Let's knit with Left Overs - A Yarn N Yarns Make Along 

Glad you have some small things that is keeping you going! Elizabeth Zimmerman said to Knit on through all crisis.

Well Ange I must have been on a similar thought process as you as this week I started a new scrap project after sorting out a basket of sock leftovers to use up! I’ve started the Rectangular Scrap blanket by Erin Lindsay. Now I am not really a crocheter so I thought it would do me good to have a break from knitting socks and do some simple crochet! I am holding two 4 ply yarns together ( to use up even more wool) and hopefully produce a squishy blanket! I am delighted to join in the MAL with you all. Hope your family member continues to do well x

Knitting helps through these worrying times. I often crochet blankets with my left overs but last year started making fingerless mitts which are good for sock yarn and a change from socks. The color palette socks by Laura Moorats is a good sock design. I knit quite a lot of baby knits so a little stripped jumper using a plain top down pattern is good for me.

If the end of the year looms and you wish you accelerate your scrap usage, I recommend crocheting baskets as in the RU-vid video by Pretty Peaceful. I’ve been making them round to 5 stitches between increases and then about 10-11” tall, which creates a really nice project bag size that stands open on its own. The pattern uses 7 strands of yarn at once so scraps make gorgeous marls! It also takes very little brain power since it’s just single crochet. Remember to put your own oxygen mask on first- caregiving is hard work and taking a break to restore yourself is allowed!

😃. So lovely to wake up to see a new podcast from you. Have you considered selling your socks? I would definitely buy them. You could donate the money or perhaps use it to help cover travel costs to see you sick family member. So sorry to hear their sickness is ongoing. 😘 I knitted two pairs of socks for elderly neighbours. One the foot is way too long the other the cuff too tight so joining your Make A Long will help me improve my skills. I am search for a pattern for knitting socks in the FLAT for a friend who knits like crazy but only has one hand. Does anyone know of an easy sock pattern for knitted in the flat?🤔

Once I used up almost all of my leftover sock yarns in an older pattern called Swirl Shawl--lots of hexagons.

Hi Ange, a couple of hat patterns for using odds and ends are the Held Together hat by Lindsey Fowler, and the Scrappy Smarled by Tif Neilan. I have enjoyed both patterns and knit multiple versions of each. Hope your knitting helps you while you help others through their difficulties.

Hi Ange! I’ve been thinking of making socks lately, but I have the coziest memory blanket going with a bag of scraps. Nice to see you.

Lovely video. I have bags of scrap sock yarn, I need to join in

Wishing you the best and hoping crafting gives you joy in places when you need it ❤

Thank you for sharing! What a lovely idea, i love scrappy projects! Kate Selene has a lot of them on her webpage and most of them are free patterns! Take care and keep crafting 💓

I fully understand the whole knitting your feelings about things into your blankets / projects etc. I’ve made two blankets when my mum and also my sister were ill and I can’t even look at them now! Best to keep to socks and littlies for when times are demanding and tough. XXxx

Fabulous socks. Sorry to hear of all your family issues - keeping strong for others is hard, but hopefully much appreciated by them. One pattern recommendation is the potluck pullover, which I loved knitting and have worn loads.

Great idea! Just added the scrappy project bag to my wish list.

Hope your knitting gives you relief through this tough time.

I'm sending you a big hug and hope that the next months won't be too harsh on you and yours. I already joined on ravelry, but you just reminded me that I DO have at least two pairs of socks that are in the works ... one of them since 2018! Time to finish it. ;)

Hi Ange. Have been thinking of you. Hope your making is helping as you navigate this period of your life. Leftovers and socks are music to my ears. The colour pallet socks pattern is great for leftovers. I could do with another sock project. Got a few hospital appointments over the next few weeks. Also got leftover bits from mini's. Usually, they go into magic knot ball and are added to a never-ending granny square. Remember to care for yourself as you do for others. Self care is so important during challenging times. Sending love, take care. Xx🥰

I started the Garter Marler Cardigan and it is eating up scraps. It is such a simple and clear pattern that I would recommend it to anyone who has never knit a sweater before and has a bunch of random yarn bits. Take care :)

Hi Ange, I hope you're OK xx ❣️❣️❣️ Thankyou so, so much for sharing this video podcast. I'm sorry that your Family situation isn't getting any easier for you all. Love All your Socks 🧦 , they look amazing.. I love the idea of a SCRAP MAL. I think we must all have some Scrap Yarns that we can use. I know I have some, ..I just needed a push to use some of them up, so this is the perfect way to get some used up. I'll keep you posted on what I decide to make with them. Happy Spinning and Knitting Special Fibre Friend 🎡🧶🐑🥰🥰🌈🌈 ( you probably don't have time for Spinning) I hope you take extra care of yourself and that your Family situation starts to get easier for all concerned. 😊😊 Lots of Love, Blessings and Huge Woolly Hugs to you and James and Cuddles for Newt Jen xxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🐑🐑🐑🐑🐈‍⬛🫂

I'm sorry to hear your family is going through some difficult times. I have so many scraps. There is a very slow mitred square blanket under construction currently, but it's getting too big to work on now. I've had the Sea Glass hat (free pattern) in my queue for ages, so maybe I'll give that a go. Or more socks, considering the amount of holes or thin areas that need mending in most of my older pairs. I'd rather knit new socks. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I would love to join your scrappy mal. I think l will use my scraps for a Sockhead cowl

Hello Ange, I hope that you are well. Sending you and your family love, sending you big hugs. ❤ I think this is a lovely idea. A great way that you can knit on the go, knit something fun and small - and use up some scraps! Thank you, it's a lovely idea for a MAL. Well... i have one of those sock patterns (the Candyman socks) but the other pair and the Skrabucket may have fallen into my basket! I've been thinking about a scrappy pair of socks for the chap for a while - i even got a collection of scraps together, but then put them away - this seems like a great time to start! I've also been thinking about a Litmus Cowl for my bestie using scraps in the colours of the books we read together this year. I've also for a load of cotton left over from a failed project (I've used some for a top), but i might make a crochet Zora bralette. I might start on some baby gifts with leftover dk... I should finish some projects before casting on all the things! Other patterns that might be fun are Snap hat by Tin Can Knits, Fits The Whole Fam hat by Cosy Up Knits (it's a free pattern), Thicksgiving Socks by Summer Lee, and hair accessories .

I have been having a blast knitting both of my Sea Glass tees with minis and a main color or leftovers. I want to make a Scrappy V sweater next and of course am always working on my mitered square leftovers blanket. I also love doing colorwork handwarmers or hats with sweater leftovers as well.

I love anything scrappy lol

I hope things become easier for you soon. I think I'm going join in and use some scraps up in a few seaglass hats.

I recommend Margarita Mix socks by Lisa K. Ross and Collage socks by Helen Stewart. Good luck! :)

Do other people's left overs count? lol I had some given and am using them for charity baby hats 🙂