Making Clever Use of Leftover Yarn

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This pattern is perfect for using up leftover yarn and crocheting a pretty skirt in any size.

• The amount of yarn needed varies depending on the size of the skirt. I crocheted this skirt for my 4-year-old daughter and used a total of 130 g of yarn.
  
• Crochet hook size 3 

The pattern is fully illustrated and suitable for beginners with basic crochet skills.

Click here for the pattern:



Especially with small amounts of leftover yarn, it’s often hard to use them in a meaningful way, but they’re too good to throw away! If you still have leftovers in Christmas colors like red, green, white, black, and gold, you can crochet these beautiful egg cozies from them. It’s fun, quick, and easy, and during Advent you’ll always have a little something ready to bring along as a small gift.
Get the pattern here!

Crochet Pattern: Money Gift as Christmas Decoration
The gift sack is filled with money or vouchers, and after it has been emptied, everything can still be used as a fun Christmas decoration.
Beginners can also make this original money gift wrapping from leftover yarn.

Details & pattern are just one click away here

Also a great gift in other colors and without plush yarn.

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Couple Egg Cozy
These two make for good cheer and a warm breakfast egg.
They bring color to the breakfast table and are great to make from leftover yarn.
A quick and practical little gift, especially for couples or even just for him or her.

Details & pattern for the two of them are here

The pattern is written without abbreviations, so beginners can enjoy a sense of success too.

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For this pretty little wall or window wreath (only 12 cm in diameter), you can use leftover yarn in a wide variety of shades. I opted for a simple white and various shades of pink, but you can also make it very colorful—that looks great, too.
The wreath is incredibly easy to crochet. Besides the yarn, you’ll need a Styrofoam wreath and maybe a few beads.
Click here for the pattern!

I’m sharing various patterns here that are made from leftover yarn. Click on the blue text next to the image for more information


Enjoy! 


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Knitting pattern Hungry Caterpillar
  To the pattern!

The Hungry Caterpillar mainly feeds on leftover yarn :-)
Easy and quick to knit from leftover yarn.

Size: With hat approx. 30 cm

Materials:
Leftover yarn in various colors
25 g white
20 g gray
20g light blue
Set of double-pointed needles size 3–3.5
W buttons/googly eyes
Stuffing

Difficulty:
easy

Pattern:
PDF format
Detailed step-by-step instructions explained in words and pictures!

You can also knit a hat from leftover yarn,

the pattern states exactly how many meters of
each color you need,
it is knitted with a size 7 set of double-pointed needles

knitted with thinner yarn, it becomes a child's hat,
as it automatically turns out smaller.

            here is the pattern:

These cute gnomes are also great for using up leftover yarn in all colors. They look good in any color and are happy to serve their purpose: being filled with all kinds of treasures.


The gnomes are very easy for beginners to make, too. And creativity can really run free here. 

These gnomes are also a big hit as an Advent calendar and something completely different for a change. 

Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

A quick project for in between and ideal for using up a few bits of leftover yarn: the Polly and Paule bag charms.
Such a little bear or bunny is quick to crochet and always brings joy and good cheer.

click here to go to the pattern



The pattern is described in detail and richly illustrated, so even beginners can achieve a great result. The bag charms will be approx. 14 cm tall (when using the specified yarn weight and hook size).

You should know how to crochet single crochet stitches, increases and decreases, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

Materials needed:

• Crocheted with cotton yarn, hook size 3–3 1/2, yardage 170 m/50 g in various colors (a good way to use up leftover yarn)
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Threading needle, darning needle
• Embroidery floss in various colors
• 4 small safety eyes, size 6 mm
• 2 small children’s buttons
• Stuffing, 2 key ring attachments

If you have a few larger mountains of leftover yarn, then Pino the Bird of Paradise is just right for you.
He is a totally crazy leftover-yarn eater and has gobbled up so much leftover yarn that he has become perfectly round.

click here for the pattern



Once finished, Pino will be approx. 32 cm tall (when using the specified hook size and yarn weight). You will receive a detailed 20-page pattern with many photos to follow along.

