In this post, you will see 20 patterns to use up your yarn stash.
We makers have a never-ending love for yarn and definitely buy a lot of it.
Special yarn for upcoming projects, the yarn we think is going to make a cute sweater, a cool hat, or a pretty pair of gloves.
Use Up Those Leftover Yarns
We all have balls, skeins, and scraps of yarn leftover from previous projects that we don’t know what to do with, but never want to throw away.
If your yarn collection is bursting and you can’t justify buying new yarn right now, then it’s time to bust your stash!
Starting from your yarn leftovers, those one skein wonders, and any other yarn you have going spare.
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The scraps of yarn and oddballs you are keeping in your stash can become beautiful knits or crocheted items.
You can combine all your leftover yarn together or a part of it depending on the pattern and make one big project like a striped crochet afghan, a temperature blanket, or a colorful baby blanket.
All of us knitters and crocheters have a yarn stash just waiting to be used.
What Can You Do With Leftover Yarn?
You can use it to create large-scale projects like scarves, throws, or rugs as well as creating a lot of small knitting projects.
There are a lot of scrap yarn projects you can choose from for both knitting or crochet including;
- Crochet dishcloths
- Knitted dishcloths
- You can make coasters to keep your table’s water ring free.
- Knitted jewelry (earrings, bracelets).
- Headbands for your hair.
- Bookmarks.
- Amigurumi.
- Scrunchies.
You can make pretty much everything with your leftover scraps of yarn that you have in your stash.
What Can I Knit With Leftover Sock Yarn?
Also, if you love making socks, you probably have a lot of sock yarn leftovers to use up.
Sock yarn is often a blend of fibers that make the finished fabric more durable so all your new projects will be long-lasting.
You can make a variety of knits using sock yarn including;
- Colorful shawls.
- Striped blankets.
- Crochet granny squares.
- Striped gloves.
- Bookmarks.
- Scrappy socks.
How Do You Use Yarn Scraps?
Bust your stash and make awesome small or large knitting or crochet projects.
You can use up all your leftovers and scraps of yarn that have been sitting in your collection.
You can utilize yarn that would have never been used otherwise to make gifts for your friends and family and open up space in your stash for new yarn.
Take a look below at the round-up of patterns and find your next project.
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20 Patterns To Use Up Your Yarn Stash
Stash busting patterns including both knitting and crochet patterns.
Scrap yarn projects and small knitting projects are included as well as larger projects that you can make.
Ice Cream Cozy Crochet Pattern {Beginner Friendly!}
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.
Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern
Why not knit this lovely tea cosy knitting pattern, it’s an easy knitting pattern that looks great knit in any colors of your choice.
The design is simple, with pleated panels in two colors that are stitched together leaving openings for the handle and spout.
This would be suitable for an advanced beginner as well as a seasoned knitter!
Soap Saver Bag Crochet Pattern
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 to make and sell at the upcoming craft fairs.
Great for stash busting and using up cotton scraps.
Dishcloth Knitting Patterns {To Practice Basic Knitting Stitches}
Dishcloth knitting patterns to practice basic knitting stitches.
Make a set of three knitted dishcloths each with knit and purl stitches.
(Free PDF Download)
Crochet Dishcloth Pattern Set {Three Designs}
Crochet dishcloth pattern set that includes three different designs.
Great for beginners who are learning to practice basic crochet stitch patterns.
(Free PDF Download)
Celtic Cable Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Make your own 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!
(Free PDF Download)
Irish Moss Stitch Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Make an easy knitted dishcloth with a textured Irish moss stitch pattern for your home.
Great for beginners who are learning basic knitting stitches.
(Free PDF Download)
Crochet Face Scrubbies Pattern
Make a set of cotton crochet face scrubbies with my own crochet pattern.
This crochet face scrubbie pattern is an excellent beginner crochet project, that will introduce you to creating a chain, single crochet and of course crocheting circles!
Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern
Make a dog sweater with various colours you have leftover in DK yarn.
