Use up all those leftover balls of yarn you have laying around with a colorful crochet scrapghan!
what is a scrapghan?
If you are new to the term scrapghan, it is exactly what you are thinking … an afghan made from yarn scraps.
scraps + afghan = scrapghan
Why Make a scrapghan?
Here are a few of my favorite things about making a scrapghan …
- reliving the memories of past projects and perhaps the special occasions or times in your life that go along with them
- the opportunity to try out a new pattern or technique without worrying about ruining your new or expensive yarn
- a chance to get creative and play with color combinations
- and of course, using up all the leftover yarn!
Finding the perfect crochet scrap afghan Pattern
There are so many afghan patterns that would work for making a scrapghan. My favorites are of course a granny square blanket or even a granny hexagon blanket. But there are so many options. Just see for yourself in this extensive roundup of stashbusting crochet afghans below.
I’ve also rounded up some of my favorite free crochet afghan patterns using scrap yarn …
And more …
Or how about building an afghan of your own with one (or more!) of these motif patterns …
And more …
Janet Carroll says
Count me in too. I love scrap quilts and afghans, lots of color and lots to enjoy.
Priscilla Johnston says
I don’t understand drop color A and then start color B in “any 3 chain space” and of coarse again start color C in any 3 chain space. Are you totally cutting the yarn between each row ? And you can start row 2 or 3 at any 3 chain space ?
micki says
I’m in…..maybe this way I will actually finish something 🙂
Kelly says
I may be casually late to the party, but I am going to start one too 🙂 I have to find some coordinating colors in my bottomless Bin O Yarn, but I am wanting to make a fun granny square aphgan for a wedding gift for my cousin. I love how this one whips up and I like the idea of it being so portable, so I can work on it anywhere! Thanks for a great idea & pattern!
Pjp says
I am new to crochet but have knitted for years so I have a lot of scraps. Would love to do the scrapghan. I just need the pattern. It sounds like fun. I hope I can learn to do the granny squares. I have a granny square sampler for 35 patterns. Can’t wait together started. Pjp
Elaine Browne says
I am in, always got plenty of small balls of yarn.
Nancy says
I can’t wait to see what all of you come up with!
amy @ one artsy mama says
Such a fun challenge!!
Marilyn says
I’m in…..I have TONS of yarn scraps! 😉
Onalee says
I consider myself an advanced beginner and have only made a couple of practice granny squares. I have been looking at patterns and considering getting my “granny square” on, so this comes at a really opportune time for me. I would love to do this CAL. Thanks!
Carol says
FYI – on the scissors on the plane issue: I was looking for some cottons today and some stitch markers….
and I found a yarn snipper that is NOT scissors….will be ‘airline approved’. Like a little wheel with ‘notches’ and it snips yarn quite nicely….cost a whopping $1.47 (at Walmart)….it’s made so you can hang it around your neck (I put a length of yarn through it and will be carrying on….harder to lose with that bright green yarn attached!
so ! if you’re planning to fly, look for one of these little doodads!
Carolyn Howell says
I’m definitely in — have several afghans in the works right now, a no beginning chain afghan and a basket weave baby blanket plus I always have some chemo caps in the works.
Theresa says
Can’t wait!
Danielle Whisenhunt says
i’m in!!
Pam says
Sounds fun do I need to do anything special?
Kara says
Nope, just get your scraps together and start thinking about what kind of scrapghan you want to make. You can do the granny square that I will be sharing next week one along with me or pick a different pattern to try. And if you’d like you can also join the Ravelry group to mingle and share ideas with the other ladies 🙂
Annette says
I would love to do this!! Looking forward to doing this
Katrina says
I am in!! Love the idea of “ongoing” as well! Going to gather my supplies now : )
Margie Cole says
I
am In, O.K.
Melanie says
Sounds like a lot of fun!
Karen Gallagher says
I have not done this kind of project before… but would love to hook along!
Virginia says
I’m in never made a scrapgahn so I’m looking forward to this!
Pat says
I am looking forward to it. I have so many scraps to use.
Nancy says
I’m in.
Joan says
I’d like to make a large (king size bed) blanket with a five pointed granny. It will be continuous with variegated yarn. How many skeins would I need? And is there a trick to creating five points? It would look like a star on the bed.
Kara says
Hi Joan 🙂 I am not sure how many you would need for a blanket like that. The idea of this crochet along is to use up the scraps and little balls you have leftover from other projects so we really won’t be talking about yardage.
nadine roberts says
I’m in, I’ll have pictures soon.
Kay Wiley says
Let’s go!
Marie Jett says
Yes, definitely! I have TWO BAGS of scraps all ready for this project!! Good timing, indeed!! 😉
Toni says
Count me in on the crochet a long!
Marie Jett says
Yes, definitely!!! I’ve got TWO BAGS full of scraps, just waiting for this project! Great timing indeed!!!! 😉
Litl Bits says
Sounds like fun and I’ve been trying to get started on an afghan….have done scarves, hats, cuddly animals, etc…and even a couple of pillow covers in living room (LOVE, love, love Attic 24’s “Blooming Pillow” and have done that one…so an afghan it is!
Will be flying cross-country in a couple of days, may try to do some work while in the air….have to think ahead, though, since I can’t have my handy scissors to clip yarn and change colors…any suggestions?
Kara says
No scissors! I hadn’t thought of that … do they let you bring nail clippers?? I will be sharing the pattern for the granny blanket I am working on if you want to give that a go. Have a safe trip!
barb c says
You can bring scissors if the blades are less then 4 in. Think kids safetynscisdord
Jill Aysenne says
http://www.walmart.com/ip/32776140?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227022592885&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=35184496261&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=63707275501&veh=sem
Yarn cutter pendant would work i think!
Diane says
Is this something that is simple enough for someone who has never crocheted could do?
Kara says
That may be a challenge. Perhaps you would like to work your way through my Learn to Crochet series here and then join us … http://www.petalstopicots.com/learn-to-crochet/
Diane says
OK TY
Marie says
Sounds Great! have a load of scraps!
Margaret Webster says
Sounds great!,count me in
Kristin says
So excited! Not only do I have lots of leftovers, but I am always buying bags of scraps & skeins at thrift stores. Can’t wait to get started!
Gail says
Count me in, I’m just starting a mixed stitch scrapgahn.
Linsey says
I’m in! So excited to have something fun to make with all the scrap yarn piling up in my craft room!
Misty O'Brien says
I am so in! Sounds like fun!
Lorraine P says
I’m in the middle of a couple of quick baby blankets for charity using up some of my stash right now. I have so many scrap granny squares & granny hexes that are waiting to be put together. I make a bunch, add them to a big ziplock bag, & they wait… I have to decide on my joining color, then I’m in.
Lorna says
Sounds like a fun idea – I am just about to start granny square project – I am going to make myself a bag. Grannies are the best!
Elizabeth Richardson says
Sounds like fun!
Heidi says
I’m in 🙂
Gail says
Hi! Count me in on the granny square scrapghan (GSS)! I have so many bits and bobs around..I can do it! I live in 2 places, Uk and Spain, so I will start one in each place! Spain first I think! Catch up with you soon! Xx
Kathy says
That’s great, I’m in!… I’ve just finished a massive blanket, time for another one.