Yarn Scraps Tips & Ideas (Includes links to Unique Scrappy Projects!)
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- Опубліковано 10 тра 2018
- Answers to questions like "Do I have enough yarn?" and other Hat Tricks, Pom Pom Ideas and Links to 34 Unique Uses for Scrap yarn!
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My scraps go to squares to Blankets for Canada. They collect 8 inch squares to put together as blankets for people in need, shelters, family services, inner city neighborhoods. If you're in Canada, they can always use more squares.
Thanks, Lynne! This is great info!
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If you make stuffed projects, like toys or pillows, you can use even your tiniest scraps to add to the filling...a little less traditional stuffing needed.
Very true, Diane! I forgot about that! Thank you!
I learned to knit from my mum when I was 8. She makes incredible big teddy bears and I give her my yarn tails and other really small amounts to use as stuffing :) We've been doing it for years. It's an awesome way to combine both of our forces into a finished piece.
I do that
That's a great idea!! 👍👍
The Random Stripe Generator is a great tool to learn about color changing schemes for scarfs and other projects. I had so much fun with the random generator that I came up with some cool coloring ideas for projects. Mrs. Margaret comes up with the best ideas to improve on the crafts. Plus you can make pet toys out of left over scraps. I finished off two left over grey yarn scraps with making a bunny rabbit, plan to make more in future to use up the scraps. It was also so kind of you to help us improve on our own style technique. I bookmark the random stripe generator to my computer now I have some real fun with it. Thank you.
I love to use scraps! You can get so creative with them. I make blankets for animals at pet shelters. I have lots of fun making pretty doggy & kitty size blankets to keep them warm, cozy, and calm until their adopted. Nice tips on reducing the ole stash!!
Thanks, Laurel! And thanks for taking care off all those shelter babies, too!
I learn something every video I watch! You are a wealth of knowledge. I could honestly put your videos on back to back and listen to you talk. Your voice is so very soothing to my soul! Thank you once again.
Awww... what kind words, Charlene! Thank you! That's my goal to share at least 1 thing that at least 1 person may find helpful! (And it sounds like I may be a good sleep aid for you, too! Hahahaha!)
Hello how're you doing hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
The bits of colour joined together make the most unusual patterns for blankets
I love playing your videos as I crochet mindlessly. thanks for making them and thanks for keeping your older videos up. I like to make afghans with my scraps. I live in an old farmhouse in Wisconsin and we always need something to keep us warm in the winter!
Well, thank you for watching and chiming in here in the comments, Linda! I love knowing I'm not "alone" over here just talking to my camera! Ha!
Please do a tutorial on your Adult beanie hats, they’re really nice! The shape is perfect and the size looks perfect! Ty in advance ❤️
Hi Margaret.. I just came across your excellent channel! I've been a crocheter for over 40 years and never knew that tip on how to calculate if I have enough yarn for a row... what a game changer!! I've always just used the yarn and then frog it if I run out.. not so much fun if you're making a bigger project or several rows of color. Thank you so much.. I love listening to your sweet voice and simple, easy to follow tips. In my 60's now and still love crocheting for charity as well as friends. My favorite thing to do lately has been to make hats in team colors and then finding the team's patch on eBay and sewing it to the front. It's something that is so appreciated by the sport's fans I know and has also brought me some business when their friends want one too! Take care.. I am a new subscriber. Your yarning friend in Southern California!
I didn't know that tip either, Gerri... as a matter of fact, I made it up! I needed something that didn't involve too much math and where I didn't have to leave my chair to figure it out! HA! Love your team hat ideas! My oldest son is in L.A... not sure when I'm going to get out there (I'm sure he'll be home for the holidays before i can make it out there.) He loves it!
All great tips for scarps Margaret! Thanks for sharing, I definitely picked up a few. Have a lovely weekend.
Glad to help and you have a great weekend, too!
OMG I never realised there’s such an amazing tool as the Random Stripe Generator you showed. That’s just the best thing I’m so pleased I watched your great video all way through to find this gift 🌷 Loved your items you made as well. Inspired you bet 👍🏻
So glad I had something useful to share, Carolyn! That Random Stripe Generator IS fun to play with!
