Stripy Mitts

The Stripy Mitts pattern is a great project for the more advanced crocheter, due to its tricky use of basic stitches. It’s a great way to use those shorter bits of yarn you have, without opening new skeins.

Stripy Mitts

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Stripy Scrunchies

If your leftovers are ample, take this free knitted scrunchie pattern and make some lovely hair accessories. You’ll practice knitting techniques, reduce your stash, and get useful items for last-minute gifts. It’s an easy project, so enjoy it!

Stripy Scrunchies

PHOTOS by Nina Holubcova / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry.

Turtle Coaster

To expand on the subjec, this animal coaster is a smallish 4” round creature that’s warming its back with your coffee. Due to the small bits, it’s definitely a great project for “bustin’ the stash” of pesky yarn ends.

Turtle Coaster

The full article about the pattern and the photos are here:

Turtle Coaster

more info about project photographed on Ravelry.

Norland Park Mitts

These adorable knitted mitts below are super easy to make and memorize. They begin in the round, are knit flat to make the thumb opening, and will make your hands really warm this winter! What’s more, 1 skein will give you 2 pairs of mitts!

Norland Park Mitts

PHOTOS by Craig Rosenfeld / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on loopyarn.com.com.

Read more about it on Ravelry.