A growing trend in 2024 and set to explode in 2025, is scrappy crochet. Basically, using your smaller scraps of yarn to make a big project.
There are several ways to do this, mini granny squares being one way. You can join all your scraps to make a big ball to work from, this works well with corner-to-corner projects. If you have a ball winder, it makes this a lot easier as you can see the colours in the centre of your ball. I love my ball winder and if you have a lot of scraps of yarn its worth investing in a good one.
Over the last few months, I have really tidied up all my scraps into yarn cakes. Sort your stash by colour and weight, generally you don’t want to mix weights and then off you go. You can store your scrapcakes ready for your next project.
Another new trend in crochet for this year is free form or Scrumble crochet. This involves just starting a project and going with the flow! Any stitch, any colour and any weight, you can let your creativity flow and it’s a great way to use up smaller scraps and those arty yarns that are not quite right for traditional patterns. Mixing weights of yarn can create a flowing shape and tactile stitches create texture. Your scrumble pieces can be joined together to make larger items – think bags, garments even blankets.
All of these ideas will encourage your own creativity in your work, allowing more freedom than following a pattern. And your finished piece will be truly original.
And the plus side, by using up all those scraps, you have room for more yarn!
What Kate Made Today 