​Scrap-busters (Knit edition): Let's use up those remnants!

We've probably all experienced it: you buy fabric for a project and end up with more leftover than expected (better than having too little, though!)  What do you do with the excess, other than baby/ kids clothes?  Unfortunately, knits are a bit less versatile than wovens when it comes to uses for those pesky off-cuts, so I don't have any ground-breaking ideas, but hopefully you'll find some inspiration.  And do feel free to get in touch if you have other suggestions, I am keen to hear them!

Undies -free patterns

There are loads of free patterns and tutorials out there for making various styles of ladies underwear, try a few and see which pattern suits your body best.  Different pattern makers also use different methods to construct the undies, so you could pick up some new techniques and tips.  I do find handmade undies are less restrictive and more comfy than store-bought.  Here are some patterns I've tried: Makebra hipster, Paper Theory Stevie knickers, So, Zo... low-rise hipster, Evie la Luve Maxine high waist panties, Megan Nielsen Acacia low-rise underwear, and the next one I would like to try is the Sew Projects Poppy high-waisted knicker (which you get by signing up to their newsletter).  You can also find tutorials for self-drafting undies on Youtube.

Fabric needed: ~0.35m-~0.5m stretch knit

Bralettes -free patterns

There are fewer options for free bralette patterns out there as compared to underwear.  I have tried the Ohhh Lulu Hyacinth bralette and George + Ginger Little Black Bra, and the G+G is the one I prefer.  The best part is learning different methods of construction and finishing, so you can eventually customise your bralette to be exactly how you like it.
Fabric needed: ~0.25m-~0.3m stretch knit

Maria Denmark Kirsten tee -free pattern

A simple fitted tee with grown-on sleeves, it uses little fabric as there are no separate sleeve pieces. The neck binding may be a little tricky for beginners, but as with all things, practice makes perfect. My tip is to adjust the length of binding you cut to match the stretch of your fabric: I used a mercerised pure cotton jersey instead of a stretch jersey as recommended by the pattern, and found I had to adjust the length of the binding upwards to about 92% of the neckline length, in order to minimise puckering (followed by a good steam press as usual).  Download it here.
Fabric needed: ~0.75m

Dressmaking Amore Emma flutter sleeve top -free pattern

Pretty tee with grown-on flutter sleeves.  Works with either stretch or non-stretch knits.  There's a link to download from their sewalong video.
Fabric needed: ~0.9m 

Elastic-waist shorts -free patterns

The Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs pattern is fitted and can be made in a short length for comfy pajama shorts, home wear or yoga shorts.  Download it here.  For a looser fit, I've made the Wardrobe by Me Easy Shorts in a black tencel blend from the WtW shop and it worked very well.  Download the pattern from the link in their Youtube tutorial.
Fabric needed: ~0.5m (fitted shorts require stretch)

Tank top -free pattern

Here's a couple that use minimal fabric, the Itch to Stitch Lago tank and Ellie & Mac Curved Hem Pocket Tank.  
Fabric needed: ~0.8m stretch knit

Colour-blocked clothing

You don't need a pattern specifically designed for colour-blocking, unless you want to get really fancy and structural with it.  There are loads of free tee patterns out there, just join together some scraps in a pleasing colour combination to compose your pattern pieces.  If you prefer a pattern with the guesswork done for you, though, there are paid patterns which range from relatively simple to more complex, such as the Petite Stitchery Spenser boxy tee, Jennifer Lauren Emmie tee, Wonderful Sews Komorebi top, Misusu Shift tee, Ellie & Mac Sew Scrappy top, Sew Me Something Olivia sweatshirt, Sinclair Calypso top/ hoodie, Fehr Trade VNA tank and Kinetic and Tessallate tops (the latter are suitable for both jersey and thicker knits).  
Fabric needed: Any reasonably-sized scraps you have

Woven necklace

Here's a tutorial with photos by A Beautiful Mess.  I like the bulky result of this method, but I think you could also use thinner strips to make a more dainty necklace.  I would also probably sew the strips to finish rather than using glue.
Fabric needed: About 0.3m plus extra for the "chain"

Twisted head-band

You've probably seen these all over the internet.  It's a practical item and the twist in front adds a bit of interest.  Here's one tutorial with a more prominent twist.  If your fabric doesn't have much stretch, this tutorial might work better as it adds elastic at the back (there are also several sizes from toddler to adult).
Fabric needed: 1st link uses about 0.25m long x 0.55m wide

Braided rug

A mix of woven and knit fabric scraps are braided together by hand before being sewn into a round rug.  You can keep adding to it as you amass more scraps!  Here's the Youtube tutorial by Megan Nielsen.  You could also scale this down to make coasters.
Fabric needed: Strips of any length about 1" wide

Bucket hat -free patterns

The Petite Stitchery Cole hat comes in kids and adults sizes and can be made with thicker knits as well as wovens.  The Waves & Wild Sandcastle hat starts from baby size, and can be made in both knits and wovens, too.
Fabric needed: ~0.45m or less for the Cole hat, starts from 0.3m for the Sandcastle hat

As with my woven remnants, I also save all my itty-bitty pieces especially of cotton and wool knits of all weights to stuff a tailor's ham or sausage, felt toys, plushies and ornaments.

Note: Fabric yardages mentioned above are just my experience and/or official pattern recommendations, it will vary depending on your size and how you like to cut your fabric.