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Have you ever found yourself with a bunch of leftover yarn and no idea what to do with it? Leftover yarn crochet patterns is the perfect way to use up small amounts of yarn, and there are so many wonderful crochet projects that can be made using those bits of chunky or fine leftover yarn. In this blog post, I'll share some fun and easy crochet patterns that are sure to get you excited about using all your leftover yarn! From blankets and coasters to bags and kitchen crochet accessories, these creative ideas will inspire you when deciding what to make with your stash of leftover yarn.
Use all the little bits and pieces of yarn with these 44 free scrap-busting crochet patterns! Get rid of all the scraps in your yarn stash
Join this year long stash busting sampler afghan crochet along (CAL), learn some new crochet stitches and make a dent in your sizable yarn stash.
Check out 20+ crochet projects that use just small amounts of yarn and bust that yarn stash!
I have now released all 10 squares of the Bláithín Blanket CAL and I could not be happier with the response to this stash busting project! I have loved seeing all the creativity from everyone
This is block #3 of our 2023 Stash Busting Crochet Along Sampler. Join us as we learn new crochet skills and use up our yarn stash this year.
Welcome to the second Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Cosmos Square. This pretty lace Flower Square is a quick and easy make. Using basic
This Seaside Stash Busting Blanket Free Crochet Pattern is a great project to use up your leftover yarn. Sampler Blanket
When you crochet you're often left with odds and ends of different colors from projects past. Oftentimes you'll have just a little bit of a whole bunch of colors that go together really well. But what are you going to do with 5 yards of yarn?
Time for some stash busting? Here are 15 gorgeous crochet pattern ideas for left over skeins and bigger projects to make a super dent in your yarn stash.
A little later than initially planned but here is part 6 of our 2022 Stash Busting Crochet Along! If you are new here, we are working on a row-by-row crochet stitch sampler throw this year.
Welcome to the 9th Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Aster Square. This flower square is richly textured and colourful, like the beautiful Aster flower,
When you crochet you're often left with odds and ends of different colors from projects past. Oftentimes you'll have just a little bit of a whole bunch of colors that go together really well. But what are you going to do with 5 yards of yarn?
Check out my new ebook full of yarn stash busting strategies for knitters and crocheters to use to start paring down their stashes right away.
We made it to the New Year after a busy holiday season of making, whether for gifts or to sell! Now it's time to make something for you or even better, to work through some of your stash. You know, to make room for more (wink, wink). Every January I like to take a little inventory and see what I can work through. I always find whole skeins that I have no idea what to use them for or partial skeins that aren't quite enough to make something on their own. Below I've rounded up 20 stash busting patterns to help go through the variety of yarn we have and want to use up! And it's quite a fun variety from amigurumi to wearables and accessories! Most of these patterns are free and all are sure to bring joy! So, whether you make something for yourself or get a head start on gifts for next Christmas (we can always use a head start!) I hope you enjoy these patterns and find a new inspiring designer to follow! PIN HERE TO SAVE AND MAKE LATER! 1. Addictive Angles Ear Warmer from Sweet Potato 3 Christine has brought us beautiful texture in this paid ear warmer pattern! With 3 different styles to choose from this is a great make for gifts or to prepare for craft fairs all while working through yarn on hand! You can find her pattern here on Etsy! 2. Baby Jellyfish Amigurumi by Storyland Amis Holly's free Baby Jellyfish pattern is perfect for those scraps of yarn that just aren't enough for a big project. Make them in solids or stripes for a fun stash buster! 3. Stash Buster Sweater by Two Brothers Blankets If you've been wanting to try out a garment for the first time this is the blog to check out! Michelle will walk you through step by step to make your own sweater and use up that stash at the same time with this fun color blocking sweater! Even better, it's a free pattern! 4. Oh Bobble Tree Ornament from Made With A Twist I know it's January but getting a head start on Winter projects can save you time in the long run. Pam's free Bobble Tree Ornament uses very little yarn, can be made in a variety of fun colors and works up super fast! 5. Elephant Doughnut Buddy from Oodles of Crochet If you haven't seen Rachel's array of Doughnut Buddies you are missing out! It was hard to share just one from her collection but I absolutely adore this little elephant! You can find the paid pattern (and more) in her Etsy shop here! 6. Fancy Lace Bow by Woodland Stitchcraft This free pattern from Bonnie lives up to its name! The color combinations are endless and again are perfect for those scraps of yarn needing a small project! These would be adorable added to a hair clip or nylon headband! 