STOP wasting yarn scraps and Do This Instead!

[@krazedvintagemodel]

I feel like this is the ultimate reclaiming project. Finished yarn back to fiber, foward to yarn again. Such a creative idea I would never have had!

[@LennyLefebvre-qb6qx]

I have been saving scraps because people say they can become stuffing for amigurumi. I don’t make amigurumi…. Thank you for justifying my hoarding. I have also been wanting to get a drop spindle.

[@karlijnscorner]

Haha you're so welcome! I also don't make amigurumi but kept the scraps "just in case" until I thought of repurposing them like this!

[@MrFrancistheButler]

Dude, saaaaame, I keep eyeing drop-spindles online, even though I have more knitting projects than I have time for; I would LOVE to get into spinning my own yarn. This is close enough, for now! Thank you, @karlijnscorner, for this video!

[@karlijnscorner]

@@MrFrancistheButler you're so welcome! Good luck and enjoy your spinning journey 💓

[@Pouquiloury]

Haven't ventured into spinning yet. All kind of yarn techniques, but not spinning yet....

[@cozycasasmr4510]

this is so much easier than I thought. I wish I didn't have this information, I already hoard yarn and now I'm going to hoard my scraps too 😂😂 but it's good practice to avoid waste like you said so I am justified ! 😂

[@karlijnscorner]

Hahah oops! But it's so nice

[@Pouquiloury]

Really, I hoard the scraps in the plastic bags they used to package cotton remover pads. So hoarding the bags, the scraps, the clothes that can be deconstructed to repurpose yarn or make T-shirt yarn, etc. If ever TSHTF in the future, I will have loads of material to work with. If it won't, the people that have to clear out my house after my demise should be crafters themselves, because if not, they will never understand why I kept certain stuff.....

[@vbrooker1]

Hahaha! Me too! 😂

[@maryusa8526]

Thank you for the demo. What a clever idea! 👍

[@catara.]

​@@Pouquilouryhaha, I'm the same 😂, except for the bags. Now you gave me the idea 😅

[@mackenziedesire7515]

It seems so obvious, and yet it never occurred to me! I've just been keeping yarn scraps assuming I would use them as stuffing or figure _something_ out eventually, but this is way more exciting (and involves learning a new skill/craft, which is always welcome!). Thank you for this video, it is wonderfully to-the-point, not to mention a really genius idea I haven't seen mentioned elsewhere!

[@karlijnscorner]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@silviacuppari8174]

Great idea! Another way to not waste material: We are part of a knitting and crochet group and we give the scraps to schools that use them to make papel dolls’ hair. They (the kids) love it! 😄😄 kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@bachaboska]

Oh no - not a new craft I now desperaty want to learn XD Thank you for a great video!

[@karlijnscorner]

Haha oopsss

[@Fionnabird]

You can also needle felt using yarn scraps carded in the same way, I use wire dog brushes from dollar tree and save my scraps by color

[@touferdocherty3765]

Such a great idea :) a bit to time consuming for me so i‘ll stick with stuffing amigurumi with my scraps. But lovely idea and i like how on point the video is 🎉

[@karlijnscorner]

That's so valid! I really like the process of spinning so I don't mind but I can see how it might not be the most effective way of using scraps

[@urbanfrog8466]

Fabulous idea! As a knitter I always have a ton of scraps. Longer leftovers I use to knit patchwork look mitred-square jumpers and blankets, or knot together to knit a "scrap jumper", but a lot of leftovers are too short for either of those options. Also sometimes I end up with a ball of yarn that got decimated by moths. The moths/caterpillars are gone, but a lovely, pricey, natural fibre ball of yarn is now lost. This is a great way to recycle those.

