I love a good one skein knitting pattern, don’t you? Maybe you like them because they are so quick. You never have to worry about them haunting you from the WIP pile like that giant blanket you started last year. Or maybe you like them because you never have to worry about running out of yarn halfway through your project. Because, let’s face it, playing yarn chicken is a losing game.

Or maybe you (and your wallet) like the fact that one skein knitting patterns save you money. Whether it’s because you are able to use yarn you already have on hand or because you only have to buy a single skein. (Unless there’s free shipping after a certain amount, because that gets me every time!) 

It turns out that there’s all sorts of reasons to make and love one skein knitting patterns! So, you might be wondering what kinds of things you can make with only one skein of yarn. You might be surprised! We have a fabulous pattern collection prepared for you today.

There are one skein knitting patterns for accessories and one skein knitting patterns for home decor and more. Plus, we have an excellent variety of yarn brands and yarn weights for you to choose from. So whether you’re looking for sock yarn one skein knitting patterns or bulky one skein knitting patterns or something in between, we’ve got you covered! 

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25 Wonderful One Skein Knitting Patterns

1. Fishtail Lace Headband

For one skein knitting patterns that won’t weigh you down during the warmer months, choose natural yarns like cotton. Of course, the lovely lace stitchwork also helps keep this fabulous headband from overheating you. You can make this design in a flash using sport weight yarn and a good size knitting needle.

Designer: Craftematics

Yarn: Premier Yarns Cotton Fair Solids (Sport Weight #3)

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2. Rose City Rollers

There are literally thousands of one skein knitting patterns out there for socks. With so many amazingly colorful skeins of sock yarn available today it’s easy to see why these projects are so popular! This particularly pretty design is worked from the top down. The pattern features a roll top and a heel flap.

Designer: Orange Knits Designs

Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Sock (Fingering Weight #1)

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3. Pincha Shawl

Can you recognize this proud plumage in its traditional blue and green colors? That’s right! Pincha means peacock feather in sanskrit. It’s also the name of a yoga pose! You can make this fun and interesting one skein knitting pattern using garter stitch. What an excellent project for those hard to use one off skeins of variegated yarn in your stash!

Designer: Pinpilan Wangsai

Yarn: Cruellas Natural Fibre Boutique Spritzer (Fingering Weight #1)

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4. Cryptodira Dishcloth

You can make doing the dishes a little less of a chore when you use a brightly colored dishcloth. Dishcloths are actually perfect one skein knitting patterns because you never have to worry about matching anything. You will especially love the fabulous texture this design achieves through the use of wrapped stitches. 

Designer: Knit Picks Design Team

Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Multi (Worsted Weight #4)

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5. Cloud Slippers

Are you looking for one skein knitting patterns that are beginner friendly? This simple knit slippers pattern is just the thing! You can learn how to make these cozy and comfortable slippers by following along with the photo-tutorial. Bonus, there are no special stitches for you to learn. 

Designer: Adirenne Sullivan

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Super Bulky Weight #6)

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6. Bluebird of Happiness

What about one skein knitting patterns for partial skeins of yarn? We have those too! You can make this happy little bluebird with whatever yarn you have on hand. The design is worked all in one piece using short rows. I think this little bird would make an excellent “just because” gift to remind someone you care.

Designer: Sara Elizabeth Kellner

Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)

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7. Lambing Mitts

Fingerless gloves aren’t just a fashion statement. They’re actually really practical! This one skein knitting pattern is especially versatile, because the brim at the top can be folded down to cover the fingers. This design is worked in the round using only knit and purl stitches.

Designer: Veronika Jobe

Yarn: Peace Fleece (Aran Weight #4)

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8. Weightless Produce Bag 2.0

You can save money and save the planet at the same time with our next one skein knitting pattern. This super lightweight knit produce bag won’t tip the scale so you won’t have to pay extras for those fruits and veggies sold by the pound. The design features extra long handles and a wide opening. 

Designer: Simply Notable

Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering (Fingering Weight #1)

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9. Waffle Stitch Washcloth

What could be better than one skein knitting patterns? How about a knitting pattern that will give you 4 washcloths per skein! The waffle stitch gives these gorgeous farmhouse style washcloths their luxurious texture. You can knit the waffle stitch using knit, purl and slipped stitches. An icord is used to make the hanging loop.

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn: Purl Soho Field Linen (Sport Weight #3)

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10. Bristlecone

I love one skein knitting patterns that are positively bristling with texture like this one! This pattern uses easy slip stitch cables to make such an interesting surface. The design features a double brim for added warmth and a snug fit. The orange and black yarn shown here coupled with the fabulous texture reminds me of tiger stripes!

Designer: Fancy Tiger Crafts

Yarn: Birch Hollow Fibers Phillis DK (DK Weight #3)

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11. Camp Out Fingerless Mitts

A self-striping yarn takes all the hard work out of color matching, and the nice thick worsted weight will help you finish these knit fingerless gloves in no time. No fancy stitching one skein knitting patterns here. This design only uses garter stitch and stockinette stitch. Some portions are worked flat and some in the round.

Designer: Did You Make That?

Yarn: Noro Silk Garden (Aran Weight #4)

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12. The Dotty Beanie

A basic beanie is something that can be made and enjoyed all year round. It will keep your ears warm on late nights and early mornings without sacrificing on style. This design is worked in the lovely textured dot stitch. It is nice and stretchy and also slightly slouchy. I love one skein knitting patterns that are so fashionable like this! 

