One Skein Wonders | Knitting Patterns for One Ball of Yarn

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2 жыл бұрын

I am always in search of knitting patterns for ONE BALL OF YARN because I LOVE to grab a skein of beautiful yarn when I see it! And when I only have one ball of yarn to work with, I need knitting patterns that make the most of that ball of yarn!
In this video, I share beautiful knitting patterns that can be knit with one ball of yarn. Many of these patterns were suggested by people in my online community... so thank you so much for being here!
Chapters ------------------------------------------------------------
Fingering Weight - 1:25
Sport Weight - 3:34
DK Weight - 4:23
Worsted Weight - 6:16
Super Bulky - 8:23
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Patterns from this video ------------------------------------------------------------
Melodia: www.woolenberry.com/knitting-...
Venezia: www.jojiknits.com/product-pag...
Musselburgh: ysolda.com/products/musselburgh
Lamplight: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Traveling Cables Hand Warmers: www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/...
Orbit: www.woolenberry.com/knitting-...
Violet Waffles: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Moonstone Mittens: www.etsy.com/listing/55488085...
Spruce Grouse Hat: www.etsy.com/listing/76187480...
Jason’s Cashmere Hat: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Free For All Cowl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Traveling Cable Hat (Super Bulky): www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/...
Traveling Cable Hat (Worsted): www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/...
Yarn Recommendations --------------
Fingering Weight-
Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye: shrsl.com/32scq
Palette: shrsl.com/32scr
Sport-
Wool of the Andes Sport: shrsl.com/32scx
DK-
Swish DK: shrsl.com/32scs
City Tweed DK: shrsl.com/32scv
Worsted Weight-
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown: shrsl.com/32scl
Wool of the Andes: shrsl.com/32sco
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@DrowninginYarn Жыл бұрын

I developed an app for iOS and iPadOS to help you keep track of your stash. I hope you’ll check it out! apps.apple.com/us/app/yarn-store-stash-tracker/id1622439630

@mhussey9841 2 жыл бұрын

This video is perfect for those times when someone knows you’re a knitter so they gift you yarn… but only one skein

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Yes! So true :-) Did you find a pattern you want to cast on?

@carmenks6974 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! And for me I get to embarrassed to ask where they got it so I can go buy another because I'm afraid it'll insult their gift

@ZipheGhem 2 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, this goes double when you're a crocheter. Part of the reason I'm looking to get a little better at knitting. 😅

@marhelenejoubert 2 жыл бұрын

People gift you yarn ?

@carmenks6974 2 жыл бұрын

@Yulz that is soo smart, but I am also a very anxious person so I clam up and would rather not say anything

@niteflytes Жыл бұрын

Just found you on KZfaq and subscribed. Excited to see so many men interested in knitting. I’m a nurse and I always like to see men and women crossing those ridiculous, invisible and divisive boundaries that society has imposed.

@1scatterbrainednerd 2 жыл бұрын

As someone living in a warmer climate, there's only so many shawls/hats/cowls I can justify making. For anyone else in this scenario, here's my current favorite one-skein project: Find a fun doily pattern. You don't have to knit the whole thing, just go as far as you can then bind off. (I can recommend Stor Lysedug, a free vintage pattern, but any circular shaped pattern will work.) Once it's been blocked, mount it in a hoop and hang on the wall. (I've used anything from 6" embroidery hoops to 24" floral hoops) Ta-da! A beautiful piece of wall art. I especially love this for showing off new knitting techniques and beautiful hand-dyed single skeins.

@1scatterbrainednerd 2 жыл бұрын

@@ooohlaa13 I'm onescatterbrainednerd on instagram if you want to see some that I've done!

@pkass2895 17 күн бұрын

Linen yarns are good for cooler nights in warm climates.

@artknitcraft 11 ай бұрын

Jason's Cashmere is my favorite hat to knit for gifts! A classic knit look that's warm and fits both men and women.

