I have been crocheting toys for many years and very often I have leftover yarn. I collected all the scraps and the idea was born to create scrap yarn toys. That's how it came about - cats, owls, tigers, cows, llamas, and dogs and there are still ideas for new animals. I really like crocheting them because I use scrap yarn and the toys are very colorful. By the way, I crochet them large, they are 50 cm / 25 inches. In this way, they can be not only toys but also fun interior detail.
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My project name is "scrap yarn toys".
If you would like to see more of my works here on Bored Panda, visit my post where I recreated toys from drawings.
My name is Violeta, and this is me with my crocheted scrap yarn toys, a fox and a cat
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I'm a design studies graduate from Kaunas, Lithuania. My head is overflowing with creative ideas but there's never enough time in the day. I love colors and never wear black, and that love for color is reflected in my works.
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I started to make toys from leftover threads and the results turned out very colorful
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I crochet toys every day; it's my constant and daily work. I often have yarn leftovers, perfect for crafting small toys. With the surplus, I came up with the idea of using different colored yarn for larger, colorful toys—what I call "Scrap Yarn" toys. When I shared this with my friend, who also crochets, everyone loved it. This sparked the idea to not only crochet toys but also create patterns for them. While I prefer freehand crocheting, I enjoy creating patterns when I have the time.
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The first thing is to decide what the animal will be. Then, I plan out the colors I'll use and start crocheting. Not everything always turns out as I initially thought, but I improvise, and something unique still comes to life.
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The most requested toys are the kittens; however, I make other animals as well
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It is necessary to ensure that the thickness of the yarn is consistent. That is the only challenge.
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The first animal from scrap yarn was a cat. I've crocheted many of them; perhaps people like them a lot, that's why. I remember cats the most due to their quantity. My personal favorite is the owl because I'm crazy about owls and have quite a collection of owl-related items (statues, cards, and various things with owls).
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One day, a writer ordered my cat and traveled with it throughout Japan, documenting their journey and the cat's witty observations in a book
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Writer Aurelijus Zykas, who was serving as the ambassador in Japan, contacted me for the toy. He ordered a cat that could fit in his backpack and took it with him on his travels in Japan. He documented his travels and the cat's insights in a witty and informative book.
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Later, it was even addressed on local TV
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The book became so popular that it was even featured on TV.
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We had a lot of funny misunderstandings about the true size of a toy
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Most people think they are only 20cm based on photos.
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To clear up any confusion, I try to take photos that show the actual size and my son often helps
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People are always surprised when they see how big they really are
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Image credits: VioletaOwl