01/09/2026
Be honest: how big is your “too small to throw away” yarn pile?
You know the one.
A couple of grams of yarn leftover from a shawl or sweater. Half a ball of your favourite colour or a growing stash of yarns you loved so much you couldn’t possibly get rid of the leftovers.
Carol’s free Helly Hat was made for exactly this sort of behaviour.
Find the pattern here: https://stolenstitches.com/products/helly
It’s a simple, satisfying way to use up your odds and ends while playing with helical stripes, so you can mix colours, learn a clever jogless technique and turn the stash into something you’ll actually wear.
Because if you’re anything like us, there’s always another bit of yarn waiting to be useful.
Tell us in the comments. We suspect there are some impressive contenders out there.
Want the free pattern?
You can find the link to the pattern in the comments below.
