Using Up Leftover Yarn

Dear users, dear authors,
Have you accumulated a large amount of leftover yarn in your yarn basket? No problem—we have the perfect patterns for them. That way, you don’t have to throw anything away and can even create wonderful projects from them. Get started right away.

@Authors
: Please post your leftover yarn patterns here, including a photo, link, and text. Be sure to include information on additional materials, difficulty level, technique, and any special features of the pattern.

These fun keychains are perfect for using up leftovers. Also great as bag or mirror charms, they’ll put you in a good mood right away. Only about 10 g of yarn is needed. They are about 10 cm tall.



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Materials needed:

• approx. 10 g cotton yarn (here Catania by Schachenmayr with a yardage of 125 m / 50 g)
• crochet hook size 2.5, possibly also size 2
• 2 googly eyes/safety eyes or buttons
• stuffing

In just a few minutes, you can crochet this pretty appliqué. Whether on clothing, hats, or bags, it can be used in many
versatile ways.




Click here to go to the pattern:


Required materials:

• approx. 5 g cotton (e.g., Catania by Schachenmayr for needle size 2.5–3.5)
• crochet hook size 2.5
• beads for embroidering, if desired (not required)

Got any carrots? No? Well then, let's go!
The funny little “Karottis” are a pretty accessory not only at Easter time. They can be used in many ways, as
keychains, bag charms, rearview mirror charms in the car, or
gift tags.



Click here to go to the pattern:


Required materials:

• approx. 9 g cotton yarn (here Catania with a yardage of 125 m/50 g)
• crochet hook size 2.5
• 2 safety eyes, 6 mm, or googly eyes/beads
• stuffing

  
For all cat fans and dog lovers. A cute way to use up yarn scraps. As a keychain or bag charm.
  10–20 g of leftover yarn, the appropriate crochet hook (size 2–3), some stuffing, and—if desired—two small eyes (unless you plan to embroider them on). Chain stitches, single crochet, increases, and decreases. Then the keychain is practically done :-) Anyone who’s crocheted even a little will enjoy making this cat and/or dog. 

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16153/haekelanleitung-schluesselanhaenger-taschenbaumler-hund

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16856/haekelanleitung-schluesselanhaenger-katze

Have fun crocheting... 

  

Little Knirpseline, quickly crocheted with a few bits of leftover yarn. A free pattern. 
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/15182/haekelanleitung-knirps-kostenlos



Or these funny little fellows. Ideal for beginners. Single crochet and embroider a few strands. Quick to make and always different, depending on how you add the stuffing and embroider the face.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/15574/haekelanleitung-olli-und-olivia-wollreste

You’ll find more options for leftover yarn in my shop. Just take a look :-) 

This balloon cover is great to knit from leftover yarn. Especially now in winter, it’s the ideal substitute for all little and big soccer players who want to play soccer indoors. The cover makes the balloon heavier, but you don’t have to worry about your home furnishings getting broken.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/4390/indoor-fussball-luftballonhuelle-strickanleitung

Leftover yarn... everyone’s familiar with it. It just keeps piling up. Here’s a lovely idea for what to do with it: little baskets . You can even get a head start on Easter projects now. We’ll crochet using several strands of yarn at once, so we’ll have one or two baskets finished in no time. The crochet pattern is free.

Best regards—Ina

Here’s the pattern 

Pattern for making a wonderful crocheted colorful hat for children and adults from cotton yarn (e.g. Catania) or 4-ply sock yarn (of course, you can also use any other yarn—a gauge is provided!). The pattern describes in detail and with plenty of pictures how to make a hat for a head circumference of approx. 52–55 cm; the gauge explains how you can crochet a smaller or larger hat, so this kind of hat can be made for just about any head. The eBook has been thoroughly tested by wonderful test crocheters. It is suitable for *_beginners_* as well as *_advanced crocheters_* and *_pro crocheters_*.






Click here for the pattern 

Chic coasters in trendy retro style – 6 different designs. Crochet your way to a beautiful world ;) With this detailed and richly illustrated pattern, you’ll quickly and easily crochet beautiful coasters or small crocheted doilies. The pattern is designed so that even beginners can follow along easily and achieve great results. But the pattern is also very interesting for advanced crocheters and pros, and it’s a lot of fun to make one coaster after another. Yarn: cotton yarn with a yardage of approx. 125 m/50 g, matching crochet hook (I used a size 2.5 hook) — this will give the coasters a diameter of approx. 11 cm. Gauge is provided!

