Quick & Easy Projects 5 Stash Busting Crochet Projects Updated January 15, 2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!25Shares Get inspired with these 5 stash busting crochet projects, putting your leftover yarn to good use! Let’s face it, there are TWO types of yarn stash. One, a few skeins, balls or hanks of yarn that look pretty, give you inspiration and are ready to go when you find the perfect project. Two, the absolute MOUNTAIN of yarn that threatens to collapse on you every time you walk past it. Hands up if you’re guilty of number two…TABLE OF CONTENTS1. 1. Face Scrubbies2. 2. Baby Booties3. 3. Crochet Coasters4. 4. Daisy Chain Bookmark5. 5. Granny Squares6. How to Use Your Granny SquaresVIEW MORE▼ Stash Busting Projects Well, don’t worry, I’m here to HELP. I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite stashbusting crochet projects that are perfect for hoovering up any small scraps of yarn you have left, or full balls that you stashed ‘for later’…three YEARS ago. Ready to do a deep dive into that stash? Let’s go! Just…don’t blame me if you need to buy more yarn to refresh your stash! 1. Face Scrubbies Perfect for using up any cotton yarn in your stash! They are fun, quick and easy and make great gifts so if you already have a pile of these you’ll be making them knowing they;re going to be put to good use by someone else. This design is from my book You Can Crochet with Bella Coco but don’t worry if you haven’t got my book I realised this pattern as a tutorial over on my YouTube channel. take me to the Tutorial The Crochet Community Keychain 2. Baby Booties What’s not to love about a cute crochet baby make. These crochet baby booties make the perfect gift for a pending arrival, baby shower gift, for a doll or to donate to charity. This adorable pattern most definitely puts your scrap yarn to good use! baby booties 3. Crochet Coasters The perfect handmade accessory for your home or workspace , these colourful this coasters are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it. Not only is this pattern quick and easy they make great stash busters or equally beautiful presents to gift for all occasions. crochet coaster Patchwork Blanket 4. Daisy Chain Bookmark Never lose your page again with this cute practical daisy chain bookmark can be easily adapted to what ever size you like just simply add more or less daisies whilst using your left over yarn. daisy chain bookmark 5. Granny Squares Last but not least Granny squares are AMAZING at using up yarn leftovers. DK weight yarn is ideal, but you can also hold two strands of 4ply or fingering weight together to create a cool marbled effect! Teach me how to make a granny square How to Use Your Granny Squares Now you have a pile of beautiful granny squares you could transfer them into one of these beautiful projects! Ostara Vest Granny Square Mood Blanket Starburst Crochet Tote Bag Not The High-Street Tote Bag Sunburst Granny Square Blanket Dune Bucket Hat Want to try some alternative granny squares? Check these out: Circle of Hope Granny Square Sunburst Granny Squares Solid Granny Square Mitered Granny Square Spiral Granny Square KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!25Shares Further Reading... How to Crochet a Strawberry Keychain: FREE Pattern July 11, 2024 How to Crochet Mini Festive Bunting October 23, 2025 Free Pattern: Little Rainbow Cloud Hanging April 15, 2020 1 Comment Linda May 13, 2023 at 9:29 am Thanks Bella, I have just completed your small Butterfly that was on Pinterest, it’s turned out really good Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
