Download leftover-yarn patterns: great for the February project

Dear users, dear authors,
since we’re focusing February mainly on using up leftover yarn, I’m opening this promotional thread so you can showcase or discover many wonderful leftover-yarn patterns.
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there is no quantity limit here. You can showcase all leftover-yarn patterns in this thread.
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Using up leftover yarn isn’t just fun - it’s also easy on your wallet and frees up space in your yarn closet. Here, I’d like to share some of my leftover yarn patterns with you.

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The HAPPY FLOWERS flower picks bring color back to your windowsill during the gray winter months and already usher in spring. They’re quick to crochet and beautify flower pots.
--> Get the crochet pattern here: HAPPY FLOWERS Flower Picks


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The “Rabbit and Sheep” flower picks are perfect for decorating flower pots, Easter bouquets, and Easter wreaths for Easter. They’re quick to crochet, too.
--> Get the crochet pattern here: Easter Flower Picks - Rabbit and Sheep


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Want to treat your little baker or proud toy shop owner at home? How about these crocheted chocolates?
--> Get the crochet pattern here: Chocolates for the Play Kitchen and Toy Store


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The crocheted LICHTERSCHEIN jars are an ideal upcycling project. Besides your leftover yarn, all you need is a large, empty yogurt jar and you’re ready to go.
--> Get the crochet pattern here: LICHTERSCHEIN Lantern


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Want to get a head start on summer? How about these lanterns for decorating your patio or living room? With an LED string of lights inside, they glow in the colors of the yarn.
--> Get the crochet pattern here: SOMMERFREUDE Lanterns


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Do you still need egg cozies for Easter breakfast or your next brunch with family and friends? Then this one might be worth considering.
--> Get the crochet pattern here: Egg Cozy BUTTERFLY FLIGHT

These are a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn:

Baby Crochet Shoes + easy knitting version



(To purchase/download, please click the image)

This is an illustrated crochet pattern for easy-to-crochet baby shoes.

Basic crochet skills are enough.

We need:

approx. 50 g cotton (blend) yarn with a yardage of approx. 90 m per 50 g, for (knitting) needle size 4.0–5.0; used here: crochet hook 4.5; thinner yarn can also be used - the specified measurements are what matter (check gauge), leftover yarn for the bows or 2 pretty buttons, yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors

In addition to the detailed pattern, I have also made a short crochet pattern (sketch) as well as a short pattern for the knitted version.

Leftover Yarn Crochet Patterns
Let your leftover yarn stash shrink; it’s budget-friendly and the results are one of a kind.

Bracelets
Soon we’ll be showing a bit more skin again, so a bracelet is just the thing.
With a little yarn (not too thick) and a matching crochet hook, you can quickly and easily create a wonderful piece of jewelry.
A great idea for girls big and small.


Details & pattern are available here

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Hippie Doorstop
Thick or thin leftover yarn, simply held double, is all you need to make this useful helper.
With its heavy filling, it keeps your doors securely open in your home, and it’s fun to look at too.


Details & pattern are available here

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Couple Egg Cozies
A funny pair brings color to your table, and as a nice bonus, your breakfast egg stays deliciously warm.
A lovely gift idea for Valentine’s Day.


Details & pattern are available here
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All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.

The following skills should be known:

• magic ring
• chain stitch
• slip stitch
• single crochet
• half double crochet
• increasing and decreasing stitches

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Make the most of your leftover yarn:

Crochet Pattern for a Triangular Shawl—COLOR PLAY




(Click the image to purchase/download )
Also ideal for beginners

• NO gauge required
• for any yarn of your choice, any color—you can
  also use leftover yarn with a hook size that matches the yarn (used here: Catania)
  
• Shawl size is up to you; dimensions of the shawl shown: approx. 200 cm x 100 cm
• Illustrated PDF pattern including a printable summary (No crochet chart)

These crochet skills are enough :
chain stitches, single crochet, and slip stitches (all explained with illustrations)

If you enjoy eating eggs for breakfast and love variety, these crocheted egg cozies are just right for you! Here you can rummage through your leftover yarn box for colorful tiny scraps and turn them into beautiful table decorations. Perfect for springtime and Easter, you can choose from the following patterns:

Easter Bunny Pair

Hen and Rooster

Spring Flowers

All egg cozies were crocheted using Catania by Schachenmayr. You’ll need at most 30 g of it for one egg cozy.



