Ideas for yarn scraps 10 g or smaller

[@eatsquawk]

Great video. My husband is a fisherman. He ties flies for fishing. He is tying flies with some of my scraps. I love it!

[@kaiiskz]

Very creative! So many of these "use your scraps" idea videos need at least a half ball of yarn. This is perfect for the reality most of us have of really tiny leftovers. Really well done, thanks.

[@awkwardsity]

@@kaiiskz so glad you found this useful!

[@alexwest2689]

This gave me the idea for embellishments for other craft projects like little bows, flower, butterflies to put on bags, hats or blankets!

[@dianabutler9570]

Thank you I have never thought about fuffing my yarn bits game changer 😊😊😊

[@pclark9569]

Thanks for all the great ideas! I will definitely re-view this video. The bookmark was very appealing as I have made several, but so far I only have one pattern that I really like. Yours may be the second. ☺

[@callistehawke9213]

Thanks for all these fun ideas! I especially liked the little foods, and your sandwich was so cute. My little grand-toddlers would love those.

[@appalachiancrochet]

I love all your ideas!!! These ideas are also great for when you've lost your crojo and just need a quick dopamine hit to get you back in the groove! I have multiple bags of tiny snips of yarn that I wanted to use for stuffing but didn't like how dense it is. Thanks for the tip to brush it out!!! ❤

[@awkwardsity]

@@appalachiancrochet I love a small project that gives you that instant gratification and dopamine!

[@SweetPolly36]

Thank you for all your ideas! I'm going to try the yarn in between the 2 dog brushes to make fluffy pompoms - I can't make a regular pompom to save my life and I've been crocheting for well over 60 years. We all have things we absolutely hate to do in crocheting and that one is mine lol. Keep on crocheting!

[@awkwardsity]

@@SweetPolly36 have you tried using a Pom Pom maker? I used to hate making Pom poms and that was a game changer for me. Much easier

[@smullis7]

Great ideas! The jar lids are brilliant and I’d never heard of using the snips for stuffing. Carding it out is a great idea. I have a keychain of a tiny skein of yarn that I love. Thanks for all the great ideas!

[@glynischapman3044]

Great fun ! And isn't that what it's all about ? Thank you for sharing all your creations x

[@angelsarehere2490]

My fave is the motifs idea to patch over a hole to save the entire garment, thankyou :)

[@helenhilton2158]

My favorite scrap yarn project was a “granddaughter square” afghan, using yarns that were all the same weight (my scraps were all worsted weight acrylic yarn). Each square was just the very first center round of a granny square (I.e. four dc clusters divided by ch-2 corners). These were all joined together in a background of a single-colored yarn (the only thing I had to buy to put the afghan together). I selected a cream-colored yarn to contrast and coordinate with the many different colors of scrap yarn I was using. Black would have look elegant too. I was able to arrange all my squares into a pattern, but it could have been a random design as well. The finished afghan was beautiful!

[@april4prez]

Love the chapstick holder idea! I'll forget my wallet before I forget my chapstick because I have so many!

[@awkwardsity]

@@april4prez I am always losing my chapsticks which is probably why I have so many haha

[@LennyLefebvre-qb6qx]

I bought carding brushes and wasn’t able to use them!! Thank you!!! (And thanks for all the non-scrappy ideas.) I also had a cat brush that looked like a carding brush but WARNING! I found one of those metal tines stuck in her fur. It must have been there for months she doesn’t get brushed often. 😢 (To anyone who sees this and didn’t know.)

[@AndreaJones13]

Lots of great ideas. For cotton yarn coasters are also a great option.

[@dolliegurl4607]

I love the play food! How fun (and pretty safe I'd say) for the kids!

[@awkwardsity]

@@dolliegurl4607 I wouldn’t give them to children young enough that they’re putting toys in their mouths and noses, but yeah I agree. I don’t think it would be dangerous for older children.

[@lhalnan]

Super idea using the snips and brushing them!

[@dgalvao9023]

Just came across your channel. An absolutely fantastic video with great ideas. A unique take on use for scraps, rather than the usual. Very much appreciated. Great tips as well. Lots of fun to watch. Thank you!

