5 uses for leftover yarn

There’s always that guilty feeling when it comes to left over yarn from a project. Do you stuff it into your knitting bag? Put it in the back of the craft cupboard? Leave it laying around the house or even… discard it? 

Here are a list of 5 mini projects where those last strands of yarn can come in handy and make something beautiful!  

1. COASTERS

 You need something to put your tea/coffee on while sitting in your cozy crafting spot!
Crochet coasters are very simple to make (literally a circle!) and can be made in any colour, yarn ply and size! 

Here are some free patterns and YouTube tutorials to get you started:

• Easy, beginner friendly round crochet coaster pattern
  (Source: Easy Crochet)
  

• Square crochet coaster pattern
  (Source: Sarling.com)
  

• Youtube crochet coaster tutorial
  (Source: Sigoni Macaroni)
  

• Youtube Hexagon crochet coaster tutorial
  (Source: Crochet and Tea)

2. POM POMS

 
 Great to add onto beanies, garlands, baby booties, socks, the Christmas tree!  

Depending on how much yarn you have left over, pom poms can be any size, meaning you can use every last piece of yarn - every time. 

Here are some free patterns and YouTube tutorials to get you started:  

• pom poms using a cardboard template pattern
  (Source: The Spruce Crafts)
  

• Pom poms using a fork pattern
  (Source: instructables.com)
  

• Youtube pom pom tutorial
  (Source: Sheep & Stitch)

3. DISH CLOTHS

Much more Earth-friendly than using disposable cloths! 

Simply knit or crochet a square, and rewash when needed. 

Here are some free patterns and YouTube tutorials to get you started: 

• Youtube tutorial - simple dishcloths
  (Source: Daisy Farm Crafts)
  

• Easy dishcloth pattern
  (Source: DIYNatural)

4. GRANNY SQUARES

 Ahh, The classic, much loved granny square! 

After each project, knit or crochet a granny square. Sew all the squares together as you go to see a blanket build up! A nice reminder of all the projects made that year. 

Here are some free patterns and YouTube tutorials to get you started:

• Beginner pattern
  (Source: Easy Crochet)
  

• Basic granny square pattern
  (Source: Smiling Colours)
  

• Fast, east and versatile Youtube tutorial
  (Source: Crochet with Tiffany Hansen)
  
  

5. ACCESSORIES  

Make yourself a scrunchie or headband to match the project you just made, or decorate your coffee cup with one of your creations.

Here are some free patterns and YouTube tutorials to get you started:

• Scrunchie pattern
  (source: Wool and the Gang)
  

• Twisted headband pattern
  (Source: Sheep and Stitch)
  

• Knit cup cozy
  (Source: Good Knit Kisses)