37+ Patterns To Use Up Your Yarn Stash (Small Projects)

Make an easy-knitted dishcloth with a textured Irish moss stitch pattern for your home.

Great for beginners who are learning basic knitting stitches.

It is a simple pattern that's perfect if you are looking for a smaller project.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

In this post, you will see a bookmark knitting pattern with a Celtic cable design.

This is a fun project and a great way to use scrap yarn in your stash.

A bookmark is one of the easiest things to knit, and this cable knit will be a treasured keepsake.

Ice cream cozies are a great first crochet project, as they are small and easy to make.

You will use single crochet stitches to create a simple but useful design.

You need around 50g of yarn per cozy.

Crochet one in all of your favorite different colors.

These small Christmas stockings are perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your holiday décor.

Whether you use them as tree ornaments, festive garlands, or thoughtful gift wrap embellishments, these little stockings are sure to bring joy to your celebrations.

Best of all, this free pattern is perfect for knitters of all levels, making it a great stashbusting project to dive into during the holidays!

In this post, you will learn how to knit a corner-to-corner dishcloth with this diagonal knit dishcloth pattern for beginners.

This is a great quick project for a beginner knitter as it teaches you how to knit garter stitch, increase through yarn overs, and decrease.

Plus, it’s a great stash buster to use up those leftover cotton yarns in your yarn stash.

Why not knit this lovely tea cozy knitting pattern? It’s an easy knitting pattern that looks great knit in any color of your choice.

The design is simple: pleated panels in two colors are stitched together, leaving openings for the handle and spout.

This would be suitable for an advanced beginner as well as a seasoned knitter!

Make one in your favorite colors of yarn.

Make your dishcloths featuring the intricate Celtic cable knit stitch pattern.

Grab a skein of your favorite cotton yarn, and get ready to knit a new dishcloth or two!

It's a great way to use up your yarn stash.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

This striped socks knitting pattern is a great pattern for those of you out there who love stripes!

You can make a pair of socks in all sorts of color combinations, from neutrals to pastel hues and bo

Make a colorful soft toy using scraps from other projects following the free and easy pattern.

Take a look at this pattern if you are looking to start a project to practice your knitting skills, use up leftover yarn, and make a cute gift for a loved one.

It's great as a gift and decoration for your little one’s room. 

This scrap yarn shawl is an asymmetrical knit in garter stitch with worsted weight yarn and 5 mm (US 8) needles.

The shawl is a great stash buster knit in stripes to use up those mini skeins or one-skein wonders in your yarn stash.

It's a great project to start your knitting journey.

Designed with an asymmetrical shape, the shawl can be worn in a few ways for a relaxed fit.

In this post, you will see two soap-saver bag crochet patterns.

Making all of the items in the crochet bathroom set will be perfect for gifting or for making and selling at upcoming craft fairs.

Great for stash-busting and using up cotton scraps.

It is a simple project for all makers.

Dishcloth knitting patterns to practice basic knitting stitches.

Make a set of three knitted dishcloths, each with knit and purl stitches.

Perfect for a first project for a beginner knitter.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

Crochet dishcloth pattern set that includes three different designs.

Great for beginners who are learning to practice basic crochet stitch patterns.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

Make a set of cotton crochet face scrubbies for you or as a gift. 

This crochet face scrubbie pattern is an excellent beginner crochet project that will introduce you to creating a chain, single crochet, and crocheting circles!

Make a dog sweater with various colors you have left in DK yarn.

The sweater is striped, perfect for using up any leftovers in your yarn stash.

Make your dog a cozy knit for the colder months they will love!

It is the ideal gift for everyone who loves dogs.

Make this beautiful garter stitch shawl following the instructions of this free pattern.

Check out this pattern if you want to start a new knitting project to use the leftover yarn in your collection.

All you need is scrap yarns and circular needles.

In this post, you will see a knitted tea cosy pattern that looks like an ice cream swirl.

The ice cream swirl tea cosy is made in two striped pieces and then stitched together, leaving openings for the handle and spout.

It's a great gift for a friend who loves tea. 

Make this pretty shawl in any color of your choice.

Check out this pattern if you want to start a new knitting project to use the leftover yarn in your collection.

You can also experiment with the stitch pattern using different yarn weights and needle sizes.

In this post, you will see a crochet shamrock pattern and a four-leaf clover.

You can easily make the leaves of a shamrock by crocheting heart-shaped flat panels and sewing them together, adding a stem, and voila!

This is a fun project and a great way to use scrap yarn in your stash.

Knit an earbud pouch using up your yarn scraps following this free pattern.

All you need is sport weight yarn and double point needles.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

This patchwork baby blanket knitting pattern can be made in various different colors.

Made with different simple stitches, this is an easy pattern.

You can also experiment with yarn weights and various needle sizes.

A knit blanket is a lovely gift for a new mom.

