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Yarn Leftovers, what now?
We’ve all been there—playing a game of “yarn chicken” as we race to finish a project, holding our breath and hoping the last few stitches don’t outlast our yarn supply. Whether you win or lose that game, you're often left with those odd scraps that seem too small for a new project but too precious to toss away.
In the world of crafting, every bit of yarn holds potential! Instead of letting those leftover scraps gather dust, why not repurpose them into something both beautiful and functional? Embracing sustainability in your projects not only reduces waste but also sparks creativity as you discover new ways to use every last strand. Reducing waste while crafting is easier and more rewarding than you might think, especially when you let your imagination guide you with those overlooked yarn bits. From vibrant coasters and patchwork blankets to intricate granny squares and charming amigurumi figures, the possibilities are endless.
For even smaller scraps, there is always the possibility of making tassels or even using them as filling for other projects.
To help you get started, we're thrilled to offer a free pattern designed specifically for making the most of your yarn leftovers. This pattern not only ensures that nothing goes to waste but also results in a stunning, one-of-a-kind project that you’ll be proud to show off. Let’s dive into the art of sustainable crafting and turn those yarn scraps into true treasures!
Shell and Starfish Soap Dishes in Zpagetti
Designer Nicky from A heart-shaped cherry created this beautiful pattern to help you keep clean and green - crochet soap dishes using remnants of Hoooked Zpagetti yarn!
The soap dishes can be popped in the wash and air-dried, so make several and swap them over when you change your towels! You’ll be saving your remnants of textile waste from landfill and, in 10 - 15 minutes, you’ll have a cute and practical soap dish!
The star and shellfish soap dishes are worked in the round using the magic ring method. They feature raised stitches worked around the posts of previous rows/rounds to create ridges, enabling air to circulate underneath your soap and keeping it drier.
We used Zpagetti yarn - approx. 20m of medium thickness (you can use two strands if your yarn is a little thin - if you do, you will need to double the yarn amount). Stretchy and non-stretchy yarns are both suitable.
It's a beginner-friendly pattern and a delightful, quick project perfect for your breaks. Choose your favourite yarn and colour, and spread the love!
Level: Easy
Crochet Pattern
What you need:
Yarn: Zpagetti t-shirt yarn
Hook: 8 - 10 mm crochet hook (choose the one to suit yarn weight/stretchiness and your crochet tension)
Scissors
Stitches and abbreviations:
ch - Chain
st - Stitch
sl st - Slip stitch
dc - Double crochet
htr - Half treble crochet
tr - Treble crochet
JoinRsts - Join Raised Stitches
RtrB - Raised treble around back post
RtrF - Raised treble around front post
yrh - Yarn round hook
RS - Right Side
WS - Wrong Side
[*] - Sequence of stitches to repeat
Special Stitches and Techniques:
- Raised treble around front post (RtrF): Work the treble stitch around the post of the stitch by inserting the hook from front to back to front again.
- Raised treble around back post (RtrB): Work the treble stitch around the post of the stitch by inserting the hook from back to front to back again.
- Join Raised Stitches (JoinRs): insert hook into 2 top front loops of RtrF at start of Round, yrh, pull through (2 loops on hook), insert hook into back post of next tr, yrh, pull through (3 loops on hook), yrh and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Notes:
This pattern uses UK crochet terms.
Shell
With the chosen yarn, make a magic ring.
Row 1 (RS): 7 ch, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 5 tr, 1 sl st into magic ring, 1 ch, turn
Row 2 (WS): 5 RtrF, 1 tr into first sl st of Row, 1 ch, turn
Row 3 (RS): 1 RtrB into last RtrF of Row 2, 4 RtrB, 1 sl st into magic ring, 1 ch, turn
Row 4 (WS): 6 RtrF, 1 ch, turn
Row 5 (RS): 5 RtrB, 1 sl st into magic ring, 1 ch, turn
Row 6 (WS): 6 RtrF, 1 ch, turn
Row 7 (RS): 5 RtrB, 1 sl st into magic ring, 1 ch, turn
Row 8 (WS): 5 RtrF, 1 ch, turn
Row 9 (RS): 4 RtrB, 1 sl st into magic ring, tighten magic ring a little, 3 ch, [1 tr, 2 htr, 1 tr] into magic ring, 3 ch, 1 sl st into first ch of Row 1
Loosen st to form a loop and pull up, take out hook, pull loop through to WS, cut yarn, pull yarn tail through and tighten.
Tighten the magic ring and shape the shell. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Starfish
With the chosen yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: 2 ch, 9 tr, join with 1 sl st to top of 2 ch, tighten magic ring
Round 2: starting in first tr of Round: *[1 RtrF, 7 ch, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc, 2 htr, 1 tr, JoinRs]*, repeat from * to * 4 more times
Round 3: sl st until the top of the first arm of starfish, 1 ch, continue sl st back down the other side of the arm, repeat for the remaining 4 arms, loosen st to form a loop and pull up, take out hook, pull loop through the back side, cut yarn, pull yarn tail through and tighten.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
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