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Crochet Stocking Stuffers

Use Scrap Yarn to Make Quick and Free Christmas Gifts

Nov 11, 2007 Renee Blixt

Most crochet artists have a ton of scrap yarn lying around. Use it all up while taking care of the holiday shopping this Xmas.

A common thread crocheters share is the love of yarn, and most love to collect it. Yarn has a tendency to accumulate, and the result is a stash full of all kinds of mis-matched colors and amounts.

Use up all that scrap yarn around the house this year while taking care of the holiday shopping. Give designing a try by making some quick, free, original crochet gifts, or take advantage of the free patterns below. It takes only a basic working knowledge of crochet to quickly stitch up any or all of the following fun stocking stuffers.

Cell Phone Carrying Case

Plain or lacy, vivid color or black and white, this project can take on any flavor at all, which makes it perfect for men, women, and teens. Attach a belt loop or a wrist cuff, and the case will be a certain favorite.

Hair Flower Accessory

Crochet any favorite flower in whatever scraps are available—the more colorful, the better. Attach it to a barrette, and any lady (or little lady) will love it. Attach a safety pin as well for more versatility; it can be pinned to lapels, purses, bags, and anything else that needs a little pop.

Baby Wrist Toys

Babies love stuffed animals, and so do their parents, especially when they’re attached to baby’s wrist. Make several in different colors to keep baby’s attention, and to create a one-of-a-kind collection.

Crocheted Jewelry

Fabric jewelry is the rage, and it can be designed with or without beads. Since jewelry takes so little yarn, this is a great chance to experiment. Start with a pattern if this is a new concept, and then feel confident to expand with originals. Consider necklaces, chokers, ankle bracelets, earrings, watch straps, and keychains. Guys would appreciate something in hemp.

Barbie Accessories

Little girls love Barbie and Barbie accessories. Scrap yarn can be used to make rugs, capes, blankets, and for the more adventurous, clothing. Comparable store-bought items are quite expensive. For example, one mass manufactured Barbie outfit sells for about $10. Well-made crochet gifts are much more affordable, are of higher quality, and would be a most welcomed and appreciated gift.

No Limits

These ideas should get the creative mind started, and there are no limits from there. Belts, curtains, makeup bags, eyeglass cases, headbands, and even stockings themselves help make holiday gifts completely personal and customized. Best of all, since most crochet artists have scrap stash around anyway, these gifts don’t cost any thing but a little time. Give the favorite gifts this season—gifts made with love.

Super-last minute ideas can be found at Christmas Eve Quick Knit & Crochet.

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Oct 15, 2008 1:28 PM
Guest :
I like making stuff from scrap yarn. I have plenty of it but I need more ideas of making stuff from scrap yarn. I'd like to have a free newsletter on my e-mail for this kind of thing.
Keep up the good work. I just love making stuff from scrap yarn.

Thank You.
Quinn A. Matthews
Dec 8, 2008 5:05 PM
Guest :
where can i get the patterns for this? plus do u know where i could get patterns for knittting stocking stuffers?
Dec 9, 2008 12:04 AM
Renee Blixt :
Knitting stocking stuffers are available at these links:
http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/fried_green_tomatoes_endo fsummer_recipe (don't let the tomato thing throw you off!)
http://knitting-patterns-techniques.suite101.com/ Browsing through this area should give you more ideas.
Apr 5, 2009 7:16 PM
Guest :
HELP....I'm in a pickle....I only need about 1 oz each of Limelight, Melon, and Blue Mint in Caron Simply Soft. I'm making a bunny for my granddaughter and have run out of these. Just have to do the ears. He was MUCH bigger than I thought so I didn't have quite enough of these three colors. Is there anyone out there who could help me. I am willing to pay for the yarn and for the shipping, I just need it very soon!!!
My email address is dmitchell2@winco.net. Please let me know if you can help me. Thanks so much.
Deb
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