Do you have a yarn stash? I have worked on so many projects over the years and I have a LOT of small balls of leftover yarn that I always wonder what to do with!
In this post, you will find 12 stash busting crochet patterns that you can make with leftover yarn from your stash!
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What is a stash buster?
A project that uses very little yarn or little quantities of yarn in multiple colors, which can usually be made from yarn in your stash, qualifies as a stash busting pattern.
These patterns can range from small projects such as mug rugs, potholders, and dishcloths to larger projects such as blankets and sweaters!
Round up of 12 Stash Busting Crochet Patterns
Here is a round of up 12 stash busting patterns ranging from mug rugs to dishcloths, and even a sweater!

1. Pankh Dishcloth
The Pankh Discloth is a useful stash busting project and an essential item for any kitchen. The pattern uses the feather stitch and comes with a video tutorial to help you make this project.

2. Classic Striped Pot Holder
Photo Credit: https://joyofmotioncrochet.com/
Made with a cotton yarn, this pot holder features a lovely textured crochet stitch with some stripped detail. This stash busting project is another must for your kitchen!

3. Paige Mod Scarf
Photo Credit: https://sunflowercottagecrochet.com/
This colorful scarf uses 1 yarn cake, but would also work well using up small balls of yarn in your stash. Made using the bean and cross stitch, this scarf also has plenty of texture as well as color!

4. Square Flower Coaster
Photo Credit: https://madebygootie.com/
This cute flower square offers so many possibilities! It has been made into a coaster, a cup cozy and even a blanket! You can easily use your stash up on making a bunch of these for smaller projects or for a colorful patchwork blanket.

5. Jellyfish and Octopus Appliques
Photo Credit: https://raffamusadesigns.com/
Appliques are a great stash busting project as they use very little yarn. These cute jellyfish and octopus appliques would be a fantastic addition to anything related related to the sea.

6. Gracie Gift Bag
Photo Credit: https://craftingeachday.com
This lacey gift bag is a lovely way to wrap a present for someone special. Made using left over yarn from other projects you easily make several of them from your stash.

7. Wedge Project Bag
Photo Credit: https://bluestarcrochet.com/
This unique shaped bag is another fantastic stash busting project. You can add as many different colors as you need to make this colorful unique bag.

8. Eyeball Coasters
Photo Credit: https://hookedonpatterns.com/
These spooky Halloween Eyeball Coasters are another perfect stash busting project. You can use any left over colors to create the central color of the eye.

9. Monstera Clutch
Photo Credit: https://eclairemakery.com/
This beautiful Monstera Clutch is made using tapestry crochet to produce the lovely pattern. The pattern uses less than two skeins of yarn and is, therefore, another useful way to use up your stash.

10. Crochet Thick Potholder (Thermal Stitch)
Photo Credit: https://mycrochetspace.com/
This extra thick potholder uses a series of stitches know as Thermal Stitches. The way they are created make an extra thick fabric perfect for use in the kitchen.

11. Happy Scrappy Sweater
Photo Credit: https://carrowaycrochet.com/
The Happy Scrappy Sweater is designed to be easy for beginners. It uses simple stitches and techniques to add some texture to it. This project is perfect for finishing up left over yarn in your stash, creating a rainbow sweater.

12. Seaside Mug Rug
Photo Credit: https://desertblossomcrafts.com/
This beautiful Mug Rug is designed to echo the seaside, with a beautiful shell design in the centre. Made using very little yarn, this is the perfect stash busting project for your home.
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sandeleh
Sunday 27th of June 2021
Your newsletter said I had to visit your blog to receive these stash busting patterns for free. Here I am and I've read all about the challenge, but I never saw any coupon code for the patterns. I need more instruction please
Martina
Monday 28th of June 2021
@sandeleh, step 2 has the coupon code. I am not sure if her patterns are a free download but the 12 stash busting once are.
Doreen
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
Love these patterns will try some.