Crocheting flowers is one of the best ways to use up scrap yarn, and have a quick win in the process. If you’re wondering how to crochet cute little flowers, check outour collection of free crochet flower patterns here. We’ve written up each flower pattern so they’re easy to follow...
There is more than one way to work a provisional crochet cast-on. This is my favorite. Start it with a slip knot. Use scrap yarn for this, then knit off of it with your working yarn. When you want to later expose live stitches, just unravel the crochet from the completed cast-on ...
Use your scrap yarn to make hair clips to sell at craft fairs - it's the ideal stash buster! Supplies needed are worsted weight yarn, i/5.5mm crochet hook, yarn needle, and scissors. Follow step-by-step instructions, remembering that chain stitches at the beginning rows don't count as ...
You could use scrap yarn for this project and experiment with yarn weights; for example, use a worsted weight yarn, an aran weight yarn, or a bulky yarn. I used a budget-friendly DK baby yarn with 55% Polyamide and 45% acrylic yarn. Yarn Suggestion:You could use cotton yarn,Lion Brand...
How To First wrap your yarn around and around the cardboard scrap. The card should be the length you want your doll to be. Once you’re happy with the thickness of it slide it off the card. Snip ONE end so you have a long bunch of yarn pieces all the same length. ...
Yarn (tan, brown or yellow) Craft glue Felt or scrap material Markers Making a mini scarecrow is easier than making a life-sized one. Making your own scarecrow is a timeless autumn craft, but perhaps you do not have the space or the time to create one that is life-sized. Miniature sca...
Scrap yarn (about 18 inches) Needle and thread (also optional) No-Sew T-Shirt Shopping Bag Directions: HOW TO MAKE A SHOPPING BAG FROM A T-SHIRT STEP 1: No cutting mat? No rotary cutter? That's ok! HOW TO MAKE A SHOPPING BAG FROM A T-SHIRT STEP 2: ...
Test on Scrap Material:If you're trying a new technique or material, practice on a piece of scrap wood first to anticipate potential problems. Patience is Key:Take your time with each step, from hammering nails to winding the string. Rushing can lead to mistakes that are harder to fix lat...
Use the scrap yarn to establish the line on the back of your knitted garment, then sew your pocket to that nice straight sight-line. Our patterns Lena and Maude use this technique. Our Sarah and Zoe patterns also use this technique, however you won't need to whipstitch the bottom. Here...
Experiment with different facial expressions to convey an angry, serious, or sad face. Body Step 1 Cut two 5x7-inch rectangles from the scrap fabric. Pin them together and sew a 1/2-inch seam along the edges, leaving a 2-inch opening in one of the 5-inch sides to insert the head....