25+ Scrap Yarn Crochet Projects | Stash Busting Challenge Week 2
Anytime you finish a crochet project, you almost always have leftover yarn. What do you do with your scrap yarn? If you’re looking for some creative ways to bust your stash, you’re going to love this stash busting challenge. If you haven’t checked out week 1 of the challenge, you can find it here. For even more yarn scrap crochet projects, keep reading!
Last week I announced that every day in April, myself and a few other designers are coming together to bring you a really fun Stash Busting Challenge. Week 1 was a huge hit and I’m so excited to introduce week 2 of the challenge today!
If you’d like to read more about the challenge and how it works, you can find it by reading the Stash Busting Challenge intro post.
But in a nutshell, this is what you can expect. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
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Craft More Happy Moments
I encourage and challenge you to participate in the Stash Busting Challenge not only to use up your scrap yarn, but also to get your mind off of the things we can’t control and replace it with a bit of happiness and community.
We may be alone, but we’re alone together.
Bluprint is currently hosting an event called Craft More Happy Moments where you can watch over 1,300 creative education classes absolutely FREE, no credit card required. It’s pretty insane to be honest. But you only have until April 16th!
A few of my favorite classes are:
- Tunisian Crochet for Beginners with Brittany from B.Hooked – Her class is so great and so informative. Within this class she teaches 4 different stitches and you’ll create 3 beautiful projects by the end of it.
- Professional Finishing for Perfect Crochet – All of the finishing techniques Linda shows in this class are magnificent, however, one lesson in particular is insanely helpful: it’s called Crochet Surgery. Yes, she actually shows you how to cut the length of a project without having it completely unravel 😱
- Modern Crochet Afghans: Color & Texture – I love learning new stitches and making blankets and these three blankets that you’ll learn to make are unique and would make wonderful throws for friends, family, or even your own home. The first blanket uses a very interesting technique that I bet you’ve never tried before!
Being cooped up isn’t fun and sometimes it can be downright depressing. But we’ll get through this! And I hope that if this is something you’re struggling with, keeping your mind busy with all of these creative classes will help even just a little.
Stash Busting Challenge – Week 2 (April 8-April 14)
Remember that each of the patterns below will also be available as a free PDF download but only during the week they are released.
For each pattern you want to download, click the button to go to the designer’s website. Within that designer’s pattern, you’ll locate and click on the “DOWNLOAD THIS FREE PDF PATTERN” and use the code: SBCHALLENGE to get it free!
25+ Scrap Yarn Crochet Projects
Crochet Nordic Textured Coasters – FREE Crochet Pattern
Not only to these textured coasters make a great stash buster, but they're also really great, quick gift ideas!
Tunisian Crochet Tresca Potholder
I, for one, can't get enough of tunisian crochet. If you're looking to take a little break from traditional crochet, give this super cute potholder a try.
Diamond Reflection Cowl Crochet Pattern
This is just plain gorgeous. I love all of the color possibilities with this cowl! If you're wanting to experiment with tapestry crochet, you should absolutely give it a shot with this one.
Two-Toned Crochet Scrunchie Pattern
Crochet scrunchies are the best. I made a few of them in a craft fair over the summer and they were a huge hit. These are great stash busters to make for friends or kids, but also really great if you sell your handmade items.
Crochet Soap Saver Pattern
I think this soap saver pattern is a really cool idea. You can use any yarn you have on hand, but I think cotton yarn would be perfect to use as a saver and as a scrub.
Forest Trail Headband | Free Crochet Pattern
You know I love headbands and I'm definitely going to have to make this one for myself. The best part about this one is that you can make it any size and if you have a baby girl in your life... 😍 So cute!
DIY Adjustable Freeze Pop Sleeve - Free Crochet Pattern
These freeze pop sleeves are major finger savers. I made about a thousand last year because my son wanted them in all kinds of colors and they sold like hot cakes at our local craft fair!
Have you tried the Grit Stitch??
I'm in love with this washcloth. Yes, it's a simple washcloth, but it is perfect for beginners who want to practice the basic stitches while also trying out new stitches!
Bobble Fingerless Gloves: Free Crochet Glove Pattern
How cute are these fingerless gloves? The bobbles make a nice fashion statement and I bet these would look gorgeous in many different colors!