Thank you, there sure was I have custody of 4 of my grandchildren. Lots of love from them.
I just about spit out my drink when I saw your sock knitted with Paton's Kroy striping yarn. I just finished a pair using that same yarn a few weeks ago!!! I'm loving your tips on using up scraps. I made a scrappy afghan/blanket over the winter for a friend of mine. I held 2 different colors together and used double crochet all the way through. I hope I get it shipped to my friend before next winter sets in. Ha!! lol
Hahaha! I have that same problem... what is it about the shipping process that makes us procrastinate?! Ah well... it eventually gets done!
Making hats never failed. I do have a lot of yarn, a friend of mine gave some yarn, her mom doesn't crochet anymore so I ended with old yarn, funky colours, texture, and size, some are sport, bulky etc. I been making hats, purses and scarfs... I still have a lot left
One time I got some yarn handed down to me from that same situation! It took me ages to go through it and some of those older acrylics were horrible! Technology sure has helped out the yarn industry over the years!
one of my long time favorite things to do with the very small scraps (1.5 in and larger) is to tie them all into a ball and then turn that ball of scraps into monster grocery bag holders. each one is different and i find it fun to come across those little bits and remember the original project it came from....this even goes for the skinny ribbon and elastic that sometimes holds a pair of shoes together...basically anything goes
Creative, Jamie!!
Hi Margaret! Thanks so much for the measurements for scrap yarn for SC/HDC/DC! What a terrific resource. I took a screen shot so I can record that when I get home later :-) And I have a little Addi, so the measurement for that scrap yarn will be really helpful as well. You have some very helpful ideas. I have never used the random stripe generator but will give that a try. As a charity crocheter/knitter also, I have lots of scraps. My favorite thing to do with the scraps is to turn them into granny squares and make blankets for donation. It is always a treat to get a new vlog of yours. Take good care. Peace, Sarah
Thanks, Sarah, and I'm happy to share my discoveries! I remember about your blanket donations... you've done a lot with your group, haven't you?!
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Great tip on determining if you have enough yarn for a row. I usually guess at it then say, Thank You, Lord!, if I make it to the end! LOL! :)
I did that same method for years, Mellody! Glad I could help releive a bit of anxiety! Ha!
Mellody M Lol! Me too. Have you ever knitted faster when you think it might run out, so that you finish the row in time, before the yarn runs out? Haha!
Hello how're you doing hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
I love crocheting corner to corner blankets and give them to Project Linus with scrap yarn (which can eat up all the scraps)!
Thx for yr helpful hints!! Tip #6 was especially needed. I always wondered how to determine if I had enough yarn for a section. Love the video--definitely well-made & thorough😍
I think your love of making hats, making them simple & easy to understand is what drew me to you initially. Enjoyed your video!
Thank you, do je! I do love to make hats. I love that they're practical and I get so bored with big projects.
Margaret Olander I agree w the big projects!!! Means more ufo’s for me!
I've been watching crochet videos all week and looking forward to actually trying to make something. I really enjoyed yours and wanted to say how nice it was to listen to your speaking voice. Finally someone who doesn't end every sentence as if it is a question! Drives me nutty.
I don't eve have scraps yet but I watched the whole thing. Thanks!
Thank you for the kind compliment! I've some crochet tutorials if any of these interest you: ua-cam.com/play/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq.html
I keep my scraps that are 2 inches or longer in a baggie then when it's full I gather them up and brush them with a pet brush and turn that into stuffing for crochet stuffed animal I make.
Oooo! I've heard of saving them for stuffing but the extra step of brushing makes a BETTER stuffing! Thanks, Alesha!
@@sheepishlysharing You're welcome 😁
Thank you for sharing all your tips and ideas! The tip about wrapping and counting the yarn is priceless.
That's my favorite tip, too, and you're very welcome!
still with you, I watch you at night on my fire stick in the bedroom, can do thumbs up but can't leave comments, love to watch you always
Hi, Edna! Looks like you can leave comments just fine!