[@awkwardsity]

@@dgalvao9023 I’m glad you liked the video! Thanks for commenting :)

[@KimG_9]

Thanks for sharing these great ideas for bits of yarn, love the chapstick holder ides 😂

[@Pixieworksstudio]

That's fab - I haven't seen any of those before 🙂

[@lulubellsshoebox1650]

I made a small 6g Saint Patrick’s day sheep that turned out super cute (and a little wonky 😉), and also shamrock charms (I’m a couple holidays ahead 😆)

[@awkwardsity]

@@lulubellsshoebox1650 that sounds absolutely adorable!

[@Myrtana1]

Another good way to use up yarn scraps is to crochet or knit a cushion from simple stitches (with a basic color) and then tie in threads of yarn scrap (four or five at a time and about 4 inches long which is 2 inches afterwards) until the surface is covered with fringes. Just like you would knot a rug. From your ideas I especially like the brushing of the little scraps for using them as a filling and the I-pod cases. Oh, and the make-up pads 👍

[@kristinamtt_4326]

Excellent ideas! The little foods are so awesome. ❤❤❤

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Very cool. I have made, some little baskets, I like them for just little things. Bird nest, a basket with wee little balls in it for a yarn basket pin. Just fun stuff.

[@franhagaman6806]

really cute clever ideas

[@awkwardsity]

@@franhagaman6806 thank you!

[@wandatucker8965]

Doll clothes and accessories are a good idea as well.

[@TheVampiregirl84]

Excellent video. Try stuffed shells, act toy (fish), and stars. My daughter did stars and put them on the wall with fairy lights around them for her son's room.

[@carolynchristy]

The food is adorable!

[@susansouthard]

I’m saving my short pieces of animal, fiber yarn for a friend of mine who spins. She will comb it out like you demonstrated and then she’ll mix that in with her other rowing and spin it

[@awkwardsity]

@@susansouthard fun! I’ve just recently gotten into spinning with a drop spindle and I attempted to rework my yarn snips, but I don’t think I’m experienced enough yet… didn’t turn out so great haha. That’s so cool that she can do that! I’m a little jealous

[@susansouthard]

@ she spins with a wheel, and she’s been spinning for years, you’ll get there.

[@deloresmull]

I love the ideas!

[@MrsMack-bw5qd]

You just gain a follower ❤

[@beckyboles6605]

Make more crochet videos! 😊 This was great!

[@awkwardsity]

@@beckyboles6605 if you’re interested, I’m currently attempting to use a marathon worth of yarn (like 26 miles of yarn) and I am filming the process!

[@maryklenewski7190]

Great ideas!

[@christinedurant4400]

Love your ideas. You are an original!

[@awkwardsity]

@@christinedurant4400 haha thanks

[@JJW77]

Good ideas you have for scraps. I make worry worms with my yarn scraps for folks....

[@nealk.1957]

All nice suggestions thanks

[@StrawberryBonnieCrochet]

This is great! Thank you! ❤

[@dianapulido1807]

Great ideas! Your orange is fine, not all citrus fruit is perfectly round.

[@awkwardsity]

@@dianapulido1807 fair point! A bit like my wonky carrot

[@laurlovesliterature]

me: doesn’t knit or crochet me: watches anyway

[@awkwardsity]

@@laurlovesliterature we love having you here anyway :)

[@Nichet.Crochet]

great video :)

[@awkwardsity]

@@Nichet.Crochet thank you!

[@mehtarelingolien]

Who told you that you cannot use different types/certain colors together?? Don't limit yourself!

[@awkwardsity]

@@mehtarelingolien it’s not a hard and fast rule but it also doesn’t work to mix and match with every project lol. Good point though I shouldn’t limit myself

[@sandraimboden6660]

So right especially for things like bookmarks or ornaments.

[@dianesevigny1381]

I am thinking your food could be used as a educational product for non-verbal children like artistic, deaf children. Even for parents to used with non-verbal children

[@wandatucker8965]

Check out random acts of crocheted kindness. There are lots of patterns for small items and hide them out in public for people to find. This is how i use up my scraps. Some nursing homes would like small items for the residents or maybe a va hospital.

[@awkwardsity]

@@wandatucker8965 thank you for suggesting that! Awesome ideas