Check out the pattern on Stitches n Scraps and make a cool Rug to decorate your house! Pictured project by KatieDaugherty. About 6 1/2cm (2 1/2) tall. If you'd like to knit patterns you love for people you care about, I can help! Over time, it can even cause damage. These fair isle covers in three sizes are perfect for dressing up pots. The design is simple, with pleated panels in two colors that are stitched together leaving openings for the handle and spout. Here, a number of ways to use old yarn to create something newwaste not, want not. These would look gorgeous hanging over a bed or a sofa. Just make sure you knit your gauge swatch in the pattern you want to use, that you cast on the proper number of stitches to make the pattern work and that you understand that many stitch patterns take more yarn to work than plain old garter stitch. What do you keep your leftover yarn in? Then wind the thread around a small ball until it's covered, adding more strands as needed. I believe in knitting everywhere - even on the Iron Throne! Personally I love the chaotic look, but the orderly look can be very pretty too. Great for beginners who are learning to practice basic crochet stitch patterns. Tulip Twist Headband by Burgundy and Blush, 14. I end up with a blob every time! You may have a description of my post and one picture while linking back to my site. Make this for you or as a gift for your friends and family. This is a much more creative and beautiful alternative to silk flowers. Great use for scrap and stash yarn! But you dont! Its knitted with scraps of 4 ply yarn and measures about 26 cm / 10 across. Another idea would be to add a hoop at the top or a hook and hang it on the Christmas tree. Guide dinner party guests to their seatsand give little hands a fun project in the days beforehandwith easy embroidered table cards. Knit a beautiful striped blanket using scraps of yarn with the free instructions and tips from Hanna from Pearl & Scissors. DIY Instructions and Project Credit ravelry. There are so many cute ideas here; those watermelon coasters would be great for the summer months, and those daisy coasters are really clever! This set of miniature sweaters will keep your keys from scratching up your purse contents, designed by Berroco. This little cozy slips on the bottom of a glass or goblet and allows you to put a wine glass anywhere you are while protecting furniture from rings. Pictured projects by karinhoja and summerinatlanta. Tired of burning your hands on a hot mug of coffee or tea? And dont worry. And heres something I could use right about now! Whether you're looking for easy yarn crafts or want to find more practical solutions there are plenty of ideas to keep . Tell recipients of these gorgeously textured accessories that you relied on kumihimo (translation: "gathered threads"), the ancient Japanese braiding technique, to create them. Over at The Sweetest Occasion blog, you can learn how to make them quickly and easily out of your yarn scraps (the pictures show full spools of string cord, but you could easily do this project with leftover yarn). They can brighten up any object and add a burst of color and pizzazz. Jodi Lewanda came up with these clever furniture leg socks for Red Heart. Big and Thick Dishcloth Scrubbie by Itchin for some Stitchin, 23. DIY Instructions and Project Credit crochetconcupiscence. In this post, you will see 20 patterns to use up your yarn stash. so cool! Approximately 4.5cm (2ins) x 3.5cm (1.5 ins). These Stash Buster Sweater Knitting Patterns are a great way of using up your stash of odds and ends of yarn. Turn your scrap yarn into something you can use for your knitting a bracelet that holds the knitting tools you most frequently need to get at such as stitch markers, cable needles, crochet hook. Designed for mini skeins, it's also a great way too use up fingering weight scraps. See amazing IKEA DIY hacks, find a new craft or hobby, decorate your home, learn to blog - and so much more! This would be an especially great project to use up sparkly yarn that you have left over! Want to add a little something extra to really make them stand out? Get the pattern: Log Cabin Scrap Blanket. Crocus Headband by Burgundy and Blush, 12. Basketweave Baby Booties by Raffamusa Designs, 4.