Got a single skein of yarn in your stash and don’t know what to do with it? Here are some great ideas for that odd ball!
Easy Crochet Ankle Socks
If you have a skein of fingering weight yarn in your stash, you can make these easy crochet ankle socks. This pattern comes in three sizes and uses only double crochet and post double crochet stitches!
Get the free pattern: Easy Crochet Ankle Socks
Self-Striping Beanie
If you have some DK weight yarn on hand, this easy beanie pattern is a great way to use it up. This pattern uses a single skein of Lion Brand Mandala, but any DK weight yarn that gets gauge could be used.
Get the free pattern: Self-Striping Simple Crochet Beanie
Easy Crochet Mittens
This pattern comes in six sizes and you can make several with a single skein of yarn, depending upon which size you choose. You can see that each skein I used got me at least 2 pair!
Get the free pattern: Easy Top Down Crochet Mittens
Sugarwheel Crochet Market Tote
Use a single skein of a self-striping cottong yarn to create this stunning market tote. Uses simple stitches for a fun, easy project.
Get the free pattern: Sugarwheel Market Tote
Beginner Triangle Shawl
Use one skein of a self-striping cake yarn such as Lion Brand Mandala to make this easy triangular shaped shawl. Video tutorial included for those new to crochet or who like to follow along!
Get the free pattern: Beginner Triangle Shawl
Easy Crochet Soap Saver
This fun pattern uses a single skein of self-striping cake yarn, it was just deconstructed to use each color separately. This is a fun way to use up a cake yarn with different colors!
Get the free pattern: Easy Crochet Soap Saver
Basic Crochet Mittens
This popular pattern has been made by hundreds of crocheters – even beginners! Includes a full video tutorial to guide you through using up a skein of worsted weight yarn.
Get the free pattern: Basic Crochet Mittens
Diamond Stitch Crochet Beanie
You can crochet more than one of these amazing beanies with just a single skein of Lion Brand Scarfie yarn! Uses front post treble crochet stitches for this awesome texture.
Get the free pattern: Diamond Stitch Crochet Beanie
Bulky Crochet Slipper Socks
Got a skein of bulky yarn lying around? Turn it into these cozy and cute slipper socks – there is also a video to help if you get stuck!
Get the free pattern: Bulky Slipper Socks
Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder
I used the same deconstructed cake yarn for my soap saver to crochet this water bottle holder – and still had plenty of yarn left over! Use any cotton DK weight yarn for this project.
Get the free pattern: Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder
Easy Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Whip up a pair of these easy crochet fingerless gloves in no time with simple half double crochet. Includes video tutorial to get you going!
Get the free pattern: Easy Crochet Fingerless Gloves
C2C Moss Stitch Washcloth
You can make many of these great washcloths out of a single skein of worsted weight cotton yarn, and learn a great new corner to corner stitch while doing it! Also includes video tutorial.
Get the free pattern: C2C Moss Stitch Washcloth
Quick and Easy Mug Cozy
This is a super popular gift idea that has been made by hundreds of crocheters!! Use leftover worsted weight cotton yarn for this pattern. (Yarn used was leftover Caron Cotton Cakes from a blanket pattern).
Get the free pattern: Quick and Easy Mug Cozy
Kid’s Ribbed Shoulder Sweater
Okay, so this may be pushing the one skein theme, but it technically was made with a single skein! I used Lion Brand Pound of Love for this design (and even got it on sale with a coupon for just $5!).
Get the free pattern: Kids Ribbed Shoulder Sweater
Rasta Mittens
Use a single skein of super bulky yarn to crochet these great knit-look mittens using the waistcoat stitch. Includes video tutorial to walk you through this easy variation of single crochet.
Get the free pattern: Rasta Mittens