These baby shoes are perfect for using up leftover yarn!

Pattern for baby booties with stripes

You only need a bit more of one color for the main color; for the stripes 
smaller leftovers are enough,
They also look great in darker  main colors with colorful stripes!

The booties are knitted with a size 3 set of double-pointed needles

The pattern is very easy to understand and simple to follow!

On your leftover yarn, get set, go!!!!!

Bag Charms Polly and Paule



You can find the crochet pattern and details here

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Cheeky Little Fruit Egg Warmers



You can find the crochet pattern and details here

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Strawberry Keychain



You can find the crochet pattern and details here

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Easter Eggs in the Meadow



You can find the crochet pattern and details here

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Daffodils in a Little Pot



You can find the crochet pattern and details here

Anyone who loves to read will surely be happy about a pretty bookmark to match their book. You only need tiny amounts of yarn for these, and they are quick to crochet.
Here are a few suggestions for bookworms:

For fans of romance novels: 2 heart bookmarks


For fans of chivalric romance and fantasy: Dragon bookmark


For fans of ghost stories: Ghost bookmark


For fairy-tale fans: Frog Prince bookmark

Get them all!

Crocheted ?finger puppets are always a hit with children of all ages and are an excellent way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn. Here are a few suggestions:
Easter Bunny Family
Hedgehog Pair Anny and Bruno
Seppel and Gretel
Funny Clown
The Little Witch

If you have lots of little cotton scraps left over, you can knit bookmarks from them. You’ll need about 20 meters for one. They’re also a lot of fun to knit and are finished in a flash. A large knitting chart makes it easy to follow.

You can find the pattern here.

These bracelets are also knitted from leftover cotton yarn, in two colors. They’re perfect as a small gift or to wear yourself.

You can find the pattern here.

IWinter isn’t over yet, and a headband comes in handy when it’s cold. For mine, I used 50m of merino wool with a yardage of 105m per 50g. The headband is easy to knit—all you need to know is how to do knit and purl stitches.

You can find the pattern here.

You always have small gifts to wrap now and then. For that, you can use small, hand-knitted little bags. They’re a great way to put leftover sock yarn to good use.

Find it here




Or also in the version with hearts for more experienced knitters

This way

Dishcloths are also a great way to knit up leftover cotton yarn. That sense of achievement won’t be long in coming.

Here’s the pattern.

Baby’s first cuddly bear was created from leftover yarn in two different colors. Finished, it weighs just under 140 g, so it is very light. Your child or grandchild will love it!

What makes it special:
This sweet bear is easy as pie to knit—even for beginners with basic knowledge. It consists only of straight pieces.
And the pattern is written so that the photos are placed on separate pages, allowing the pattern to be printed without photos.



Click here for the knitting pattern for Baby’s First Cuddly Bear.

These little tissue pouches are perfect for crocheting with leftover yarn. They’re done in a flash, and with the little heart on them, they make a gift that brings joy for any occasion.

A special idea would be to slip some money or a gift card between the tissues, for example.

The pattern is ideal for beginners. However, you should have some basic crocheting skills.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue pouch.

This cowl / shoulder warmer can be knitted from one leftover ball of yarn. It can be adjusted to any size and finished in just a few hours. Also great for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl / shoulder warmer.

These matching wrist warmers were also knitted from leftover yarn. It took a whole skein of the main color and colorful leftovers to make them.

What makes them special: These wrist warmers don’t require a set of double-pointed needles, because they’re knitted in one piece and later sewn together invisibly along the edge using the Kitchener stitch.

Everything is explained in detail in the pattern. Perfect for beginners with basic skills. The wrist warmers can easily be knitted in any size.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers for him and her.

