@@knittingknut which I find funny because Navajo as to my understanding did not invent nor if they did particularly use this method of ply. So the more common (and accurate) name is chain ply. I hope that my comment did not come across as preachy.
It seems that is the most popular item associated with scrap blankets. But when you use different yarn weights and colors, it's not always practical. Thanks so much for sharing and I think that slippers are a great choice!
Yes. I like those to wear with boot slippers--no matter what brand I get, my feet seem to be between sizes. Slippers like these make them fit perfectly!
@@ElveeKaye Typical of a kid. You love something so much you eventually wear it out. That's a great sign though! Your mom knew exactly what you liked! Still such a great gift and idea as a whole for using scrap yarn. Thanks again for sharing!
I just stumbled across this video as it came on after another one I had been watching. I’m glad it did. I agree with the others that your voice is so calming. You went above and beyond in the replies as well. I tend to use some of my “leftover” stash for trying out 12” squares before committing to an entire afghan. I have almost enough to make one for our bed. So looking forward to that getting done. I’ve also picked up unfinished yarn projects at yard sales, usually free, as the sellers just wanted to get rid of it. It’s fun trying to decipher the patterns. I’m going to go looking for more of your videos! I hope I find a few! The crocodile stitch also helps use up leftover stash. I’ve made 3 backpacks using the stitch and they are all still being used! I have subscribed and hope to see more from you!
So many good things said in this post! First of all, thank you for subscribing. I am so happy to have you here! I love going through and reading and replying to comments. I learn so much!! Afghans are great projects for leftover yarn. From reading comments on this video, I'm not the only one that would agree. That's so awesome you almost have enough for an entire afghan! So much yarn. So when you try out your squares, is this to see if you have enough yarn or to try out new stitch patterns? I'm imagining you make many squares and sew together to make the afghan, is that what you do? I have never thought to find another person's project and try to figure out what they were doing. (I do that with my own projects lol). I can see how that would be fun. Do you take those with the intention of finishing the pattern or just for the yarn? I bet those are neat looking backpacks...and durable! The crocodile stitch looks so fun. Thanks so much for taking your time to share these amazing ideas!
Re: the Sakura (SAW-koo-rah) face scrubbies; sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese, hence the classic shape of these scrubbies. Sakura trees are almost an obsession in Japan, and the season of their bloom (late March-early April) is a very popular time of year, as people travel to well known trees and plantings to admire the colors.
You know, I think that's what the pattern states in the blog and that was the inspiration behind that particular pattern. I can see why they would be an obsession, they are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for gathering all these resources and posting this video. There are some really wonderful ideas. I've made hair ties and soap savers and I wish I had seen your video before buying a coin purse! In relation to tableware, I've also made coffee cup cozies. I like them because it saves from getting one at the cafe. Now if I can only crochet the coffee cup and shrink my waste even more! Oh well, small steps :)
It was so fun to compile all of these pattern resources and I'm really happy that you liked the ideas! That's a drag about the coin purse, but maybe it's a pattern to save for later, when you're new coin purse is full haha. They're also really great for gifts too. I released a pattern after this video came out for a coin purse of my own. They're a lot of fun to make...just saying. That's hilarious, if you could crochet the coffee cup. I'm sure there is a pattern for it somewhere! Thanks for taking your time to comment!
I had 21 skeins of color yarn that I had purchased along 2 years to do mexican embroidery. I used all of them to crochet 200 granny squares, made a white border on all of them, purchased a couple more colours and made a huge blanket almost 1.80 meters long by 1.40meters wide. I arranged the squares according to the shades, violet and pink merging with blues and greens then yellow, orange, red and pink again
That sounds like such a beautiful project. I'm imagining something called a temperature blanket (I think?). I've seen a few floating around on Instagram. Granny squares are definitely a good use for scrap yarn too. Thanks so much for sharing. I hope this can inspire someone to crochet a blanket similar to yours.
Everyone has already said how wonderful this is (especially compared to other stash videos). Even some of the things I've made before, I never thought of as stash busters somehow!! Love this!
Very kind of you to say! Maybe now you can look at your stash a little differently and make a lot of fun projects. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. :)
I stumbled on to your video. I'm now a new sub :) I'm a beginner at 50 years of age and I got some yarn from $1 Tree... Not a lot of yardage and this is great ideas to play with as I am just beginning
Welcome! So happy to have you here! Such a great place to start. You can practice a lot of different stitches with many of these patterns. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
This is by far the most comprehensive and wonderfully beautiful list of stash busters I have ever seen. You are a wonderful addition to the Yarny community and I became a Subscriber ( and Liker) today. Thank you for this fantastic list of project ideas. 👏🏻😊👏🏻
Wow! Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the list of ideas! They are all projects I want to make myself 😊 I'm honored that you subscribed and welcome to my channel!
I have been trying and discarding some yarn buster projects. Some of them have been successful. Not my idea for an afghan. Now, I can hardly wait to get started on small projects. This video is just what I needed to get busy on fun projects. Thank you so much!
I tend to work on small things anyways, and I pull apart the yarn plys of DK yarn to give myself a thinner yarn. I made an amigurumi "Monster" who is very cute and cuddly and I painstakingly knitted him a doll sized scarf with size 1 needles. I'm very proud of him. Oh also, plastic canvas projects and felting projects are fantastic for using up even the smallest scraps of yarn!
Oh wow, that’s incredible! I’m sure that scarf was difficult lol! I applaud you for doing that. Do you have the pattern or a picture of the finished amigurumi anywhere? I’d love to see it! And thanks for sharing the felting and plastic canvas ideas. I didn’t think of projects like that!
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on using your yarn stash to make small projects. This video is so well organized with lots of ideas, information and inspiration. Thank you so much.
