Welcome to the Skein Scrapalong

Little scraps. Lovely possibilities.

A basket of scraps, a few favourite colours, and plenty of lovely possibilities.

Our October Scrapalong gave us a lovely reason to gather our leftovers and make together—and you’re very welcome to join us whenever you discover it.

All scrappy projects are welcome: knitted or crocheted, big or small. A blanket, a striped sweater, a colourful shawl, or something entirely your own.

Just finding us? You haven’t missed your chance. All four weekly pages are here to explore, with no registration and no deadline to finish. Start whenever you like and make at your own pace.

How to join in

1. Gather your scraps. Pull out your leftovers, odd skeins and treasured little balls of yarn. Start with what you already have.
2. Choose something you’d love to make. Join us in making a Log Cabin Blanket, start another scrappy project, or return to one already on your needles or hook.
3. Explore the weekly inspiration. Our four weekly pages bring together ideas, project updates and little photo prompts. Dip into them in any order, whenever you fancy.
4. Share a little of your making. We’d love to see your scraps, colours, works in progress and finished pieces. You’re equally welcome to quietly make alongside us.

No registration needed—just your scraps and a project you’re excited to make.

Follow along, week by week

Explore our four weeks of tutorials, colour ideas and scrappy inspiration. Try something new, share what you’re making, and enjoy putting your scraps to use.

These pages will stay here for you to revisit. There’s no catching up to do—start with whatever feels useful for your project.

Week 1

Gather your scraps

See what’s in your basket, explore ideas for choosing colours, and share the yarn you’re gathering for your project.

Explore Week 1

Week 2

What could your scraps become?

Explore knitting and crochet ideas for your leftovers, try a little sample, and share what you’re planning to make—or what’s already growing on your needles or hook.

Explore Week 2

Week 3

Mixing colour and texture

Explore what semisolids, speckles, variegated yarns and a little fluffy texture can bring to your scrappy making. Try a new combination, look at both sides of your work, and share a little detail you love.

Explore Week 3

Week 4

Finding your scrappy rhythm

Explore colour changes, varying stripe widths and bringing favourite shades back as your project grows. Try one little idea for what comes next, and share your progress with this week’s photo prompt: How’s it growing?

Explore Week 4

Share your scrappy making

Part of the pleasure is seeing what everyone is making from their own collection of leftovers. Share a palette, a little progress, a favourite detail or a finished project. We’d love to keep seeing your making beyond October too.

On Instagram

Tag @skeinyarn and use #SkeinScraptober so we can find your photos.

If you’re making a Log Cabin Blanket, you can also use #SkeinScrappyBlanket.

By email

Reply to one of our emails and tell us a little about what you’re making and, if you’d like, include your Instagram handle so we can credit you.

We’d love to share your projects. Let us know if you’re happy for us to feature your photos on our website, in our newsletter or on Instagram, and how you’d like to be credited. We’ll only share with your permission.

Looking for somewhere to begin?

Our free Scrappy Log Cabin Blanket recipe is a lovely way to put your leftovers to use.

Free blanket recipe

A blanket, one scrap at a time

Gather your favourite leftovers and watch them become something comforting. Choose your colours as you go and let the project surprise you.

Get the free blanket recipe

Making alongside you

I’m making another Scrappy Log Cabin Blanket and a scrappy version of my Cruiser Cardigan, choosing the next colour as I go in both. There are unexpected combinations, little colour blips and some fluffy texture finding their way into the cardigan—and I’m thoroughly enjoying it all.

You’ll find my progress and colour discoveries on the weekly pages. It’s been lovely seeing what we’re all making from our little collections of scraps.

A little company along the way

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