This headband for babies and toddlers is very easy to knit and well suited for beginners with basic knowledge. Any size can be made here, including for adults or older children.

Especially great for using up leftovers!



Click here for the knitting pattern for the headband made from leftover yarn.

These wrist warmers are also perfect for knitting from leftover yarn, for example in different colors of sock yarn. The pattern is very easy to knit, and the colors can be combined as you like, depending on your leftover yarn.

Well suited for beginners. Everything is clearly explained in the pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers – suitable for leftover sock yarn.

I crocheted this little door guard bear from leftover yarn in the traffic-light colors red and green. But other colors work well too.

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can follow it easily.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the guard bear.

If you prefer owls, there is also a pattern for a guard owl.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the guard owl.

Note: There is also a value set in my shop - the owl and bear together.

This large tissue box with butterflies and hearts is also great to crochet using leftover yarn. Here, different color stripes can be worked one after another.

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can follow it easily.

The butterflies and hearts are included in the pattern. They’re perfect for crocheting even the tiniest scraps into pretty decorative accents.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box with butterflies and hearts.

This fun egg cozy set is perfect for turning small amounts of leftover yarn into cute table decorations. They’re very easy to make, even for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the fun egg cozy sets.

This flowerpot cover with spring decorations and butterflies was crocheted from leftover yarn. It can be made in all kinds of color combinations. The more colorful, the prettier. In spring, you can always find the right potted flowers to go with it.

Quick to crochet, perfect for beginners with basic skills, and a lovely gift idea.



Here’s the crochet pattern for the flowerpot cover with butterflies.

These cute little gnomes are perfect for using up leftover yarn. They also have many practical uses. For example, you can store various small items in them. Kids love playing with them. And of course, they also make a lovely surprise in an Easter basket. They look great on the breakfast table as egg cozies.



You can get the crochet pattern for the gnome family here.

This project is perfect if you have lots of leftover yarn in many different colors: the cheeky teddy bear gang! 

What you need:
-Leftover yarn in any colors you like
-A matching crochet hook
-A little stuffing
-A key ring or mini carabiner
-Additional decoration (if desired)

Since it only uses chain stitches and single crochet stitches, the pattern is absolutely suitable for beginners.


Of course, the little bow, the side pocket, and the backpack are also included in the pattern. 

Get the pattern here and start right away!

I hope you have lots of fun! :) 

Are you already dreaming of summer and the ocean? You can crochet these seashells from small leftover yarn scraps.
Almost any type of yarn works well for this. The seashells look best when you use pastel colors or yarn with short color repeats (such as sock yarn).
Depending on the thickness of the yarn, the shells will vary in size. They look very realistic.
Using the pattern, you can crochet 3 different designs.
You can download them right here!

Kill two birds with one stone... ;-)
The leftover yarn gets used up, and the next Easter celebration can come!

 ... and you can’t do without decorations, and nothing beats HANDMADE!

With a little practice, a decorative egg can be knitted and finished in just under an hour!
So there’s enough time left to fill the "pussy willow bouquet"!

A detailed illustrated e-book (14 pages) guides you through 11 different patterns.
Step by step, it explains how to make the decorative egg.

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

 

... and even more leftover yarn patterns:

Choker and wrap bracelet - 3 enchanting motifs in a value set

Go to the pattern here



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Wrapped bangles - made from PET bottles and leftover yarn - in a value set

Go to the pattern here



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Sweet little guardian angels - as lucky charms, keychains, for the car, etc.

Go to the pattern here



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Fun earrings

The perfect eye-catcher and mood booster on gloomy days!

Go to the pattern here


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Sweet little phone pouches with an embroidered flamingo

Go to the pattern here



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Fish wrap bracelet

Go to the pattern here



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Keychain / lucky charm with heart and mushroom motif

Go to the pattern here

Is there a wedding coming up? Usually the bride and groom would like a cash gift. But it should be wrapped in an original and loving way! 