Your content is really good! There were several items I’d actually make. I am a brand new fan. I stumbled across this but went back and looked at a few others and I’ll be back for sure. Keep going you’re doing really good!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. It makes me so happy to hear that you found projects you are interested in. I'm glad to have you here!
Yes! Nearly every time I see "scrap busting" projects, blankets are the most popular item. I'm so happy that you liked the ideas. I hope you end up crocheting some of them yourself!
I love the Daybreak wall tapestry. It looks complicated, but the other tapestry (white not as grand) looks like one I could do. I love the boho vibe of both. Also I like the gift wrapping ideas. You accumulated a wonderful variety of ideas for busting a yarn stash. Thank you.
I like the gloves best of all but I like all of them you have given me a lot of ideas for me to be able to use up all of my scraps of yarn thank you for all of the ideas
I have sooo much cotton yarn from when I was convinced I had to make cotton throw blankets. To use up skeins, I made a huge basket that I use as a hamper and then now I’m making a book bag for classes. I’m definitely making the soap saver bag and the sakura face scrubbies with a little basket to hold them. Thanks for the ideas !
Lol! Cotton yarn is really good to have in your stash, but sounds like you are overrun with it. I have always wanted to crochet a large basket, but haven't ever conquered a project of your size. Did you make it up or follow a pattern? That's clever, love the idea of a book bag....crocheted. Wonderful to hear you will be making some of these items! Thanks so much for sharing.
It’s great to see some ideas for my scraps from loom knitting, which I just started last month. I’ve found I don’t have enough yarn for knitting projects, but I learned to crochet when I was a kid, and I’m excited to have something to do with the leftover bits, especially since my mom just refound her hooks and doesn’t really want them anymore. The slipper pattern seems like it’d be nice for babies or even dolls, depending on what leftovers you have! I’ve been wanting to make something cute for my cousin who is trying to conceive so that I can send a nice present when she announces a baby is on the way!
Perfect timing for your mom to find her hooks and for you to start a new hobby. I love your idea of making a gift for your cousin when she has a baby. It is so special to give handmade items to people you love. I hope that you make something with your scrap yarn! I find your comment very interesting because I just crocheted a unicorn lovey (stuffed animal/blanket) for my cousin who has a baby on the way. I was able to use up some of my leftover yarn from previous projects. It felt so good to repurpose old yarn I've had for years into a new item that will be cherished by a loving family. Thank you so much for leaving a comment! I do hope that you make something for your cousin!!
Hello! Your video showed up in my feed and I’m drawn to stash busting projects. I love so many of these projects and look forward to trying them. Thank you for this great post. 🧶💕
I'm fortunate the RUclips algorithm worked in this instance. So happy that you love some projects. I hope that you make the ones you like! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for this video ! I just discovered your channel, I really love what you are doing. I love your vibe, too ! You are calm, soothing tone of voice. Cheers from Montreal !
Very kind of you, thank you! I'm happy to have you here and it's wonderful to hear that you liked this video. I hope you feel inspired to make projects that use your stash!
Also I noticed that this is a pretty small channel, and just wanted to say that you're doing great! I look forward to seeing your on camera confidence improve, but i also look forward to seeing more of your content in general!
That's so cool! When I started crocheting, I was into making slippers too! I found them so fun to make, quick and particularly useful when complete. Thanks so much for sharing the projects that you like to make! We have very similar interests.
I've made a pretty large stuffed toy just using random scraps of yarn, it turned out so cute and colourful! Highly recommend using up scraps of all kinds of colours to give items pops of colours!
Best crochet video I have seen. Great choice of patterns. Thank you for all the research it took to pull all these patterns together. Just found your youtube site. Will be watching.
That gift flower could easily go on a hair clip, pin, or other accessory. Make multiples, and you could use them as an appliqué or decoration on one of those baskets. I have a variegated yarn that I could use that for. Thank you for making this video. My yarnivore brain is humming now, and my scrap stash is calling me!
"Yarnivore brain", I love this term, going to start using that lol Thank you for sharing your ideas! I love how versatile those flowers are, you could use them in so many ways as you've stated. Happy scrap busting!
@@SewHomey so far I have made some crochet bath and face cloths, square using different stitches, they look cool hanging up to go with my bathroom decor :)
@@alisonmary1443 And how do you like using them?! Sounds like you are enjoying the aesthetic of your new face cloths. I'm glad you could make them match your bathroom decor!
@@SewHomey I truthfully love them, I used cotton for all of them. I made a bigger one in Alpine stitch for the bath, which looks so cool hanging over the bath handle, two smaller for my face, one a flower. My skin feels amazing after using them and have ditched harsh exfoliating gloves, I just feel they do the job more gently.
@@alisonmary1443 The alpine stitch is beautiful, I'm sure that looks lovely in your bathroom. I'm so glad you shared that it makes your skin feel amazing. I've had the best intentions to use my cotton yarn and make the patterns suggested in this video. It keeps getting put on the back burner. I think you've given me the inspiration to make a couple and try this out for myself!
Thank you, these are all great ideas! I especially like the gift wrapping ideas, they really add a special touch. And I will definetly try out the slippers and those kreisel gloves. You really put a lot of work and thought into this, one can see.
It makes me so happy to hear that you are going to try out some of the patterns! I encourage you to try out the gift wrapping. It's my favorite thing to do with left over scraps!
