After Work: Leftover Yarn Patterns // Start Crafting Now

Dear users, dear authors,
The weekend and sunshine didn’t quite work out as planned, but crafting is working out well. Here on Crazypatterns, there are plenty of patterns you can download right away. Grab your leftover yarn, download the right patterns, and get started.

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Please post your leftover yarn patterns here. Be sure to include a link, an image, and text with information on the materials, technique, difficulty level, and what makes the pattern special.

Pick your favorite colors from your box of leftovers and get started right away: the FRIDA wrist warmers are perfect for knitting from any leftover 4-ply sock yarn! For anyone who'd like to practice the Fair Isle technique, this simple Norwegian pattern is ideal. You can download the knitting pattern here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/items/21002/armstulpen-frida-knitting-pattern-for-2-sizes
Have fun knitting!
Annette

With a few bits of leftover yarn and my pattern for 5 different pom-pom variations, you can quickly spruce up any hat.

Crochet pom-pom variations:

• Loop pom-pom
• Spiral pom-pom
• Coral pom-pom
• Ball pom-pom
• Classic pompom

Each pom-pom is explained for yarn weights 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11!


THE PATTERN INCLUDES:
Detailed step-by-step explanations, lots of photos, extra photo tutorials

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Beginner

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Yarn of the desired weight + matching crochet hook
The pattern is provided for yarn weights 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11.

STITCHES USED:
Chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet

Help:
If you have any questions about the pattern or need help working it, I’m happy to assist!

Leftover yarn is enough to crochet the “Owls and Colorful Circles” appliqué.
You can use it to decorate pouches, garlands, hats, and much more. Of course, you can also crochet the wall clock from my shop.

SIZE:
Spiral circles: ø 1 cm
Owl height: approx. 3.5 cm

THE PATTERN INCLUDES: 
Detailed step-by-step instructions, plenty of photos, extra photo tutorials, a template,
tips for easy color changes and for crocheting over the ends (= no weaving in ends!)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 
Experienced beginners

MATERIALS NEEDED: 

• Cotton yarn, weight 2.5–3.5 (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania) in various colors
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Tapestry needle, scissors

STITCHES USED:
Chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, double crochet, treble crochet

Help:
If you have any questions about the pattern or need help recreating it, I’ll be happy to help!

Snakes are the perfect little leftover-yarn eaters! My Rüdiger may be mainly red, but he’s sure to look fantastic in lots and lots of bright colors! And for his sidekick Chuck, the Karatte (a Karatte is a rat that knows karate ;-)), you’ll need less than half a skein in gray and white.

Rüdiger can be knitted with short rows – that’s a little more difficult, but it creates great curves. You can also leave out the short rows, though. At the color changes, the stripes are broken up with super-simple slipped stitches to mimic the texture of snakeskin.
Chuck isn’t quite as easy, but you can do it!

Here’s Rüdiger and Chuck: Click!

Crochet Pattern: Wrist Warmers in a Cable-Pattern Look

These wrist warmers in a cable-pattern look are the perfect companion for colder days. They can be customized to fit any size
. The pattern is explained step by step and is
well illustrated.



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/21177/haekelanleitung-handstulpen-im-zopfmusterlook


Material:

• Yarn for hook size 4–4.5 was used here (e.g. Magic Light by Ice Yarns, 360 m yardage/100 g)
• Approx. 55 g of yarn for hook size 4–4.5 per pair of wrist warmers
• Crochet hook size 4

Crochet Pattern Advent Calendar Bags



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17999/haekelanleitung-adventskalender-saeckchen


Required materials:

• for each small bag you need approx. 10 g cotton (here Catania by Schachenmayr with a yardage of 125 m / 50 g)
• for each larger bag you need approx. 17 g cotton (here Catania by Schachenmayr with a yardage of 125 m / 50 g)

Crochet pattern: Cowboy Hat Egg Cozy

Here they are, the little egg hats/cozies for every Western fan.

Materials:

crochet hook size 2.5

approx. 10 g of yarn per little hat (depending on yardage and thickness). Catania by Schachenmayr was used here

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/13716/haekelanleitung-cowboyhut-eierwaermer-haekeln

Leftover yarn... we all know it!

Too much to throw it away, too little to start a bigger project...

We have an idea for you:

For more details, just click on the image.




Leftover yarn? What should I do with it?..
If you really have a lot of leftovers, a colorful giraffe is the perfect project... and of course, there’s nothing better for the little ones to cuddle and carry around. Depending on the yarn you use, Jonathan will turn out bigger or smaller.
I used acrylic yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, and he turned out to
be about 65 cm tall. Skills required: chain stitch, single crochet, decreases and increases, color changes, spiral rounds, and joined rounds.



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/12839/haekel-giraffe-jonathan

An ideal gift to put under the Christmas tree :-)

Crochet pattern for potholders in a mix of patterns

Are you still looking for a nice gift, or would you simply like to make good use of your leftover yarn? How about these pretty
potholders? They are very quick to crochet and absolutely suitable for beginners.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/18066/haekelanleitung-topflappen-im-mustermix




Materials needed:

• Total approx. 40 g cotton for hook size 3.5 - 4.5 in any 3 colors (here Puppets)
• Crochet hook size 3.5

Crochet pattern for a tissue pouch / cell phone pouch

Whether as a cell phone pouch, a tissue pouch, or a cigarette case, this practical little companion is quick to crochet. Also great as a
gift or a small present to bring along.



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/15331/haekelanleitung-tempotasche-handytasche


Materials:

• Approx. 25 g cotton in total (e.g., Catania by Schachenmayr for needle size 3–4)
• Size 2.5 crochet hook
• Needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors,
• possibly beads or similar
• 1 snap fastener