10 Makes For Under £5

Creating a make for under a fiver sounds like a stitch up, right? Well, to prove it's possible, we’ve pulled together 10 simple yet sweet projects you can complete on a small budget! Whether you’re a blossoming beginner wanting an inexpensive project to get you started, looking for a last-minute addition for a loved one’s birthday or crafting for a Secret Santa, we’ve got some amazing patterns for you!

Knitted love heart

Learn how to knit a sweet love heart for the perfect low cost project. A heart motif is a great make for beginner knitters or as little stash busters. Grab your needles and yarn and you’re good to go!

Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky

£2.60

Prym Aluminium Knitting Needle 6mm - 35cm Long Single Point Needle (1 Pair)

£2.45

Koi fish embroidery pattern

Free embroidery patterns are perfect for projects that won’t break the bank. Embroider this koi fish pattern on your favourite jeans or denim jacket, or make a beautiful piece to hang in your home with an embroidery hoop.

Koi fish in DMC - PAT0535 - Downloadable PDF By DMC

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DMC Stranded Cotton

£0.99

Hemline 4 Inch Woodgrain Round Flexi Hoop

£1.65

DMC 16 Embroidery Needles (Size 5)

£1.35

Amigurumi cactus

The key to keeping projects under £5 is to keep them sweet and simple. This cute amigurumi cactus is a great project for beginner crocheters to try out their skills and requires minimal materials. All you’ll need for this one is your yarn and hook - happy days!

Amigurumi Cactus By Codi Hudnall

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Lily Sugar 'n Cream Solids

£2.60 £3.25

Pony Aluminum Crochet Hook

£1.25

Dachshund bookmark

This quick and simple project is perfect for all those bookworms out there! Keep costs down to a minimum with this fun and super quick to make dachshund bookmark. More time for reading, and more money for books!

Crochet bookmark, Amigurumi dachshund, crochet dog, Dachshund Bookmark By Oxana Tim

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Schachenmayr Catania Fine

£2.95

Pony Aluminum Crochet Hook

£1.25

DIY friendship bracelet

A friendship bracelet is the ultimate gift when you're on a budget. Whether you’re making them yourself or looking for a budget-friendly project for the kids, our free tutorial has all the top tips on how to make your own friendship bracelets. All you need is embroidery thread and a bestie to gift it to!

Finger knit hairband

The best way to stick to a budget is to use what you already have on hand - yarn, hooks… fingers! This finger knit hairband pattern is a genius way to make a pretty project for next to nothing. And it’s 100% handmade! Check out more finger knitting projects and learn how to finger knit!

Finger Knitting Hair Tie in Caron Simply Soft - Downloadable PDF By Caron

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Face scrubbies

Scrubbies are a great stash-busting, beginner project. With a free crochet pattern and one skein of colourful yarn, you’ll be able to make a whole bunch of scrubbies for under £5. Plus they are eco-friendly so won’t cost your wallet or the planet!

Stitched Up Make Up Scrubbies By Stitchedupcraft

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Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran

£2.75

KnitPro Aluminum Grey Crochet Hook 15cm (6")

£1.19

Market Bag

Get your hook into this mesh market bag and make the ultimate accessory for under £5. This great pattern by Roseanna Murray gives you multiple sizes to choose from using only one skein of yarn - how dreamy!

Crochet Pocket Market Bag By Moara Crochet

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Yarn and Colors Must-Have

£1.86 £2.65

KnitPro Aluminum Soft-Grip Silver Crochet Hook

£2.39

Wash cloths

This fab and free wash cloth tutorial is another great stash-buster and eco-friendly swap to save you buying wash cloths in the future. For eco-conscious pals, this makes a wonderful gift on a budget too!

Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

£2.75

Pony Easy Grip Crochet Hook

£2.09

Grab a kit for under £5

Create a cute project for under a fiver with these clever kits! With everything you’ll need included in these kits, you can stick to your budget and make a priceless item you’ll keep forever.

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