I have him-hawed over this scrap (leftover from another project) #3 cotton crochet thread. I almost donated it to an area store that actually sells scrap balls of yarns. I did not. I let it sit around for almost 6 months, ha ha!
I tackled one of the leftover threads. I have no idea how it even solidified in my brain, but a series of events made it happen.
First, I was scrolling on my phone while out and about, and the husband was driving (not a usual event for me to scroll facebook). I wasn't looking at anything in particular, but a crochet pattern popped up, I screen shot it, and weeks later, it all came together.
I found free bookmark printables in black and white, and printed a sheet of them to tuck and package the hand crocheted bookmark.
I had this much left. This thread made 3 more flowers for 3 more bookmarks.
I used the last bit to tie a bow onto the finished, packaged surprise gift. Nothing wasted.
I gave a bunch of books (12 books and 1 puzzle) to one of our daughters (my finished load off my home bookshelf), and gifted her the bookmark to go with them. I absolutely love the finished bookmark, and loved the end packaging result too. The free printable was a bonus bookmark. I will be looking to see if I have more scrap thread to make a few more for surprise gifts to make someone's day (just because). If you crochet, it literally takes less than 10 minutes to make one.
note: original pattern uses worsted weight yarn and an H hook.
Free Pattern can be found online: Daisy Cottage Designs
Free bookmark printables are also online: Printabulls.com
If you give me scrap crochet thread © April 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
10 comments:
The bookmark is adorable, but the packaging makes the gift!
This is so pretty.
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Oh I love that!!! 🌺
I love when this happens, you've used up all the extra and made something pretty. Oftentimes the stash isn't enough for another big project, but lots of little beauties.
Anne in the kitchen, thank you.
Debby @ My Shasta Home, thank you.
Faith, I was happy I found I way to use it up.
R's Rue, thank you.
Nice use of your stash!
Far Side of Fifty, thanks.
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