Miss Homey, at the 9:45 minute mark, you used the phrase "mug rug", I made them starting 10 years ago, I just called them "coffee cup hot pads"! I think "mug rug" is a funner word play for the item! That's how I'll refer to the from now on!🤭👍. I'm a guy, left handed, and, I crochet left handedly-backwards left to right! 58 years old-as of November 9th. Have been crocheting now 53 years! 🤭👍🧸😇😁🤓Doug
Hi Doug! Glad you liked the word play. Although I can't claim it as my own, I LOVE this term too. It just rolls right off the tongue. Happy belated birthday! I'm impressed you've been crocheting so long! I hope to one day say the same. In all your years crocheting, what is your favorite item to make?
watching this video while I work on my own stash busting projects. I have eight partial cakes, some are DK weight others are worsted. Love your voice, it's very easy to listen to. :)
Thank you for sharing all these great ideas, so much inspiration! I was wondering you have the patter for the original fox? It’s so cool and I would have loved to gift it to my 2 y.o. niece for her bday 🥰
So glad you’re feeling inspired! Soooo I don’t have that pattern written currently (other than my notes when I made it). I can work on making it into a pattern though!
Hello from the Texas panhandle :) That's awesome! Glad you could find a pattern you liked! Those face scrubbies are adorable, I have some cotton yarn that I need to make into those...
Thank you so much! A lot does go into videos, but this type of video is so much fun for me. I love to look for new ideas and share them! So happy that you will be trying some of them out!
Wow - awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing but also, "now I'm mad at you because really don't have time for a new hobby", she said, as she started crocheting a table runner. LOL
Thank you so much for this bunch of great ideas. I think I found my craft mojo that has been missing for a while. 🙂 That textured wall hanging is amazing. (And such a well produced video as well. Good work!)
You are so welcome! Glad to hear your crafting mojo is back!!! I love the wall hangings. Hope you find time to make it! And thanks so much for the compliment, I really appreciate you noticing the work that went into this video 💛
Hi thank you for theses suggestions. I am going to have a go at the slippers, but could you advise me on what a worsted weight wool is please, as I haven’t heard or used it before. I am relatively new to crochet. Thank you again. Hx 🇬🇧
Hi!! Thanks for the question! Such a great pattern choice, love the slippers 💛 I'll do my best to explain. Yarn is divided into different weights, and all that means is the thickness of the yarn. For example, "lace weight" refers to a super thin yarn, which you can probably imagine. So "worsted weight" refers to a medium sized yarn. This link helps to explain that in chart form, www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system. I hope that's helpful, but let me know if you have any other questions about it!
It just seems so hard to part with the little scraps, but after years of this hobby it becomes out of control...at least for me. It's fun to think outside the box and try to combine colors and patterns to make something you love and will use. I do hope that you were able to gain inspiration and choose a pattern to try out!
Thank you for sharing these great ideas. I plan to primarily knit & crochet from my stash in 2022, or at least try! I’ll be sure to mention this video in my next video. Happy holidays! 😄 Christina
I love that goal! I really tried to do that this year, but still bought more yarn somehow lol. Wow, that's so generous! Thanks for letting me know you make videos as well. I'm going to go stock your channel now... Happy New Year! xAbby
Oooo, the place mats are something I want to try out too! The pattern is gorgeous. And I'm so happy to hear that you liked the ideas! Thanks so much for the reply!
Wow! Not going to ask how old you are lol but I will assume quite a bit older than 7... I can't imagine what my stash would look like if I had learned to crochet that young. I think that is very cool that you learned to crochet that young!
@@SewHomey yessss, the wall hangings. I love them, they look like paintings. It’s the first time I see something like that made with yarn, so I’m definitely going to give it a try
@@lizzyluna2414 That is honestly one of my favorite categories too. It's amazing how you can paint with yarn. When I saw some of the wall hangings as I was researching for this video, I was awestruck how you could make something like that with yarn. Currently, I'm liking the look of macrame wall hangings. I made a crochet version of one that I really liked. I'm hoping to release a video and pattern for it in time for summer. It was really fun to make and it's awesome to decorate your home with pieces that you made and absolutely love! I do hope you try crocheting a wall hanging!!!
@@SewHomey I would love the pattern! I haven’t tried the wall hanging because I am working on some other projects, but when I’m finished I’ll definitely give them a try
@@lizzyluna2414 Awesome! Totally understand, have a few ongoing projects myself. Have fun with those and when you circle back around to wall hangings, let me know which pattern you choose!
I have not made bookmarks myself. I’ve made flowers that could work for bookmarks. But I actually remember coming across a pattern or two when I made this video. I can see if I can find those again if you’re interested
@@kayr3503 No trouble at all. Here are a few links to bookmarks that I think are really cute. Flowers: www.thestitchinmommy.com/summer-flower-bookmark-free-crochet-pattern richtexturescrochet.com/flower-garden-bookmark-crochet-pattern/ thelittletreasures.blogspot.com/2018/07/diy-crochet-flower-bookmark.html Lace: daysck.com/crochet-for-days/easy-crochet-bookmark-faux-macrame lacycrochet.blogspot.com/2014/01/crochet-leaf-bookmark-free-pattern.html www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/birgittas-bookmark thispixiecreates.com/how-to-crochet-an-easy-bookmark/ www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/detas-bookmark www.yarnspirations.com/aunt-lydias-golden-bookmark/ALC0501-024751M.html?AID=13781485&PID=9101006&SID=&CJEVENT=50a306acafc911ec81ad010e0a82b839&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww Animals: www.supergurumi.com/amigurumi-crochet-gecko-bookmark hearthookhome.com/reading-bunny-rabbit-bookmark-crochet-pattern/ thecozychipmunk.com/2020/02/02/lil-teabag/
That is incredible! May I ask which 2 patterns you made? I'm curious which projects you were drawn to. I'm always happy to share patterns and resources because that's how I got started, but it is extra special when it resonates with another person. Thanks for taking your valuable time to comment!
@@SewHomey ah thanks so much for your response. somehow i didn't get this notif. I made an amigurumi for my friend and table runner. thank you for your video again! love from tokyo
Hi Alice! My blog can be found here: www.sewhomey.com The link to the post related to this video can be found here: sewhomey.com/10-crochet-project-ideas-for-stash-busting-free-patterns-included/ Thanks!!
