Leftover yarn in white, gray, and silver

Dear users, dear authors,
here in this thread you’ll find patterns for white, gray, and silver leftover yarn.
Start using up your leftover yarn now.

@Authors,
2–3 patterns per author are sufficient.
Don’t forget the link and product image, as well as information on materials, technique, difficulty level, and what makes the pattern special.

You can also have fun using up leftover yarn here:
Crochet pattern for shopping net backpack / (drawstring) bag HUCKEPACK


(For purchase/download, please click the image)

Goodbye plastic bags – this is how we shop nowadays :-) - All desired sizes are possible. It’s perfect for a lovely shopping trip. Practical for traveling. And all your swim gear fits in for the beach, too.

Worked out for you to choose from:
Model 1: fits a wide binder;
Model 2 is a bit smaller – incl. crochet flower.

Both models can be made with

• crocheted bag handles
• as well as a (drawstring) bag/shoulder bag – as a shopper
• or even worn on your back – “Huckepack” – as a little backpack.

The PDF crochet pattern (33 pages in total)

• is richly illustrated
• incl. shorter version for printing
• brief instructions for the crochet flower
• instructions for a 2-stitch crochet cord (i-Cord) and
• Crochet basics – illustrated basic techniques for beginners

Material:
Basically, any yarn you like can be used with the appropriate hook size.
Used here: approx. 300 g total (color distribution as desired) + leftover yarn of a mercerized cotton yarn (holds its shape better), Catania (Schachenmayr)/Limone (Schoeller+Stahl), 50 g – 125 m yardage, crochet hook 3.0; measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, 5 stitch markers recommended, safety pin for the crochet flower if needed, cord stopper

Depending on how much leftover yarn you have, there’s sure to be something here, e.g. the glasses case:

Tunisian crochet - very easy with a cushion, bag, case, and little hiking seat pad




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Tunisian crochet is easy. Just try it out with these patterns. Basic crochet skills are enough. The various simple Tunisian patterns are described in detail and illustrated.

4-in-1 PDF pattern: 

• a cushion 33 cm x 33 cm, “filled” with 2 towels or stuffing, etc., or 40 cm x 40 cm or your preferred size
• easy to repurpose as a tote/bag.
• also a seat pad for hiking, and
• a glasses case for sunglasses - also wonderfully suited for using up leftover yarn
  

Depending on the color combination, the textured pattern always looks a little different. The dimensions can be easily adjusted to any size you like.

You’ll need a Tunisian crochet hook suitable for the yarn or a knooking needle, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, pins;


Included in the download :

• PDF pattern for cushion/bag, seat pad, and glasses case, with illustrations on 23 pages
• PDF pattern: blog “Converting gauge – here’s how”

This beautiful patterned stitch loop scarf is made from ribbon yarn
and is really quick to knit, making it a lovely gift too!

You knit and purl stitches, always in the round, and at the end
you drop stitches to create the pattern.

It’s explained simply and clearly in the pattern,


which you can find here: Patterned Stitch Loop Scarf

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




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Sweet preemie socks for a total foot length starting at 4.5 cm can also be used as doll socks or keychains and/or as gift packaging for money, or, or.. – there are no limits to your imagination..

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


The download includes 4 files:

• PDF preemie sock chart 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 pictures for 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 socks up to newborn size:
approx. 10 g 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 weaving in ends, and possibly a key ring


Recommendation for more crochet/knitting projects:
PDF chart for determining the number of stitches to cast on: LOOK IT UP instead of calculating

Do you have just a few tiny leftovers of gray or white yarn? Too good to throw away! Why not crochet this adorable keychain with them? Even ambitious beginners can follow the pattern for this little seal, since each step is explained round by round with plenty of pictures. Click here to go to the pattern!



Crochet Pattern: 3D-Effect Potholders (Cubes)

These wonderful potholders with a 3D effect are a must-have for any good homemaker. 
Totally trendy and modern, and guaranteed to be an eye-catcher for your other guests,
especially the younger guests.
Quick to crochet, you can even make a few of them when the weather isn’t nice. Just grab a little yarn and off you go.

The potholders will be approximately
17 cm (side to side) and 19 cm (corner to corner)

If you would like the potholder to be a little bigger, you can use slightly thicker yarn and a larger crochet hook.

Material

• Catania yarn (black, white, gray)
  
• 3.0 crochet hook
  
• Sewing needle and scissors

what you will make

• chain stitches/ single crochets and slip stitches and simple sewing
• double crochet (explained in detail)
• increases and decreases (explained in detail)
  
• crocheting in rows (explained in detail)
•  crocheting in rounds

Best regards, Yours, Dorigurumi 

Practical shopping net bag with the life motto "Live Love Laugh".
This cute shopping net bag reminds you to take a short break now and then and enjoy life. Thanks to the filet pattern, the bag crochets up in no time and also makes a great gift.

For the material, I used Catania by Schachenmayr; of course, you can also use any other cotton yarn—even great for using up leftover yarn. Crochet hooks 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm.
The bag is 35 cm wide and 45 cm tall (including handles).

Here’s the pattern



The pattern is described in detail with a counting chart, crochet chart, and lots of pictures.

Required prior knowledge: chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet

These mouse slippers are perfect for using up gray/white/silver leftover yarn. After all, you can always use house socks. They are knitted with just two needles and mostly knit stitches.
Click here for the pattern!