Free scrap yarn crochet projects
Let’s get creative and use up those piles using the amazing scrap yarn crochet project ideas included in this post. We crocheters all have random skeins of yarn either you own a huge pile of yarn or just a few balls. These scrap yarns don’t necessarily have to be in knots or ugly.
The scraps can even be a beautiful ball/skein you have been keeping and can’t find the perfect project to make with this precious yarn. In this post, I have compiled beautiful free scrap yarn project ideas that can be made using up those random yarns.
Don’t let any leftovers go to waste, why not use those up while making some beautiful crochet projects?
Who is joining me in using up their stash in this stash-busting challenge?
Pin these scrap yarn ideas for later
30-plus scrap yarn crochet-free patterns
These projects vary in terms of the amount of yarn needed to use multiple colors in a particular project and also cut across various yarn weights.
I hope you get one or more scrap yarn crochet project ideas and make some stash-busting projects.
What do you crochet when you are bored?
Choosing the best yarns and the ones you should avoid
Best crochet tips for blocking
How to crochet a sweater for a beginner.
Best crochet stitches for a sweater
Scrap Yarn Projects ideas
Easy crochet eyeglasses holder
The eyeglasses holder pattern is a perfect last-minute stash-busting and quick project to make! With less than 1 skein of DK-weight yarn, you will have a cute pouch for your glasses and other little items.
You can customize this in every dimension. I have provided tips for this in the free pattern.
Definitely, a must-make as I have made so many as gifts for my friends this summer.
It has always been a hit!
Quick Microwave Bowl Cozy Crochet Pattern
How about making multiple quick soup bowl cozies to use up your scrap yarns?
I enjoyed making this project but even more, using the cozy! You need any worsted-weight yarns in colors of your choice.
I must warn you, you will make more than one!
Double Thick Crochet Potholder Pattern
To match the microwave bowl cozy, I designed this double-sided thick pot holder pattern.
This stash busting pot holder project can be made using multiple colors, so you can easily shop from your stash to make this project!
Fot this scrap yarn project, my rating is 5 out of 5. A beginner friendly project, easy to follow and works up pretty quickly.
Catherine Wheel Square
A perfect crochet square that can be turned into so many projects! You can stitch multiple squares into a scarf, blanket, or garment or even make it bigger into a coaster, and placemats.
With this simple stitch, you can make the rows in multiple colors - a perfect stash-busting project.
I love eth texture of this stitch and want to make everything using the Catherine wheel stitch for everything!
Free crochet coaster and placemat pattern: Easy Mug Rug
This crochet coaster is perfect stash busting as you can totally use different colors to make a beautiful project.
This easy placemat and Coaster pattern is a mindless project that can be used in practicing before making the blanket below.
Designed and made using DK weight yarn. I also have a matching placemat pattern to go along with this stash-busting coaster.
Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern - Free Pattern
Once you have perfected making the coaster above, why not challenge yourself with something bigger? This blanket pattern is a free pattern and definitely worth it as a scrap-busting project because you use up a chunk amount of scrap yarn.
Crochet Pouch Pattern : Free Bag Pattern
I designed this crochet pouch a few years ago and it is still one of my favorite pouches! This would make a great gift and also a quick make using up your stash. A perfect one-skein project that makes a perfect last-minute gift.
You need DK-weight yarn for this perfect stash-busting crochet pouch in the color of your choice.
Definitely a 5 out of 5 stars
Crochet Bag Pattern
How about a perfect crochet bag for your multiple works in progress with a cute opening to thread your yarn through without any tangles?
This crochet bag is a quick make that uses chunky yarn!
Get those random skeins of #6 weight yarns out and let us make a stash-busting crochet bag.
I rate this as a 5 out of 5 as it is a quick project with a genius use
Free Crochet Pattern: Crochet Basket
Next is my yarn basket! I love that when I am making a color work, this basket is perfect for keeping multiple skeins of yarn.
This basket comes in handy when you need to keep more yarn closer and handy while making more than a project or using more colors at a time.
You need any DK-weight yarn in the colors of your choice.
Iris Lacy Top Free Crochet Pattern
The Iris lace top is the perfect garment for a stash-buster project. Simple construction with beautiful texture!
Free and easy crochet top to use up your stash
With any DK weight yarn, you can make this elegant crochet top.