Also suitable for ambitious beginners

Required skills:
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should know how to crochet single crochet stitches, half double, double, and treble crochet, as well as chain and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• approx. 200 g leftover yarn (needle size 3 - 4) in different colors
• crochet hook size 4.5
• yarn needle, darning needle
• stuffing
• 2 safety eyes, size 12 mm

Fall can arrive this cheerfully colorful...
Fun colors and a great pattern make these wrist warmers special.

They are a great addition to our Bat Sweater "Color Stripes"...
- you can find the pattern for it in our shop!

The pattern of the wrist warmers will leave you wanting more.
A detailed description guides you step by step through the knitting process.
A chart in knitting chart format also helps you through the pattern repeat.

Beginners will also enjoy this pattern.

The length of the finished wrist warmers is about 26.5 cm.
Of course, as always, the gauge is included.

Also a good project for using up leftover yarn!

And here’s the pattern and more details...

Crochet shoes with a twist...
Perfect for at home, on the patio, as guest shoes, or even when traveling!
Also ideal as a little hostess gift or Christmas present!

These crocheted women’s slippers - made from Granny Squares - look great in any color combination.
There are absolutely no limits to the color combinations.

This project is perfect for using up leftover yarn!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
Divided into precisely described steps, this pattern is easy to understand even for beginners.
For clarity, 3 crochet charts are included in the pattern.
In addition, a total of 29 pictures make your crocheting progress easier.

The pattern is designed for sizes 37-42.
Gauge is of course included as always - for any adaptations.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

Very much in the spirit of fall—it’s still warmer, but staying outside longer is more comfortable with wrist warmers :-)
The lace pattern adds the airy flair—the mohair quality provides the necessary warmth!

A detailed step-by-step description as well as an additional
chart in knitting chart format guide you through the knitting process.

The finished wrist warmers are about 26 cm long.

And here’s where you’ll find the pattern and more details...

Crochet pattern for 3D-look potholders (cubes)

This great potholder is sure to be a hit with the younger generation too

With its unusual 3D-look pattern, this potholder is guaranteed to be anything but boring. Thanks to the solid colors, it will definitely fit into any decor.
Also perfect if you only have a little of each color left in your stash, because then you can make this project with it and finally use up those leftovers.

Size:

• Side to side: 17 cm 
• Corner to corner: 19 cm

If you would like the potholder to be a little larger, you can use slightly thicker yarn and a larger crochet hook.
Since I have explained everything in great detail and step by step, this pattern is also quite suitable for beginners.

Materials

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

What you should already know

• Chain stitches
• Single crochet stitches
• Slip stitches
• Double crochet (explained in detail)
• Increasing and decreasing (explained in detail)
• Crocheting in rows (explained in detail)
• Crocheting in rounds

Have fun, yours Dorigurumi

Funny Baby Kittens

Anyone who has a little kitten knows these little "rascals" can be a lot of fun. They’re especially fond of balls of yarn. Even if it can sometimes be a bit annoying when you’re crocheting or knitting and suddenly your ball of yarn "grows legs" and runs away.

These little kittens won’t disturb you while you’re crafting; they’re fun to look at, as decorations or little gifts, and they’re sure to put a smile on your face.

The detailed and richly illustrated pattern makes it easy even for beginners to bring these little kittens to life. They’re quick to crochet; a few leftover bits of yarn, a little stuffing, and a pair of safety eyes are all you need, and before you know it, these sweet little babies will keep you company while you craft without stealing your yarn.

You can download these little kittens here

Crochet pattern - Santa gift packaging 

Santa gift packaging... for wine or sparkling wine bottles gives your gift that special flair.
Easy and quick to crochet, it’s also a “last minute” idea when you need a lovely Christmas package in a hurry.

The pattern makes it especially easy for beginners to crochet this festive costume quickly. It uses only a small amount of material, so suitable yarn from your leftover stash can also be used.

Get this Christmas gift packaging here

Ideal for using up leftover yarn:


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




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

Sweet preemie socks for a total foot length from 4.5 cm can also be used as doll socks or as a keychain and/or as money gift packaging, or, or..

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)
• Detailed PDF pattern with lots of photos for the method (using newborn socks as an example – 17 pages)
• PDF handwritten sketches (using a newborn sock as an example – 2 pages)

Basic 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 keyring