If you’re like most of us, you probably have odd skeins and bits and pieces of leftover yarns to deal with after completing a crochet project. It’s not too hard to find a project to use up the leftover whole or even half skeins, but what do you do with the smaller bits and pieces? Personally, I can’t bear to throw them away, so here are some of the projects I use them for.
....Crochet motifs for gift blankets or other items.
....Tie the ends together to make into magic balls.
....Donate to schools, senior citizen centers, etc.
....Make hats and scarves for charity.
(Note: I do not advocate placing the bits and pieces outdoors for the birds to use in building their nests. While the idea is well-meaning, I feel that the potential harm it poses for the birds is not worth the risk.)
What is a magic ball, you ask? It’s a ball of yarn made up of short lengths of leftover yarns. Simply tie the ends securely together, leaving a tail several inches long. (The tails are not woven into whatever project you choose to make with it.)
Some suggestions for magic ball projects are:
....Pet mats or coats
....Fun and funky afghans, lap robes or coverlets
....Mud rugs
....Coasters
....Mug and soda can cozies
If the pieces of yarn are very short, consider saving them for use in stuffing pillows, toys or other items that require stuffing.
I’m sure you can think of a wide variety of projects I haven’t named here!
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