52 Weeks Of Scrap Yarn

Dive into your yarn stash and make creative use of all those hopeful skeins and balls — and even the tiniest leftovers!

This inspiring collection contains 52 scrap yarn patterns ranging from small to large projects.

52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn: Projects for Crafters is an inspiring collection that contains 52 scrap yarn patterns ranging from small to large projects, from accessories and home decor to sweaters and cardigans. Some designs are made entirely of scraps, while others use them in smaller details as an eye-catching design element. In addition to knitting, there are also a few crochet pieces.

Working with scrap yarns is fun, rewarding and ecological: it saves money and creates more space in your yarn stash! And each project is unique, which brings a touch of playfulness to the process.

52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is the latest addition to Laine Publishing’s popular 52 Weeks series. The book’s patterns come from 47 talented designers worldwide, and the skill level required varies from easy to challenging.

With a total of 18 patterns for sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests as well as 34 patterns for accessories and home decor, this is an impressive and versatile collection. Each pattern gives the exact yardage and weight of the yarns needed as well as info on the yarn(s) used for the sample.

The patterns are created by the following designers: Enikö Balogh, Jona Bednjanec, Audrey Borrego, Susan Chin, Camille Descôteaux, Jaime Dorfman (Jaime Creates), Emma Ducher, Anna Eklund, Lindsey Fowler, Nicola Furey, Soraya García, Hiromi Glover, Eliza Hinkes, Rastus Hsu, Anna Husemann, Candi Jensen, Esti Juango, Veera Jussila, Meiju Kallio, Maija Kangasluoma, Faye Kennington, Jenna Kostet, Pauliina Kuunsola, Sam Lamb, Sarianna Lehtonen, Lotta H. Löthgren, Rebekka Mauser, Faïza Mebazaa, Yukie Onodera,  Sara Ottosson, Paula Pereira, Louise-Anne Petit Lesellier, Eeva Rapola, Camille Romano, Megumi Shinagawa, Anna Sjösvärd, Lis Smith, Elena Solier Jansà, Mariia Sordiia, Marina Storm, Safiyyah Talley, María Uzquiano, Famke van der Wal, Imke von Nathusius, Julia Wilkens, Jen Yard and Elise Young.