I hate to waste any of my yarn! I’ve been collecting ideas for putting even the smallest of scraps to good use. Most of my favorite ideas for stash & scrap busting are home decor related.
Here are a bunch ways that you can clear out your yarn stash while sprucing up your space. None of these ideas require knitting or crochet skills so anyone can try them out!
Wall Hangings & Garlands
Make an Anthro Inspired pom pom garland. Tutorial and image via Art Bar Blog
Don’t toss those pastel and neutral colored yarn scraps! Use them to make some sophisticated wall art. tutorial and image via We Are Scout
Use up some of your yarn stash with this monochrome wall hanging. tutorial and image via Foxtail + Moss
Add color and texture to a gallery wall with a bunch of pom poms. tutorial and image via Sugar and Cloth
Make a few plush tassels and attach them to a birch branch to create simple yet beautiful wall art. image via IverANDPine on Etsy
Use up smaller scraps with this beautiful macrame banner project. image and tutorial via A Beautiful Mess
Use a canvas to create embroidered string art. image and tutorial via Persia Lou
This super easy tassel garland would make a great backdrop for photos. image and tutorial via Bloessem Design
Yarn wrapped twigs make for eclectic & earthy wall art. image via Free People Blog
Make colorful ‘God’s Eye’ decorations with yarn scraps and skewers. image via decor8 holly on Flickr
Storage
Spruce up any basket with multi colored tassels. image via Appartment Therapy
Make a thrifted basket stand out with neon yarn accents. image and tutorial via Design Improvised
Add some warmth to a wire basket with a bunch of pom poms. image via A Beautiful Mess
Give a plain canvas basket some personality with pom poms! image via Anthropologie.com
Furniture
Add some pep to your dresser with pom pom drawer pulls. tutorial and image via Molly Makes
Update a plain piece of furniture by wrapping it with some colorful yarn. tutorial and image via Vintage Revivals
Make an ottoman more playful with oversized pom poms. image and tutorial via Paper + Stitch
Blankets & Pillows
Make a plain pillow a little prettier with some yarn! tutorial and image via Fall For DIY
Combine different yarn textures to create a cozy tasseled blanket. tutorial and image from Paper & Stitch
Use up those chunky yarn scraps with this easy fringe pillow DIY. image and tutorial from A Beautiful Mess
Other Decor
Use yarn scraps and two lamp shades to make a woven pendant lamp. tutorial and image from Fabríca de Imaginación
Add homemade pom poms to your curtains. These would look super cute in a kid’s room! tutorial & image from Oh Joy!
Upcycle an egg carton to create pom pom cacti! image and tutorial via Pinch Me Beautiful
Craft a pretty pom pom bouquet. image from Stephlovesben on Etsy
For more stash busters & scrap yarn projects, check out my scrap yarn ideas Pinterest board.
Happy crafting!