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Holiday Scrap Yarn Projects

November 20, 2012 by AllFreeCrochet 10 Comments

This post was written by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten

We all have them – scraps of left over yarn that we save hoping to find that perfect little project for them. Since we are often in need to make little stocking-stuffer type gifts for the holidays, this is the perfect time of year to use up our saved scraps! Here are five holiday yarn projects that are not only perfect for yarn left-overs, but work up quickly into adorable little projects.

1. Crocheted Christmas BaublesCrocheted Christmas Baubles: These little ornaments are absolutely adorable. Just like the classic glass ball ornaments of years past, these ornaments will look great on the Christmas tree. Consider even using one as a topper on a pile of gifts with a ribbon!

 

Mug Inspired Flake2. Mug Inspired Flake: Snowflakes go hand-in-hand with winter and Christmas. This pattern for a mug-inspired flake has a delicate look. Make several and hang one in each window for not just the holiday season, but the entire winter to keep some homemade sparkle nearby through the dark days of winter.

 

 

Beginner Christmas Wreath Ornament3. Beginner Christmas Wreath Ornament: If this is your first time making handmade items for the Christmas season, this little wreath ornament is a perfect place to start. Once the wreath is made and stiffened, it will last as an ornament for years to come.

 

 

Candy Cane Crochet Pattern4. Candy Canes: One treat everyone looks forward to Christmastime is candy canes! This is a great candy cane pattern to use up bits of red and white yarn. This is also an easy pattern for children first learning to crochet. Make up a bunch of these and hang them all over the tree!

 

 

Candy Stocking Ornament5. Candy Stocking Ornament: I remember my Grandmother making something very similar to this candy stocking ornament when I was young. I still have several of them to this day and cherish every one of them. You can now make your own family heirlooms by following this quick and easy pattern. This is by far one of my favorite little patterns for the holidays.

 

These are just a few of the many patterns available that provide great ways to use up those little scraps of yarn you have left over from larger projects, but can’t just throw away unused. Use them to enjoy some quiet time during this crazy holiday season and give them as stocking-stuffer gifts. These patterns are also great ways to share a moment with a loved one and teach them to crochet. These projects work up quickly so new crocheters, especially children, can have a quick success! You never know, by making some of these little projects, you may be giving someone the gift of a life-long love of crochet.

What can you crochet with your scraps?

 

 

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  1. Marynn Youmans says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I’m looking forward to finding new and old free crochet patterns

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  2. Anna Lovcy says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I crochet 5-sided Grannies. Then I fold them in half. I slip stitch in a contrasting color across the bottom and up the side, leaving the top open. I then chain 15 and slip stitch to opening to make a loop. Then I load these with candy canes or pencils or candy sticks and give them as Christmas presents.

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  3. ritainalaska says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    oh, dear, one year, long ago, i crocheted 500 white thread snowflakes, 2 to 5 inches, each a different pattern, each starched, stretched and sprayed. some of them are still around today. i can no longer do small things; so i give all my leftovers to my nieces.

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  4. cecelia knuckles says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    I randomly pick up a ball of yarn, pick up a second ball and tie them together and roll. I continue doing this till I have a huge ball of multi-colored thread. Once I have a basket full of huge balls, I hold 3 strands together and use a P hook to crochet a big square. It is a real treat to watch the patterns change as I crochet. I make different size squares and donate them to the animal shelter to use as mats in animal cages. They are colorful, thick and so much better than a cold floor. It doesn’t matter what size leftover yarn, you can use it all with this project.

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  5. Lesley says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I have so many scrap pieces of yarn. There are some wonderful ideas here. What an inspiring post from cecilia knuckles. You should be commended. I love that idea.

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  6. Trish Teck says

    November 28, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Chemo Caps can be made from scraps as well. Just pair together some complementary colors and donate to the nearest hospital with a cancer floor or chemo center.

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  7. Kristin Dragos says

    November 30, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Thanks for these. I look forward to trying them. I absolutely love cecelia knuckles’s idea about tying the ends together and making mats. (These could also be welcome mats or rugs.)

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  8. Debbie says

    December 1, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    I really love the Christmas bauble .
    I need you to email your pattern of directions.
    Thank you Debbie.

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