[@Sangouiche]

My partner is offering me a spinning class for Christmas - I can’t wait to practice after that with my scraps ! Thanks a lot for your video it was really interesting to watch 😊

[@karlijnscorner]

That's so exciting! Good luck on your journey 💕

[@Sangouiche]

@ thank you ❤️ do you think I could use this technique also to spin my bunny fluff ? When I’m brushing him, he have so much fluff. I’m keeping it in a little bag, I was thinking knitting a mini bun with his fluff !

[@karlijnscorner]

@Sangouiche as long as the hairs aren't too short it should work!

[@NinaKnits]

So cool! I try to be as sustainable as possible when crafting and using materials and this will take it one step further! Thank you!:)

[@creativeeverydaylife]

I will totally do this. Am saving wool scraps, and will ply them with white merino to tone it down

[@carol_english]

This is great!!! I’d love a slightly more detailed tutorial including information on washing afterwards and trouble shooting! I’ve always wanted know how this was done!! ❤

[@ohioella]

very excited to try this! i have a ton of pink & purple yarn from a skirt i'm making and i know i'm going to have a lot of leftover pieces. might even be fun to make some yarn to use in the skirt if i get the hang of it fast enough :)

[@karlijnscorner]

That sounds great! Have fun!

[@no1pinkjellybean]

Great video. Direct and to the point. Thank you, I've saved this and I'll share it with my knitting club

[@whatnow8362]

Would love to see what you make with the yarn. What a beautiful result!

[@catara.]

Omg thank you!! I always recycle my or my family's sweaters, but some sweaters are not recycle friendly. When that is a case, I cut it and tied up the yarn. Usually that yarn is only good for baskets and decorations, and it's not nice to work with. Now I have more options 😁. My family have a few spinning wheels, like the one from sleeping beauty, but I'm not sure if any of them still working, and how to use it 😅. Maybe I should just buy one from this century 😂

[@ginandpins6081]

I've recently been using my hand spun odds and ends, all wool/wool and silk blends, to add interest to my wet felting. I'm mostly a weaver, but I started spinning on a drop spindle just over a year ago and I love it. I can highly recommend starting out with a top whorl as I found this easiest to use, but I fell hard down the rabbit hole and now have 8 spindles of 7 different types!

[@karlijnscorner]

Thanks for sharing! Spinning is so fun ☺️

[@mycozygardencottage]

Amazing! I didn't know that was possible. Thank you for sharing this! I use yarn scraps to stuff crochet amigurumi toys sometimes. I have lots of scraps and toys because I teach kids to crochet online.

[@NegagaElk]

Super groovy🎉❤ nice video

[@himalaya60]

Bravissima che riutilizzi gli scarti per dare nuova vita! Complimenti! Saluti dell'Italia 👋🏻

[@TheKnifedPawn]

love anything that saves me money!! thank you for a great way to reduce, reuse and remake!

[@karlijnscorner]

Any time!

[@TheYarnaholic]

Thank you for this video 👍

[@AsadG-n4i]

It is so useful ❤

[@fruzsinanemeth]

That is a lovely color at the end! Congrats and thanks for sharing the idea!

[@karlijnscorner]

Thank you! 😊

[@monarashed8906]

Amazing ! Thank you girl 😍🤩 You gave us the inspiration

[@karlijnscorner]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a try

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

This is a great idea for some dyed yarn scraps I have!

[@janetnash]

What beautiful yarn you created

[@karlijnscorner]

Thank you!

[@mhunnybee]

such a good idea!

[@Countrycabin]

This is so interesting

[@lisamartone9200]

Awesome

[@tonicribby3455]

Can you card synthetic yarn?

[@knmonlinemedia]

Awesome idea! 😃👍🏾

[@karlijnscorner]

Thank you!

[@bella-bee]

You could use the carded bits to make colourful slubs to add to some virgin fibre you’re spinning

[@karlijnscorner]

This is on my list to try too! I just wanted to make it as simple and accessible as possible to show that you don’t need to buy any extra supplies. 😊 But I agree that that would be great too!