Wow, sewing thread included. That's amazing, it sounds like quite the project. Do you randomly add yarn/thread as you go or do you have it planned out based on your scraps?
Hi, thanks for the question! You can find free patterns all over the place. I like to use Ravelry because you can narrow your search by many different filters. I also find them on blogs. I'm a huge fan of searching for specific patterns on Google or Pinterest. Usually there is a free pattern floating out there. There is also Love Crafts, but I haven't personally used that one as much.
Great range of ideas, well-presented. Wish people realized there is no ‘pretty unique” or “very unique”. (3 times in the last minute!). Unique means one of a kind.
Lol, I had no idea I said "unique" that many times in a row. Thanks for bearing with me! Hope you were able to find a pattern of your liking or at the very least you were inspired to crochet something out of your own stash.
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If you ever encounter a pattern that requires bulky yarn, you can use two strands of worsted for a very similar weight!
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@@Marmar-3- I believe that’s called Navajo plying.
@@knittingknut which I find funny because Navajo as to my understanding did not invent nor if they did particularly use this method of ply. So the more common (and accurate) name is chain ply. I hope that my comment did not come across as preachy.
@@ainsoph906 kinda like Hawaiian pizza: made in canada(?), not hawaii
I do that all the time❤
I love how thoughtful this list is, rather than just suggesting a scrap blanket. I'll actually use some of these. I love the slippers, especially.
It seems that is the most popular item associated with scrap blankets. But when you use different yarn weights and colors, it's not always practical. Thanks so much for sharing and I think that slippers are a great choice!
Yes. I like those to wear with boot slippers--no matter what brand I get, my feet seem to be between sizes. Slippers like these make them fit perfectly!
When I was a child, my mom used her yarn scraps to crochet a really looooong snake for me. 😃 I loved stuffed animals and had loads of them.
What a special gift to get from your mom! Very creative! Do you still have it?! Thanks so much for sharing
@@SewHomey Sadly, I don't have it anymore. I played with it so much I think it eventually started falling apart! I plan to make another one, though.
@@ElveeKaye Typical of a kid. You love something so much you eventually wear it out. That's a great sign though! Your mom knew exactly what you liked! Still such a great gift and idea as a whole for using scrap yarn. Thanks again for sharing!
This collection of scrap buster yarn projects is the best I've ever viewed and so well organized. Thank you
I hope you felt inspired to crochet something with your own scraps!
This is the best bunch of suggestions for scrap use I've found. Thank you so much! Appreciate the commentary on this as well :)
Wow, thank you! Glad you like the suggestions!
I said the same thing about it being the best video for yarn scrap usage. Then I read your comment. I’m keeping this video in my saved folder.
I just stumbled across this video as it came on after another one I had been watching. I’m glad it did. I agree with the others that your voice is so calming. You went above and beyond in the replies as well.
I tend to use some of my “leftover” stash for trying out 12” squares before committing to an entire afghan. I have almost enough to make one for our bed. So looking forward to that getting done.
I’ve also picked up unfinished yarn projects at yard sales, usually free, as the sellers just wanted to get rid of it. It’s fun trying to decipher the patterns.
I’m going to go looking for more of your videos! I hope I find a few!
The crocodile stitch also helps use up leftover stash. I’ve made 3 backpacks using the stitch and they are all still being used!
I have subscribed and hope to see more from you!
So many good things said in this post! First of all, thank you for subscribing. I am so happy to have you here! I love going through and reading and replying to comments. I learn so much!!
Afghans are great projects for leftover yarn. From reading comments on this video, I'm not the only one that would agree. That's so awesome you almost have enough for an entire afghan! So much yarn. So when you try out your squares, is this to see if you have enough yarn or to try out new stitch patterns? I'm imagining you make many squares and sew together to make the afghan, is that what you do?
I have never thought to find another person's project and try to figure out what they were doing. (I do that with my own projects lol). I can see how that would be fun. Do you take those with the intention of finishing the pattern or just for the yarn?
I bet those are neat looking backpacks...and durable! The crocodile stitch looks so fun.
Thanks so much for taking your time to share these amazing ideas!
Re: the Sakura (SAW-koo-rah) face scrubbies; sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese, hence the classic shape of these scrubbies. Sakura trees are almost an obsession in Japan, and the season of their bloom (late March-early April) is a very popular time of year, as people travel to well known trees and plantings to admire the colors.
You know, I think that's what the pattern states in the blog and that was the inspiration behind that particular pattern. I can see why they would be an obsession, they are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for gathering all these resources and posting this video. There are some really wonderful ideas. I've made hair ties and soap savers and I wish I had seen your video before buying a coin purse! In relation to tableware, I've also made coffee cup cozies. I like them because it saves from getting one at the cafe. Now if I can only crochet the coffee cup and shrink my waste even more! Oh well, small steps :)
It was so fun to compile all of these pattern resources and I'm really happy that you liked the ideas! That's a drag about the coin purse, but maybe it's a pattern to save for later, when you're new coin purse is full haha. They're also really great for gifts too. I released a pattern after this video came out for a coin purse of my own. They're a lot of fun to make...just saying. That's hilarious, if you could crochet the coffee cup. I'm sure there is a pattern for it somewhere! Thanks for taking your time to comment!
I had 21 skeins of color yarn that I had purchased along 2 years to do mexican embroidery. I used all of them to crochet 200 granny squares, made a white border on all of them, purchased a couple more colours and made a huge blanket almost 1.80 meters long by 1.40meters wide. I arranged the squares according to the shades, violet and pink merging with blues and greens then yellow, orange, red and pink again
That sounds like such a beautiful project. I'm imagining something called a temperature blanket (I think?). I've seen a few floating around on Instagram. Granny squares are definitely a good use for scrap yarn too. Thanks so much for sharing. I hope this can inspire someone to crochet a blanket similar to yours.