Hello how're you doing hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
Dear Lord, your trick of counting the rows to find if you have enough yarn has just saved me from endless headaches! Thank you so much for the tip!
I'm so glad, Mari! We don't need headaches in our hobbies!
What do I do with my scraps?? I hide them in a deep dark spot! Out of sight, out of mind. Lol. Now I have to dig them out. Thanks
Hahaha! I tend to think of them as "free yarn." After I use a skein for it's intended project, and I have leftover, purposeless bundles, it's kind of like "found items" to play with!
Margaret Olander I just need to change the way I think...and this is where your channel comes into play.
Canadian Crocheter.....😂🤣 that’s so me.
I made Christmas stockings out of scrap yarn. I made the top band, heal and toe out of red, green and white and the body of the stocking in scrap yarn. My family loved them. I made most of them extra large and sometimes I put a first name on the top band. Some of my family members hangs them on their wall every Christmas.
Great tips and your energy has been restored it seems from your last bout with Lyme. So glad to you upbeat and snappy. God bless you
Thank you! Energy is not exactly restored but I have more good days than bad so that's something to work with! (And God has blessed me and does so everyday!)
This may be the most informative and useful video you have made in awhile! I am not knocking any of your previous videos - they are all informative and fun to watch but this one is super informative! Thank you so much for making this one!!! Can't believe I just saw it today.
Thank you, Rosamunda! (What's informative to one may not be to another.) I've never claimed to be an expert... I'm just throwing out things that work for me!
I've watched your video a long time ago, but rewatched it again today. Thank you for the links you provided. I, too, make hats to donate and just needed some other ideas. I love the Stripes Generator from Biscuits and Jam.
Thanks, Michele! Isn't that Random Stripes Generator FUN?? Genius!
Hello how're you doing today hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
Love grey too ,haven't watched your videos in a while,glad I checked in on you ,you've inspired me so much. Thank you and thanks for the patterns! I love you hats!
Sorry I lost you for a while. Glad you're back!
Oh my gosh that tip for figuring out if you have enough yarn is ingenious! Great video :)
I'm so glad I had something helpful to share! Glad you can use it!
love the sock yarn with regular yarn I'll be doing that grey is my fav also beautiful hats
Thanks, Joyce! Glad I shared an idea you can use!
Oh Margaret! Just discovered your video on the Yarn Scraps. I love the way you think, your tips, hats and sharing and I look forward to working some of your patterns. You’re genius! God bless!
Hahaha! Certainly not a genius but I do love to share with people who like the same topics I do! Thanks, Vickie!
I discovered the folks in the Alzheimer’s unit at the nursing home, absolutely love getting brightly striped throws, lap blankets, & shrugs!
Excellent choice of charities, Jamie!
Jamie Shelton aw my nana has dementia and Alzheimer’s and she loves bright cardigans and comfy things. She loves scarves too.
Fiddle muffs are excellent too Jamie for a smaller project. Mum detested gloves but got such cold hands. I fur fleece lined one, worked a treat.
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I use scraps to make flowers, bows, and decorative things that I add to hats.
Preemie hats are great for scraps because you don't need much yarn at all. I've had three foster preemies and it's really hard to find hats for them that don't engulf their whole head. Preemies also have to be kept warm and hats help. Great charity item.❤️
Excellent use of scraps! And what a treat to be able to love some foster preemies. I'm sure it's a lot of work but such time well-spent! Here's a preemie pattern I did a while back that you may like: sheepishlysharing.com/2013/04/01/quick-color-band-preemie-beanie/
Thank's for sharing this I always try to use up my leftover yarn by connecting with the magic knot until I have a large ball and then I make hat's out of it. You gave me more options now. Have a great day.
Wow! You are a colorwork genius!!! I especially loved the self striping sock yarn held together with the solid grey worsted. Amazing!
Ha! I'm not a colorwork genius by any means but I do love to figure out ways to use up ALL the yarn! You may like this video, too: ua-cam.com/video/uLcOsP7dW8w/v-deo.html I was playing around with the idea of "blending" into the next color.
Thank you so much for such great, yet obvious ideas...sometimes we need a gentle reminder!!!