7. The Nanci Produce Bag from Amber Bliss Not only is Amber encouraging to be around but she is super talented! Just about all of her patterns would be perfect for busting through your stash! With more and more states changing to reusable bags this pattern is perfect for bringing home your produce and is only $1. While Amber has made hers with crochet thread you can make yours with any weight yarn! 8. Kit the Fox from The Cozy Chipmunk Kit the Fox is small in size, quick to make and full of personality! You can find Laura's free pattern on her blog with complete step by step instructions! 9. Pocket Panda by Spin A Yarn Crochet Jillian is the queen of the pocket pals, I love each and every one of them! Be sure to also check out her pocket fox, bunny and bear just to name a few. Plus, they're all free patterns on her blog! 10. Beginner Friendly Ice Cream Cozy from Sigoni Macaroni Have some cotton yarn on hand? Sigoni has a great beginner pattern that works up super quickly! I love the texture! 11. Easy Crochet Envelope by Northeast Mama Talk about stash busting! Cindy's easy crochet envelope can be made in any yarn, color and hook. I love making projects my kids can play with and use their imagination! I can picture these being used for pretend mail or delivery play. With Valentine's around the corner they would be perfect for placing a little note and candy inside! 12. Briggs the Bear from Yarn Society This free pattern from Katie will not disappoint! Change up the colors to make any bear you like. How cute is that bandanna?! 13. Puff Stitch Ear Warmer by Loops and Love Crochet I'm not sure which I love more, the texture or color combos possible with this pattern! Keep your eyes on Amanda's blog for a matching hat coming soon! 14. Tiny Hearts Cup Cozy by Janet Pippin With Valentine's around the corner these would be the perfect make plus the pattern is less than the cup of coffee to wrap it in! You can find this pattern in Janet's Ravelry store here! 15. Yarn Skein Kawaii Cuddler from 3amgracedesigns Just look at those rosy cheeks! What better way to use up your yarn stash than to make the cutest yarn amigurumi! Bonus, it's a free pattern! 16. Scrap Buster Beanie by Cute As A Button Crochet The name says it all but Esther really hit this one out of the park with that gorgeous texture throughout! What colors will you make yours in? 17. Wrist Lanyards and Keychain from Stitch In Progress These are perfect for using yarn in almost any weight and come in handy inside backpacks, purses and diaper bags. Never lose your keys again! I think I need one for inside my project bag to attach my stitch markers to! 18. Stuffy Puffy Fox Keychain from E Kay G I couldn't resist sharing another cute little fox when I stumbled upon this keychain from Erin with E Kay G! Combine it with Lisa's lanyard above for the ultimate keychain fun! 19. Monkey Around Boot Cuffs by Through The Loop Yarn Craft Ashley's free sock monkey themed boot cuffs are super cute and only use 80 yards of yarn! Work them up in an afternoon in your favorite colors! 20. Mini Flamingo by Grace and Yarn (that's me!) If you have some pink yarn to use up these mini flamingos will get the job done and you can find their free pattern here on my blog! The head and body are made as one piece to save you some sewing! I hope you have found some fun stash busting patterns on your visit here! Even more I hope you have found a few new designers to follow on your creative journey! If you're still looking for more stash busting projects I'll be hosting a CAL (crochete-a-long) at the end of the month to work through those skeins that just don't have enough for a big project. Think colorful stripes and amigurumi! It's going to be fun! I'll announce more details in the next few weeks, if you'd like to be notified when the announcement comes out you can sign up for our newsletter here!
Use all the little bits and pieces of yarn with these 44 free scrap-busting crochet patterns! Get rid of all the scraps in your yarn stash
It's time to start part 3 of our 2022 Stash Busting Sampler Crochet Along! All this year we are working on a row by row crochet stitch sampler throw. We will learn approximately 30 new
I have now released all 10 squares of the Bláithín Blanket CAL and I could not be happier with the response to this stash busting project! I have loved seeing all the creativity from everyone
Did your stash grow over the holidays? Bash that stash with the Scrappy Stitchers Stash Bash Crochet Along! Try these monthly stash-busting patterns, and enter to win some great giveaway prizes too!
Looking to add a bit of crochet to your houseplant collection? Enjoy this free plant cover crochet pattern trio!
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After this month, we are officially half-way done with our row by row crochet sampler blanket! Keep reading to see part 5. If you are new here, all this year we are working on a
Join us for this year-long crochet adventure. Learn new skills, brush up on some old ones and at the end you'll have cozy sampler afghan.
