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December 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment

21 Beautiful One Skein Crochet Patterns

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photo collage of crochet patterns that use one skein of yarn with text which reads the best one skein crochet patterns curated by crochet.life

It’s so easy to make a beautiful first (or fiftieth) project with these 21 beautiful one skein crochet patterns. No need to go back to the store – you have everything you need in one skein!

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If you are just starting off on your crochet journey, and you don’t want to invest in too much yarn, then don’t worry! We have got you covered. We have found some amazing one skein patterns so you can practice your skills without investing too much time and money into the scarfs and gloves you want to create.

One of the beauties of a one skein pattern is that you shouldn’t be surrounded by leftover materials either. Your creating process should leave you with no messy scraps to throw out..

photo collage of crochet patterns that use one skein of yarn with text which reads the best one skein crochet patterns curated by crochet.life

Table of Contents

  • What Is A Skein?
  • Are “One Skein” Crochet Patterns Bad?
  • 21 Beautiful One Skein Crochet Patterns
    • Fancy Ripple 1 Skein Scarf – Hooked Jen
    • One Skein DK Weight Crochet Cowl Pattern – Fiber And Fox
    • Unforgettable One Skein Scarf Pattern – Love Life Yarn
    • Tendril Lacy Shawl – Annie Design
    • One Skein Hat Crochet Pattern – Simple Collectible
    • One Skein Wonder (Small Blanket) – Kneedles and Life
    • One Skein Crochet Beanie – Burgundy and Blush
    • Ribbed Crochet Fingerless Gloves – The Ivy Killers
    • Wristwarmers And A Coffee Sleeve – Knotty Magpie
    • Light And Lacy Shawl – Perran Yarns
    • With The Tide Crescent Shawl – Ploome Fiber Arts
    • One Skein Triangle Vintage Shawl – Annie Design
    • One Skein Scarf – Stitching Together
    • One Skein Lace Shawl – Annie Design
    • Fishnet Lacy Shawl Pattern – Annie Design
    • Asymmetry Crochet One Skein Scarf – Annie Design
    • Beginner One Skein Shawl – Little Things Blogged
    • My Wavelength Shawl Pattern – Lisa’s Attik
    • Corner To Corner Scarf – Jayda In Stitches
    • Any Season Chest, Shoulder And Neck Shawl – Peaches N Crafts

What Is A Skein?

A skein is a collection of yarn that has been loosely rolled into an oblong shape. These collections are usually held together with a gentle twist.

The most beginner friendly skeins are “pull skeins.” This is because you can pull the yarn out of the middle, making it easier to find the end. When you have an end piece, you can start knitting straight away without having to untie or loosen the yarn.

In the United States, yarn is sold by weight. Other countries sell their yarn in lengths (yards or meters) or weights (ounces or grams).

For ease, the US crochet system will say how many skeins you need rather than how long the yard should be.

photo collage of one skein crochet patterns

Are “One Skein” Crochet Patterns Bad?

Using one skein in a pattern doesn’t determine how easy it will be to follow or how good the pattern is. It simply tells you how much yarn you need to buy. Which, honestly, is kind of handy.

Let’s get our hooking on!

photo collage of crochet projects that use one skein of yarn with text which reads the best one skein crochet patterns

21 Beautiful One Skein Crochet Patterns

Fancy Ripple 1 Skein Scarf – Hooked Jen

Long blue ombre style crochet skein scarf folded over a wooden rail with the middle section folded up and over the rail again.

This beautiful design is easy to follow, which means that it’s perfect for anyone beginning their crochet journey.

The pattern is simple but detailed, so you will feel like you’ve made a massive achievement in creating this beauty.

Source: Etsy

One Skein DK Weight Crochet Cowl Pattern – Fiber And Fox

Brunette woman with a purple crochet cowl over her neck with her hands holding it to cover her nose and mouth too.

Fiber And Fox’s one skein design is for a cozy circle scarf that wraps around your neck in a loose warming pattern. 

When wearing this comforting scarf, you’ll feel casually chic, showing off your creation. 

Source: Etsy

Unforgettable One Skein Scarf Pattern – Love Life Yarn

Woman in a black dress wearing a purple and pink horizontal stripe scarf around her neck and falling down either side of her chest.

This beautiful cross pattern design doesn’t create a thick scarf, but it does create a stunning one. We suggest using a skein with multiple colors to really bring attention to the detailed stitching. 

Source: Etsy

Tendril Lacy Shawl – Annie Design

This beautiful asymmetrical shawl is ridiculously beautiful. I love the gentle points, they’re almost like bat pinions. Like you’re wearing dragon wings. 

Source: Annie Design Crochet

One Skein Hat Crochet Pattern – Simple Collectible

Mannequin wearing a green crochet skein hat with a large band around all sides of the hat.

This gorgeous crochet pattern of a ribbed hat is only made with one skein, which sounds ridiculous and amazing. It should come out oversized but still functional unless you have a large head, in which case it will be a snug fit.

Source: Etsy

One Skein Wonder (Small Blanket) – Kneedles and Life

Three skein style crochet blankets folded on top of each other on a grey sofa. The blankets are gray, yellow, and light blue.

Kneedles and Life’s pattern is a quick and easy method to create a blanket. The end product is 25 inches wide and 27 inches tall, which is the perfect size for a baby.

