What to do with Leftover Yarn : Stash Busting Challenge
What do you keep your leftover yarn in? You know… those little tiny balls of scrap yarn or half skeins of yarn from past projects that you just can’t part with.
For me, it’s a clear jar. And when that’s full, a basket. But when the basket is full, then it’s time for a stash busting weekend!
I partnered up with Janne from Joy of Motion Crochet to challenge our designer friends with helping us create a list of projects perfect for all that leftover yarn! What we came up with is 111 fun, cute, and useful scrap yarn projects to gift of use for yourself.
Using this list, you’ll easily clear out your own scrap yarn pile.
No time right now? Pin these scrap yarn project ideas for later!
How does the Yarn Stash Busting Challenge work?
Designers shared a new set of crochet and knit scrap yarn projects each week. Unfortunately, the challenge is now over, but you can still find all of the challenge’s 111 free scrap yarn projects below!
Make sure you don’t miss the next challenge! Signup below to be the first to know when I host a new challenge.
Knitting Patterns using Leftover Yarn
It was tricky finding knitting designers to participate in our challenge. Therefore, many of the patterns below are crochet. If you’re looking for knitting patterns using leftover yarn, I’ve highlighted them in blue for you!
Week 1: 16 Amazing Scrap Yarn Projects
1. Easy Plant Hanger by Joy of Motion Crochet
2. Pretty in Pink Booties by Fosbas Design
3. Brighton Beanie by Stitch and Hound
4. Party Bear Coasters by Raffamusa Design
5. Easter Eggs by Desert Blossom Crafts
6. Daisy Headband by BearRye
7. Llama wall hanging by E’ClaireMakery
8. Crochet Ragdoll Heart by Yarnhild
9. X Bangle by Creations by Courtney
10. Ice Cream Cozy by Sigoni Macaroni
Sick of all the yarn jargon and conversions?
US vs UK, abbreviations, imperial vs metric, yarn weights, etc?
11. Simple and Sweet Bow Tie Head Warmer by Itchin for Some Stitchin
12. Kimono Baby Booties by The Blue Elephants
13. Luxe Spa Headband by Through the Loop YC
14. Lacy Little Hat by Crafting Each Day
15. Knotted Mesh Headband by Sweet Thing Crochet
16. Peak-a-Boo Baby Hat by me, Knitting with Chopsticks
Week 2: 28 Ways to Use Up Your Yarn Stash
1. Crochet Coasters by Joy of Motion Crochet
2. Tunisian Crochet Tresca Potholder by Raffamusa Designs
3. Triangular Headband by Bear Rye
4. Diamond Reflection Cowl by Another Mum Fights the Dust
5. Bobble Fingerless Gloves by E’ClaireMakery
6. Marley Beanie by the Blue Elephants
7. Cali the Cactus by The Loophole Fox
8. Cross Bookmark by Edith Blayn (pattern unavailable)
9. Coco Earrings by Creations by Courtney
10. Forest Trail Headband by Ned and Mimi
11. Two (or more) colour cowl by King and Eye
12. Monkey Around Boot Cuffs by Through the Loop YC
13. Tulip Twist Headband by Burgundy and Blush
14. Boho Plant Hanger by Brittany Alice Crochet
15. Mason jar cozies by Carroway Crochet
16. Arewa Bracelet by Fosbas Designs
17. Crochet ragdoll jellyfish by Yarn Hild
18. Two toned Scrunchies by Desert Blossom Crafts
19. Sweet Daisies Potholder by Needle Klankers
20. Farmhouse Washcloth by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
21. Suze-Anna Raceback Top by Desamour Designs
22. Easter Eggs by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’
23. Baby Bunny Hat by Hanjan Crochet
24. Embossed Heart Pouch by Sweet Thing Crochet
25. Mini Unicorn Amigurumi by Loops and Love Crochet
26. Stash Busting Washcloth by Crafting Each Day
27. Freeze Pop Sleeve by Sigoni Macaroni
28. Finally, Soap Socks by me, Knitting with Chopsticks
