraps to make striped socks. To keep things from getting too chaotic, I’m adding some black yarn. The first pair will be finished this weekend—all that’s left is the toe 🤩

    
Colorful striped socks
Normally I knit leftover-yarn socks using the “Gum-Gum” technique, but here I tried making more elaborate individual stripes. I used a total of nine different four-ply leftover sock yarns—unfortunately with the corresponding number of ends to weave in. So I certainly won’t be making a habit of this. But I do think it looks good, and you can use up even small leftovers.
Bini Katz

Knitted from leftover sock yarn using the Schulz technique

We’re also caught up in the fabric-scrap-upcycling craze—they’re simply too good to throw away, so I created this patchwork pattern using scraps of flannel, fleece, and wool fabric. Lani sewing pattern. The challenge was “just” to find fabric scraps of the same thickness that also matched in color—but after a long search, I managed to find ones that harmonize perfectly. 🥰

Title:
A Circle of MemoriesWhich leftovers were used?:
Small treasures of 4-ply sock yarn, left over from many earlier projects – colorfully mixed, each yarn with its own memory.Material :
Knitted – a tube scarf made from leftover sock yarnShort story:
A new beginning was knitted from forgotten leftover yarn. Color by color, the circle closes and connects the past with the present. So old stitches keep whispering on and now warm as a soft tube scarf – a quiet bit of magic made from leftovers.Photos:
    

Food for the play kitchen
Materials : crocheted from leftover cotton yarn using a size 3.0 hook
Short story: My friend wanted food items for her granddaughter’s Advent calendar, since she was getting a play kitchen for Christmas. I was kind of in the zone:- )

 

I crocheted these little flower children from various acrylic and cotton scraps.
They welcome spring and also look great on an Easter branch. They are about 10 cm tall and 5 cm thick.

I received a whole bag of new, partially used yarn from my lovely neighbor.
Of course, it includes different yarn weights and types. What to make with it? I crocheted myself a large bag in the “granny square” style. It’s 44 cm wide, 46 cm tall, and 11 cm deep. So it has plenty of room for beach gear, crafts, shopping, etc. It isn’t lined yet, but maybe I’ll do that later.

Lotty the Axolotl.

I made an axolotl using leftover pink chenille yarn from Himalayas Delphin. About half a ball of pink and a tiny bit of apricot-colored yarn. The pattern is from: TinkerlyloopDesigns here on this site.
It uses very little yarn, and the result is super cute. My son loves it. 

Oh, and it’s crocheted.

Materials: chenille yarn (pink and apricot), stuffing, safety eyes, and a size 4.5 crochet hook 

Hi there. I crocheted a rose using leftover yarn from Catania, Schachenmayr, and some ordinary cotton yarn. 

I love crocheting toys and have wanted to make a “Very Hungry Caterpillar” for a long time. Here you can see a bag with handles to safely store everything, the individual foods, a cocoon that the caterpillar fits into, and from which it emerges as a beautiful butterfly.
The caterpillar is crocheted in the same colors as the butterfly that it will eventually become, so the kids can match them up; all the foods and sweets (except for the strawberries) have a hole so you can see where the hungry caterpillar is eating its way through.

I like to crochet with 100% cotton yarn.

Every year during Advent, we celebrate a village festival in our village of 100 souls with homemade goods. Using my leftover yarn from 2025 and individual skeins I received as gifts, I crocheted wrist warmers, headbands, and mittens in various sizes. Most of them were made without a pattern, just as the mood struck me. This makes winter a little more colorful.

I made this hamburger for a neighbor’s son’s toy kitchen using leftover cotton yarn. Crocheted freely based on a photo.

I make a lot of things out of scraps—it sparks my creativity. 😊 Here, I crocheted a fidget cuff for a relative who has dementia. During a visit, she kept touching my wool coat with her hand, and that’s when we realized she simply enjoys touching wool. She really likes using the cuff.

Here are the pictures of my granny square bag. (I had forgotten to include them.)

I'm copying the two posts from EriSa70 
in here from the thread My First Works of Art Made from Scraps

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My collection of fabric scraps inspired me in the new year to sew these two colorful pillows.
They are quick to sew and are now a great eye-catcher on my couch.
I used pure cotton fabrics for them.
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and from this thread Pillows Made from Lots of Colorful Scraps:

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I basically do crafts with anything that’s suitable for crafting.
Since I also really enjoy sewing, I end up with scraps there too, which are far too good to throw away.
So I sewed myself 2 fun, colorful sofa pillows from the scraps.



The fabrics are cotton fabrics. I bought the insert for them at a well-known furniture store.

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I’m copying the posts by kathrin-meth from the thread The Great Leftovers Magic
here.

