Happy Scrappy Yarn Challenge – May

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 May!

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 May ~ Jewelry

May is my month to choose the challenge & I chose jewelry! There are so many fabulous patterns out there for yarny jewelry & it’s perfect for using up small bits of yarn leftovers. I’m including ideas for earrings, necklaces & bracelets that Christi & I found. I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone’s creativity for this challenge!

Earrings

Earrings are a great way to frame the face & show of that last bit of yarn you have from a favorite project.

• Pom Pom Brass Earrings from Enthralling Gumption – I made some of these for a Pinterest Challenge post!
• Summer Sparkle Earrings from Fiber Flux
• DIY Boho Crochet Earrings from Pont Neuf Studio

• Crochet Cactus Earrings from Whistle & Ivy
• Abby Earrings from Divine Debris
• Macrame Feather Earrings from Crafting on the Fly

Necklaces

Necklaces offer an opportunity to really showcase yarns in a fun way. You can make everything from chokers to scarflaces to pendants!

• DIY Necklace from Mollie Makes
• Crochet Pineapple Pendant from Winding Road Crochet – Great for earrings too!
• Watermelon Necklace from Crochet Cloudberry
• Crystal Chain Crochet Necklace from Kristin Omdahl

• Crochet Necklace from maR Rose
• Crazy Cool Crochet Necklace from Crazy Cool Crochet
• DIY Easy Ruffle Yarn Necklace from Muslin & Merlot
• Stash Busting Finger Knitting Necklace from Lion Brand

Bracelets

Who remembers friendship bracelets? They were so fun to make! Even though they are typically made with embroidery thread, I think it would be fun to make them with some smaller yarns too!

• Bracelet with a Crocheted Border from Creativity Direct
• All the Pretty Bracelets from Divine Debris
• Chain Wrap Bracelet from Jessie at Home
• Crochet Simple Flower Garland from Hooked by Robin – This would make at cute bracelet, necklace, or earrings by just adding findings & making it shorter. : )

• T-shirt Yarn Bracelets from Blue Bear Wood
• DIY Scrap Yarn Bracelet from Marly Bird

I could really go on & on with this list! There are so many wonderful patterns & ideas out there for using yarn in jewelry. Please feel free to share other yarny patterns in the group. Happy making y’all! : D