Leftover yarn? What to do? Here are some ideas...

So many possibilities!  Seriously! Don't know if others feel the same way but I know I have created so many cute and practical items with my left over yarn.

From gift card holders, small flowers, mini pompoms on paperclips, coasters and the list can go on and on.  I have added something else...crochet butterflies as well...here is one of those adorable butterflies.

As I always say think of the all the endless possibilities you have with leftover yarn. Hopefully it will inspire you to make some of your own. Happy crocheting!!!

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Neck Warmers for him or her....

I have been super busy creating so many things and I am finally back up to write you something about them.

I started crocheting these cool neck warmers (or some call them cowls).  I actually made them for my husband ...he was saying he didn't want to wear a bulky scarf to shovel snow.  So I saw something similar to this on Pinterest .  Once I measured, took apart, measured again (for my husband LOL) I finally got the hang of how to make these (my version that is).

I crochet these with soft acrylic yarn and of course these are UNISEX which I totally love!  They have the perfect stretch to it so it will fit a guy or a girl. 

This neck warmer honestly didn't take a lot of yarn which was great for the leftover yarn I still had around I will recommend always to machine wash and dry (follow the instructions on the skein of yarn you use).

Stop by Yolanda's Creations and check out all my other winter accessories.

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Crochet Clutch Purses

I have been crocheting purses now a while and I can tell you I do not get tired of creating these.

I like going to my local AC Moore craft store and going to this huge basket where they have some of the coolest acrylic yarn. I find yarn that you normally would not find in your regular yarn shelf.  Which is ok with me because it allows me to make a one-of-a-kind purse (hence the brown ombre you see here).

I have found that my cool buttons for my bigger purses I find online at Joann’s Fabric.

Each of these have a cotton fabric lining which I have sewn by hand.  The only thing I do use the sewing machine for is for sewing the lining to the zipper (which I do first) I sew the button to the outside of the purse before I sew the lining directly to the purse. 

All of these beautiful creations I always crochet in the same stitch (1/2 double crochet) to give it a more tight look.

All of my crocheted creations are made with care. Item comes from a non-smoking home. Hand washing is recommended and line dry preferably. 

I hope you have the time to make some of these for yourself or to give as a gift or even sell them.. Be adventurous with your creations.

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Crochet Shawls

Crochet Shawl by Yolanda's Creations

Depending on your choice of style, this self-shaping rectangle shawl can be worked thick and warm for winter or delicate and lacy for a summer evening.  I started making these when I just feel in love with the way they could be worn and how they felt wrapped around me.

I have made others in the similar style but different colors and yarn.  Most of mine will measure approximately 52Lx14W.  It definitely will and can take about 5-6 skeins of yarn.

Crochet Shawl by Yolanda's Creations

Depending on the yarn type you to make your shawl I would say not to machine dry.  You definitely can machine wash it in cold water and line dry or if you prefer the drier put it in for a very short period.


I also would dress it up with a wooden shawl pin.  All of mine I purchased at Lion Brand Yarn.  You can get them pretty much anywhere but I liked the ones I saw here and got most of mine from LB.

You can add fringes at the ends if you want to add more character to your shawls…my next one will have those (currently my ponchos all have fringes).

These are perfect for gifts as well.  It’s simple and practical and just pretty! 

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Crochet Hat and Scarf sets

Hat/Scarf set by Yolanda's Creations

So I know when I go to a store and I see a hat and scarf set I see mostly knitted (factory knitted) sets.  I wish I would see more crochet sets.  I say this because I feel it would give customers more of choice in style from a crocheting perspective.  But hey it’s ok more room for me to make my own …right? You know my mother knits and crochets and no matter how much I want to I never do it…knit! I find it too difficult to hold my knitting needles.

Hat/Scarf set by Yolanda's Creations

Anyway here I am showing you a few of my sets that I have enjoyed making in the past and recently.  I also make the crochet fingerless gloves as well to go with them if people request them when they order from me.  But for the most part I just do the hat and scarf set.

My creations are made with 100% acrylic yarn that I have purchased at AC Moore or Michaels.   I add fringes on some and most I don’t.  I also start working on my sets more or less around summer time to have them ready by mid-September just in time for the fall.  I would say for me to make one set it would take me (non-stop) about 1 week and depending on how long you want your scarf and/or how wide or long you want you hat I would say make sure you have at least 3-4 skeins of yarn.  I can tell you for the two I am showing here it took 3. 

