Meanwhile, at the Castle: 30+ Projects to Make with All Those Minis and Scraps

[@emilyclawson3416]

This was excellent! So many ideas! Also, you definitely need to finish that pinwheel blanket. You have so much done!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

It is out and sitting in view so I will remember to get back to it.

[@sisdeslang9390]

Thank you for sharing this video with the world. You inspired me to make something beautiful out of my scraps….. I am all ready picking up some yarn for my next project. The log cabin blanket……! Lots of love, ka de slang. (België)

[@traciroberts3048]

Now that I have a lonnng list of projects...! I've been wanting to make a bunting for my grandkids to put up in their rooms and this has encouraged me to just get it done! Tell Emily we missed her!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I like how quick and easy they are to make, and you can just keep adding to it forever, as you have more minis.

[@BR54niner]

I loved this format. While I missed Emily…this was fun.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thanks!

[@conniehall3873]

Ooh, this was so good! Thank you for so many fun project ideas. I needed this. Thank you for all of the time you put into this. Have a wonderful and Happy 4th Holiday 🇺🇸

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@micheledelacruz4301]

Thank you for finding all these fun scrappy projects. Fun stuff. Have a blessed weekend friends.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you! You too!

[@cottagekeeper1044]

Great to see you! I love scrappy projects too❣️ Thanks so much for putting this show together☺️

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

You are so welcome!

[@hilarycohen1470]

I enjoy these posts about using up scraps. I’d love to see one on how to store and catalog those bits and pieces we want to hang on to for repairs and such.

[@angelahunnel9425]

That was so fun! So many fun and happy ideas in one vlog! I think minis and scraps are the cutest things! They are almost an obsession!💕

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Yes they are! I find myself swimming in minis, and I am happy about it.

[@pattward7198]

This is a great video. Now I have lots of ideas. I've been making baby things and they sure are cute when scrappy. thanks for sharing!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I was surprised at how many I found when I started paying attention. I may have to do a part 2 in the future.

[@sherithurber7847]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

You are so welcome!

[@Adele_YarnCreations]

Thank you for this episode! I love scrappy projects and are busy with a few myself! I also made an episode (28) about some of my completed ones recently. I love the corner to corner crochet linenst! Don't forget about Stephen West! He is the king of scrappy 😀. The Penguono is my favorite!

[@barbaradespain4471]

Terrific ideas,thanks so much.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad you liked it. ✨

[@MelliMelliJane]

Such a helpful, fun video ❤️Thank you!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Whirledpeas00Knits]

Loved this episode 💕💕💕

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you!

[@dawnmc3101]

The Raglan Rust by Julie Farmer is a fun vest/cardigan that can be made with minis and scraps. Great ideas! Thank you!

[@ingridspinknitlove1192]

Great episode! Lots of options I’d never seen before, which was so valuablez

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad it was helpful. 👍

[@quil10it]

Koo-why like the Hawaiian island…beautiful job pulling these patterns together! I finished a sweater recently holding two fingering weight yarns together but frogged it within a week of finishing. It was so heavy it weighed 50lbs (well actually 5 lbs but it felt like 50!) I love holding mohair and fingering.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thanks for the pronunciation assistance. My scrappy sweater is a BEAST as well, but it will be very warm!

[@lorainelockwood9359]

Thank you for lots of ideas! Your stash dive raglan looks great - I’m still plodding on with mine!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

One thing I discovered with mine which might help you, depending on when you are on yours, is that the armhole depth is very large. If I had known that, I would have reduced it.

[@lorainelockwood9359]

@@MeanwhileattheCastle thankyou I think overall mine is looking large! I’m just going to treat it as a cosy snuggle up indoors kind of piece lol x

[@southerncomfortknits583]

All such great suggestions!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thanks!

[@doloresvandenberg1643]

very very helpful, thank you so much for your great ideas ❤️💐😘

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Most welcome 😊

[@thekillshotsplay1082]

I really like the reversible dot cowl one you did!

[@Codythefnafnerd]

Wow! Great episode. Your projects are amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@marlenefaull248]

Thanks so much, will definitely try some of your ideas.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Wonderful! I am glad it was helpful.

[@sewlivi]

Another good scrap buster blanket is the Color Therapy blanket by Warm Stripes. It’s a free pattern where you hold 5 strands of fingering weight together. It’s a seed stitch blanket but it’s so lovely.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

That would definitely be a stash buster, and it would be very heavy, but warm.

[@vp6298]

Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing! I am always trying to use my scraps and minis!

[@paulavento7943]

Deborah!!! That was the BEST!! Thank you.

[@jenniferterrell6605]

Great ideas!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thanks!

[@LesliesLakeLife]

Love this, Deborah. Scrappy projects are always so much fun!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I agree. There is something so satisfying about creating something useful and beautiful with seemingly useless items.

[@Gail_Blanton]

Thank you for all the suggestions. Have a good list now.