Everyone has already said how wonderful this is (especially compared to other stash videos). Even some of the things I've made before, I never thought of as stash busters somehow!! Love this!
Very kind of you to say! Maybe now you can look at your stash a little differently and make a lot of fun projects. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. :)
Thanks for these. I'm going to make the soap saver and I think the scrubbies would be a nice gift if you also made a little storage basket for them.
Good choice haha! I also think those would make great gifts. Thanks for sharing!
I stumbled on to your video. I'm now a new sub :) I'm a beginner at 50 years of age and I got some yarn from $1 Tree... Not a lot of yardage and this is great ideas to play with as I am just beginning
Welcome! So happy to have you here! Such a great place to start. You can practice a lot of different stitches with many of these patterns. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
This is by far the most comprehensive and wonderfully beautiful list of stash busters I have ever seen. You are a wonderful addition to the Yarny community and I became a Subscriber ( and Liker) today. Thank you for this fantastic list of project ideas. 👏🏻😊👏🏻
Wow! Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the list of ideas! They are all projects I want to make myself 😊 I'm honored that you subscribed and welcome to my channel!
I agree. A great video.👏
Me, too!
I have been trying and discarding some yarn buster projects. Some of them have been successful. Not my idea for an afghan. Now, I can hardly wait to get started on small projects. This video is just what I needed to get busy on fun projects. Thank you so much!
I do hope you enjoy the patterns listed here! It's a lot of fun to see quick progress and use up yarn you've had for a little while.
I tend to work on small things anyways, and I pull apart the yarn plys of DK yarn to give myself a thinner yarn. I made an amigurumi "Monster" who is very cute and cuddly and I painstakingly knitted him a doll sized scarf with size 1 needles. I'm very proud of him.
Oh also, plastic canvas projects and felting projects are fantastic for using up even the smallest scraps of yarn!
Oh wow, that’s incredible! I’m sure that scarf was difficult lol! I applaud you for doing that. Do you have the pattern or a picture of the finished amigurumi anywhere? I’d love to see it!
And thanks for sharing the felting and plastic canvas ideas. I didn’t think of projects like that!
This video could have been titled "crochet/knit gift ideas" and it would have still been a great watch. Thank you for all the awesome ideas!
Totally agree! The project ideas from this video are applicable to knitting as well, it would just require different patterns.
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on using your yarn stash to make small projects. This video is so well organized with lots of ideas, information and inspiration. Thank you so much.
Wow, thank you, so happy to hear that!! Hope you found inspiration!
Your content is really good! There were several items I’d actually make. I am a brand new fan. I stumbled across this but went back and looked at a few others and I’ll be back for sure. Keep going you’re doing really good!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. It makes me so happy to hear that you found projects you are interested in. I'm glad to have you here!
That chameleon is so adorable.
I have to agree! So much detail involved.
These are such great a unique Ideas! It's nice not seeing a scrap blanket idea, I love the slippers, gift wrapping idea, and wall hangings!
Yes! Nearly every time I see "scrap busting" projects, blankets are the most popular item. I'm so happy that you liked the ideas. I hope you end up crocheting some of them yourself!
I really love wall hangings, especially the second one that you showed
I love so many of these ideas, especially the gift wrapping flower.
One of my favorites from this video too. Hope you try it out!
i love all the ideas, they are really unique and fun to make. Thanks for shearing..
Glad you like this compilation of patterns! I hope you were inspired to crochet one of these projects.
Really lovely items included in this video! TFS
I’m so glad you liked them! I hope you were inspired to make one 💛
Definitely!
I love the Daybreak wall tapestry. It looks complicated, but the other tapestry (white not as grand) looks like one I could do. I love the boho vibe of both. Also I like the gift wrapping ideas. You accumulated a wonderful variety of ideas for busting a yarn stash. Thank you.
I like the gloves best of all but I like all of them you have given me a lot of ideas for me to be able to use up all of my scraps of yarn thank you for all of the ideas
Gloves are a great choice! I hope you can reduce your stash and make yourself some lovely items!
I like the gift wrap idea so cool!
I have sooo much cotton yarn from when I was convinced I had to make cotton throw blankets. To use up skeins, I made a huge basket that I use as a hamper and then now I’m making a book bag for classes.
I’m definitely making the soap saver bag and the sakura face scrubbies with a little basket to hold them. Thanks for the ideas !
Lol! Cotton yarn is really good to have in your stash, but sounds like you are overrun with it. I have always wanted to crochet a large basket, but haven't ever conquered a project of your size. Did you make it up or follow a pattern? That's clever, love the idea of a book bag....crocheted.
Wonderful to hear you will be making some of these items! Thanks so much for sharing.
@@SewHomey yess good thing the hamper ate up tons :) I followed a tutorial from Jayda in Stitches !
@@monicacardenas7924 I bet it did! I'll have to check it out :)
It’s great to see some ideas for my scraps from loom knitting, which I just started last month. I’ve found I don’t have enough yarn for knitting projects, but I learned to crochet when I was a kid, and I’m excited to have something to do with the leftover bits, especially since my mom just refound her hooks and doesn’t really want them anymore.
The slipper pattern seems like it’d be nice for babies or even dolls, depending on what leftovers you have! I’ve been wanting to make something cute for my cousin who is trying to conceive so that I can send a nice present when she announces a baby is on the way!
Perfect timing for your mom to find her hooks and for you to start a new hobby. I love your idea of making a gift for your cousin when she has a baby. It is so special to give handmade items to people you love. I hope that you make something with your scrap yarn!
I find your comment very interesting because I just crocheted a unicorn lovey (stuffed animal/blanket) for my cousin who has a baby on the way. I was able to use up some of my leftover yarn from previous projects. It felt so good to repurpose old yarn I've had for years into a new item that will be cherished by a loving family. Thank you so much for leaving a comment! I do hope that you make something for your cousin!!