Click here for the pattern These cute little shoes are quick to crochet using even the tiniest amounts of yarn, yet they look so impressive! Whether as Christmas tree decorations, keychains, or shoes for little dolls, you won’t be able to get enough of these adorable little shoes! BUT BEWARE: These little shoes tend to appear in large groups and can be addictive... :) Thanks to the detailed, illustrated step-by-step pattern, even beginner crocheters can make great little shoes!

A detailed, illustrated eBook for making great appliqués: hearts in 2 sizes, 3D rose, cherry, butterfly. Suitable for beginners, advanced crafters, and professionals
Click here for the pattern 

Knitting pattern for preemie socks/baby/doll socks/keychain..


(To purchase/download, please click the image)

Ideal for using up leftover yarn:
sweet little preemie socks for a total foot length starting at 4.5 cm can also be used as doll socks or a keychain, as packaging for a money gift, or even to decorate a Christmas tree – there are no limits to your imagination..

The pattern together with the sock table can be used for additional sock sizes up to shoe size 20
.

The download includes 4 files:

• PDF preemie sock size table up to size 20 for baby socks
• PDF pattern for the individual preemie socks, 4.5 cm to 7.5 cm total foot length (23 pages incl. images)
• PDF pattern with detailed photos explaining the principle (using newborn socks as an example – 17 pages)
• PDF handwritten sketches (using a newborn sock as an example – 2 pages)

General knitting skills (as well as knitting stitches together) are sufficient.

Required materials for 1 pair of little socks up to newborn size: approx. 10 g of 4-ply sock yarn, or leftover yarn. You will also need a set of double-pointed needles size 2.5, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for sewing in ends, and, if desired,
a key ring.


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Here is another one of my free patterns: crocheted egg cozy in a simple rib pattern:


(To purchase/download, please click the image)

A little gift, a quick crocheted small item for all kinds of occasions. This is an illustrated crochet pattern for a simple egg cozy hat, crocheted sideways. You can also use it to crochet a real hat - without increases or decreases.

More free patterns are available in my shop: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/store/Traudelina

Perfect for using up lots of small leftover yarn pieces (red, white, green, brown, and yellow yarn).

Suitable for children to play with, but not for children under 3 years old because of the many small parts.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/22950/sandwich-fuer-puppenkueche-und-einkaufsladenThanks for taking a look

Click here for the baby socks pattern





These baby socks are ideal for using up leftover yarn. You’ll only need 20 g of yarn (e.g., Bravo by Schachenmayr). Experienced beginners who are familiar with a set of double-pointed needles (size 3.5) should have no trouble following the pattern, as each row and round is described in detail. Many more patterns

that require only leftover yarn can be found in my shop.

Leftover yarn knitted up for a change
These little owls are knitted with cuddly yarn and look great in many color combinations,
they are quick and easy to knit and also suitable for beginners
the perfect little gift for kids
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/19093/eule-maedchen-eulalia-und-eulelie-zum-kuscheln-gestrickt-von-dadade

A lovely idea for leftover yarn is often baby booties ;-)

So today we've brought you a few examples.

For more details, simply click on the respective image.







With just a few grams of wool or crochet thread, you can crochet enchanting doll fashion. I have two different fashion styles with several patterns available for you:
Crochet series "Swing" and Crochet series "Chic & Sexy"

Feel free to take a look at my little models. Make wonderful doll clothes yourself with just a little material! All patterns are very detailed and suitable for crochet beginners.

I hope you enjoy the patterns.
Best wishes from Ina

I also have a lovely little pattern for knitting enthusiasts: an elegant doll dress. All you need is 15 g of sock yarn (or a small amount of leftover yarn of roughly the same weight) and a set of double-pointed needles in size 2 or 2.5. The dress knits up quickly and looks absolutely elegant. It’s sure to bring a lot of joy to little doll mums.

Best regards - yours, “Ina strickt”