Make cool bookmarks with this easy beginner-level pattern.

A cool gift for anyone who loves books and a great small project to start if you are a new knitter.

All you need is fingering weight yarn and 3.0 knitting needles. 

This corner to corner baby blanket is knit in garter stitch stripes.

You can substitute the colors for various colors in your stash and make this blanket truly colorful!

All you need is bulky yarn and circular knitting needles.

In this post, you will see how to knit the linen stitch with a tutorial and free dishcloth pattern.

Slipped stitches create a woven texture and a very firm knitted fabric that does not curl at the edges.

The pattern is available as a free PDF. 

In this post, you will see how to crochet the linen stitch with a tutorial and free dishcloth pattern.

This is a simple crochet stitch pattern that gives a dense woven fabric perfect for blankets, dishcloths, table mats, table runners, and pot holders.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

This shawl knitting pattern inspired by Claire from Outlander can be knit using a variety of yarns.

You could experiment with different yarn weights and textures, making it all striped.

It would make a great gift and can be made in any color of your choice.

There is a video tutorial to help you to start knitting the shawl.

This pair of fingerless mittens is a great stash-busting project for a one-skein wonder.

You only need one skein to make up these easy mittens inspired by Claire from Outlander.

Accessories like fingerless gloves are perfect for stash busting.

Knit up pretty washcloths for you or to gift to someone special using the free and easy-to-follow pattern.

Blast your yarn stash and make cool leaf-shaped washcloths to decorate your kitchen.

It can be made with different yarn weights (worsted weight, aran weight yarn, DK weight yarn).

Make this awesome rug using all of your yarn scraps following this free pattern.

This pattern is designed to use up lots of yarn quickly as it uses this method of combining scraps together.

Check out the pattern on Stitches ‘n Scraps and make a cool Rug to decorate your house!

Crochet a set of coasters for yourself or as a gift for your friends and family with this free crochet pattern.

It’s a nice project to start if you want to use up your yarn scraps and practice crocheting, as they are easy and fast to complete.

The pattern is available as a free PDF on Raverly.

If you want to use up a little of your yarn scraps, check out this free, easy crochet pattern by Brett Bara.

Make beautiful crochet rings to complete your jewelry collection and complement your outfits or to gift to someone special.

You can find the free pattern on favecrafts.com.

Make an unbelievably cute sweater for your kid or as a gift using the leftover yarn in your collection following a video step-by-step tutorial by Jasmine Kennon.

Check out this pattern if you want to clean your stash and make a cool gift for your friends or family.

Crochet one for your kid or as a gift.

Make an easy crochet headband with this free pattern; it’s easy to follow and great for beginners.

A handmade crochet headband would complete all spring and autumn outfits; you can keep it for yourself or gift it to a friend.

Made with wool yarn, it's perfect for the winter.

In this post, you will see how to knit baby booties with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

This is a basic pattern for beginner-level people, and the techniques you will need to know are casting on, casting off, knitting in garter stitch, decreasing through K2tog, and picking up stitches.

A quick-knit project for all makers of any skill level.

These baby booties are knit flat with straight needles and later seamed to finish.

In this post, you will see knitted Halloween treat bags to make in two sizes.

This is a great project for anyone new to knitting as they are knit back and forth on straight needles, then seamed.

Perfect for gifting kids with candy over the holidays.

You can adjust the colors and make it Christmas themed.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

In this post, you will see a free crochet washcloth pattern set with two designs that will help you to practice basic crochet stitches.

Washcloths are a great first crochet project, as they are small and easy to make.

These free patterns are granny square designs made larger in bright cotton colors.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

In this post, you will see how to create your crochet acorn garland.

At this time of the year, many people decorate their homes for autumn with pine cones, acorns, pumpkins, and other things that celebrate the season.

This post will teach you how to knit Fisherman’s rib stitch and a free headband pattern.

The knitted headband has a step-by-step tutorial so you can follow along and learn this fantastic reversible pattern if you are a new knitter.

Pair it with a cozy cardigan for the ultimate fall look. 

This post will teach you how to crochet a headband (easy for beginners).

The crochet headband has a step-by-step tutorial so you can follow along and learn this fantastic ribbed pattern if you are a new crocheter.

This crochet ear warmer is crocheted with a bulky weight yarn and uses only one skein of yarn, making it a quick and easy crochet project for great gifts.

Make yourself the perfect winter accessory!

In this post, you will see how to crochet a blanket stitch dishcloth.

This is a simple crochet stitch pattern that gives a dense woven fabric perfect for blankets, dishcloths, scarves, and table runners.

The pattern is available as a free PDF.

In this blog post, you will learn everything about how to corner-to-corner crochet (C2C) for beginners.

You will also see a written pattern and a video tutorial showing you how to crochet corner to corner and a free crochet pattern for a dishcloth. 

The pattern is available as a free PDF.