Hello! Your video showed up in my feed and I’m drawn to stash busting projects. I love so many of these projects and look forward to trying them. Thank you for this great post. 🧶💕
I'm fortunate the RUclips algorithm worked in this instance. So happy that you love some projects. I hope that you make the ones you like! Thanks for sharing :)
Love the fingerless gloves!
Thank you for this video ! I just discovered your channel, I really love what you are doing.
I love your vibe, too ! You are calm, soothing tone of voice.
Cheers from Montreal !
Very kind of you, thank you! I'm happy to have you here and it's wonderful to hear that you liked this video. I hope you feel inspired to make projects that use your stash!
Also I noticed that this is a pretty small channel, and just wanted to say that you're doing great! I look forward to seeing your on camera confidence improve, but i also look forward to seeing more of your content in general!
Im a beginner and have been trying out different slipper patterns. I also like to make baskets/plant pot covers and plushies
That's so cool! When I started crocheting, I was into making slippers too! I found them so fun to make, quick and particularly useful when complete. Thanks so much for sharing the projects that you like to make! We have very similar interests.
I've made a pretty large stuffed toy just using random scraps of yarn, it turned out so cute and colourful! Highly recommend using up scraps of all kinds of colours to give items pops of colours!
That's awesome! And funny you mention that! I am actually using up scraps right now to make a stuffed bear for a family member.
Best crochet video I have seen. Great choice of patterns. Thank you for all the research it took to pull all these patterns together. Just found your youtube site. Will be watching.
Oh! Thank you so much for saying that! I'm happy to have you here!
That gift flower could easily go on a hair clip, pin, or other accessory. Make multiples, and you could use them as an appliqué or decoration on one of those baskets. I have a variegated yarn that I could use that for. Thank you for making this video. My yarnivore brain is humming now, and my scrap stash is calling me!
"Yarnivore brain", I love this term, going to start using that lol Thank you for sharing your ideas! I love how versatile those flowers are, you could use them in so many ways as you've stated. Happy scrap busting!
@@SewHomey lol, Thank the Fiber Spider for that one. I picked it up from watching his RUclips channel.
Yes! Scrap busting is so satisfying!
@@BluestormsSong Oh, I see! I'll have to check out his channel. I'll love that term!
That was the best stash bust video I've seen, Thank you so much 🌸
Wow, thank you! That's kind of you to say. I hope you gained some inspiration for your very own projects!
@@SewHomey so far I have made some crochet bath and face cloths, square using different stitches, they look cool hanging up to go with my bathroom decor :)
@@alisonmary1443 And how do you like using them?! Sounds like you are enjoying the aesthetic of your new face cloths. I'm glad you could make them match your bathroom decor!
@@SewHomey I truthfully love them, I used cotton for all of them. I made a bigger one in Alpine stitch for the bath, which looks so cool hanging over the bath handle, two smaller for my face, one a flower. My skin feels amazing after using them and have ditched harsh exfoliating gloves, I just feel they do the job more gently.
@@alisonmary1443 The alpine stitch is beautiful, I'm sure that looks lovely in your bathroom. I'm so glad you shared that it makes your skin feel amazing. I've had the best intentions to use my cotton yarn and make the patterns suggested in this video. It keeps getting put on the back burner. I think you've given me the inspiration to make a couple and try this out for myself!
Thank you, these are all great ideas! I especially like the gift wrapping ideas, they really add a special touch. And I will definetly try out the slippers and those kreisel gloves. You really put a lot of work and thought into this, one can see.
It makes me so happy to hear that you are going to try out some of the patterns! I encourage you to try out the gift wrapping. It's my favorite thing to do with left over scraps!
Wow this video has so many interesting and unique ideas!
Glad to hear! Hope you found a pattern to try out!
This was a really good list, I got some great ideas from it. I'll subscribe.
Miss Homey, at the 9:45 minute mark, you used the phrase "mug rug", I made them starting 10 years ago, I just called them "coffee cup hot pads"! I think "mug rug" is a funner word play for the item! That's how I'll refer to the from now on!🤭👍. I'm a guy, left handed, and, I crochet left handedly-backwards left to right! 58 years old-as of November 9th. Have been crocheting now 53 years! 🤭👍🧸😇😁🤓Doug
Hi Doug! Glad you liked the word play. Although I can't claim it as my own, I LOVE this term too. It just rolls right off the tongue.
Happy belated birthday! I'm impressed you've been crocheting so long! I hope to one day say the same. In all your years crocheting, what is your favorite item to make?
I love wearing all the things I crochet and I’m about to do more now with my stash.
Cute slippers!
Yes me too!! One of crochets many appeals 😁
Omw thank you so much this helps me so much . I finally found something to do with my scraps and its all thanx to you 😁❤
You're so welcome!! Glad you found a pattern to give light to your scrap yarn!!!
Thank you for this video! 🥰 these are great ideas and patterns. I can’t wait to do a few of these
Yay! Love hearing that. I'm glad you were inspired and found a few patterns you want to try. May I ask what patterns you were drawn to??
Best ideas for scraps I’ve seen. Thx
Very kind, I hope you feel inspired to crochet a few of these items for yourself.
Those kriesel gloves are really something.
I just watched this. It's full of good ideas!
I hope it sparked some ideas for your own stash busting projects!
This is very well researched for resourceful ideas! 👏 props and thank you
Thank you for the kind words. I hope you feel inspired to use your yarn stash!
watching this video while I work on my own stash busting projects. I have eight partial cakes, some are DK weight others are worsted. Love your voice, it's very easy to listen to. :)
That is so fitting! Love it. May I ask what you are making with your stash? Hope this video sparked more ideas for your stash busting projects!
@@SewHomey I made a granny lapgahn and granny shawl.
@@skeinofadifferentcolor2090 Those sound like fun projects!