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Project details: Socks size 39/40 (Woll Butt)​1. Yarn identification

• ​Manufacturer: Woll Butt (Buttinette, Augsburg)
  
• ​Quality: “Innsbruck” sock yarn (4-ply)
  
• ​Item number: 28888
  
• ​Color/batch number: 58328547
  
• ​Material: 75% virgin wool, 25% polyamide
  

​2. Knitting parameters

• ​Cast-on: 64 stitches (16 per needle)
  
• ​Cuff: 22 rounds (approx. 6 cm)
  
• ​Leg: 36 rounds in stockinette stitch
  
• ​Heel: heel flap and turn with heart-shaped decreases (10/12/10)
  
• ​Foot length: 20 cm to the start of the toe (24.5 cm total)
  
• ​Toe: band toe with pause rhythm (3-2-2-1-1-1)
  

​Suggested text for the documentation:​“My project was made from the high-quality ‘Innsbruck’ sock yarn by Woll Butt. By using the specific batch 58328547, I was able to achieve an absolutely even stitch pattern with no color jumps. I’m especially proud of keeping the foot length exactly 20 cm before the toe, which makes the sock fit as if it were custom-made.”


Here are my finished socks in size 39/40

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I’m copying the post by sylwia-ozieranska
from the thread crocheted here.

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I wish you all the best in the new year, and here is my elf made from leftover yarn.
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Little sheep with knitted and crocheted parts

What scraps were used?
Leftover yarn from cozy socks and leftovers of a thicker cotton yarn that was still at the very bottom of the scrap box.

Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?
The pieces made with the cozy wool were knitted (using a set of three double-pointed needles); the beginning and end are essentially sock toes—one worked toe-up, the other top-down.
The ears, legs, and snout were crocheted with the cotton yarn.

Short story:
After finishing several cozy socks, I still had some yarn left over. I used the light-colored yarn to make little sheep, which were given away as small gifts around Easter. Only the slightly “grumpy”-looking, chubby little sheep stayed with me.

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The great leftover magic.
I crocheted a few egg cozies, little flowers and larger blooms with Schachenmeier Catania yarn.
Great for keeping eggs warm or as decorations for the Easter table. I had a lot of fun making them.

Winter clothes for Barbie

What scraps were used?:
Leftovers from a 4-ply sock yarn 

Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing):
The clothes were knitted from sock yarn. 

Short story (2–4 sentences): 
The socks for my husband were finished, and there were still some lovely leftovers. Our neighbors’ daughter has a birthday in early January, and I thought some winter clothes for Barbie would be a nice idea. She was very happy about it, too. 

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Egg cozy or bottle cap

Which scraps were used?
Crochet thread scraps

Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing?):
crocheted - cap shape with decorative edging according to the pattern, then the eyes were embroidered. I didn’t have any black yarn - so the little duck has blue eyes. The beak was crocheted separately and sewn on. For the tuft of hair, I knotted in a few strands and teased them apart.

Short story (2 - 4 sentences):
After a long time, I was on vacation in Carinthia again 10 years ago. In a very nice, family-run guesthouse.
I was crocheting a circle jacket for my niece at the time. At the train station in Vienna, I had picked up another crochet magazine - I just couldn’t resist. This little duck egg cozy was in it. I crocheted it from the scraps on the last day of my vacation and then gave it to my hostess because she liked it so much. She was very happy.
Since then, I’ve gone there on vacation for a few days every year.

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User leonie-greyff sent this entry via private message:

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Hello dear team,
I saw her at the kindergarten,
and was instantly smitten.
The doll was completely bare,
and I just had to care.
In my box there was some yarn,
not really the finest charm.
But the little dress suits her well,
and the little hat matches as well.
The doll mums can now go for a walk,
their little doll is lovely to look at.

Best regards
Leonie Greyff
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Motif / Title: A Rainbow of Granny Squares and Squares
Which yarn scraps were used?: Catania and Cotton Quick Batik by Gründl
and colorful scraps of unknown origin
Techniques: crocheted, knitted, and embroidered
A few years ago, after a 30-year break from yarn, I rediscovered granny squares for myself and have completed many projects since then. I love not only crocheting the squares in the traditional way, but also knitting them and sometimes even embroidering them. The yarn for the light-colored pillow is Catania and Cotton Quick Batik by Gründl, crocheted and knitted from scraps left over from a vest project. The colorful pillow and the blanket were made from sooo many different scraps that I can no longer name them all. The pillows measure about 40 x 40 cm, and the blanket, at 150 x 110 cm, keeps me warm at all times.
      

Title: Dolls Want Warm Clothes Too
Which scraps were used?: Acrylic yarn on the left - cotton crochet thread on the right
Technique: Crochet and knitting 
  
After I had finished the winter sweater for my friend's daughter, she said that her doll needed winter clothes too. So she got a sweater, shoes, a hat, and a scarf for a matching look. Plus shoes and gloves made from cotton yarn. 
That was sooo much fun for me. 