Scraps are the best! I make hats and scarfs for the homless and I use every bit of my yarn. The small pieces I just add to each other and make frankenballs of yarn and use for cat mats or blankets. They even make cute hats and scarfs if you have the right combination of colors. I'm always looking for scrap ideas as the majority of my yarn hauls are donations from coworkers, friends and shopping sprees at the local goodwill. Thanks for sharing all your tips, very useful. I've used the random stripe generator many times, love it!
Oooo.... I LOVE those kinds of yarn hauls! Surprises!
Hello how're you doing hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
I had once an awesome jumper my friends mother made me knitting I presume from scars she knitted a few rows then when the colour changed she slipped one stitch every few stitches and the next row purled it off then the next colour change she did that in the mid point of the previous slipped spaces it looks amazing as a jumper and great use of scraps.
Sounds pretty!
Love your ideas! Thank you!
I'm a charity knitter, too.
I knit for homeless people, battered women's shelters, preemies and miscarried children.
You're so welcome, Henriette, and what wonderful charities you help! Thank you for watching, too. It's so nice to have like-minded friends to share our ideas with!
Great idea ☺️
I used that same technique you used for your 'cat mat' to use up scraps of wool and crocheted a large felted potholder that, after I machine felted it, was still just a tad bigger than a 9×13 baking pan. I gave it as a gift to my mom and she loves it. I used black wool on the whole thing and then two different colors of wool and, just like you did, would use a color til I ran out and then add another color. It turned out really thick, but it definitely protects a tabletop from a hot baking pan or even a cast iron skillet.
Love this, Angie! Very clever!!
There's the helix technique that makes continuous stripes and saves on sewing in ends. I am going to try it out.
Ooooo! I'll have to look that up! Thanks, Ashley!
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I love gray!!! Especially when I color with my Prismacolor pencils; there is lots of warm greys, cool greys, etc.
You are awesome!!
Yay! Thanks, Amy, for being on the Gray Team with me! I don't use those fancy colored pencils but I love to walk down the art aisles in craft stores just to look at things like that! Ha!
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All the hats are nice but the reversible ones are really fun. Gives me some 💡 ideas.
That's the beauty of UA-cam... IDEAS! It gets the ol' brain pumping and and our creativity cuts loose! Ha! I've learned so much from UA-cam AND people like you who share good ideas!
I love all of these ideas. I always end up with little bits of yarn that I can't do much with and while I mostly do big box yarn (Red Heart, Caron, Bernet, and Peaches and Cream) but I do very rarely treat myself with stuff from a local yarn store. I would recommend Magic Knot which I've recently discovered, for the big box yarn I would say look at Bella Coco who did it, it is really simple but hard to explain and she shows it the only way I understood it.
What I like to do is separate my yarn into light and dark and using Magic Knot that makes a Wonder Ball and rely on that, it is a bit busy but not overly so and could be made with as few as two colors in long turning or you can use a hundred different colors in short color changes or anything in between. My favorite color mash up is dark purple and white and I discovered it on accident (Red Heart Amethyst and Red Heart White).
I do have to say you've inspired me to crochet for charity (I can't knit and I am so jealous of those who can) I was always planning to do that but only after I've finished making the biggest things I want to. I've decided instead to work on things for charity while also doing things that I want to do (I do want to make things for charity but I also have things I want to make for myself or someone else) So I've started making things for charity to. But I do have a question I hope that since you wait to bring your things to (since I don't want to be going to donate stuff every time I finish only one project especially since I love to do sets) what should I do to keep the things clean and nice looking, do you think a simple bin would do?
I just store mine in a plastic bags. Actually, they're bags that cover our clothes when we pick them up from the cleaners! I knot the end where the hanger comes out and fill the bag. Since it's clear, I can see what's in it!