You can even use it as a lap blanket, so if you use your laptop on your thighs or eat hot food on your couch, your legs will be protected!

Source: Etsy

One Skein Crochet Beanie – Burgundy and Blush

Chunky, beautiful and oh so cozy, this one skein pattern is one of my favorites. It’s perfect for the winter with that thick, chunky yarn!

Source: Burgundy and Blush

Ribbed Crochet Fingerless Gloves – The Ivy Killers

Hands wearing ribbed crochet dark purple fingerless gloves with a skein design. The gloves and hands are resting on a gray background.

One skein can create one pair of these beautiful detailed fingerless gloves. The pattern is complex, so we recommend an advanced beginner or an intermediate crocheter take on this pattern and not a true beginner.

You’ll end up with gloves so good that all of your friends will be asking for a pair.

Source: Etsy

Wristwarmers And A Coffee Sleeve – Knotty Magpie

A twisted strip of pink and purple yarn next to a hand wearing a fingerless glove using the same color yarn with ribbed sections and a diamond shape pattern.

If you think a pair of gloves is an excellent investment, then check out Knotty Magpie’s pattern. With one skein, they can help you make long fingerless gloves and a coffee sleeve using the same beautiful design.

Their choice of skein is so good that we recommend following their advice on that too!

Source: Etsy

Light And Lacy Shawl – Perran Yarns

Blue lace style crochet scarf wrapped around a mannequin's neck with a black top on.

With Parran Yarn’s product, you won’t just receive the pattern for their delicate and beautiful shawl; you will also receive the skein to make it with! They give you 19 options of multi colored yarn so that your finished shawl will look detailed.

Source: Etsy

With The Tide Crescent Shawl – Ploome Fiber Arts

Light blue crochet shawl with a slight scalloped edge on a hanger in front of a gray background.

Ploome Fiber Arts have given this shawl the perfect name. “With The Tide” accurately displays the wave of their pattern and the delicate breaks in the tide that will be wrapped around you. 

Source: Etsy

One Skein Triangle Vintage Shawl – Annie Design

Pink and cream ombre style crochet skein diamond shaped shawl with a lace style trim hanging over a cream wooden hanger.

Annie Design’s diamond patterned shawl is beautifully delicate and perfect for a spring day. There are lots of gaps in the design, which adds to the vintage style. 

Source: Etsy

One Skein Scarf – Stitching Together

Such a fun pattern that works up quick. I love this lacy scarf that is just perfect for fall or winter. So easy, it’s perfect for beginners and the good news? Only one skein!

Source: Stitching Together

One Skein Lace Shawl – Annie Design

Light and dark green lace style crochet skein shawl wrapped around a mannequin with three large dark green tassels hanging off each corner.

This pattern by Annie Design doesn’t use delicate diamonds to add a vintage look; instead, there are lacy flower petals fingered into the design.

Source: Etsy

Fishnet Lacy Shawl Pattern – Annie Design

Pink crochet fishnet style lace shawl with a pink tassel hanging from each corner of the shawl draped over a wooden hanger.

Another beautiful design from Annie Design. This time she has used a fishnet like pattern with three tassels that hang on the edge of the triangle shawl. Despite this extra detail, the pattern still only requires one skein.

Source: Etsy

Asymmetry Crochet One Skein Scarf – Annie Design

Loosely stitched lace style red crochet skein scarf with a slight scalloped edge draped over a white wooden hanger.

You should see by now that we love an Annie Design pattern, so when you get the confidence to buy more than one skein, we suggest diving through their pattern collection. This asymmetrical pattern adds a wonderful flair to an otherwise dull outfit.

Source: Etsy

Beginner One Skein Shawl – Little Things Blogged

 White, grey, and green crochet skein shawl with diagonal lines for each color wrapped around the mannequin's neck on a white background.

Little Things Blogged’s one skein shawl pattern is our favorite on this list. It has so much detail that you would expect the end result in a boutique rather than in the hands of a beginner. 

Source: Etsy

My Wavelength Shawl Pattern – Lisa’s Attik

Blue, yellow, pink, and orange crochet shawl with diagonal lines of each color wrapped around a mannequin’s neck.

This beautiful asymmetrical pattern works best with multi colored yarn but will still be a show stopper with a single tone. The delicate diamond pattern is boarded with thick rope designs, which create a fishnet aesthetic, but with an edgy cut.

Source: Etsy

Corner To Corner Scarf – Jayda In Stitches

A dark haired woman wearing a pink, blue, purple, and green crochet scarf with a loose waffle stitch wrapped around her neck.

This beautiful and easy scarf is the perfect evening project as you relax from a hard day’s work. Jayda In Stitches suggests using bright rainbow colors to make your winter wardrobe fun and fabulous, but any color would look great on this beginner friendly pattern.

Source: Etsy

Any Season Chest, Shoulder And Neck Shawl – Peaches N Crafts

A rainbow colored crochet skein style scarf wrapped around the neck, shoulders, and chest of a white mannequin.

Peaches N Craft’s cozy shawl is amazing. It is long enough to drape down your back, wrap up your chest, and cuddle your neck, which is astonishing considering it is only made out of one skein.

The pattern is super easy too, and you will end up with an asymmetrical crochet shawlette. Peaches N Crafts give you a video tutorial for the first 12 rows of stitching so you can have the same guidance as if your teacher was in the same room with you.

Source: Etsy

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