10 Scrap Yarn Crochet Patterns
Do you have a box of scrap yarn hidden somewhere in the house with all the left over ends from making other crochet patterns? Are you hiding it because you’re not sure what to do with them? Well, it’s time to take out that box and turn those tiny balls of yarn into useful crochet projects.
What To Do With Leftover Yarn Ends?
Please don’t throw them out or give up on them! There are loads of crochet patterns designed specifically for using scrap bits of yarn leftover from other projects.
These projects use up small amounts of different colours to turn something that would otherwise be wasted, into something beautiful, useful and functional.
Here is a handy list of 10 scrap yarn crochet patterns that will help you use up all those small ends of yarn.
Can We Just Throw the Scrap Yarn Away?
I get it! We collect so many ends that sometimes it can seem a bit overwhelming to think about making something with them.
It’s ok to throw them out or put them in your compost if they are made of a natural fibre like cotton, linen or hemp and are dyed with natural dyes. However, if they have been produced using man made / synthetic fibres then I would try to use them up to keep them from going into landfill or into our water systems.
What Else Can We Do with Scrap Yarn?
If you’re not inspired to make anything from the list below then you can always use the ends for stuffing. If you like to make amigurumi then your scrap yarn will be the perfect filler.
Floral Crochet Triangle Bunting - Made by Gootie
This is perfect for tiny bits of different colours. You only need 27 yards for each triangle and you end up with something you can use again and again at any kind of celebration. This scrap yarn crochet pattern is designed in sport weight cotton but you could use any yarn that matches up to make a lovely reusable bunting.
Scrappy Mosaic Waistcoat - Crochet at Teri’s
I absolutely love this little waistcoat! Each row is a different colour making it easy to use up any bits you have left over and to match up the colours how you prefer. Another bonus is that if you have enough yarn for each line, most of the ends are enclosed within the borders so there’s no extra weaving.
Scrappy Dots Pot Holder - Raffamusa
This is the perfect scrap yarn crochet pattern for those extra tiny bits of colour you have left. Made up of 5 rows and 5 columns of squares each with a different coloured circle in the centre.
Melini Geometric Coaster - byGoldenberry
These geometric coasters are ideal for using up those left over ends. Each triangle needs just 25 yards of yarn and you can use any DK weight yarn you like.
Zig Zag Bookmark Scrap Yarn Crochet Pattern - Sunflower Cottage Crochet
This is on my “to make” list as I read a lot and always end up using bits of paper for bookmarks. I love how this one uses small bits of contrasting colours and has the tassel at the bottom. The two main colours need just 15 yards and 5 yards for the middle zig zag.
Granny’s Eye Granny Square - Woman Walking a Wire
Such a fun project to make, that works up quickly and the squares can be joined up to make anything you like. You could make a blanket, a bag, some coasters etc. I love that it uses various colours to create the eye and the border which can be mix and matched with whatever colours you have available.
Joyful Mandala - Made by Gootie
Another great scrap yarn crochet pattern which uses up lots of colours in one project. This mandala can be used as a table centre piece, trivets, coasters or even as a wall hanging. I think they would look amazing as trivets.
Little Dots Baby Bib - Sunflower Cottage Crochet
Why not tie up all your sport weight cotton to make this useful, plastic free bib that can be washed and used over and over. I love how it looks in this multicoloured style.
Hearts and Stars Ornaments - Regina P Deisgns
These cute little heart and star ornaments are perfect for decorating your Christmas tree. They’re quick and easy to crochet and only need 25 yards of yarn each. Just the thing for those tiny balls of left over yarn.
Retro Granny Stitch Mug Cosy - Kathy's Kozies
If you have random bits of worsted weight yarn then this scrap yarn crochet pattern is the perfect match. You can choose any colours you like to make a gorgeous granny square mug cosy.