[@stitchingbythesea1965]

This has to be one of the best podcasts ever - thanks ever so much for all these ideas! 🤩

[@josiekeating2396]

Yes I agree I love buying those small mini skins of yarn ,just don’t hv any ideas what to do with them

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

They are so tempting, aren't they?

[@craftingwithfizzy5330]

So many great ideas. Thank you for collating them all together.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad you like them! Hopefully there will be a part 2.

[@phyllisweaver8204]

Anyone with scraps should watch this. Thank you.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thanks for the review!

[@solangesouza6277]

These squares came out so pretty, a blanket with all of the would look gorgeous ! 😊💗

[@sharonkeller7397]

Thank you sooo much Deborah for the fun video! I am so inspired to have some new ideas on ways to use up yarn and mini's. The show notes are wonderful and so helpful for where to find these new ideas. Your projects were so much fun to see. Thank you again and God Bless....💕

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Good to hear from you again Sharon! I know that show notes are helpful, and we never do them, but it had to be done for this episode.

[@jessicatressawell5970]

Great ideas! Thanks so much for this scrappy collection of patterns. Excellent work and well done!!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@brendalawrence4454]

Thank you. I have so many minis and scraps and there are some great ideas here. The hard part is deciding which one first.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

So true. I am having the same dilemma.

[@debbiestuckey6599]

This was very helpful, Deborah!! 💞 Thank you!!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

So glad it was helpful💖.

[@jhuntsman17]

I love the ideas you showed. I really like how you make your scrappy socks using a consistent color in between. I also really love your patriotic socks with the stars

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you! I have several pairs of socks knit this way. I have finished my patriotic socks and I love them!

[@mama_knitter]

I just LOVE videos like this, it was so much fun!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thanks for watching and for your comment.💗

[@babcilise2546]

What a blessing! Thank you so much for taking some of your precious time to share this with us. In Feb when I broke my wrist I couldn't knit with my cast but I could crochet.. slowly. I needed a wool blanket for our bed so I took out my basket of bits and pieces, my minis and some sock yarn that I wasn't going to use and paired it with some EcoWool from Cascade yarns. I used the linen stitch to make it solid but a size 13 hook so it wouldn't be too heavy. We love it.. thank you again..

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Wow! How did you manage to crochet with a broken wrist? What a blessing to have found a way to still create.

[@lorirolison2502]

Deborah, This was such a lovely video!! Really appreciate your inspiration on using up our scraps and minis!! 💜 🥰💖 🤗 🧶👕

[@carolynlambert6989]

G’day Deborah, what great ideas and so colourful 🇦🇺 💙💚💛🧡❤️💜🖤🤍🤎💔💝💙💚💖💛💚🧡❤️

[@shannonc4939]

The stash dive sweater turned out gorgeous! I also love your 4th if July sock colors! Enjoyed this so much, thank you 😊

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you! I finished my 4th of July socks already and they are a favorite.

[@carlaknitspodcast3392]

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful ideas to use scraps and minis!! I saw your Stashdive Raglan on an earlier podcast and am excited to knit that at some point!! Thanks for sharing!!😊🧶😊

[@Traceys_colorful_creations]

This was great! I am obsessed with scrappy projects 😊💕

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Me too!! I have so many other projects in the que but I find myself continuing to go back to stash busting all the time.I feel guilt breaking into new skeins when there are so many scraps laying around.

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

Great episode! Happy Knitting 🧶

[@jonniemiller5349]

This was wonderful and so very enjoyable. Thank you for the wonderful information and inspiration.

[@jean-jn3nq]

I don’t know how I missed this last month but it is fantastic! All these great projects in one place. Yay. Thanks so much Deborah for this wonderful and inspiring video 👏💕👏

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Well, I'm so glad you found it now. Hopefully it helps you when you don't know what in the world to do with all the scraps.

[@beckibarker8317]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put these ideas together, Deborah! I Love the little reversible spotted cowl you did! I would like to try that one. Also I’ve also been wanting to try the Polsden By Ami Lowden. I love the look of the Siri alpaca striped every other stripe like the one you showed. Hope you and Emily are having a nice summer!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I wear the spotted cowl quite a bit in the winter, and it was fun to make. I look forward to starting the Polsden. I am going to use mohair instead of the siri alpaca though because knitting with mohair is one of my favorite fibers to work with.

[@ardrenalynch1992]

Deborah, it was so helpful. Thank you!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you, Ardrena!

[@barbarawatson1667]

Absolutely loved this video, so many beautiful patterns. Thank you!!! Love from Calgary!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you so much!

[@RonnieAnnatiKnits]

That was wonderful! Thank you 😊

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

You are most welcome.

[@skhoyt6024]

What a great video and great resource to refer back to! Thanks for this great list of project ideas!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I am so glad it was helpful to you. It was helpful to me!

[@djjones2426]

Thanks for all the great ideas! I definitely needed this to give me some ideas!👏❣️

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad it was helpful! I found so many more that I will never be able to make them all, but it will sure be fun trying!

[@EPMunzert]

Thanks for sharing all the great information.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

You are welcome!

