If you’re wondering what to do with leftover yarn, you’re not alone.

Every knitting or crochet project leaves behind half-used balls of wool. Too much to throw away. Not enough for a sweater.

Instead of letting it sit in a basket, you can turn about 2 balls of leftover yarn into a fluffy DIY pillow using latch hooking.

At Flatpackpony, we love transforming craft leftovers into modern home decor — and this might be the easiest way to do it.

What Can I Do With Leftover Yarn?

You can use leftover yarn to make small home decor projects like pom-poms, granny squares, mini wall hangings, or textured art. One of the easiest and most beginner-friendly options is turning 2 balls of scrap yarn into a latch hook pillow.

This works especially well because:

• You don’t need long continuous strands

• Small leftover pieces are perfect

• Mixing colors actually improves the design

Why Latch Hooking Is Perfect for Scrap Yarn

Latch hooking is a simple technique where short pieces of yarn are attached to a canvas grid using a hook tool.

Unlike knitting or crocheting:

• No stitch counting

• No tension mistakes

• No complicated patterns

• Beginner-friendly

Because yarn is cut into short segments, even the smallest leftovers become usable again.

That makes it one of the best scrap yarn projects for knitters and crocheters.

How Much Yarn Do You Need?

For a standard 40x40 cm pillow:

👉 You need approximately between 2-4 standard balls of yarn total
(or the equivalent amount in leftover scraps)

You can:

• Use two full matching balls

• Mix multiple leftover colors

• Combine different textures for extra dimension

Two Ways To Design Your Pillow

1. Choose a Structured Pattern

If you prefer a clean interior look, you can:

• Create a checkered pattern

• Make soft stripes

• Try minimal abstract shapes

• Do color blocking

This works beautifully in Scandinavian or modern interiors.

2. Go Fully Random (Surprisingly Beautiful)

If you have lots of small leftovers, don’t overthink it.

Attach colors randomly.

The result:

• A playful, fluffy texture

• Natural color blends

• A one-of-a-kind pillow

Random scrap placement often looks more artistic than planned designs.

How To Make A Pillow With Leftover Yarn (Step-by-Step)

1. Gather about 2 balls worth of leftover yarn.

2. Decide whether you want a pattern or random mix.

3. Cut yarn into equal short pieces.

4. Attach pieces to a latch hook canvas using a hook tool.

5. Fill the entire grid.

6. Attach backing fabric.

7. Insert cushion filling.

You now have a handmade design pillow made entirely from leftover yarn.

Start Immediately With a DIY Latch Hook Pillow Kit

To begin, you’ll need:

• Latch hook tool

• Latch cutting tool 
• Scissors 

• Pillow canvas

• Instructions

Instead of sourcing everything separately, you can use our DIY Latch Hook Pillow Kit at Flatpackpony.

Our kit includes:
✔ The canvas base
✔ The hook tool
✔ Step-by-step instructions
✔ Everything you need except your yarn

So you can turn your leftover knitting wool into modern home decor today.

Sustainable Crafting That Actually Looks High-End

This isn’t about using scraps.

It’s about:

• Zero-waste crafting

• Texture-rich interior styling

• Handmade statement pieces

• Creative reuse

If you’ve been searching for easy scrap yarn projects, this is one of the most satisfying and design-forward options.

Stop saving your yarn for “someday.”
Turn it into something that lives on your sofa.