@athenagreen5390 2 жыл бұрын

Today I learned that I should just crochet if I only have one skein. Seriously. Coasters are a lot easier than shawls.

@lauriephilemonoff6305 2 жыл бұрын

Hitchhiker shawl! Garter stitch with a “step” along one edge and a steady increase on the other side. You just knit until you are out of yarn. Perfect!

@masuganut2082 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would love to know how you do this as well! What’s a “step”?

@lauriephilemonoff6305 2 жыл бұрын

The step is formed by binding off 5 stitches every 4 garter ridges. The pattern is by Martina Behm and is on Ravelry. Super easy and fabulous pattern.

@brendacraig5107 2 жыл бұрын

I made a Hitchhiker in 2019 and it has been my cold-weather favorite ever since!

@masuganut2082 2 жыл бұрын

@@lauriephilemonoff6305 thank you so much!

@SpiritWalkerAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I have so many odd singles in my stash. I think I am going to do some of those cowls for Christmas gifts.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! They will be both beautiful and QUICK!

@thomase3551 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb, You're always such a positive voice for our fiber community with great ideas for us male knitters. I always looking forward to anything you post on your channel!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's a lovely compliment 💚

@palomaalhambra2453 Жыл бұрын

Because as a male knitter you feel like an abused minority? Or do you think all those youtube vids with female knitting instructors are inferior???? Mansplaining bias?

@thomase3551 Жыл бұрын

@@palomaalhambra2453 I think your negative comments are not helpful and unnecessary in keeping the fiber community a positive space for everyone.

@jaesullivan3410 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly you are so descriptive and you can tell you put a lot of thought and perfection in your videos. Truly amazing you inspire me to knit again.

@pkass2895 17 күн бұрын

My favorite one skein pattern is a boomerang scarf. So versatile. Ive made and given away dozens in many fabulous yarns.

@mrscmw5 Жыл бұрын

I live in a warm climate. Our hat and scarf season is short so I don’t knit a lot of these. I have enjoyed making stuffed critters (frogs, bunnies, etc.) with my excess yarn.

@JHookCrochet 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect video for people like me, who find a new yarn and say "Let's get ONE of each colorway!"

@ericka_akcire2193 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made Jason’s cashmere! I highly recommend it- it was my first cable project and worked up stupid fast

@madelcarmencaleromolina2891 2 жыл бұрын

Orbit shawl has also blown my mind!!! Thanks for these wonderful suggestions! Best, Carmen

@haileyclement5039 2 жыл бұрын

Those two fingering weight shawls are perfect! My husband surprised me with a skein of green and a skein of orange a while back and I haven’t figured out what to do with it yet. I’m a beginner knitter and I think I’m going to give those patterns a try

@blindknitter 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Irish, so my first thought was put a bit of white in and make it our flag themed!

@mikeedwards8723 2 жыл бұрын

Sockhead Slouch Hat is my go-to project for a super fun, customizable hat pattern that works perfectly for fingering weight skins that might be a bit loud to be combined with other yarns. Great list! Definitely added a few to my queue on Ravelry.

@Nancy-hf6cm 2 жыл бұрын

l love one skein knits, so glad you got this question and chose to answer it. Glad to find you here!

@maaggie1 2 жыл бұрын

Many of these are lovely! I'm a loom knitter (arthritis in my hands), and I love that the simple patterns you chose can be fairly easily converted to loom patterns. As you said, we've *all* got those ohmygodilovethisyarn single skeins, so it's great to get more ideas on what to actually do with them!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even think about covering for a loom! that’s really cool!

@ArDeeMee 2 жыл бұрын

I loom-knit too! I am always amazed at how converting patterns for it works out. And with a bit of practice you can develop quite the speed as well.