[@renealee]

Thanks so much for complining such an amazing list.

[@kimbetts4282]

Always great to learn about other scrappy projects... The Scraptastic Cowl by Ambah O'Brien is a good pattern to add to your cowl list ❤

[@katiecoughlin5179]

This was such a helpful episode. thank you!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

That's great to hear! Thanks for your feedback.

[@louannyoung8434]

Delightfully inspiring, Deborah! Liked and Saved. Thank you for introducing us to so many ideas and possibilities. I hadn't come across Little Woollies nor Kate Selene in my yarny "travels". The Little Woollies log cabin square made me pause the video to check it out. Happy Summer to you! - @yarniques

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Both are fun makers and I really want to make the Little Log Cabins now. It can use up the tiniest bits of yarn.

[@janeyoung2024]

Brilliant, thank you xx

[@karenmezzacapo8763]

Love your suggestions.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad it was helpful.

[@janehill5183]

Such great ideas, thank you so much.

[@elenityler8351]

I came across your channel by chance and I love it!!! You have so much talent!!! I wish you could do a video on how you make your neck warmer double sided with the dots. My goodness I am so inspired by you and it makes me want to learn more! Thank You so much for all your hard work and sharing it on You Tube. You are so AMAZING I am just in Awe of you. have a wonderful day.

[@vanessajohnson1944]

Oh, I will have to watch this a couple of times. I just love all things scrappy! I have a Scrappy Bias Shawl on the go, atm. = ]

[@esthermcdonald2297]

Thank you for all this information and inspiration.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marshawoods2634]

Terrific ideas! Thank you,

[@sqrlgirl322]

I recently finished the JellyRoll blanket by Kay Jones. It is great for big and tiny scraps of all colors. It didn't make much of a dent iny scrap bucket, though. I will definitely try several of these suggestions!

[@kayinthecave]

I've been looking at the Sea Glass Tee to bust through my minis. I'd need to hack it into a cardigan as I dislike pull over style sweaters. It might be a couple years before I get to it, though. I loved seeing all the ideas!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I wonder if you could adapt it to steek it?

[@kayinthecave]

@@MeanwhileattheCastle That's an excellent ideal. I know my mom has steeked a couple of sweaters. Time to call her for a consult! Thanks :)

[@marilynharlow8720]

This video was spectacular says the lady who you taught to knit her first sock not that long ago Thanks so much!!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Oh, that is just delightful! I hope you are a sock knitting convert! They are just so much fun.

[@bonniedyer8875]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

No problem 😊

[@tinakercher8768]

I love this episode. I can't find one of the cardigans, but maybe I can on Ravelry. I am currently making the leggings by Stephen West - very scrappy. I have been looking at the v back tee for my 20 minis from an advent...

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

I thought I linked all of them in the description box below the video. Let me know if you don’t find it there.

[@donnagorman8942]

DEBORAH I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS THAT YOU IMPROVISED IN THE KNITTING PATTERNS YOU USED. YOU ARE VERY CREATIVE.THE COWL PATTERN THAT YOU ADAPTED WITH THE RIBBED BOTTOM AND THE 1/2 STITCHES IS BEAUTIFUL AND I WOULD MAKE A TEE WITH A LOWER NECK LINE AND SHORT SLEEVES OUT OF YOUR COWL PATTERN.YOU ARE VERY TALENTED.THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH US. DONNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patmiller7272]

Thank you!

[@caroldaley7187]

There's the Mitered Square blanket as well.

[@tracycushman4836]

So helpful!!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Glad you think so!

[@rhianwatkins6582]

Gah I wish you put links to these patterns 😢 so many beautiful options

[@iloveharrold]

Classy

[@carb101]

Excellent ideas, Deborah. I hope that Emily is not having a CF flair.

[@zerolefthanded3252]

You can do yarn cozy lite from KnittyNatty she has the 100 grams and 50 & 20 grams, crochet version too. I bought 4 mini skeins of 20 grams and I only used very little of yarn on the 4th skein. Easy and addicting lol😊 westknits has patterns too.

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

Thank you so much for the recommendation!

[@deborahpotter703]

Did you say your sister Emily ? I am Deborah and have a sister Emily

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

What a fun coincidence!

[@girlinthebookstore]

This will sound a bit mad but I actually thought it was a man singing to himself in the background >

[@ericallerton809]

This was so amazing,,,Deborah,,,,wow,,,thank you so much,,, Lots of ideas and gave so ,so much Leftovers! Elaine 🏠🏡🏘🏘🏕

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

You are welcome! I remember when I first picked up knitting again several years ago, I would see everyone's scrappy blankets and feel jealous that I didn't have scraps to work with. It's not a problem now. 🤣

[@SoMagicalMichele]

These are some great ideas and a great way to fill in the time without Emily. Missed her!

[@MeanwhileattheCastle]

It’s always more fun when Emily is here!

[@XXSAZILLAYT]

Cringe

[@incognito9313]

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