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ONLY USING SCRAP YARN FOR A DAY!

Introduction

Introduction

Today, I dedicated my day exclusively to crocheting with scrap yarn. For those unfamiliar, I’m Tiani, and I own a small business selling the crochet items I create. Over the summer, I set a goal to tackle various crochet projects using my scrap yarn, and I’ve documented this journey in prior videos. As some of my scrap yarn products have been sold recently, it felt like the right time to make more.

Before diving into today’s projects, feel free to check out my shop linked in the description, where you can find all the crochet items I’ve made and sell. Now, let’s get into our crocheting!

Project 1: Fluffy Crochet Bee

I started with one of my scrap yarn bins, filled with pre-opened yarns and small skeins. The first project was a mini bee using Bernat Blanket yarn scraps. Among the colors available, I chose a pink peachy color due to its quantity. My goal was to crochet a fluffy bee as I've run out of them in my stock.

Using a 7.25mm crochet hook, I made quick progress on the bee. The bee required a combination of peachy pink and white Bernat Blanket yarn for its body and wings, respectively. I added safety eyes and managed to finish it quickly. Although slightly larger than usual, it turned out adorable.

Project 2: Granny Stitch Bucket Hat

For the second project, I decided on a granny stitch bucket hat, inspired by one I made in an earlier video that sold well. I picked five colors: royal blue, white, light purple, light blue, and dark purple. After careful consideration, I calculated I needed 2.3 ounces of yarn and picked skeins accordingly. This project was more time-consuming than the bee, but the colors blended beautifully.

After completing the 13 rows of the granny stitch, I was extremely pleased with how the colors turned out, creating a nighttime sky vibe.

Break & Resume

Post-break, I tackled the final and most time-consuming project of the day.

Project 3: Granny Square Messenger Bag

Revisiting a favorite from an earlier video, I decided to create another granny square messenger bag. This time, I aimed for 18 granny squares with four rows each, using a variety of darker colors such as purples, blues, and browns.

After a day of intense crocheting and weaving in ends, I finished all 18 squares. The next step involved sewing the squares together, a process that extended into the next day. With the squares assembled, the addition of faux fur trim brought cohesiveness and charm to the project.

Conclusion

By the end of the day, I had created three distinct projects: a fluffy crochet bee, a colorful granny stitch bucket hat, and a dark-themed granny square messenger bag. The projects effectively utilized scrap yarn and showcased a variety of techniques and styles. I’m thrilled with the results and look forward to more scrap yarn challenges.

Feel free to check out the previous scrap yarn videos for more inspiration or subscribe to my channel for upcoming ones.

Keyword

  • Scrap yarn
  • Crochet projects
  • Bernat Blanket yarn
  • Fluffy crochet bee
  • Granny stitch
  • Bucket hat
  • Granny square
  • Messenger bag
  • Faux fur trim
  • Small business

FAQ

Q: What inspired you to start using scrap yarn for your projects? A: I aimed to reduce waste and creatively use the leftover yarn from previous projects. It’s also a great way to offer unique items in my shop.

Q: How long do these crochet projects typically take? A: It varies. For example, the fluffy bee took about 30 minutes, while the granny square messenger bag took over a day due to the detailed assembly and finishing touches.

Q: Where can I purchase the crochet supplies you're using? A: My supplies, such as safety eyes and faux fur yarn, are available on my Amazon storefront linked in the description of my videos.

Q: Can I get the patterns for these projects? A: While I don’t provide detailed patterns, the examples and explanations in my videos can offer guidance. I might consider publishing specific patterns in the future.

Q: What hook sizes do you recommend for these projects? A: For the fluffy bee, I used a 7.25mm hook, and for typical yarn, I usually size down slightly to a 4.5mm hook to accommodate my looser tension.

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