Using a clever and invisible yarn joining technique, hundreds of little scraps of yarn and leftover yarn ends can be joined to make a giant continuous ball of yarn, in a fun rainbow of colours. Ideal for any knitting or crochet projects where you don't want to weave ends in.

If you are like me and hate weaving in yarn ends, you are going to love making these scrappy blankets with a magic yarn ball. This crochet blanket pattern is adaptable, so the more yarn scraps you have, the bigger the blanket you can make!

Leftover yarn pom poms are a great for using up even the tiniest yarn scraps that were headed for the bin. They are a fun way to embellish and decorate so many things and because they are made of random scraps, each scrap yarn pom pom is unique! I recommend this pom pom maker for perfect pom poms every time.

This shaggy latch hook pillow is a good way to use up a lot of scrap yarn if knitting or crochet really isn't your thing. This craft project is ideal for using up big amounts of leftover yarn in assorted colours and textures. The more you mix and match, the cooler your pillow will look.

This crochet basket is a real yarn eater! Making a scrap yarn crochet basket is the perfect way to use up leftover yarn from random projects and get rid of all that ugly yarn taking up precious space. Any yarn weight or fiber type will work perfectly for this scrapbusting crochet project.

Tassels are an easy way to add a finishing touch to knitting and crochet projects. They are super quick to make, and look great on the corners of throws and shawls, on hats instead of a pom pom, or on the ends of belts and ties.

Wrap some old bangles with leftover yarn, then with a few yarn scraps and a tapestry needle, weave a design into it. These woven yarn bangles look great worn as a stack, so make a few that coordinate together.

Most yarn works fine for making friendship bracelets, but if you are just starting out, a thicker thread (like doubled over yarn) makes it easy to master this craft technique. Read on for detailed instructions for making two fairly easy friendship bracelet designs with yarn scraps.

A quick knitting project ideally suited to make with a magic yarn ball. Combine the colourful yarn ball with a worsted weight yarn to make robust slippers. You can even make the pom poms from yarn scraps!

If you prefer crocheting a pair of slippers, this easy crochet pattern is made from joined squares. A fun way to use up ends of worsted weight balls left over from other crochet projects.

This is a creative way to use up even the smallest yarn scraps and recycle them into new yarn! If you are familiar with the spinning process you can card the fibers and respin them yourself. Otherwise send your scraps off to this Etsy seller to make you a skein of custom yarn.

These cute Christmas ornaments can be made with just a few yarn scraps in assorted colours. Traditional red, green and white is always a classic choice. But for a modern twist why not use a range of bright colours like we have here. This free crochet ornament pattern is easy to make, even for beginners.

Use some yarn scraps to crochet over some t-shirt yarn or thin rope to make little baskets. You can even make them fit around an old jar and hey presto, a new vase!

The same technique used to make the baskets featured above has been adapted to make a rag rug using old jeans and lots of leftover cotton yarn scraps. Any hard wearing yarn would be suitable for this rag rug project.

If you are new to knitting, making washcloths are an easy way to practice your skills without having to commit to a large project. Use up leftover cotton yarn scraps to make colourful stripes with this basic knitting pattern.

Combining two styles of cotton yarn gives the washcloths an interesting texture and I’ve used a corner to corner (C2C) crochet stitch which is perfect for showing off the colour changes. Mix up plain cotton yarn scraps with a scrubby style yarn for a hardworking dish cloth.

Any lightweight yarn, embroidery cotton or even kitchen string will work perfectly for this project. Don't be afraid to make the bag multi coloured if you have a few shorter lengths of yarn to work with.

Use yarn scraps to decoratively patch up holes in your favourite garments. Your holey clothing can be mended with stitched starburst or woven patches.

Multi-coloured mandala style crochet patterns are great for using up short ends of bright yarns. They are also an interesting way to learn multiple new stitches without having to commit to a big project like a sampler blanket. This pattern is broken down into 4 parts with step-by-step images.

This free pattern includes a charming sets of coasters featuring one crochet design and one knit design. Each coaster only takes a small amount of cotton yarn (less than 10g each).

These would make great gifts for almost anyone. It's also a quick and easy craft project to make for sale at craft shows or school fetes.

An easy to personalize pattern you can make in whatever colours you want. Surprise a friend with Mini Whimsy Rainbow charm to send some happy vibes their way and let them know you’re thinking of them.

If your earbuds are always missing or constantly tangled, this is the perfect practical project to use up those little yarn scraps.

A classic weaving project that kids will enjoy making. Older kids and adults can experiment with patterns, adding mores sticks
and skipping every second stick to create different designs.

A fun Christmas craft project for kids, no special skills required. Just add some felt scraps and googly eyes and you have yourself some whimsical tree baubles.