Here’s my message to you…keep me in mind when the weather gets cold, look for one of my creations that will keep you warm and trendy and it’s crochet.

My cold weather hat and scarf sets will keep you warm and ensure you look stylish even as the temperature get a bid too much to handle (burrrr … cold).  My sets are machine washable and I prefer to line dry my hats .

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Crocheting and connecting...

I was taught how to crochet by my mother when I was a kid. I then left it alone for a super long time. I didn't pick it back up til about 6 or so years ago.  So with that said, I have self taught myself a lot the patterns I have created, some I have watched online but most on my own.

Sometimes learning things on your own you don't realize that there are certain techniques that you should do in order to have something come out right.  With that said, I discovered how to connect one skein of yarn to another to complete my projects.  


Infinity Scarf by Yolanda's Creations

I have never done it this way so I was totally excited when I came across this technique that I now do for most of my crocheting.  See I was taught you tie both ends into a knot and continue.  This was all great as long as no one saw the knot in your project. So for the most part you don't really see or know unless I show you where the knot is. This technique I discovered is called the Russian join. This was a great help to me when I bumped into it.  I actually ran into this on my Pinterest page/feeds.
Glad I did, cause now I show other people I know this is a great way to connect your skeins.

I also discovered that depending on the thickness of the yarn I couldn't really join them as they show online so for that I continue to knot them as I always have and inconspicuously hide it well.

Hey when in doubt research something you have been doing to see if there are new ways of doing it...I did!

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It's all about you

Crochet Necklace by
Yolanda's Creations

I remember one time wishing I had all the jewelry I could think of possibly having. I used to go to a store (back when I lived in Florida) that was the 'go to' store for all costume jewelry. Fast forward to now...I feel still don't have enough jewelry! Ha!
Hey one can not tell a woman that loves her accessories you have enough...and with that I mean purses, shoes, earrings, bracelets, rings OMG this list can keep going. So you get the picture.


Crochet Necklace by
Yolanda's Creations

My first creation were earrings and then seed bead necklaces. Let me tell you, now when I look back at those first pieces I am so surprised to see how far I have come. My pieces are better, prettier and more elaborate if I don't say so myself.
So if you are just starting out making jewelry don't think you cant do it. Or it's too complicated. I will say this much I didn't have a 'niche' as some people have said in the past. People used to tell me find your niche and everything will fall in its place.

Well now I found it and it's crocheting along with my beads. I still do both I just incorporate both more every time I get a chance. Listen it's all about you and your moment...if you believe in yourself and believe in what you are making people will see that and learn to appreciate if they don't already appreciate it.

I feel that it's all up to me to have it be all about me..
Find your niche and you will see what you are good at or better at.

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Crochet Boot Cuffs...accessorize your boots!

Awhile back I wrote about my crochet boot cuffs.  So I have some more to show you.  As I had mentioned before that I had seen these in a store  and of course I had to make some for myself.

Boot Cuff by Yolanda's Creations

These here you can make them a bit longer to cover some of your calf like a leg warmer.  However depending on the width of your calf I would just stick to making them as a cuff to show it off on the top of your boot.  I tell you this is a great idea ..again you can use left over yarn that will be enough to make a pair.

Measure your calf around to make sure you are going to give yourself enough of a stretch when you put them on if you don’t they will be too tight. 

Boot Cuff by Yolanda's Creations

So I crochet a simple single crochet til I get about 2 inches wide (this part you don't see it's covered inside the boot) and then I did a cluster crochet stitch (appx 18 rows of this) which is the part you see outside of the boot.  Both cuffs I used acrylic yarn from Red Heart of which I purchased at AC Moore.

Make these in any color yarn you like.  Again, I used leftover yarn that actually would give enough to make a pair and if not hey by all means use a new skein of yarn that is perfectly fine too.


Enjoy making these and sharing them with friends for the holidays.

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Crochet Ear Warmers



Here are some of my latest creations on ear warmers.   I have decided instead of sewing the flower on I would have it where you can remove the  flower and use it on anything else.  I personally use the flower when I want to – not always but that’s just me.



What I like about making these is that you will keep your forehead and ears warm and not have to worry about messing up your hair.







Earwarmer by Yolanda's Creations

Earwarmer by Yolanda's Creations

I crochet these with soft acrylic yarn in a double stitch crochet pattern.  I continue to do this until I have reach approximately 16-18 inches in length and then I sew the ends together with the yarn needle.  I also use a little dab of Fray Check at the tiny ends where I cut off the yarn. 