Week 3: Patterns Using Leftover Yarn
- Sunday at the Pool Coasters by Knitting with Chopsticks
2. Striped Sunglasses Pouch by Joy of Motion Crochet
3. Basketweave Baby Booties by Raffamusa Designs
4. Quick and Easy Earrings by Desert Blossom Crafts
5. Spring Sparkle Coasters by Noors Knits
6. Baby Knit Booties by The Blue Elephants
7. Diamonds Hat by Creations by Courtney
8. Zipper Pouch by Ned and Mimi
9. Butterfly Cardigan by E’ClaireMakery
10. Team Spirit Scrunchie by Simply Hooked by Janet
11. Flower Face Scrubs by Burgundy and Blush
12. Sideways Dishcloth by No Hooks Given
13. Assorted Rose Bouquet by The Loophole Fox
14. Fox Face Brooche by Cloudberry Cat
15. N Stitch Mug Cozy by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
16. The Classic Cowl by Hanjan Crochet
17. Summerside Dishcloth by Through the Loop YC
18. Diamond Bobble Scrubie by Sweet Thing Crochet
19. Spiral Baby Hat by Crafting Each Day
20. Simple Basket by Yarn Hild
21. Honeycomb Cowl by One Little Hook
22. Short and Chunky Fingerless Gloves by Corroway Crochet
23. Whale Amigurumi by Loops and Love Crochet
24. Easy AF Crochet Headband by Brittany Alice Crochet
25. Reusable Crochet Ear Protector by Sigoni Macaroni
26. Spring Modern Granny Infinity Scarf by Itchin’ for some Stitchin’
27. Venus’s Looking Glass Motif by Needle Klankers
28. Tunesian Mug Rug by Desamour Design
29. Florabelle Fingerless Gloves by Edith Blayn (pattern unavailable)
30. Easy Boho Evening Purse by King and Eye
31. Arewa Ear Warmer by Fosbas Design
Week 4: Small Leftover Yarn Projects
- Happy Feet Baby Socks by Knitting with Chopsticks
2. You favorite potholder by Joy of Motion Crochet
3. Strawberry Pacifier Clip by Raffamusa Designs
4. Rosebud Beanie by The Blue Elephants
5. 3 face scrubbies and bowl by Edyth Blayn (pattern unavailable)
6. Woodland Tote by Desert Blossom Crafts
7. Western Style Wall Hanging by Simply Hooked by Janet
8. Primrose granny square by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
9. Everlasting Infinity Scarf by Through the Loop Yarn Crafts
10. Stashbusting Lace Scarf by Crafting Each Day
11. Crocus Headband by Burgundy and Blush
12. Seaglass Bandana Scarf by Hanjan Crochet
13. Two Toned Beanie by E’ClaireMakery
14. Crochet Flower Pattern by Another Mum Fights the Dust
15. Ice Cream Cone by the Loophole Fox
16. Butterfly Chapsticks Cozy by Sweet Thing Crochet
17. Tunesian Twist Earwarmer by One Little Hook
18. Ombre Coasters by Ned and Mimi
19. Dreamer Beanie by Carroway Crochet
20. Zig Zag Zipper Bag by Loops and Love Crochet
21. Mandala Monster by Sigoni Macaroni
22. Big and Thick Dishcloth Scrubbie by Itchin’ for some Stitchin’
23. Not Knit Dishcloth by Desamours Designs
24. Rainbow Dreams Wall Hanging by Stuck on You Crochet
25. T-shirt yarn crochet slippers by Knitz N Purlz
26. Saphire Star Granny Square by Ceochet Cloudberry
27. Alpine Crochet Purse by Brittany Alice Crochet
28. Palm Tree Tapestry Bag by Creations by Courtney
29. The Flora Flower by Yarn Hild
30. All Tied Up Headband by Needle Klankers
31. Sunglasses Case by Pine Tree Crochet
32. Slouchy Hypster Beanie by King and Eye
33. Cute Pouch by Fosbas Design
Looking for more ideas on what to do with your leftover yarn? Here are a few extras from my blog:
Thank you for all your sweet patterns
Thank you so much, everyone, they are all wonderful patterns 😀
Will you have any knitting patterns?
Thank you for the crochet patterns!
Thank you all for your generous spirits!
I want to Thank All for your generosity!
Ahhh, I’m so sad it’s almost over! I hope you do another soon, it was so fun checking in each week.