I really like the charcoal gray that is combined together with the rainbow colors on the bottom I think it is so creative and I also like the ‘’Atti’’ machine I find it to be a really good way to get started for people that are first timers . Also I find it to be an amazing gift to give my grand or to a freind even ‘’
The Addi machine is a bit expensive for grandchildren or friends (unless they are very good friends!) You may want to consider one of the other brands of circular knitting machines for that purpose. They aren't just for people who don't know how to knit either! It's a whole separate craft with skills to practice and learn. Here is some information to help you with your research: sheepishlysharing.com/circular-knitting-machines-useful-links-like-the-addi-express/
I just take complementary colors and use my ball winder to create custom color cakes. Since theyre knotted together, it makes it so much easier to work with for me. Thank you for so many ideas! I hadnt thought of so many kinds of poms!!
You just used a version of my favorite phrase, Willow: works for me. We need to toss out the ideas of rules in art/hobbies and let the creative solutions/ideas flow freely!
I can't wait to give these tips a try
I love grey with light blue and orange. So pretty. It looks great with yellow as well. I’ll be looking for the eye pom !
Gray is so versatile! One of my favorites! The eye pom in is linked in the description box so you don't have to look far!
Oh ‘’hello’’ this is Trish again and I just wanted to to make an correction when I SENT YOU my last message about the Atti machines that you where explaining about ,so what I meant was that I thing it would be an really good gift to give to my grand daughter or to freind who is a ‘’knitter’’ it saves you time and it’s really practical and worth buying ‘’
I make scrap hats for my great niece and nephews, they love them. And I also make c2c scrap blankets for our family auctions. That's how we pay for our family reunion and Christmas party.
I bet they can have a whole wardrobe of fancy hats to choose from! I love the idea of your family auctions! Tell me more about how that works!
Awesome vid ! I love scraps - it's like a challenge - what to do - what to do .... Thanks for the extra ideas.
Thank you! And you have an awesome tutorial channel, btw!
Absolutely amazing Margaret. I have a lot of odd scrap yarn and I'm going to try this. Thank you.
Have fun!
I know I’ve already commented but you seem like such a wonderful person to talk to. I would love to meet you and knit with you! Thanks for posting, you definitely gave me some ideas to make some hats. I will keep in mind about the neutral colors and no waste! Very interesting.
What a lovely compliment! Thank you!
That bucket hat at 2:00 is *gorgeous* love the gray and rainbow skullcap. OK I love them ALL.
I use them for practicing my stitches in crochet or make decoration :)
You have won me over with your personality and your ability to instruct. I am a new subscriber and I look forward to learning more from you!
Well, what a lovely compliment to wake up to this morning! Thank you! You have me blushing!
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Thank u for sharing such lovely ideas of using scraps n mixing colors. For those of us who r color challenge🤨
this is super helpful.
Thank u again.
I'm so glad I had some helpful info to share, Christina!
Your eyeball pom is perfect! I would make that horse in the pom book. *To get the best pom, I really pack the yarn on the clover pom maker. Then I use a better brand of curved scissors to get an even cut.
Curved scissors... hmmm... I need to look into those. I clip away thinking I'm doing such a great job, then I give it a shake and have to start over again! Ha!
I also make critter blankets using scrap yarn & the "magic knot". Do a solid granny square with the one strand of magic knot yarn & one strand of black or white or cream. I use an N hook. Our humane shelter asks for 12", 24", or 36". Sometimes, I just "magic knot" as I go along. With one strand of black, it gives a very pretty pattern. Or use 3 strands of yarn, P/Q hook, then SC each stitch. Had to try a few times to get the desired width.
Excellent charity choice, Lynn!
Hi Margaret! Just found your video and like it so much that I subscribed!! Really needed to know what to do wit leftovers yarn 😊. Thank you for teaching us!
Well, thank you, BZ! What a nice compliment!
Howdy Margaret, Most excellent video! Your deliver and presentation are engaging, your tips are varied, and you share so much useful information. But the best part is that you both Crochet AND knit - as do I. So all your tips are relevant to me! Don't know how I stumbled on your channel, but so glad I found you - I subbed! Peace, LuLu
What a lovely compliment, LuLu! Thank you and WELCOME!
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Great video!!
