Stash-Busting Pattern Roundup!
15 of my favorite stash-busting patterns on Ravelry
3/31/20252 min read
I have put together some of my favorite stash-busting projects from Ravelry! If you don't have an account yet, I highly recommend signing up. It's free and gives you access to so many patterns. These are all free patterns, great for beginners, excellent for a small win, and, of course, using up leftover yarn. Enjoy!
1. Woven Stars
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woven-stars
These stars are very quick to knit, and they look so interesting! Let your imagination go wild with the possible uses of these.
2. Holiday Light Garland
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrap-buster-holiday-light-garland
This is such a cute pattern, and it would look great if you have some solid colored yarns to use up.
3. Pride Brooch
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pride-brod
This requires very little yarn and looks adorable. Try it with other pride colors, too!
4. Scrap Blanket
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/giant-square-scrap-blanket
This blanket pattern is great if you’re like me and have A TON of scraps to use.
5. Shower Scrubbie
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bonbon
This functional pattern is great with bulky yarns. Make sure you test a bit of your yarn in soapy water to make sure it behaves as desired.
6. Cabled Braided Necklace
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-braided-necklace
Who knew that jewelry could be made with yarn? This necklace is so pretty, and it would look stunning with a gradient yarn.
7. Russian Wedding Band Cowl
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-leftovers---russian-wedding-band-cowl
This cowl is simple to knit but looks very intriguing. This would even look interesting with variegated yarns.
8. Knitted Necklace
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-necklace-3
Another gorgeous necklace! Experiment with different yarns to get unique textures.
9. Photo Frames
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/photo-frames
Here is another project I would have never thought could be knitted, but they are so cute!
10. Keyboard Wrist Rest
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/keyboard-wrist-rest-2
This functional project would look great in all kinds of color combos or perhaps even a gradient yarn. You could even experiment with marling on this one.
11. Twisted Knit Necklace
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twists-of-ribbon
This bulky knit necklace uses beads and charms to give it more personality.
12. Gear Stick Sock
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gear-stick-sock
I made one of these a long time ago, and it’s given my car a bit of yarny flair ever since.
13. Cabled Bracelet
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/just-another-cabled-bracelet
You could make this to match the braided necklace!
14. Earbud Wire Cover
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boogie-earbuds
This pattern is both fun and functional!
15. Holiday Ornaments
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balls-up-
I love these, and you can get very creative with your color choices.