These two cheerful newlyweds are each crocheted around an empty Kinder Surprise egg capsule. This way, they can hold a few bills or coins, vouchers, or another surprise inside.
You can crochet the two of them using just a few leftover yarns. 

If you adjust their appearance (hair color, hairstyle, perhaps glasses or a beard) a little to match the real bride and groom, they are sure to recognize themselves, and the joy and surprise will be great! This way, you can create a truly individual and special gift from a few leftover yarns!

Get the pattern right here!

Keychains are also great to crochet from small, colorful bits of leftover yarn. Kids love them as bag charms. You can usually use almost any yarn for them.
Here are a few ideas:
 Owl "Chef" with chip pocket

 Polar Bear Björn

 Mini Seal with Ball

 Clingy Monkey Jojo

 Little Airplane
All keychains are easy to crochet, and you only need small amounts of yarn.

This bag is perfect for using up leftover yarn! I crocheted this diaper bag myself from leftovers from a colorful baby blanket! :-)
Maybe you still have some leftovers from a baby blanket too? That would be perfect—then everything matches beautifully! The pattern is written so that you can simply crochet with your favorite yarn—or yarn you already have.



Click here and take a look at more details and photos!

A diaper bag is super practical for changing diapers on the go! Everything you need to have quickly at hand has a place in 2 large side pockets and an extra pocket for small items.

The hair tie closure is something very special! The elastic is worked in right away and not sewn on. How does that work?
I’ll be happy to show you in a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Crocheting it is a lot of fun, and you get a wonderful bag that
no one else has and that is guaranteed to draw envious looks! ;-)

Pssst... The bag is also a big hit as a gift for new moms!

Have fun crocheting!

Are there any more patterns for leftover yarn?
There’s still plenty of February left.
Making the Best of Leftovers // UFO Week February 21–28 // Yarn Diet // All February Projects

Got out the knitting spool and made this necklace from leftover yarn:

This way to the pattern

Yarn in needle size 3–4 is best suited for this.
Here I used a ZauberEi by Traumgarne.
Beads can be threaded through as desired.

This Bosnian crocheted  coaster is quick to make from leftover yarn.

This way to the pattern

For this coaster, you’ll need yarn, the matching crochet hook, and a CD.

Both PDF patterns are suitable for beginners.

Have fun using up your leftovers.

Go to the pattern here


If you still have leftover yarn in your knitting basket (and who doesn’t :-))) then this pattern is just right for you. There are no limits to your imagination
when it comes to putting the colors together.
Each section can be knitted in a different color. The shawl also looks very pretty
in two colors, and in lots of bright colors it’s of course a real
eye-catcher!
The shawl is kept very simple and is therefore also well suited for knitting beginners
with basic knowledge. For the wrap stitches, there is a
link to a video tutorial that shows exactly what you need to do.You will need:Materials:Yarn: Color A: Holst Garn Coast / gray (50g / 350 meters) 2 balls, leftover yarn in various colors, approx. 25g each.Knitting needles: 3.5 mm circular knitting needle. Other: yarn needle for weaving in the ends.

Go to the pattern here


Jupiter Sky is knitted from side to side. Only a few stitches are cast on, and by increasing on one side, the shawl
keeps getting larger and larger. There are no limits
to the color combinations here. Material:Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock (100g / 440 yards / 402 meters) 1 skein, shown in the picture in the color “Ravelry Red” (color A) Regia Merino Twist (50g / 230 yards / 210 meters) 2 balls, shown in the picture in the color “White” (color B)Knitting needles: 3.5 mm circular knitting needle and 4 mm circular knitting needle. Other: yarn needle.

Using up leftover yarn is always a current topic and also offers many possibilities for beautiful leftover-yarn projects. Here are some of my crochet patterns:
1. Elegant Baby / Kids Headband
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/24732/elegantes-baby-kinder-stirnband
The elegant baby / kids headband with a lovely flower pattern can be crocheted quickly. Optional: The baby / kids headband can be decorated with pretty little flowers. You can find the description in my existing patterns.


https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/24562/schoene-bluemchen-beautiful-flowers
2. Pretty Little Flowers / Beautiful Flowers
The topic of crocheted flowers is very popular because they can be used in many ways, as decoration on clothing (sweater, scarf, hat, etc.) or on bags.


