This year I’m teaming up with Crochet Creations by Christi to host a Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge. Each month we will issue a challenge to help you use up those yarn scraps & single skeins you have tucked in nooks & crannies around your house. There will be prizes each month as well, so keep reading to find out all the yarny details & the yarn challenge for April!
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Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge Rules & Such
Christi & I will be alternating months. I’ll be sharing the challenge for January & she’ll be sharing the yarn challenge for February. It will go back & forth like that all year long. Whoever is responsible for the challenge that month will also be responsible for the prize. We will share challenges & prizes on our YouTube channels & in the Facebook group. I’ll also be doing a monthly blog post about all the challenges.
For this challenge, we have set up a joint Facebook group so there’s a place to share all your fabulous makes. The first thing you need to do to participate is join the group. You can also follow along on Christi’s YouTube channel & my YouTube channel. Here are some other things to know:
- Challenges will be issued on the first Thursday each month, with the exception of January. This is the 2nd Thursday, but I had a lot going on at the beginning of the year y’all! : )
- You will have until the end of the month to enter your project in the Facebook group. It must be related to the challenge for the month to be eligible for the prize that month. Please only share makes related to the challenge. That’s what the group is for after all!
- If you love yarn, you can participate in the challenge! This challenge is for all yarn lovers – crocheters, knitters, loomers, weavers, etc. The only limitation is that your project should be made mostly with scraps and/or single skeins of yarn & fit the challenge for the month.
I think that should cover all the rules & such. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments here or on YouTube or in the Facebook group.
Yarn Challenge for April ~ New Beginnings
This is Christi’s month to choose a theme! She says April reminds her of babies being born because that’s when her horses usually have babies. That’s how she came up with the theme new beginnings. We came up with a few more things that could signify new beginnings in April. Things like Easter, spring, a phoenix, & even weddings. Look below for all kinds of ideas for new beginnings!
Babies
Nothing says new beginnings like a baby! These are links mentioned by Christi in her video yesterday.
- Down on the Farm Playmat from Lion Brand Yarn – A fun one to use up scraps!
- Newborn Crocheted Bear Hat from The Crochet Place – So Cute!
- Easy Diaper & Wipes Case from Kama Von Llama
- Zee’s Lovey Tutorial
- Bandana Scarf Bib
Easter
Easter is something that definitely celebrates new beginnings. There are so many fun patterns out there too!
- Crochet Chocolate Bunny from Sewrella
- Easter Egg Coaster from Whiskers & Wool
- Easy Bunny Mug Cozy from Haakmaarraak
- Panorama Eggs from Crochet Cakes – these are so neat!
- String Easter Eggs from Adventures of a DIY Mom
Spring
When spring comes there are always new beginnings for flowers & the birds & the bees. The earth is starting over after a long winter sleep and color abounds!
- Easy Crochet Rose from The Crochet Club
- 40 Crochet Flowers from Mollie Makes
- May Flowers Pen Amigurumi from Furls Crochet
I think y’all get the idea! I also realized I mainly have crochet patterns in the list this month. Please feel free to share other yarny patterns in the group. Happy making y’all! : D