One of my better half’s pillows didn’t have a cover. I just started knitting patches, just like his patchwork blanket from many years ago. I started with 3 stitches and doubled the first stitch at the beginning of each row.
Using double strands of my leftover sock yarn, it ended up being 8-strand.

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I was able to adjust the size of the patches well and join them with a crochet seam. 

 

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He’s happy, and so am I.

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Knitted with double-stranded sock yarn—all leftovers from my stash—using a size 3.5 knitting needle.

Best regards
Chrissi

 

I knitted this hat using 64g of leftover sock yarn (2 strands) with size 4 needles.

 

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My favorite this winter. ☺ 

The little pattern is simple:

Slip 1 stitch, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, then pass the slipped stitch over the knit/yarn-over/knit group. Repeat every 8 rounds.

Otherwise, *knit 3, purl 1*

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I really love the little rolled edge.

Best regards
Chrissi

 

Hello! 
I used up a lot of my leftover stash and donated these "Twittle Muffs" and snails to a nursing home. Both help the residents—especially those with dementia—in difficult situations. 

I’m copying the post with the yarn-scrap mouse by user Issibissi from the thread Handarbeit des Jahres
in here.

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Since I was in rehab until recently, I crocheted a mouse as a farewell gift for everyone I liked. In the end there were 35 in total. Here is a small selection. Best wishes, Iris

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And I’m copying the user’s second post from this thread Noch ein Beispiel
in here:
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Unfortunately you can only upload 1 photo. But here is another mouse made from scraps.
Best wishes, Iris

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Hello, here’s something I sewed:😁

Fabric bag for all sorts of things

Which leftovers were used?
Both colors were fabric scraps that I was given, and the yarn was left over from a crochet project.

Material (Crochet/Knitting/Sewing?)
sewn

Short story (2 - 4 sentences):

It was a birthday gift for my niece.
The bag was made very simply. Just a rectangle—whatever the fabric allowed—then I measured the length to make the circle for the bottom. Then I finished all the edges with a zigzag stitch, sewed on the letter (my niece’s name starts with “Y”) with a zigzag stitch, and folded over the top edge enough, finished it, and stitched it down so the twisted cord would fit through at the end. It’s a little hard to describe. Then I inserted the bottom. After that, I threaded in the cord and placed some craft foam in the bag to reinforce the bottom. And of course I put something in the bag too😍
This was several years ago. But she was absolutely thrilled.

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Project / Title: Little Cat “Karly” (free pattern here on Crazypatterns)
What leftovers were used?: Leftover sock yarn (approx. 17 g per cat), other leftover yarn
Technique (crochet/knitting/sewing?): Crochet
Short story (2–4 sentences): About 2 weeks ago, I came across this pattern in a Facebook group. I liked the little cats so much (and I had leftover yarn on hand) that I wanted to crochet one myself.
And what can I say—I ended up making a few more ;-) :-D

Once again, I’ve enjoyed admiring all your wonderful creations.
I still had some leftover yarn from the “Woll Butt It’s a Girl” sock yarn (from a swap).
This little star doll is what I made with it.
She’s still with me for now, but she’s welcome to move on when the time is right.

Wishing everyone a relaxing weekend of crafting🧶☕️🙂

We’ve received such great entries again. Lots of new ideas.

Motif / Title: A triangular shawl



What leftovers were used? : 400 grams of leftover yarn—merino, angora, virgin wool, blended wool—just a mix of whatever was in the scrap box in gray, pink, and purple. I started with the smallest scrap. 



Technique (crochet/knitting/sewing?): The shawl was crocheted from the bottom up until I ran out of yarn.

Short story : It was meant to be a shawl for the garden and patio. Something to quickly throw on in the morning for my first walk, on cooler days when I’m looking for a cozy spot to read, or in the evening for relaxing moments. I love it.

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Lots of different keychains
I use only 100% cotton yarn, such as Schachenmayr Catania, Gründl Cotton Quick, or Twister Ibiza.
All keychains were crocheted. Who doesn’t know those little scraps of yarn left over after a bigger project? Everyone knows that. What do you do with them?! Keychains. You’ll need a maximum of about 5–10 g per color.


 

Lots of different keychains
I use only 100% cotton yarn, such as Schachenmayr Catania, Gründl Cotton Quick, or Twister Ibiza.
All keychains were crocheted. Who doesn’t know those little scraps of yarn left over after a bigger project? Everyone knows that. What do you do with them?! Keychains. You’ll need a maximum of about 5–10 g per color.

Title: ...Stable Socks
What leftover yarn was used?:
many small amounts of sock yarn, leftovers collected over about 20 years

Short story (2–4 sentences):
My young boss always has cold feet, especially in the rubber boots she wears at the horse stable. When I saw how many thin little socks she was layering on top of each other, I knitted her a pair of socks—with nice long legs (=leg), a double heel, and uniquely colorful.
 