I keep all my ribbon & yarn snippets & small pieces in a big clear vase on my desk, when it is full I gather all the yarn & put them into a bird feeder suet cage & hang it outside where the birds steal the bits & pieces for their nests. You can do it with yarn & ribbons 🎀 it is the coolest thing to see nests in nearby trees with colorful yarn & ribbon hanging from the bird nests!!! Great idea!!!🐣
I used to do this, Maria, until the scientist at the Natural Science Museum told me not to. Something about the dyes and some birds get tangled in it. I can't remember the particulars but here's something about it: www.goodknitkisses.com/psa-dangerous-yarn-scraps-for-birds/
Ooo a cat mat! I’ve got 4 kittles, Waffles, Hobbes, Bean, and Lulu. I bet they’d love that!
I want to buy some sacrap yarn .where l bought it .lovely work
Thankyou, I love you trick to measure if you have enough yarn to do a row of single crochet.
You're welcome, Debbie! Glad I had a tip you could use!
Great, interesting, informative video. I want to make hats now. 😊 I’m in south Mississippi. I never wear wooly scarves or hats but I’m sure they would be welcome in winter to those who need the extra warmth. Thank you for the inspiration. I will check out your tutorials.
Thanks, Sherrie! I don't wear hats either unless I'm outside for an extended period of time like walking the dog, attending a parade, etc. It DOES get cold in South MS so hats are definitely welcome for the homeless. (One time, I remember seeing the coastline all frozen with ice chunks bobbing in the Bay! I was born in Gulfport and have family and friends on the Coast/Bay St. Louis!)
what I do with my leftovers is makins scrap afghans for foster kids at Christmas time, but not all are from scraps, n then w/ the tiny strings left over I put in a ziplock n use to keep my bird feeder w/ so the birds can use them to make their nests.
I was giving my scraps to the birds until the scientist at the Natural Science Museum told me not to! He said only short, NATURAL fibers and preferably organic as some dyes can be harmful. Also length of the scrap is a factor. Here's a link for more info: www.goodknitkisses.com/psa-dangerous-yarn-scraps-for-birds/
wow thank you so very kindly.
I did that once. Some kind of critter (I am guessing a raccoon) scattered the little pieces all over the yard, What a mess, but I imagine it was fun, lol
I inherited a hug bunch of yarn including a whole bunch of small/ish balls. I took them all and tied together to make one bug ball. I then made blanket squares and a big afgahn.
Debra Jahnke I do this too. I make 2 big balls from 2 contrasting colours (my current project is yellows for the background, and purples for the repeating small circles pattern) and just follow the simple graph for the pattern repeat, working in the ends as you come to each join. I graduate the colours from dark to light and back again. Sometimes you get high contrast, and sometimes a subtle effect between the two colours. It is so, so easy to do, and the result never fails to impress. People think it is a lot more complicated than it is.
I made my first knitted basket. It is awesome. I think I'm going to knit a bigger knitting basket for my yarn skeins while I'm knitting. Love the multi colours.
Sounds great!
That puff stitch hat with the sock yarn is AWESOME!!!
Isn't that crazy how that tiny bit of yarn can make such a difference?? It works with any stitch, too!
Great tips, especially like the yarn needed for crochet rows. Thanks.
For Hand Knitting I know its approx. 4 x the length of the finished row/round.
(an easy alternative to counting stitches)
Oooo! That's a great tip! Thanks jints!
Finally perfect projects to use up my scraps!!! Thank you so much, and bless you!
P.s. my birthday is the 11th of May, haha
Glad I had something useful to share! Have fun!
I'm making a king size blanket with just scraps.when ever I get a small ball after a project I add it to the blanket.
I am making a standard size c2c afghan from scraps of Sweet Rolls as I finish projects also. It's for my daughter's home.
jaytyee33 and
Loved this video with all of your helpful tips and tricks! You used some stitches I didn’t know and of course your hats were amazing! Thanks for all of your hard work
Thank you, Nancy! Glad I had something of value to share!
Hi, I loved this video, thank you! Do you have any tips on how I can make my pompoms survive a washing machine? Mine always come apart when I wash them
I've never had a problem with that but I've heard others like to use crochet THREAD or even dental floss to tie theirs up. (I'm not sure what type of dental floss but just passing on what I've heard.)