A few months ago I was introduced to the idea of "magic ball" yarn. A friend of mine had bought some yarn for her daughter that was made of various types of yarn tied together and rolled into a ball. It was an interesting idea. Shortly after that someone showed me a project she's working on where she had gathered various types of yarns in coordinating colors of greens and purples, tied them together in various lengths, and is knitting a sweater. She's even changing up the stitches here and there for more interest and texture. It is turning out beautiful! I shared this "magic ball" idea with some of my knitting friends and they got to see that beautiful WIP sweater on a knit shop run. We all got excited and quickly planned a stash busting, magic ball making party. We each gathered yarns from our stashes for a yarn swap, got together, and poured them out onto the floor. I didn't have much to add because I have a small stash and I'm not sure how much each of the other ladies brought but all together it was quite a selection. We started mixing and matching to find combinations of color and texture that we liked and got started to create "magic". It was fun to see how we all went about it in slightly different ways... One person cut her yarns into two yard lengths. Another held several yarns together and started winding a ball. One of the ladies was a magic ball making machine and made several. I made mine with various lengths of yarn and very random. Sometimes I held two or three yarns together and other times it was a single strand. It turned into a beautiful ball... From the start I wanted to make a shawl. I was going to knit it but thought it would be fun and quick to crochet. However, I wasn't getting the results I was hoping for. When I saw the shawl Debbie made with her magic ball I knew I had to knit it. (Thanks, Debbie, for the inspiration!). Debbie's shawl is gorgeous! It's fun to see the unique magic we each create. I love the beautiful, rich colors in her shawl. Mine is made with blues, greens, turqouise, white and even tiny touches of yellow. Here's how mine turned out... I knitted it with a size 11 circular neede and cast on five, knit the first row, and each row after that was K1, K in the front and back of the second stitch, knit across to the last two stitches, knit in the front and back of the next stitch, K1. I continued that until I was nearing the end of the yarn ball and then I knit several rows without increasing and bound off. Simple and fun. I pushed all the tied ends to one side. I'm thinking of tying on some shiny beads or little shells. The other side is more smooth. It makes it a double sided shawl. Debbie clipped the ends on hers and they blend in very nicely. I couldn't resist taking a picture of it with shells because it makes me think of the sea. I love the gorgeous blues and greens. So pretty! This was a fun project from the moment of inspiration to the completed project. I'm anxious to create a little more magic!
Stash-busting Challenge 2021 Last year, Knitting With Chopsticks and Joy Of Motion Crochet had a Stash Busting Challenge where designers shared patterns that could be made with quickly and could help thin out your stash and scraps. Well, this year they decided to do it again. For this year’s challenge, I designed the Triangle Bunting … Triangle Bunting Read More »
Do you need to use up some of that leftover yarn? look no further! Here you can find 30 free stash busting crochet patterns for Spring!
Today we are kicking off our 2022 Stash Busting Crochet Along with part 1 of our blanket. In case you haven’t heard about this fun crochet along yet, we are making a stitch sampler blanket
Welcome to the 4th Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Hydrangea Square. This square is a little more challenging! Includes popcorns for texture, spike stitches
Join us for a Stash Busting Challenge and get free PDF patterns every week. Use up scraps and make something great with this stash busting challenge!
30 Stash busting crochet patterns featuring a roundup of small scale projects like washcloths to larger projects like blankets and scarves.
Join in the fun of the Stash Busting Challenge 2021. Free patterns for leftover and scrap yarn for three weeks in June 2021.
Welcome to the second Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Ragwort Square. You will be making Popcorn stitches again, for the centre of these pretty
This is block 17 of our 2023 Stash Busting Crochet Along Sampler. Catmingo Square was designed by Darcy from Boy Mom Crochet Life. This unique design was inspired by 2 of her kid’s favorite animals.
Check out 20+ crochet projects that use just small amounts of yarn and bust that yarn stash!
Do you have a ton of extra odds and ends of yarn lying around that you don’t know what to do with? You know the small skeins of yarn you keep telling yourself that you’ll
Welcome to the 8th Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Love-In-A-Mist Square. This flower square is delicate like a web, just like the old-fashioned flower,
Welcome to the first Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Bramble Square. The hedgerows in Ireland are full of brambles this time of year, and
Welcome to the 5th Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Primula Square. This flower square is an easy make and it will make a lovely
Welcome to the 5th Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Primula Square. This flower square is an easy make and it will make a lovely
Welcome to the 9th Flower Square pattern of the Bláithín Blanket Stash Busting CAL! This crochet square is called the Aster Square. This flower square is richly textured and colourful, like the beautiful Aster flower,
