Scrap Yarn Crochet Bag – Easy Stash Buster Tote

Turn all those leftover yarn ends into something colourful, practical and completely unique with this easy Scrap Yarn Crochet Bag Pattern!

This fun stash-busting project is perfect for mixing and matching your leftover DK yarn. There are no rules when it comes to colour — use whatever you have in your stash and watch your one-of-a-kind bag come together.

No two bags need to look the same, which is all part of the fun!

Pattern Details

Easy crochet bag pattern
Finished size approximately 9” × 9”
Uses DK / 8 ply scrap yarn
4.5 mm crochet hook
Easy skill level
Written crochet instructions
Colourful striped design
Fantastic stash-busting project
Easy to customise
Great for using leftover yarn and yarn ends

♻️ Perfect for Using Up Your Yarn Stash

If you’re anything like me, you probably have lots of little balls and yarn ends left over from previous projects!

Instead of letting them sit in your stash, turn them into a colourful handmade bag.

Mix bright colours, pastels, rainbow shades, neutrals or completely random scraps. Don’t worry about making everything match — the mixture of colours is what gives each bag its own personality.

Every Bag Is Unique

One of my favourite things about scrap yarn projects is that you never quite know what the finished piece will look like.

You can carefully plan your colours or simply pick the next ball of yarn from your stash and see where the project takes you.

It’s a great opportunity to experiment with colour combinations you might not normally put together.

A Cute & Practical Crochet Project

At approximately 9” × 9”, the finished bag is a handy size for carrying smaller everyday essentials.

You could also use it as a small project bag, yarn bag, gift bag or colourful little tote.

Handmade Gift Idea

A scrap yarn bag makes a lovely handmade gift because every one is completely different.

Choose colours you know the recipient will love or create a cheerful random combination from your leftover yarn.