One Skein Projects

One Skein Projects

One Skein Projects


Looking for something to make with that extra skein of yarn left over from your finished project? Here are some of our favorite one-skein patterns for knitters and crocheters, organized by yarn weight! Scroll down for patterns that work with multiple weights of yarn!


All photos below are from Ravelry. Some of these patterns are free, but for those that aren't, we can help you purchase your pattern in store or by phone.


Lace Weight


Tranquil Wrap (knit) by Janina Kallio

Yarn Suggestion: Rowan Fine Lace, Ito Sensai, Manos del Uruguay Fino (fingering-weight)

Note: You can easily adjust Tranquil to different sizes and yarn amounts to make it your own. The pattern includes instructions on modifying both the width and length.


Fingering Weight


Sand bubbles (knit) by Gretha Mensen 

Yarn Suggestions: Manos del Uruguay Fino, 

Malabrigo Ultimate Sock, Made By Hailey Bailey Classic Sock, Madelinetosh Twist Light, Cascade Heritage

Note: This pattern is easily adaptable to different gauges of yarn (especially sport, DK, worsted-weight)


Sport Weight


Making Waves Cowl (knit) by Kay Hopkins

Yarn Suggestions: Hudson Highlands Sport, Malabrigo Arroyo, Adriafil Woolphoria, The Fibre Co. Transitions

Note: This pattern is easily adaptable to different gauges of yarn (especially fingering, DK, worsted-weight) 


Blackberry French Scarf - Trinity Stitch (knit) by Angela Juergens

Yarn Suggestions: Adriafil Woolphoria, The Fibre Co. Transitions, Manos del Uruguay Fino (fingering-weight) 

Note: This pattern is easily adaptable to different gauges of yarn (especially laceweight held double, fingering, DK, worsted-weight)


Lace Edged Shawl by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio

DK Weight


Scarfie Shawl (crochet) by fiber and fox

Yarn Suggestions: Wonderland Yarns Alice DK, Hudson Highlands DK, Madelinetosh Farm Twist, Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Cascade Eco Merino DK, Feederbrook Farm BFL Solid 

Note: This pattern is easily adaptable to different gauges of yarn (especially fingering, sport, worsted-weight, bulky) 


Worsted Weight


Aran Weight


Bulky Weight


Super Bulky Weight


Rainbow Twist (knit) by Thao Nguyen -- free pattern

Yarn Suggestion: Malabrigo Rasta 


Choose Your Yarn Weight


Musselburgh (knit) by Ysolda Teague

This pattern contains instructions for 9 gauges, from Light Fingering Weight through DK. This pattern works well with almost any skein of sock yarn, Sport Weight, or DK Weight yarn. 


The Essential Beanie (knit) by Andrea Gaughan

This pattern contains instructions for 6 yarn weights, from Fingering through Bulky.


Tensfield (knit) by Martina Behm

This hat can be knit in any gauge. Gradient and self-striping yarns work especially well with this pattern.

Yarn Suggestions: Adriafil Woolphoria, Feederbrook Farm Entropy DK


Zuzu's Petals (knit) by Carina Spencer

This pattern can be knit in any gauge.