Great post! Thank you for all of the great ideas!!!
I hope you found a pattern you'd like to try and give it a go! Thanks for sharing :)
I was just about to look for a video about this but RUclips recommended it to me
Haha they know what you’re thinking!!
Thank you for sharing all these great ideas, so much inspiration!
I was wondering you have the patter for the original fox? It’s so cool and I would have loved to gift it to my 2 y.o. niece for her bday 🥰
So glad you’re feeling inspired! Soooo I don’t have that pattern written currently (other than my notes when I made it). I can work on making it into a pattern though!
Thank you so much for your ideas. I have quite a few skeins of 3 weight and smaller. Seen several I can use it up with.
Love to hear that you found some projects to use up your yarn stash! Thanks for sharing :)
Excellent video on using scraps thank you so much
Very kind of you to say, I hope it inspired you to make a project with your own stash!
Absolutely great video so much to choose from thankyou for doing the research and putting it all together 😁😊🤗
Thanks so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️
Thanks for sharing these 💡! Would definitely try the Spa kit and the fingerless mitts!
I really hope you do give one of those projects a try! Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas..thx a million..I love the face scrubbies..already downloaded. Hello from Milwaukee.
Hello from the Texas panhandle :) That's awesome! Glad you could find a pattern you liked! Those face scrubbies are adorable, I have some cotton yarn that I need to make into those...
You spent a lot of time making this video and I appreciate it so much Thank you. I love so many of the ideas I know I will try them out.
Thank you so much! A lot does go into videos, but this type of video is so much fun for me. I love to look for new ideas and share them! So happy that you will be trying some of them out!
What fun ideas! Thanks!
Glad you like! Hope you try one or two of them out :)
This was a very useful video. I definitely want to try the fingerless gloves.
Ooo such a great choice!
Wonderful collection!
A lot of fun ideas! Hope you were inspired to make a few yourself!
You deserve so many more subs !! This video is so well made and put together ! I’m currently making some slippers :)
Aww thank you so much! That's awesome! The slippers are a fantastic choice!
These projects are superb!!!
Hope you felt inspired to crochet a project or two :)
Wow - awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing but also, "now I'm mad at you because really don't have time for a new hobby", she said, as she started crocheting a table runner. LOL
😂 I think I can handle you being mad at me for a little bit lol! Glad you found some inspiration!!
Thank you so much for this bunch of great ideas.
I think I found my craft mojo that has been missing for a while. 🙂 That textured wall hanging is amazing. (And such a well produced video as well. Good work!)
You are so welcome! Glad to hear your crafting mojo is back!!! I love the wall hangings. Hope you find time to make it!
And thanks so much for the compliment, I really appreciate you noticing the work that went into this video 💛
This is exactly the video I needed right now thanks!
That's so wonderful! Good luck on your stash busting!
Hi thank you for theses suggestions.
I am going to have a go at the slippers, but could you advise me on what a worsted weight wool is please, as I haven’t heard or used it before. I am relatively new to crochet.
Thank you again.
Hx 🇬🇧
Hi!! Thanks for the question! Such a great pattern choice, love the slippers 💛
I'll do my best to explain. Yarn is divided into different weights, and all that means is the thickness of the yarn. For example, "lace weight" refers to a super thin yarn, which you can probably imagine. So "worsted weight" refers to a medium sized yarn. This link helps to explain that in chart form, www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system. I hope that's helpful, but let me know if you have any other questions about it!
Thank you so much, that is very helpful.
Hx 🇬🇧
These are brilliant!
For the pouches, Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar has a great idea of how to crochet this around the pouches, removing the need for sewing it on.
Great! Thanks for mentioning this, I'll have to check her out!
Omg! I love this video! I'm going to share it in a crochet Facebook group I'm in!! ❤️
Wow, that’s amazing! Thank you for sharing it with others, that means a lot! I hope you were inspired to make one of the patterns!
@@SewHomey I'm going to try making them all ❤️❤️
@@CarolinaMartinez-hc1if Wow! That's an incredible goal. Good luck! We must have the same taste in patterns because I want to make all too!
absolutely adore this video 🥺♥️ thank you, everything you shared was so thoughtful. Thank you X
Aww you’re so sweet! Hope you felt inspired to make something!
Great ideas! I've wondered what to do with extras and not waste....
It just seems so hard to part with the little scraps, but after years of this hobby it becomes out of control...at least for me. It's fun to think outside the box and try to combine colors and patterns to make something you love and will use. I do hope that you were able to gain inspiration and choose a pattern to try out!
I will try a wall hanging! I moved and it will help with the echo.
Thank you for sharing these great ideas. I plan to primarily knit & crochet from my stash in 2022, or at least try!
I’ll be sure to mention this video in my next video. Happy holidays! 😄
Christina
I love that goal! I really tried to do that this year, but still bought more yarn somehow lol.
Wow, that's so generous! Thanks for letting me know you make videos as well. I'm going to go stock your channel now... Happy New Year!
xAbby
@@SewHomey ha ha!
🥳 Happy New Year 🎆
Thanks so much for sharing these 🌹
Thanks so much for watching. I hope you found some ideas for your own stash yarn projects!
This is a very smart and informative video. You should put some more. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I plan to make more :)
I like a lot of the things you suggested in your video. I would love to try the place mats. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Oooo, the place mats are something I want to try out too! The pattern is gorgeous. And I'm so happy to hear that you liked the ideas! Thanks so much for the reply!
thank you for this helpful video.
I do hope you got some inspiration to use up your stash too!
These are great ideas!
So happy you like them! Hope you feel inspired to make a pattern or two :)
I have been chrocheting since I was,7 years old. And I have a big yarns stash to.
Wow! Not going to ask how old you are lol but I will assume quite a bit older than 7... I can't imagine what my stash would look like if I had learned to crochet that young. I think that is very cool that you learned to crochet that young!