Designer: All About Ami

Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Yak Alpaca (Aran Weight #4)

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13. Simple Fingerless Gloves

True story: I always keep a pair of fingerless gloves in my glovebox. My hands get cold easily and they make driving to work in the chilly hours of the morning much more bearable. Plus, they are so fun and cute! This one skein knitting pattern is worked in the round using double pointed needles. There are both video and written pattern formats available. 

Designer: Davina Choy

Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo (Sport Weight #3)

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14. Beach Hair Don’t Care

Windy days and salty water can do a number on your hair! You can turn a bad hair day into an opportunity for adorableness with this cute lace headband. This is one of the quickest one skein knitting patterns in the round-up today. The design is worked in rows and features beautiful but easy lacework and icord ties.

Designer: Melissa Kemmerer

Yarn: Prism Merino Mia (Sport Weight #3)

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15. Meret (Mystery Beret)

Why don’t more people wear berets? I mean, just look at how gorgeous this one is! As far as one skein knitting patterns go, this one is a must make! It is such a fun and interesting pattern and it is sure to make quite the statement! The design is worked in the round using easy eyelet lace. 

Designer: Woolly Wormhead

Yarn: Noro Silk Garden (Worsted Weight #4)

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16. Cabled Bracelets

Here’s the plan: save money by not buying jewelry and making it yourself instead. Use some random yarn from your stash to make room for all the new yarn you can buy with the money you saved! Seriously though, this is one of our prettiest one skein knitting patterns. The design features two cable options as well as two width options. 

Designer: Janet Bailey

Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream (Worsted Weight #4)

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17. Leaf

You better be-leaf that this fun and lightweight knit scarf design is perfect for warmer weather. This design is more style over substance and that’s fine by me! I think it’s absolutely charming and an excellent conversation piece too. There’s even a miniature version made with sock yarn that can be used as a bookmark!

Designer: Susan B. Anderson

Yarn: Spud & Chloë Fine Sock (Sock Weight #1) or 

Spud & Chloë Outer Super Bulky (Super Bulky Weight #6)

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18. Papillon Wristlets

You’ll feel like a princess in these gorgeous knit lace wristlets. The delicate butterfly lace pattern and the bell shape of these wristlets make them oh so enchanting. There’s even a matching choker pattern. Oh, and did I mention that they’re beaded!? For show stopping one skein knitting patterns, look no further! 

Designer: Joyce Fassbender

Yarn: Knit Picks Luminance Lace (Lace Weight #0)

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19. Star Pot Hanger

Plant moms know that sometimes you need to elevate your babies so they can get the best sunlight. Plus, a quick knitted plant hanger is an easy and adorable addition to your home decor. For this one skein knitting pattern, you’ll be working both in the round and and in rows, using just basic stitches and simple shaping.

Designer: Arianna Frasca

Yarn:Ice Yarns Bamboo Natural (Sport Weight #3)

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20. Free For All Cowl

Can’t decide between lace, solid or texture for your next project? This fabulous one skein knitting pattern has it all! You can make this eye-catching cowl in no time using worsted weight yarn. The eyelet lace is easy to knit and it looks amazing in this chevron stripe design. The free knitting pattern also features an icord edging for a more finished look. 

Designer: Webster Street Knittery

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Tweed (Worsted Weight #4)

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21. Lace Ribbon Scarf

Knitting a scarf in a lace stitch pattern might seem a bit counterintuitive at first, but you’ll be glad of the extra ventilation once warmer weather hits. You can wear this fabulous knit accessory all year round. Follow along with the chart or the written pattern to make this classically cute one skein knitting pattern. 

Designer: Veronik Avery

Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox (Fingering Weight #1)

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22. Baby Brights Tights

It seems like a lot of the one skein knitting patterns out there are for socks. But what if you’re all socked out? Make these colorful baby tights instead! The design is worked in rows and then seamed. You’ll be using garter stitch as well as stockinette stitch. You’ll need a bit of elastic for the stretchy waistband.

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn

Yarn: Lion Brand Sock-Ease Prints (Fingering Weight #1)

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23. Little Arrowhead Shawl

Small shawls or “shawlettes” are excellent spring and summer accessories. There are so many designs out there to choose from and most of them are one skein knitting patterns! This particular design uses a lovely and repetitive lace stitch pattern with a 6 stitch and 4 row repeat. You won’t even need to look at the pattern after a bit, because you’ll have it memorized!

Designer: Pam Allen

Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Gemstone Silk (DK Weight #3)

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24. Eye Mask to Go!

It seems like everyone has caught the travel bug recently. With lockdowns being lifted and cases on the decline, it’s no wonder why people are planning trips. This quick one skein knitting pattern is a travel essential that will help you sleep comfortably on the plane and in brightly lit hotel rooms. This design is worked in rows using the double seed stitch.

Designer: Sassy Skein

Yarn: The Sassy Skein Key West Karibbean Kotton Aran (Worsted Weight #1)

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25. Nantucket Throw

Do you think that all one skein knitting patterns are small? Think again! This 28” x 40” throw is the perfect size for snuggling on the couch. It’s made with an allover 2×2 rib stitch pattern, jumbo weight yarn and giant knitting needles. Hmm, I wonder if you could even try knitting this one using your arms as needles? 

Designer: Loopy Mango

Yarn: Loopy Mango Big Loop (Jumbo Weight #7)

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3 cheers for one skein knitting patterns! I really do hope that you’ve enjoyed this little read. Did you find the perfect pattern for that special skein of yarn you’ve been saving? I’d love to hear all about it in the comments below!

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Happy Knitting!
Amanda