 

I like making these in a variety of colors, thickness, width and style.  You can add buttons or trimming to them.  Also, you can utilize your leftover yarn from other projects to make these. 

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Pom Pom Bookmarks

I enjoy it when I find ways of using my leftover yarn.  I like knowing I can make mini key charms, flowers (big or small), gloves, hats and bookmarks.

I purchased a bunch of different colored paperclips from Staples one summer and wanted to make something with them and the one project I used them on were fine but then I was left with all these pretty colorful jumbo paperclips and nothing else happened.
I came across on line (again thanks to all those crafty people out there that share there ideas!!) pompom clips.  Well that were I then said to myself yippee! another reason to use my leftover yarn and finally use the leftover paperclips I have that for one moment seemed like they were going to sit there and collect dust.

Now here is the thing you can go on YouTube to find tutorial's on how to make pompoms or just anywhere online.  It's very simple.

So here are some of my pompom bookmarks...hope you like them.

PS there is always hope for leftover yarn!


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Color Like This...

Color like this needs to be paid attention to...just sayin' (crochet shawl in Tangerine by Red Heart Soft Yarn).

I know that sometimes you can't even think of wearing something like this on a hot day...well I'm not insinuating that...I simply want you to focus on the color...that's right! This color is saying show me off.  This yarn I purchased at Michaels when of course Red Heart Soft goes on sale.  I will sometimes wait for these sales and stock up and then it takes me a while to create what I want. But hey it's better late then never.

Anyway this shawl can be worn as a wrap or even wrapped around the head like a scarf/cowl (sorry don't have a picture of that).  The pattern is a chain stitch pattern --very simple. 

What I love about Red Heart Soft Yarn is just that it's SOFT.  This one here took 4-5 skeins for me to complete. But it was well worth it because it's a versitle accessory.

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Lightweight Crochet Ponchos

crochet asymmetrical poncho

I started crocheting ponchos about 3 years ago.  I had mentioned before that this creation started off as a cowl idea and then walla it turned into a asymmetrical poncho.

I don't know about you but sometimes when I am crocheting I have one thing in mind and I end up with something else and sometimes it’s on purpose.

I have made some recently that are in a super lightweight yarn and super soft.  I found that making it in a bigger stitch pattern (all of these are made in a chain stitch pattern) would make  it airy and lightweight.  My first one I made for myself because I only had one skein of yarn so I wanted to see how long I could get it be in this pattern. I totally love it and it's still in an asymmetrical pattern but short.  I have received so many compliments on this piece.  So after seeing what I could do in this pattern and with one skein of yarn I decided to make one more in white.  The yarn I am talking about is Caron Simply Soft. 

I also decided to create another one using this fabulous yarn that is super soft by Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable.  This one definitely made my cut for super soft yarn.  However, this lightweight poncho I used 2 skeins of this yarn to make these.  These are made to fall right at the waist (unlike my first ones which go mid-thigh).

Anyway, I hope you like my creations here because all of them are created in the same style…asymmetrical. 

These ponchos are so cute you can wear it with a cute t-shirt and jeans or a cute maxi dress and boots or even sandals…at least that’s what I have done in the past when it’s not too cold. 

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Hello Sunshine and more...

crochet shawl
(color: lemon)

I love how the color yellow looks ...it comes in a variety of shades and tones.  I personally like this yellow (lemon by Red Heart Yarn) that I got at my local Michaels store awhile back.

It's soft and just the right shade of yellow.  Mind you I know a lot of people have said the acrylic yarn is a bit 'cheap'...let me tell you something...no it's not! It all depends on what you are making and what it will be used for. 

Think about it if your making a pair of slippers ok then use the roughest acrylic if that fancy's you...but for something like this shawl/wrap that I made I did use Red Heart Super Saver and it was super soft. It could also be that the chain stitch pattern I used helped it stay soft and  airy.

crochet pacifier clip
(color: sunshine yellow)

Anyway, I also love to use the Sunshine Yellow cotton yarn by Lily Sugar'n Cream Solid Yarn. It's so bright and cheerful.  Again, trying to use different texture yarns and the same yellow family is awesome. 

If making something in a pretty yellow doesn't make you smile...well I don't know what to tell you 😉 but I will say this much...smile as you make your creations I feel it gives your creation a positive energy of nothing but smiles.

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