If you look in my closet you’ll see a walk-in full of clothes, shoes and skeins of yarn. I don’t have a craft room to keep my yarn supplies organized and all the tote bags I have just aren’t enough to keep all my yarn in one place. Whether I have full unused skeins of yarn or bits and pieces of scraps, I have it all. Luckily I’m privileged enough to work on AllFreeCrochet that I get great ideas on what to do with my scraps of yarn. However, if you’re just learning how to crochet then you probably don’t have any scraps just yet. I have a few products that I think you’ll really enjoy as a beginner. The 101 Stitches To Crochet Card Set features color photos and step-by-step instructions. This pack of 101 dual-sided cards makes learning new crochet stitches a breeze! You’ll be crocheting up a storm in no time. One of my other favorite supplies is the Crochet Lite Hooks. These are ideal for crocheting in the dark (in case you need a little fun in your life), or working with dark colored yarns. You can even take these along for an overnight trip if you’re a night owl; work up a fabulous design while flying on a plane or riding a train (no, I’m not Dr. Seuss), but if you’d like these awesome products you can buy them at CutRateCrafts. You’ll also love the needle arts tote which is great for on-the-go projects. Without making you wait any longer, though here are some great crochet patterns that use scraps of yarn.
Learn to Crochet with Scraps of Yarn
- Scraptacular Circle Scarf
- Crochet Granny Scrapghan
- Multicolored Grannyghan Afghan
- Chunky Crochet Cowl
- Multicolored 70-Minute Scarf
- One Skein Lace Mitts
- Simple Triangle Shawl
- Stash-buster Scarf
- Scrap Buster Hats
- Scrap Happy Scarf
- Leftover Yarn Scrunchie
What do you make with your scraps of yarn?
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I use my scraps to make toys or clothes for dolls to donate to charities.
Lots of things. Right now I’m using up my odds and ends of soft yarn for newborn caps for the hospital. Generally, I make scrapgahns and am always looking for interesting new patterns.
I use the scraps to add contrast stripes on hats.
I use yarn scraps for color accents in hats, for sock heels and toes, for casting on or off when those stitches are going to get picked up, and as button holders in a project.
I use scraps to make ‘strips’ of about 25 chain and 2″ wide for grabber toys for cats at my local animal shelter.
I have been using a russian join with my scraps and making a ball. I plan on making an afghan with them when the ball gets big enough. I might add some of the yarn I spin with my drop spindle. There is never enough to really do much with it because I don’t buy huge amounts when I buy some.
I use scraps to make big single granny square afghans. When I run out of one yard i just start and continue with the next. Its a fun way to use up the scraps and give the square a funky unique look.
Also been making scarves and small drawstring dice bags for my boys.