Single Skein Project Ideas

If you're anything like me, you have a lot of fingering weight, single skeins of yarn that you just could not resist. Skeins that were Halloween themed that you wanted to cast on in October of last year (but didn't), skeins that you purchased on vacation and you're looking for just the right pattern, or skeins that a friend surprised you with. Perhaps you'll find a single skein today and use the FallShipping coupon code we're offering so that it ships to you for free? Do it!

Here are a few patterns I love, or that are hits here in the shop, that wonderfully highlight those single skeins of yarn. Lace Ribbon Scarf and One Row Lace Scarf are ones that are on display in the shop at all times. Not only are they easy, but they are free. And who doesn't love that. I knit the Lace Ribbon Scarf above in Casbah color Ivory.

Sockhead Cowl and Sockhead Hat are popular for the same reasons. They are quite simple, I've knit them several times myself, and are wonderful projects to keep going, carry along with you, and forget about for weeks because you won't lose track of where you are. Shown above is the hat in Dream in Color color Cabaret. Go with their cashmere blend for a total win!

Casapinka's One and Done, shown above, is a really great option for a highly variegated shawl using one skein. Also look at her Long Story Short and Painterly Cowl. Go bright with some of our Qing Fibres of London.

Joji Locatelli's Lone Skein Shawl is a definite winner. I love the details and tiny tassels. I like Lightweight Hipster for the same reason. I love the idea of using one of the many speckles in the Tosh Merino Light we have in stock.

I hope this has given you one or two projects to add to your queue! Feel free to leave your favorite single-skein projects in the comments. You all always share such great inspiration!

Comments

[Cheryl]

I've been on a picot kick lately and both of these free patterns are good for a single skein:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pebble-arch-shawl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/petals--picots