The sweater is striped, making it perfect for using up any leftovers you have in your yarn stash.
Knitted Striped Scrap Yarn Blanket
Knit a beautiful striped blanket using scraps of yarn with the free instructions and tips from Hanna from Pearl & Scissors.
Make this for you or as a gift for your friends and family.
The Garter Scrap Shawl
Make this beautiful garter stitch shawl following the instructions of The Mouse Army Mitten Company.
Check out this pattern if you are looking to start a new knitting project to use up the leftover yarn in your collection.
Knitted Tea Cosy Pattern | Ice Cream Swirl
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 then stitched together leaving openings for the handle and spout.
The Sea Glass Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make this pretty shawl in any colours of your choice.
Check out this pattern if you are looking to start a new knitting project to use up the leftover yarn in your collection.
You can also experiment with the stitch pattern using different yarn weights and needle sizes.
Earbud Pouch: A Free Knitting Pattern
Knit an earbud pouch using up your yarn scraps following this free pattern by Mary Keenan.
You can download the free PDF by hugsforyourhead.com.
Baby Blanket Pattern (Patchwork + 4 Stitch Patterns)
This patchwork baby blanket knitting pattern can be made in various different colours.
You can also experiment with yarn weights and various needle sizes.
Free Knitting Pattern: Bookmark Trio
Make cool bookmarks with this easy beginner level pattern by Megan Goodacre from Tricksy Knitter.
A cool gift for anyone who loves books and a great small project to start if you are a new knitter.
You can find the free pattern on tricksyknitter.com.
Corner To Corner Baby Blanket Pattern
This corner to corner baby blanket is knit in garter stitch stripes.
You can substitute the colours for various colours you have in your stash and make this blanket truly colourful!
Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern
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.
Fingerless Mittens Pattern | Outlander Claire
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.
Free Knitting Pattern: Leafy Washcloth
Knit up pretty washcloths for you or to gift to someone special using the free and easy to follow the pattern by Megan Goodacre from Tricksy Knitter.
Blast your yarn stash and make some cool leaf-shaped washcloths to decorate your kitchen.
Pattern For Crochet Water Bottle Holders
Crochet a water bottle holder using the free pattern by Little House in Colorado.
Crochet your own water bottle holder so you can easily carry your bottle around with you, with this free, cool and informative pattern
Free Pattern – Linen Stitch Scrap Rug
Make this awesome rug using all of your yarn scraps following this free pattern by Pia from Stitches n Scraps.
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!
Citrus Coaster Pattern By Dona Knits
Crochet a set of coasters for yourself or as a gift for your friends and family with this free crochet pattern by Dona Knits.
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.
You can download the PDF on Ravelry
Crochet Ring Pattern
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 jewellery collection and complement your outfits or to gift to someone special.
You can find the free pattern on favecrafts.com.
Crochet Pattern: Scrap Yarn Tote
Make a pretty tote with a colour palette of your liking using up your yarn leftovers with this free, easy crochet pattern by Ellen Thomas from The Chilly Dog.
This is a good stash buster project as you can use up all the scraps in your yarn collection and make a beautiful tote to take shopping with you or to gift it to your friends.
Scrap soft Toy Pattern By Teresa Alvarez
Make a colourful soft toy using scraps from other projects following the free and easy pattern by Teresa Alvarez.
Take a look at this pattern if you are looking to start a project to practice your crocheting skills, to use up leftover yarn and make a cute gift for a loved one.
This pattern is available for download on Ravelry.
Crochet Scrap Yarn Child Sweater Pattern By Jasmine Kennon
Make an unbelievably cute sweater for your kid or as a gift using your leftover yarn in your collection following a video step by step tutorial by Jasmine Kennon.
Check out this pattern if you are looking to clean out your stash and make a cool gift for your friends or family.
Crochet Headband Pattern
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.
Free Knitting Patterns
Choose your next project from one of the pattern posts below to get started!
* Update - I just added this here (June 2020) as there are many knitting patterns for you to browse through!
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