In mid-December I came across a lovely pattern that I just had to buy a copy of because it looked like a prefect way to use up some scraps. I optimistically thought that I would have it completed for Christmas, but it took much longer than that and so, I give you my New Year ScrapHappy Wreath. All the yarn was left over from other projects and there are some antique mother of pearl buttons nestled in there too. The ring it is constructed around was given to me by my mum years ago and has been sitting unused on a shelf ever since, awaiting inspiration. In fact, I didn’t follow the pattern exactly, and just used the elements that I wanted. Indeed, because I had a shaped ring already, my version is much more three-dimensional than the original, which is mounted on a cardboard ring.
In fact, it didn’t use up a lot of yarn, as each component is small, but it has certainly inspired me… I envisage making some collages and plan to start a box of small crocheted things made from scraps, to put together, perhaps in an old frame, when I have a large enough collection. In fact a rummage around has yielded a few crochet flowers left over from old projects, so I already have the beginnings.
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I’ve been inspired to write this (and future) ScrapHappy posts by Kate, Tall Tales from Chiconia. On the fifteenth of every month lots of folks often publish a ScrapHappy post, do check them out:
Kate (me!), Gun, Titti, Heléne, Eva, Sue, Nanette, Lynn, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Debbierose, Tracy, Jill, Claire, Jan,
Moira, Sandra, Linda, Chris, Nancy, Alys, Kerry, Claire, Jean,
Joanne, Jon, Hayley, Dawn, Gwen, Connie, Bekki, Pauline, Sue L,
Sunny and Kjerstin
If you fancy joining, contact Kate and she’ll add you to the list. It would be lovely to see more non-sewing posts, but any use of scraps is welcome.
The Snail of Happiness 
Laurie Graves
/ January 15, 2021So pretty and festive! Also unique. I have never seen a wreath like that.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021I’m so pleased with the way it turned out.
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Tai East
/ January 15, 2021Super cute! Love it! 💙😊
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021Thank you – and it was fun to make
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Tai East
/ January 15, 2021You’re welcome and I’m sure it was! 😊
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familyrulesbyplainjane
/ January 15, 2021It is fantastic!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021Many thanks – even though it is made of scraps, I think it looks planned!
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Nice Piece of Work
/ January 15, 2021How festive and fun! Plus an excellent way to use up scraps. Looking at it, I wonder if my crochet mojo will ever return….
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021It was rather nice to make lots of little bits. Even on days when I wasn’t feeling particularly creative, I was able to make a leaf or two. I’m sure that one day you will be inspired to pick up your hook again – you just need the right pattern to come along.
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polesparadise
/ January 15, 2021Wow! I absolutely love it! You are so clever. 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021Just persistent really.
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Rainbow Junkie
/ January 15, 2021What fun! Not much yarn perhaps but lots of work; not surprised it took so long.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021When I started it, I hadn’t quite factored in all the different elements and how fiddly some of them might be. Anyway, I don’t mind putting in the time for something that comes out looking so good.
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katechiconi
/ January 15, 2021Now that is *fabulous*! It’s a multi-season wreath, and would look at home at many different times of year. You could just add different coloured bows and a few interchangeable seasonal flowers and it would work all year round. Well done, that woman!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021The original had a festive robin dangling in the middle, but I decided that was too Christmassy. You are quite right about seasonal additions – and that would be a use for even more scraps.
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katechiconi
/ January 15, 2021There you go! Bring on the Spring Solstice version, Harvest Festival version, Easter Egg version….
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tialys
/ January 15, 2021That is so sweet and, as Kate says, you could use it all year round with a few different touches here and there to suit the season.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021Yes, I hadn’t really considered temporary additions before, but it is a great idea from Kate.
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Wild Daffodil
/ January 15, 2021What a beautiful way to transform scraps.
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nanacathy2
/ January 15, 2021What a fabulous wreath- I love the orange segments.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021They are wonderfully effective, aren’t they?
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Susan Nixon
/ January 15, 2021I love it as a wreath!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021Thank you
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Quimper Hitty
/ January 15, 2021Oh my glory! What a fabulous wreath of delicousness!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021And especially good because of the scrappiness
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Going Batty in Wales
/ January 15, 2021It is gorgeous Mrs S! Several years ago I went on a course to learn to make rag rugs and the tutor had us making a Christmas wreath. It was a good idea but the rag part took the morning and all the afternoon was used up gluing and stitching it to the base! I liked it when it was finally finished, have put it up on the front door every year since and went on to make several rugs so the course fee was money well spent. However a change of front door decoration would be nice and you may find I have copied you!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021It’s such a great way to use up yarn. I think I might do a spring one with daffodils and snowdrops…
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Going Batty in Wales
/ January 16, 2021That sounds nice!
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onesmallstitch
/ January 15, 2021delightful, love the little purple mushroom. It would be tempting to keep making little things and adding to it.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 15, 2021I think I might make a few of these… its such a good way to use up scraps
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DawnGillDesigns
/ January 17, 2021I really, really love this. Thank you.
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DawnGillDesigns
/ January 17, 2021in fact, I’ve now added it to my Ravelry list, for when I have more scraps.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 17, 2021I have mainly used up my green scraps doing the leaves for this, but I have loads of other colours, so the next one is likely to be flowery rather than leafy.
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Dartmoor Creative
/ January 17, 2021What an adorable project and a fantastic use of scraps. Off to save the pattern on ravelry too.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 17, 2021It really is a great make and very adaptable.
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crawcraftsbeasties
/ January 18, 2021Oooh, this turned out beautifully! So colourful, and those orange slices look good enough to eat! Excellent use of scraps 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ January 18, 2021What I particularly like is that even the tiniest scrap can be used and not look out of place.
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