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What can you make with leftover yarn? Sooner or later, every needlewoman accumulates a few balls of yarn that are too small to knit into a full-fledged project, but it's a shame to throw them away. They're often put away in a box with other yarn, hoping they'll be useful for something else. But time flies, and the box is full, and it's time to decide: trash or not trash? Don't throw away leftover yarn; you can still make a wide variety of projects from it. Topical Knitting Ideas with Leftover Yarn Of course, you can't knit a full-fledged project from a single ball, but how about combining yarns of different colors? This is where the enterlak knitting technique comes in handy. In short, at the end of each row, you can swap one color of yarn for another. The end result is a piece that resembles a patchwork, yet is voluminous. So, you can knit a sweater, scarf, hat, and even socks using the enterlac technique with leftover yarn. There's one golden rule, though: if you decide to knit using enterlac with leftover yarn, it's crucial that the yarns are all the same thickness so the finished product looks neat and doesn't overflow with the overall pattern. You can knit any item using enterlac with leftover yarn, especially colorful ones that children will love. What else can you knit with leftover yarn using this technique, if we're not talking about clothing? Anything! Rugs, napkins, blankets, decorative pillowcases, potholders. In fact, you don't even need to use enterlac for these items; you can knit them using the regular knitting method, or even crochet. After all, it's unlikely that guests will be staring at the rug under your feet, wondering where you hid the yarn tails. Pom-poms You can decorate scarves, hats, mittens, toys, and more with multicolored or solid-colored fluffy balls. You'll need cardboard. However, if you don't have any cardboard on hand but are eager to make pom-poms, you can simply make them using your fingers or a regular fork. New Year's Crafts Crochet an openwork doily, thread it onto a craft object (the future Christmas tree ball), and starch it. You can also use a regular balloon for the same purpose. After the doily dries, pierce the balloon with a needle and remove it. If you're not an expert crocheter, you can simply wrap yarn around the ball or craft object, occasionally brushing it with glue. The result will be the same – a unique Christmas tree ornament that you definitely won't find in any store. Yarn Christmas balls look weightless. For gifts The holidays are upon us... And with them come unexpected expenses. Of course, you knew you needed to congratulate your friends and family, but how can you do it so that it's a pleasant surprise without breaking the bank? Card You can use leftover yarn to decorate a handmade card. You can even use decoupage, and then the card will definitely be just as good as those sold in stores. Will you spend the time? Yes. But your gift will surely be displayed on your friends' shelves next to family photos long after the holiday. A handmade card made with leftover yarn and embellished with additional embellishments looks magical.