Using Up Leftover Yarn: Save Money and Make Pretty Projects

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do you still have leftover yarn? If so, here are some matching patterns.
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There are many ways to shrink your leftover yarn stash; here are 3 very different crochet patterns from my shop stjerne61 for you

Sweet Little Bracelet


You can crochet this bracelet in no time; even without beads, it’s a real eye-catcher, especially in summer
Maybe also a nice idea for Mother’s Day :-)

crocheted with

• slip stitches and chain stitches
• pulling up loops and crocheting them off (described)

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Decorative Grapevine and Ivy


With this pattern you can conjure up great table decorations from leftover yarn.

crocheted with:

• magic ring
• slip stitches and chain stitches
• double crochet and treble crochet

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Owl Fence Sitters


Use your leftover yarn to make the roadside more colorful and crochet around your garden fence—it’ll be a real eye-catcher that makes people smile :-)

crocheted with:

• magic ring
• chain, slip, and single crochet stitches
• double crochet and treble crochet
• crab stitches and crocodile stitches (these stitches are explained again in the pattern)

All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.
Have fun using up your leftover yarn!

This little pouch for 10 tissues is great for crocheting from leftover yarn. It’s practical and makes a lovely gift or small present.

Very suitable for beginners, as long as you have basic skills. The pattern describes every step very precisely and very simply. Several variations are presented in it.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the little tissue pouch.

Leftover yarn is perfect for this colorful spring meadow set featuring placemats, egg cozies, and decorative table scatter. All pieces are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.

The pattern contains no abbreviations and is written in a print-friendly format. The images are on separate pages.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the spring meadow. 

This raglan sweater belongs to Steiff teddy Fynn, who feels very comfortable in it. But it also fits other teddy bears and dolls that are approx. 25–30 cm tall.

The sweater is easy and quick to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. There are two patterns—one with photos and one print version. It is also written without abbreviations.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the sweater for teddy bears and dolls measuring 25–30 cm tall.

Bookmarks are always a popular little gift and ideal for using up leftover yarn. You can crochet them now and then in between. That way, you’ll always have a small stash of little gifts at home. For bookmarks, I recommend thin cotton yarn (e.g., Catania fine, LL 165 m/50g) or sock yarn. That way, the bookmark won’t add too much bulk.
Here are 2 suggestions that are sure to delight:
The Frog Prince for fairy tale lovers
 


Dragon for fantasy fans

Who doesn't think little kittens are cute? Here you can crochet a whole bunch of adorable little house cats and use up your colorful leftover yarn. (I used Catania by Schachenmayr, but almost any other yarn will work.) The kittens are super easy to crochet and make a lovely little gift to bring along for cat lovers.
Here’s the pattern!

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

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
Organized into precisely described steps, this pattern is easy to understand even for beginners.
For clarification, the pattern includes 3 crochet charts.
In addition, a total of 29 pictures make it easier to follow your crochet progress.

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

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



 

Choker and Wrap Bracelet—3 Enchanting Designs in a Value Pack

Quick to make and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

Click here for the pattern



These pieces of jewelry are quick to crochet and super comfortable to wear.
They also make a great gift or small present. By lengthening or
shortening it as needed, the bracelet can also be turned into a cute anklet or a belt.

Bangles or bracelets are the perfect addition to any outfit and always catch the eye. Here, I’ll show you a special method for making stylish bangles quickly and easily with just a few materials.

All you need is an old plastic bottle and some yarn (possibly a rhinestone chain) — and in no time at all, you’ll have a truly unique piece of jewelry. Also great as a gift or a small present.



The intricate pattern, the harmonious color combinations, and the pleasantly
soft material make these pieces special and unique.

Cute Set: Key Ring or Bag Charms – Hat, Basket, and Flip-Flops
- perfect for using up some leftover yarn!

These cute charms are quick to crochet. They also make a great gift
or little present. So grab some leftover yarn and a
crochet hook and get started.

Click here for the pattern




Additional materials:
• Bronze chain
• Key carabiner and/or key ring
• Bronze key ring
• Jump rings
• Crochet hook size 3
• Clear sewing thread

Required skills: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet
Detailed instructions available as a PDF file.

How about these little, colorful lucky pigs?
They’re quick to crochet and only require a bit of leftover yarn.
The pigs are ideal as gifts for dear family, good friends
and acquaintances! The pattern is explained step by step and with
sufficient pictures.
It’s well suited for beginners!

Click here for the pattern



Grannies are especially good for using up leftover yarn. With each granny, I can choose a new leftover yarn from the box again. 



A pattern for making this balloon cover. Individual grannies are crocheted and then joined together at the end to form a ball. We leave an opening so the balloon can be replaced again and again, and so the cover can dry quickly without anything inside after washing. 

In the pattern, crocheting the grannies and especially sewing the grannies together is explained in detail with pictures, step by step.

Ball pattern



This cover for a phone / tissues is also crocheted from individual small grannies and then sewn together. At the end, our granny strip is crocheted around with a pretty zigzag pattern.

You can find the pattern here

You often have leftover yarn in pretty spring colors at home. And you can combine that perfectly with a Mother's Day gift. Any mom will be delighted with an egg cup for the breakfast table or a small crocheted-around flower vase.


click here for the pattern

For the egg cups you need

Crochet hook size 2.5

Darning needle for weaving in the ends and sewing on the individual pieces

Yarn: I used leftovers suitable for a hook size of 2.5–3.5.

Empty toilet paper roll or, for the vase, a narrow glass—I used an empty olive jar.

You should know how to make chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, and double crochet.

In the pattern, you’ll find it described row by row, and there is also a small crochet chart included for a better overview.

Colorful leftover cotton yarn piles up quickly, and then you’re not quite sure what to do with it. The good news: you can knit with it!

How about a bracelet?



Quick to make and not hard at all.

Or a bookmark for the bookworms?



Also quick to make, a little more difficult—but definitely nothing to be afraid of!

Abracadabra… You can work magic! With just a few grams of thin cotton yarn, you can create the most beautiful doll clothes. I bet your kids will be thrilled! You can crochet different designs and mix and match them however you like. Feel free to check out my examples in the pattern.

I hope you have lots of fun using up your leftover yarn. Bring on the summer!
Warm regards from Ina

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