Laine | 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn

Dive into your yarn stash and make creative use of all those hopeful skeins and balls — even the tiniest leftovers! 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn: Projects for Crafters is an inspiring collection that contains 52 scrap yarn patterns ranging from small to large projects, from accessories and home decor to sweaters and cardigans. Some designs are made entirely of scraps, while others use them in smaller details as an eye-catching design element – offering the perfect project whether you have a handful of bits or a mountain of yarn remnants.

With a total of 18 patterns for sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests as well as 34 patterns for accessories and home decor, this is an impressive and versatile collection. The skill level required varies from easy to challenging, and while it is mostly knitting, there are also a few crochet pieces included. Each pattern gives the exact yardage and weight of the yarns needed as well as info on the yarn(s) used for the sample, so if you fall in love with a pattern and don’t have the right scraps, you can still make it – and then put your scraps aside for your next scrap yarn project. 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is the latest addition to Laine Publishing’s popular 52 Weeks series, which means that the book is clearly written and easy to use, and filled with gorgeous full colour photography so that you will turn to this book time and time again. 

Working with scrap yarns is fun, rewarding and ecological: it saves money and creates more space in your yarn stash. And each project is unique, which brings a touch of playfulness to the process. 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is more than just a knitting book — it’s a movement toward more sustainable and mindful crafting. It’s a tribute to the spinners, wool producers, and dyers, honouring the entire journey of yarn-making from start to finish. It’s also a call to cherish every strand of yarn by using it to its fullest, right down to the last bit. With 52 creative designs, you can transform forgotten yarn scraps into unique masterpieces that tell a story of creativity and sustainability. 

Patterns

Includes 52 patterns: 48 knitting patterns and 4 crochet patterns; 8 sweaters, 6 cardigans, 3 slipovers, 1 vest, 10 scarves, 1 collar, 6 pairs of socks, 6 hats, 2 headbands, 3 pairs of mittens, 1 pair of fingerless mitts, 2 bags, 1 needle cushion, 1 cushion, 1 pouch

Most sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests come in 9–10 sizes and all are graded to fit at least a 152 cm/60 inch chest.

The patterns are created by 47 talented designers worldwide: Enikö Balogh, Jona Bednjanec, Audrey Borrego, Susan Chin, Camille Descôteaux, Jaime Dorfman (Jaime Creates), Emma Ducher, Anna Eklund, Lindsey Fowler, Nicola Furey, Soraya García, Hiromi Glover, Eliza Hinkes, Rastus Hsu, Anna Husemann, Candi Jensen, Esti Juango, Veera Jussila, Meiju Kallio, Maija Kangasluoma, Faye Kennington, Jenna Kostet, Pauliina Kuunsola, Sam Lamb, Sarianna Lehtonen, Lotta H. Löthgren, Rebekka Mauser, Faïza Mebazaa, Yukie Onodera,  Sara Ottosson, Paula Pereira, Louise-Anne Petit Lesellier, Eeva Rapola, Camille Romano, Megumi Shinagawa, Anna Sjösvärd, Lis Smith, Elena Solier Jansà, Mariia Sordiia, Marina Storm, Safiyyah Talley, María Uzquiano, Famke van der Wal, Imke von Nathusius, Julia Wilkens, Jen Yard and Elise Young.

For full pattern previews, visit https://lainepublishing.com/blogs/pattern-previews/pattern-previews-for-52-weeks-of-scrap-yarn-projects-for-crafters

About Laine Publishing

Laine Publishing is a publishing house based in Tampere, Finland, founded in 2016 by Jonna Helin and Sini Kramer out of an urge to create an aesthetic, informative and inspiring magazine for knitters. What started as a small company of two women passionate about redefining the knitting scene has grown into one of the world’s most recognised and cherished independent book publishers. Laine publishes books and magazines on knitting, crafts, food and lifestyle. It draws influence from the beauty of the everyday, cherishes sustainability as well as diversity and wants to create timeless publications that last a lifetime — and beyond.

Errata

Errata are available at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0598/8312/6942/files/52_Weeks_of_Scrap_Yarn_errata_010925.pdf?v=1756730909