Coco Earrings: A Free Crochet Pattern
If you've always wanted to crochet a pair of earrings and you have some spare thread, these would be a great pattern to start with.
Two Colour Cowl Free Beginner Crochet Pattern
If you're a beginner, this pattern will be a really fun way to use up your yarn, practice your stitches, and to stash up on some gifts for the holidays!
Monkey Around Boot Cuffs - FREE PATTERN
It's not too late to make boot cuffs! Yes, the weather is getting warmer but you can make some now and save them when winter rolls back around. These sock monkey boot cuffs are so cute and add so much to a simple boot.
How To Crochet a Plant Hanger – Video Tutorial/Written Pattern
Bernat Maker Home Dec is one of my favorite yarns for home decor projects. I love the way it works up and it'll make a quick projec
Free Twist Headband Crochet Pattern
Here's another headband pattern to add to the list, but this time there's a twist! Get what I did there? I love the look of the twisted headband and if you're having a bad hair day, this will cover the frizz!
Cross Bookmark
I don't know about you, but I've been doing a lot more reading lately and I've realized just how important a bookmark is! This Cross Bookmark is easy and doesn't take much yarn at all.
The Heart Mason Jar Cozy Free Crochet Pattern
Here's another way to spread the love! You can pop a few goodies in here depending on the holiday and give them to friends, family, neighbors as little thoughtful gifts.
Free Bracelet Pattern
This crocheted bracelet is such a cute idea and I love the yarn she used. If you have a little girl, you can make a few for her and her friends that she can pass out once they're able to finally reunite!
Triangular Headband - Free Crochet Pattern
One of my favorite stitches is the puff stitch. If you've never tried this really pretty textured stitch, this headband would be great practice!
Crochet ragdoll jellyfish
The ragdoll style is one of my favorite for amigurumi. I just think they're so cute and different. These would be perfect for babies!
Cali the Crochet Cactus Pattern
I love cactus patterns! They're fun to make, easy, and they make great gifts. Once everything settles down, it would be a great desk ornament for your office!
Sweet Daisies Pot Holder
These pot holders are so cute! I'm not sure how heat resistant they are so be sure to test this before using it, but the colors are very pretty and I love the bobbles.
How to Crochet Easter Eggs
I've got some more Easter Egg patterns for you this week! Easter is coming quick and although it's been a long few weeks, we still need to make things seem semi-normal around here for the kids. Maybe make a few eggs and have an Easter Egg Hunt in the backyard!
Baby Bunny Hats – A Free Crochet Pattern
Okay this is too cute and I'm absolutely going to have to make this beanie for my little one! I love the ribbing and, of course, the little ears! Such a quick and fun stash busting project.
Free Pattern: The Suze-Anna Racerback Top
We've all gone into the store, saw some beautiful yarn that we had to have even if we had no idea what to make with it, brought it home and then let it sit. If that sounds like you and your skeins are yelling at you to turn them into something, try out this top! It's fairly quick to make and because it doesn't take as long as a larger garment, it could be a great way to get into garment making.
Embossed Heart Pouch pattern by Allison Bostrom
Okay, how genius is this little pouch? I lose my stitch markers and trinkets ALL. THE. TIME. and if I knew about this, I would have made it a long time ago! What would you put in it?
Mini Unicorn Amigurumi
My niece is obsessed with unicorns and although I've already made her one, I bet she would love to have another and another and another...
Free Crochet Stashbusting Patterns for Washcloths
If you're new to crochet, making washcloths is the best way to practice your stitches. If you make a mistake, who cares? It will still be used regardless. And the more you practice, the better your washcloths will get and you can start handing them out as gifts!
Marley Beanie: 1-Hour Free Beanie Knitting Pattern
So this one is a knitting pattern and I'm not a knitter, but I have thought about trying to learn how to knit again... for the 100th time. If you're starting to get stir-crazy while you're "safe at home", you might want to try something new!
Thank you so much for participating in this weeks challenge!
WHICH OF THESE SCRAP YARN CROCHET PROJECTS WERE YOUR FAVORITE?
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Don’t forget to share your makes and spread the love!
If you know someone who has a large stash of yarn to use up, share this post with them and you can make new things together! Even if you don’t share this post with anyone else, you should absolutely share each of your stash busters with us whenever you’re finished!