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 Faux leather and a T-shirt become a bag

What materials were used?
- a worn-out T-shirt
- an existing remnant of black faux leather 
- existing black webbing
- the lining was made from fabric scraps (white with black stars and solid black)
- remaining bag accessories like a zipper, etc. were also still in my stash

Material:
sewing

Short story:
It was time for a new bag again. It shouldn’t be too big, but it still needed to fit the essentials. The bag was to be made from upcycled fabrics, such as old T-shirts, jeans, etc. Other materials that were still in my stash were also to be used for it. So an old children’s T-shirt came into use, one that had been sitting in the box for a long time. More fabric scraps and various bag accessories were used as well.

Small pumpkins with Catania Schachenmayer.

Best regards

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My socks 🧦 are finished. Now I’ve used up all the gray yarn, and there isn’t much black left either. 🥳🧦🧶


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Motif / Title: An OctoBear
What scraps were used?: Cotton yarn in many colors
Material: Crochet

Short story (2–4 sentences): The OctoBear (Ursus Octopodiensis) was only recently discovered by a zoologist. Born of the forbidden love between a female brown bear and an octopus, he lives hidden and quietly in ponds deep within the forests. Since his tentacles are always terribly cold, he likes to wear colorful socks—preferably in all the colors of the rainbow.

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I crocheted some pot holders. The bottom two were crocheted about 50 years ago by my partner’s late mother. He loves the pot holders and uses them a lot, in memory of his mom. 
I dug out my leftover yarn—pure cotton 8/8—and luckily found colors that were pretty similar. 
I didn’t have a pattern, but only the border was tricky. The new pot holders are slightly smaller because they aren’t quite as flat yet, and the colors are a bit more vibrant.
My boyfriend was thrilled with them—now he can use his mom’s less, so they’ll last a long time! 

Yours, Ashanta/ Kira

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Motif: Deer
What leftover materials were used?: Katia
Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?): crochet with size 4 hook
Short story (2–4 sentences): I still had some leftover yarn sitting in my boxes, so I made these little deer for the children’s emergency room where my mother works. The little deer were meant to comfort the young children who have to spend Christmas in the hospital. The children were very happy to receive them... 

Some great things have been created here. And there’s always leftover yarn everywhere. I made myself a cardigan out of this yarn, and I think I’ve turned the leftover yarn into something pretty, too.

 

Lucky Worms for New Year’s and the First Little Bunnies for Easter

Materials: Cotton scraps from various Amigurumi projects

My scrap bag had gotten so full, and I wanted to crochet something small again, so the patterns for the Lucky Worms and bunnies came at just the right time. I was able to buy the face beads cheaply at a local store, and off I went. The recipients were delighted, and now there’s a lucky worm hanging in some cars.

Motif /
 Rug approx. 65 x 85 cm, made from a pattern by “Schnuckelina”
Which leftovers were used?: 
Mostly acrylic yarn and cotton, over 70 strands made with the cord knitting mill 
Material (crochet/knitting/sewing?): 3.5 mm crochet hook and a cord knitting mill that nearly drove me to despair.
Short story (2–4 sentences): We’ve been looking for a nice bath mat for ages. It’s not finished yet!!!
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Title: Octopus Alert from the Leftover Box

My leftover gradient yarns were picked out by my granddaughter, and she asked for party favors for all the children in her class for her birthday party 

I really enjoy crocheting and am happy to fulfill her wish, because the anticipation always makes my little sweetheart beam...
For me, it’s a good reason to use up the yarn and, to be completely honest... I wouldn’t have used colors like these otherwise 

It just occurred to me that I should show you how I use up my leftover yarn—my shaggy scarf. I make one of these whenever I weave in the ends while finishing my socks—and that happens no more than once a year. I used to knit little hats out of them, too, but scarves are just more versatile, and the size doesn’t matter.

I’ll try again. I was actually sure I’d already posted my “scrap project,” but unfortunately I can’t find it.
I hope this isn’t a duplicate—sorry.

So, I sewed two beautiful, colorful pillows out of fabric scraps.
Size: 40 cm x 40 cm
   

Hi, I crocheted a scrunchie from a leftover ball of yarn. The yarn is a cotton/polyamide blend with a glitter thread.
It’s a little something I’d also love to give as a gift.
Best regards, Birgit B-R

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I’m blown away. I’ve never seen such a beautiful blanket before—AMAZING! 

That’s just so awesome! 

So incredibly beautiful—absolutely amazing! 

So incredibly beautiful, absolutely amazing 
Best regards, Corinna 

You can share more lovely leftover projects here in the thread.
Have fun with it.