Free Crochet Book Mark/Key Chain Pattern
The crochet book holder pattern is a quick stash-busting project. You need less than 30 yards of yarn In any weight.
Oh, this can be made as a last-minute gift item
A beginner-friendly project that is a 5 out of 5 in my rating!
Free Towel Holder Pattern
With less than 120 yards of yarn, you can make this crochet dish towel hanger. Not only are you learning a textured stitch, but you will also perfect crocheting around an elastic hair band.
Perfect crocheting around an elastic band while using up the scrap yarns.
A beginner-friendly project.
Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Crochet ponytail headband to the rescue. I made this with just a skein of yarn!
A perfect project for an evening as it uses just a simple repeat of the basic round. Pack your hair in a low ponytail using up that 1 ball of yarn you've been keeping for a special project.
Free Bracelet Pattern
Crochet bracelets are in trend! Use up those random skeins and make this the perfect project to use up as gifts for the kids around you.
I designed this crochet bracelet to use less than 50 yards of yarn! So do not toss those random skeins away. This is the perfect project to make!
A 5 out of 5 as it is simple to make and easy to adjust to fit the intended user.
More free scrap yarn crochet projects for you
These cute baskets can be made within minutes! You can make them to your desired heights, depending on the amount of yarn you have at hand. Also, these can be made in any weight of yarn available to you. Read more on Sweetbeecrochet‘s blog.
How about those tiny scraps of yarn? You can make a beautiful garland with those. Here is a free pattern to use up those scrap yarns
How about a quick made, with our scrap yarn? Check out this easy bracelet made with just a few yards of scrap yarn!
It is a new year, so making a cup cozy with scrap yarn would be fab! Simplyhookedbyjanet made this cozy using yarn from her stash and has also added a graph to the Pattern.
More scrap yarn large project ideas
Let’s add some sunshine to the world with these cute fruit-themed keychains by Raffamusadesigns. This is a perfect scrap yarn crochet project that is also free on her blog.
Next is the beautiful coffee bean cozy for days you are having a cuppa or two. This easy free scrab-busting cozy is free on Christacodesign’s blog and you also get to perfect a new stitch.
Do you have some dish scrubber yarns but are yet to find the perfect pattern to make with those? Here is Desert Blossom Crafts free pattern and tips on how to crochet with any dish scrubber yarns. With this tutorial, you would be a pro and would love to use up any of these yarns you’ve been keeping.
Have you ever made a cup mug before? This easy free scrap-busting pattern would help you make a cute cup mug with fringes.
Do you use face Scrubbies? If you’ve been wanting to make some, here is a perfect pattern to use. Plus, it doesn’t use up much yarn!
Rainbow crochet snake is another scrap yarn crochet project, that can be made in colors of your choice.
Crochet butterflies can be made into different things, ranging from earrings to appliques to bookmarks and even a scarf or blanket. The list is endless, let your imagination flow with this free pattern perfect to use up all scrap yarns.
For those ends of yarn preserved from previous projects, you can make these beautiful crochet stars. These use up a minimal amount of scrap yarn and can be made in all forms of colors. What would you turn these into?
A cute sunglass pouch would add color and beauty to your outfit (if you own a sunglass!) Not to worry, this pouch can be used to keep other valuables apart from sunglasses. Jototheworld has an easy-to-follow pattern for those random scrap yarns
Loving these coasters from Craftingeachday’s blog as they look beautiful in contrasting yarn.
Scrap yarn crochet project!
Pam’s beautiful scrappy sweater is the perfect stash buster, you can never go wrong with the colors.
This beautiful blanket by Burgundyandblush can be made using up those scrap yarns.
Come join in the fun of making this scrap-busting blanket in the crochet along happening here on my blog. It starts in just a few days. Read the details here
This easy chevron cowl by Raffamusadesigns can be made using colors of your choice, it also works up pretty quickly.
Have you tried making a Tunisian blanket? Here is a perfect stash-busting pattern to use up scrap yarns.
Have you made a Mandela? This joyful Mandela is eye-catching with the bust of colors used. You can achieve a similar look when you use your scrap yarns.
This is another quick Mandela by Hooked on Patterns. This can be made into a coaster!
I hope you’ve gotten some beautiful ideas of what can be made using up those scrap yarns for beautiful crochet projects. It’s time to hop into the stash-busting challenge to see how much can be made with those yarns.