3. Decoration/Coaster "Small Snowflakes"
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/34378/deko-untersetzer-kleine-schneeflocken
(with a diameter of approx. 10 cm) can be beautifully placed on the festive table as coasters for candle holders or used as door and window decorations. You don’t need much thread to make one snowflake, so they can be crocheted from leftover thread.


What would Fasching and Carnival be without clowns? Surely just as cheerful! But clowns are simply part of it! Whether during the fun-filled 5th season or at a children's birthday party, these cheerful fellows brighten everyone's mood!



Crochet these two egg cozies too and surprise your family and friends with this fun, yet useful breakfast table decoration!

Crochet pattern for "Clowns" egg cozies
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/37106/haekelanleitung-eierwaermer-clowns-pdf-datei

• Scope of the crochet pattern: 16 pages
  
• easy to understand with step-by-step instructions and lots of pictures
  
• Difficulty level: easy
  

Material

• Crochet hook size 2 - 2.5 mm
  
• Schachenmayr Catania or similar cotton yarn, yardage 125 m/50 g
  • Color A = Soft Apricot/Skin (color no. 00263)
  • Color B = White (color no. 00106)
  • Color C = Black (color no. 00110)
  • Color D = Signal Red (color no. 00115)
  • Color E = Apple Green (color no. 00205)
  • Color F = Peacock/Turquoise (color no. 00146)
  • Color G = Dandelion/Yellow (color no. 00280)
  • Color H = Jaffa/Orange (color no. 00189)
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• black sewing thread
• super glue
• some stuffing for the head and hands
• 4 black half pearls, diameter: 4 mm for the eyes
• 2 black half pearls, diameter: 6 mm for the hat
• a little powder blush
• colorful buttons

required skills

• chain stitches = ch
• single crochet stitches = sc
• slip stitches = sl st

Selling the finished egg cozies, e.g. in shops, at markets and/or online, is permitted in small quantities. You can find more details in the pattern!

The pattern is in PDF format!

On Ash Wednesday, the wonderful Carnival season will unfortunately be over again! The perfect moment for a melancholic-looking Pierrot...



Crochet these two egg cozies and use them to decorate your breakfast table or give them as gifts to dear friends!

Crochet pattern for a “Pierrot” egg
cozy https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/37122/haekelanleitung-eierwaermer-pierrot-pdf-datei

• Scope of the crochet pattern: 14 pages
• Easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and plenty of pictures
• Difficulty level: easy

Materials

• Crochet hook, size 2–2.5 mm
• Schachenmayr Catania or similar cotton yarn, 125 m/50 g, colors: Soft Apricot/Skin (Color No. 00263), White (Color No. 00106), Black (Color No. 00110)
  
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Black sewing thread
• Superglue
• Some stuffing for the head and hands
• 4 black half-pearls, 4 mm in diameter, for the eyes
• 6–8 black half-pearls, diameter: 6 mm, for the jacket and hat
• some powder blush

Required skills / Abbreviations

• Chain stitches = ch
• Single crochet = sc
• Slip stitches = sl st

Selling the finished egg cozies, e.g., in stores, at markets, and/or online, is permitted in small quantities. You’ll find more details in the pattern!

The pattern is in PDF format!

If you’d rather crochet a funny clown, you’ll find the right pattern here: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/37106/haekelanleitung-eierwaermer-clowns-pdf-datei

This colorful spring meadow gives you lots of great ideas for using up leftover yarn. Whether it’s whole skeins or tiny little scraps, you can use it all here. Just be creative—you’ll get plenty of ideas here. For example, you can see the “cheeky boys” version here. Girls will surely prefer butterflies or flowers.

The pattern is perfect for beginners with basic knowledge. It’s written without any abbreviations. And I’ve mostly placed the photos so that you don’t need to print them out as well.

Bring spring into your home now!



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.