Do you have scraps of yarn left over after your knitted or crochet projects, or a basket full of half used balls of yarn? Here are some great ideas for scrap yarn projects to use up even the smallest pieces of yarn and make something useful. Regular readers will know that I love scrapbusting! Be it fabric scraps or yarn…
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Pom poms are so easy to make, and a great way of using up leftover yarn scraps from knitting and crochet projects. Because they are made of random scraps, each scrap yarn pom pom is unique! I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to use up yarn scraps. As every knitter and crocheter knows, there are always little bits…
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The countdown to Christmas is on! Why not make it a family affair with this colourful Crochet Advent Calendar. It has lots of little pockets that can be filled with festive treats, which I’m sure the kids will love! I love using non-traditional colours to decorate for Christmas. As soon as I set eyes on Fair Isle, a brand new…
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When was the last time you made friendship bracelets? Well it’s time to get knotting because I have 3 cheerful rainbow friendship bracelet designs made with the cutest box of yarn you ever did see! American Yarns sent me one of their newest products to review – Crayola Yarn Box which contains 6 colours of mini yarn balls in a…
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Keep your feet warm with these colourful crochet slippers. Made from durable, washable yarn and ingeniously constructed with no sewing required! We’ve all been spending more time at home lately, so I thought it would be fun to crochet a pair of cosy, colourful slippers. The cheerful multi-colour diamond design and their bootie shape inspired their name – Harlequin Slippers…
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Feeling the chill? I’ve got a quick little crochet cowl pattern that you can make in an afternoon. Made with ever-so-soft Premier Anti-pilling Bamboo yarn and pillowy puff stitches for extra coziness! Well, we are currently in lockdown 2.0 here in Melbourne, so I’m keeping myself entertained with some crochet and plenty of TV. Lucky for me I picked up…
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Latch Hook Kits have never really had a reputation for very tasteful designs. To be honest, unless you are into images of tigers, wolves or kittens, the choices tend to be a little slim. But don’t discount this craft because it has been ‘out of favour’ for the last few decades. I think that latch hook is going to become…
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If you are drowning in yarn scraps leftover from various knitting and crochet projects, I’ve got a fun and resourceful way to use them. Make a Magic Yarn Ball! Using an easy invisible yarn joining technique, hundreds of little scraps can be joined to make a giant continuous ball of yarn, in a fun rainbow of colours. Over the years,…
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