For longer pieces or small balls of yarn that you have lying around your house, it is always hard to decide what to do with them. You can make newborn hats, flower accessories for the hats, and you can make simple jewelry for children. Here are some other patterns that require minimal yarn: Snowman Ornament to make for your tree or as a gift. Doll Clothes are a wonderful addition to any little girls' playthings. Knit doll clothes to help add some pizazz to every little dolls wardrobe. Flower Coaster great for any household.  Would you like to see more ideas? Check out our Pinterest board on scrap yarn.
Bits and Pieces
Kendra Sagash |
We all have them. Tiny bits and pieces of yarn. Not really enough to do much with, but we don't want it to go to waste. There are a lot of projects you can do with just one or two yards of yarn. And what about those 2-inch pieces that you cut off after you are done weaving in ends? There are a lot of things you can do with those pieces. If you have children you can save them to glue onto their paper crafts or even fill a clear vase with them. It will make a great centerpiece with a lot of color and it will make a great conversation piece. You can tie them into loops to make your own FREE place markers. For longer pieces or small balls of yarn that you have lying around your house, it is always hard to decide what to do with them. You can make newborn hats, flower accessories for the hats, and you can make simple jewelry for children. Here are some other patterns that require minimal yarn: Snowman Ornament to make for your tree or as a gift. Doll Clothes are a wonderful addition to any little girls' playthings. Knit doll clothes to help add some pizazz to every little dolls wardrobe. Flower Coaster great for any household.  Would you like to see more ideas? Check out our Pinterest board on scrap yarn.
For longer pieces or small balls of yarn that you have lying around your house, it is always hard to decide what to do with them. You can make newborn hats, flower accessories for the hats, and you can make simple jewelry for children. Here are some other patterns that require minimal yarn: Snowman Ornament to make for your tree or as a gift. Doll Clothes are a wonderful addition to any little girls' playthings. Knit doll clothes to help add some pizazz to every little dolls wardrobe. Flower Coaster great for any household.  Would you like to see more ideas? Check out our Pinterest board on scrap yarn.
4 comments
Great idea Sandra!
I use my leftover yarns for a multicolored afghan. I do granny squares and for the first 2 rows or three I do in color and then then out side white or black. I find its nice because when you finish you can see all the colors you have used on different projects you have done over the years.. I just roll up whatever I have left if its a small amount and put in a see through container and when I get enough I start making the squares.
I make medium size pompoms from yarn scraps. They are colorful play toys for cats. You can even rub them in catnip; also can be washed by hand or in a ‘delicates’ bag in the washer. Just tie them off tight!
Great article! I have always used those 2 inch pieces as stitch markers, but you have introduced lots of interesting ideas. Thanks!