[@ReadRe-sellRepeat]

You made that look so easy! But I bet it isn't 😅 Great idea, thanks for sharing 👍 Think I will stick to stuffing my amigurumi though!

[@karlijnscorner]

That's so valid! I Personally don't make amigurumi so I had to find a different way to use my scraps haha It definitely takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it it's not too bad!

[@JaydenTJang]

Does this work for any type of yarn material? Like acrylic yarns?

[@karlijnscorner]

Any yarn that is kinda sticky. Acrylic yarn should work, but cotton for example will not.

[@LennyLefebvre-qb6qx]

Great question and great tip!

[@cerekalaldaeth5921]

@@karlijnscorner Cotton scraps can be cut into small pieces and separated and strewn about your yard for birds to collect and make their nests out of. Just make sure it's a natural fibre like cotton and not too long that it can tangle in birds legs

[@TheCrochetArchitect]

Great video! Does this also work with acrylic yarn scraps or should they all be animal fibers?

[@karlijnscorner]

Any yarn that is kinda sticky works. Acrylic yarn should work, but cotton for example will not.

[@alimustafa7680]

Would it also be a good idea to undo old projects that are worn out to make new yarn with?

[@karlijnscorner]

I've never tried this before but I would assume that it would still work as long as the fibres are still intact enough to grab onto something.

[@mariananavarro4175]

does this only work with natural yarn? not acrylic?

[@karlijnscorner]

Any yarn that is kinda sticky. Acrylic yarn should work, but cotton for example will not.

[@latriciaosorio73]

I put my scraps out for birds 🐦 to build nests 🪺

[@momma_bat]

While that is a very kind idea, it is generally not reccomened as the yarn can tangle around a birds legs.

[@victorialove9104]

I know you mean to be kind but this actually kills birds. I forget the name of the KZbin channel but a wonderful man named Mikey has a video explaining why.❤

[@28pinkdancer]

@@victorialove9104 The Crochet Crowd? the host of that channel is named Mikey. on a different thread of this comment section, someone said to cut natural fiber scraps up tiny to avoid tangling, that seems like it should work?

[@mvtonnemacher]

Thank you for sharing this video! Your shots and editing are very good. Please consider a microphone! I want to be able to hear your explanations :)

[@karlijnscorner]

Hmm audio seems fine on my part (I have a microphone) are you listening with headphones? Could you let me know what exactly seems to be the problem

[@Pouquiloury]

It sounds as if you stand in a large hall. Kinda hollow, thinning it. So maybe the microphone is too far from your mouth ?

[@karlijnscorner]

@@Pouquiloury that might be it, it's the first time I'm using this mic so I'm still figuring it out 😅 thanks for the feedback!

[@rosateresacastro-vargas8592]

Would this work with cotton yarn? It seems you were working with wool. Very good presentation! 👏👏👏

[@karlijnscorner]

Unfortunately not, I was working with a merino and a alpaca blend. Any yarn that is kinda sticky should work though! Acrylic, wool, alpaca etc are all fine!

[@sallysilvershoes847]

Are these all wool scraps or are some artificial fibers like acrylic?

[@karlijnscorner]

I was working with a merino and an alpaca blend. Any yarn that is kinda sticky should work though! Acrylic, wool, alpaca etc are all fine! Cotton probably won't work and any yarn that has nylon in it might be a bit more difficult to card but if you combine it with 100% wool or alpaca f.e. it should still be fine!

[@PatientFarmer]

So maybe I won't stuff toys with it ... maybe I'll just spin it again!

[@leavesongrass]

I love the content! But an echo on top of an accent makes it hard for me to understand you. Maybe try sitting in a different part of your room? Or padding that nook with pillows or foam?

[@karlijnscorner]

Thank you for the feedback, this was the first time using this microphone so I still need to do some tweaking. Hopefully it should all work itself out once I get the hang of it. I did manually put in subtitles so you should still be able to follow it even though the audio is a bit rough