I'm 64 years old
Yes my Nana taught me that young she was old fashioned and she said you can watch TV but always have a project in your hands like a little lady
So she taught me how to chrochet,knit and all different arts and crafts
And I was age 7 my grandparents adopted my brother and I. My real mother died i was 3 and my father died I was 6.
these are really helpful ideas!!!
Lovely! So happy to hear they're useful for you. Were there any patterns in particular you were drawn to?
these are all great ideas, thanks!
So happy to hear you like them! Was there a particular category you were drawn to?!
@@SewHomey yessss, the wall hangings. I love them, they look like paintings. It’s the first time I see something like that made with yarn, so I’m definitely going to give it a try
@@lizzyluna2414 That is honestly one of my favorite categories too. It's amazing how you can paint with yarn. When I saw some of the wall hangings as I was researching for this video, I was awestruck how you could make something like that with yarn.
Currently, I'm liking the look of macrame wall hangings. I made a crochet version of one that I really liked. I'm hoping to release a video and pattern for it in time for summer. It was really fun to make and it's awesome to decorate your home with pieces that you made and absolutely love! I do hope you try crocheting a wall hanging!!!
@@SewHomey I would love the pattern! I haven’t tried the wall hanging because I am working on some other projects, but when I’m finished I’ll definitely give them a try
@@lizzyluna2414 Awesome! Totally understand, have a few ongoing projects myself. Have fun with those and when you circle back around to wall hangings, let me know which pattern you choose!
Wonderful ideas. Have you made or a free pattern available for bookmarks?
I have not made bookmarks myself. I’ve made flowers that could work for bookmarks. But I actually remember coming across a pattern or two when I made this video. I can see if I can find those again if you’re interested
@@SewHomey yes, I am interested if it is not too much trouble.
@@kayr3503 No trouble at all. Here are a few links to bookmarks that I think are really cute.
Flowers: www.thestitchinmommy.com/summer-flower-bookmark-free-crochet-pattern
richtexturescrochet.com/flower-garden-bookmark-crochet-pattern/
thelittletreasures.blogspot.com/2018/07/diy-crochet-flower-bookmark.html
Lace:
daysck.com/crochet-for-days/easy-crochet-bookmark-faux-macrame
lacycrochet.blogspot.com/2014/01/crochet-leaf-bookmark-free-pattern.html
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/birgittas-bookmark
thispixiecreates.com/how-to-crochet-an-easy-bookmark/
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/detas-bookmark
www.yarnspirations.com/aunt-lydias-golden-bookmark/ALC0501-024751M.html?AID=13781485&PID=9101006&SID=&CJEVENT=50a306acafc911ec81ad010e0a82b839&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww
Animals:
www.supergurumi.com/amigurumi-crochet-gecko-bookmark
hearthookhome.com/reading-bunny-rabbit-bookmark-crochet-pattern/
thecozychipmunk.com/2020/02/02/lil-teabag/
Very inspiring thanks
thank you very much for this video and sharing your resources!
im a beginner in crocheting and i made 2 projects from your highlights and suggestions.
That is incredible! May I ask which 2 patterns you made? I'm curious which projects you were drawn to. I'm always happy to share patterns and resources because that's how I got started, but it is extra special when it resonates with another person. Thanks for taking your valuable time to comment!
@@SewHomey ah thanks so much for your response. somehow i didn't get this notif.
I made an amigurumi for my friend and table runner.
thank you for your video again! love from tokyo
Great ideas
I hope you feel inspired to crochet a little something now!
How do I find your blog
Hi Alice! My blog can be found here: www.sewhomey.com
The link to the post related to this video can be found here: sewhomey.com/10-crochet-project-ideas-for-stash-busting-free-patterns-included/
Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing
I made a patch work quilt with mine.
Good idea! Scraps are great for that.
I. Like the laas one
Great! Thanks for sharing.
Nice idea
Wonderful to hear! Hope you found a project to get started on :)
Hello there, new subscriber! This was chock full of great ideas to use up the bibs and bobs leftover. Where are you from?
Hi!! Welcome 💛 I'm from Texas! What part of the world are you from?
@@SewHomey massachusetts! Do you have scheduled lives?
@@AffordablyCrafty oh that's awesome! I've been to Massachusetts once years ago and really enjoyed it.
You know, I haven't ever done a live lol
Thankyou
Have fun using your stash for projects!
same. goodness i need to contain them all
It can get quite out of hand! But yarn scraps have a lot of potential. Hope you got inspiration to use your stash for projects!
I'm making a blanket consisting only of scrap yarn. Whether it's left over from a project or from extra sewing, it goes on the blanket
Wow, sewing thread included. That's amazing, it sounds like quite the project. Do you randomly add yarn/thread as you go or do you have it planned out based on your scraps?
@@SewHomey just add as I go :)
@@DrStevenBoxleitner So fun! How far along is it?
Hi my favourite are the peacock look gloves . It's Janice from Malta in the Mediterranean
Hi Janice!! That was such a fun pattern. I hope you give them a try!
Thank you I have yarn too!!
Perfect! Which pattern or patterns interest you?!
Where do you find free patterns ?
Hi, thanks for the question! You can find free patterns all over the place. I like to use Ravelry because you can narrow your search by many different filters. I also find them on blogs. I'm a huge fan of searching for specific patterns on Google or Pinterest. Usually there is a free pattern floating out there. There is also Love Crafts, but I haven't personally used that one as much.
Great range of ideas, well-presented. Wish people realized there is no ‘pretty unique” or “very unique”. (3 times in the last minute!). Unique means one of a kind.
Lol, I had no idea I said "unique" that many times in a row. Thanks for bearing with me! Hope you were able to find a pattern of your liking or at the very least you were inspired to crochet something out of your own stash.