Tracy Evans
The yarn that ties the pom pom needs to be tied very tight. It helps if the pom pom is very full as well. I’ve heard of some people sewing buttons on the pom pom and a crochet buttonhole on the top of the hat so you can remove the pom for washing. That way you could gently hand wash it. Some use snaps instead of buttons. I put my hats in a approximately sized lingerie mesh bag. Leave a little room in the mesh bag for water to circulate around the hats a little but not enough for them to be twisted up when washing.
This was wondeful! Thank you for the tips and handy links! I have 3 large tots of oddball skeins u couldn't part with and I love the idea of crochet for charity too. I also liked the cat mat, I thought it was cute! Take care:)
Thank you, Lindsay! What a treat to see your name pop up as I've been watching you for years! (And saw you on Tim Schmoyer's channel, too!) Not only do I covet your artistic talent but your ability to do one-take videos, too! (Editing takes forever but I can't keep my mind and my mouth to working together! Ha!)
aww, you are so sweet, thank you:)
Hello how're you doing today hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
I made a hat for my self out of a green variegated and a pink variegated cotton after Prince passed away and it became the talk of the neighborhood most of my neighbors knit and crochet. It has become my Raspberry beret. my neighbor wanted to have the directions so I had to sit down with the hat and figure out how I had made it because I was just crocheting I didn't have a real pattern in mind.I have crocheted three more, one for my Grandson, one for my husband and one for a friend of the family. Also I buy yarn and fabric at a local thrift store but only what I can use (ha ha). So one day I was there I saw a zippered bag like the kind sheets come in it was just stuffed with yarn but it looked like it had just been thrown in not rolled into neat little balls it was just a mess. So I bought it without opening it. Well I was pleasantly surprised, someone had taken about 35 strands at a time and tied into ten foot lengths in three places, there is about 15 bundles all ready for a project so I started by untying a set with pink and a set with blue and crocheted my Grandchildren each an Easter Egg for them I stuffed them with candy instead of stuffing. I will use some to make scarfs and hats for the same local thrift store.
That thrift store is a gold mine of yarn! It's so nice you have friends to share your love for yarn with. When I started, I knew no one who did, if fact, my friends were teasing me! So THAT'S why I started my UA-cam channel... I had to go find some people to talk about yarn crafting with!
i didn't know about the random stripe generator, thank you for the tip info!! i love it, so helpful!
Goodmorning Margaret I'm new to your chanel and I love those ideas for using scrap yarn as I have lots of it and will definitely make good use of it now & when I crochet or knit my hats I'll add some of the scraps and it will help to empty that over flowing box 🤗 . Again thank you and have a great day. Hugs Maria
Hi, Maria, and welcome! So glad know I had something of value to share!
Such a great video very informative ! And lots of beautiful hats (and Pom Pom’s ) so cute! to donate wonderful! I will do that with my scrape 🧶
Glad I had something of value to share! Have fun!!
Just watched your video, and thoroughly enjoyed it. You had such great ideas. I too do all charity knit and crochet. These days, more crochet. My hands are no longer fond of working knitting needles it seems. Most of charity work is for newborn infants, donated to our local Hospital where they like to present each new baby with a hand crafted garment or blanket. And I do some Hats for the Homeless in Winter, also locally donated. It gives me a lot of opportunity to use scrap bits and balls of yarn, keeps my hands occupied and me out of trouble, and gives me something useful and worthwhile to do with my time. I hope to be using some of your ideas soon. Have a great day!
What kind words to wake up to this morning! Thank you, Sandra!
Thanks, love it! Do you like dark green has a basic color?
I DO! As a matter of fact, I think ALL solid colors can be great as a base. Some are not as versatile as gray but they can work with the right colors. If your particular dark green has warm undertones (probably contains more yellow) then choose warmer scraps. Alternatively, if it has cool undertones (probably contains more blue) then choose cooler scraps.
If I don't have enough yarn for even a teeny tiny project, I'll cut it up & use it for stuffing. I love those pompoms you showed, but I'm not much at trimming them either. BTW welcome to Georgia!😀
Thanks, Rhonda, and I love that you're using every yarn tidbit!
