Do you have a stash of leftover yarn? It is spring cleaning and stash-busting time, so here are a few ideas for things you can make with all those beautiful yarn scraps.
1. Who wouldn't love a sweetly embellished pair of flip-flops?
2. A set of these colorful hopscotch beanbags would make a great gift! (You can also order these on Etsy)
3. How about creating a flower bracelet for a little girl in your life?
4. Here is a neat idea for a lip balm holder.
5. Make a set of magnets.
6. Create a garland of pretty pompoms.
7. Wrap a can with yarn to create a fun vase.
9. Of course, you can always create granny squares "as you go", and eventually have enough to make an afghan.
10. Whip up a few sachets for soap or gifts.
11. Make a set (or several sets) of simple stylish coasters.
12. Create a set of bangles. If you can't actually knit or crochet, you can order some like this from Etsy.
Have you been inspired to do a little stash-busting? So many of these ideas would also make really nice gifts, so you can clean your craft space and get a head start on gift making at the same time. I know that I would love for Santa to drop a few of those gorgeous bangles in my stocking this December -- how about you?
These are great ideas, Amanda! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese are cute ideas. I am making a pair of socks. I was told that sock yarn skeins make 3 socks... why? Do you have any suggestions on what to make with the yarn that would make the third sock?
ReplyDeleteYes! You can make me one of those beautiful knitted bangles! :)
Deletethank you for the idea.
DeleteDon't ya just love etsy! Wonderful post Amanda, I plan on making lots of christmas gifts this year, so it's never too early to start thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI'd like some of those flip-flops! I do have a lot of scrap yarn laying around...Nice ideas to get our creative cells working...
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
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I *love* the flip-flop idea ~ I could get some cheap-o ff's and dress 'em up for my girls! Easy-peasy!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting up my pic, too! I couldn't resist making those either - my kiddos have been having lots of hopscotch fun :)