I love your video! That's an awesome way to use your scrap yarn
You are just the cutest thing, simply adorable! Love your upbeat personality!
Well, thank you, Delena! What a lovely compliment to wake up to this morning!
I am new to the Addi machine. I made some balls for the great nephews on the small addi. I knit 15 rows of solid color, stuff with fiber fill and tie ends. Then I knit a 2nd 17 roll ball trying rows of a 2nd color. I tried out fairisle and wrap 2 knit one design. Tuck small ball into larger one and tie ends. You won’t see fiberfill. Great for inside playing. One of the boys wants balls in his sports team colors. Love your tutorials.
Yes... those are great fun! Some people make them in white and package them as "Indoor Snowball Fight!"
Another brilliant video. Well researched and presented and I adore your accent, so calm relaxing and friendly. Thank you!
What kind words to wake up to this morning! Thank you! 😊
HI Mary Margaret,
I have just been sorting all of my craft things, so this is topical for me. I made a point to sort based on how I was going to use my yarn for example, is this planned for a sweater? Pop all sweater quantities together, planned for a blanket well give it it's own space, no plan then sort by weight/fibre. I also made a point to make up project kits with pattern, needles, yarn all together so I can just pick one when I want something new, they are all from the top items on my queue so I know I would be happy with any of them being finished and I have already been working on 2 of them :0)
Hugs, Mel
I tried the purchase-for-a-project approach but I end up changing my mind so that didn't work for me. Maybe I should work on organizing my mind!!! Ha!?
Hello how're you doing hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
Great Idea to use my scraps! I have to many scraps so I can get this started! Thanks!
You're so welcome, Susan! Have fun creating!
Hello how're you doing hope you're safe due to the covid 19 pandemic?
Can you please make a vid of the sizes that comes out on the different machines when knitting on the round(/max panel)? How thin and thick yarn as max/min that can be used? If I want to be able to use a much thinner yarn, is there any smaller sized needle machine? Thank you for informative videos!
Here is everything I know about these machines. sheepishlysharing.com/circular-knitting-machines-useful-links-like-the-addi-express/ I have a video already on different size tubes. As you watch Beginner Tips and the FAQ video, you'll learn about yarn weights. The only smaller gauge machine available on the market is a sock machine and they're way above this price range.
Hello Margaret, this is fabulous idea for yarn scraps 😁 definitely going to start doing this every few months 💜 however I did use a lot of my scraps up last year when I came across your yarn cakes tutorial. I made my own yarn cakes 😁 I have just watched your destash & knitcrate giveaway, I am sorry to hear you have not been well & you have Limes disease. Sending you all my love & good wishes 💜 💕 💟 Erica x
Thank you, Erica, but it's ok! Lyme is scary but it's not the end of the world!
This is a Great Video🤗 glad I found you today because I’m having to find a place for all my scraps 😂
If you liked this one, you may like the Christmas version, too! ua-cam.com/video/1ckZRAJ1Ur4/v-deo.html
I’m also a Mississippi transplant to Atlanta! Thanks for the tips :)
Hey, I'm from Mississippi too, I just found you, this video is so informative, thank you
Hi, Michelle! We thought we'd be in MS for all our lives but life has a way of throwing you curves! Glad to know you found this video helpful!
Red Heart Dove yarn is pretty!
Zooper dooper holders are fantastic. I make them all the time. Fantastic stocking stuffers for xmas here in Australia. I also donate them to kinders and child care centers.
Ah, yes... those are great scrap ideas but I confess I had to look up what a Zooper Dooper was! We call them ice pops! Ha! Thanks for mentioning this good idea AND for the Aussie vocabulary lesson, Alice!
I will usually make granny square's to make a large granny square blanket. Also hats for preemies at my local hospital.
Great choices, Jennifer!
Bless you Jennifer...me too.
Very informative.you use the knitting machines.are the measurements the same when you work with needles?
No, because the gauge is different. I demonstrated how I determine how much yarn I'll need when knitting with needles in this video.