@cenelson6484 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a crocheter... But these make me wanna try my needles again 😉

@lindafarebrother957 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the suggestions, I really like the 2 Shawls, and the cable hat. 😊

@maryklenewski7190 2 жыл бұрын

You have a very calming voice and are so encouraging. You make patterns sound so workable and eady. I love watching your videos!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cscawthon 2 жыл бұрын

My sister gave me the most beautiful open cardigan and I am so in love with it, that I want to learn to knit just to make more! I knitted just a bit when I was young, but never learned anything beyond a basic straight stitch. I'm ready to learn!

@jenellpadilla1799 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you is delight! I'm a fairly new knitter-not very good but enjoy knitting anyway. I actually stumbled across one of your videos on 5 things that experienced knitters do and now I'm hooked. I plan to watch a lot more of your videos. Thanks!

@saraseagrist9143 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. Totally new to knitting so I’ve already picked a lot single skeins that now have a destination project. I like that you included such a diverse range of projects including beginner friendly projects too.

@carolg5770 2 жыл бұрын

I've knit the Venezia Shawl....it was a joy from start to finish and the end product rocks! I really want to make a few more...... Thanks for a bunch of new to me patterns, Caleb!

@Ginny4407 2 жыл бұрын

I have made the Jason's Cashmere Hat many times. It knits up fairly quickly and looks great.

@OliviaCusack 9 ай бұрын

I made 4 of them last year and they are so good. such a simple pattern but works up nicely and quite quickly. a great option for gift knits if you like to make things for other people.

@LeistonElaine Жыл бұрын

These were great! I’m new to knitting (crocheter for 24 years) and just starting to build my knitting pattern library. There are some beautiful choices here! I especially loved the Spruce Grouse Hat and the Orbit shawl!

@catherinemaneri799 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Caleb, another outstanding video. I will be making Joji's shawl and a few more hats for my Asheville NC Winter. The mitten pattern will be my first attempt at mittens, love it!

@pattyrushing9756 2 жыл бұрын

Love your chart tips. Thanks for them. Love the channel!

@loraineleuschke4186 2 жыл бұрын

Wash cloths for kitchen or bath, mug rugs, table toppers for candles, vases, lamps etc, my granddaughter loved doll blankets my friend made for her.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions! Thanks!

@patriciaross1336 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your channel. I love it. I am a retired nurse age 75 and I love to knit. Love your ideas and programs.

@susiegoettel6627 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you…love this episode! I will be culling my stash with several of the patterns you suggest! May yet meet my “skeins used” goal for the year using those odd single skeins of yarn 🧶

@jeanneduckduck 2 жыл бұрын

so happy i found this channel!! thank you for sharing all your knowledge!!

@lindapearson3340 Жыл бұрын

I love the Violet Waffles Hat. It looks very interesting to me. Thanks for showing us these wonderful patterns.

@lovecraftwithme 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these patterns, they're all gorgeous 😍

@19rose63 Жыл бұрын

I love knitting cowls. Thank you for suggesting this beautiful cowl pattern. 🙂

@tmyrose7396 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't been on here in a while but wanted to update you that I'am now a knitting queen,I have watched videos on here like yours and have learned so much,thank you for being a wonderful teacher,soon I will take the time to lear to crochet

@AnneBeamish 2 жыл бұрын

This is a perfect video! I have single skeins left over from sweater projects and now I have options! Thank you.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful 💚

@Draymorden 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I made a bunch of Fisherman's Rib toques for christmas last year. Each hat took two days to knit up and i used the Malabrigo Rasta yarn. 1 skein did one toque with a bit left over. I've got the leftovers waiting so i can do a rainbow toque whenever i get all the colours. The pattern was from the churchmouse yarns and teas. (Fisherman's rib beanie). Toques come out super warm and snuggly. So It is more of a cold day, easy walk toque than a "let's shovel the drive" toque. Currently knitting a "lets shovel the drive" toque for my dad since the last one was too warm.

@nz-nz 11 ай бұрын

Great selection of patterns and advice. Thanks!!

@s.wilson5199 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the research and finding such wonderful patterns. There are several that I would love to knit!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Azure565 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video!!! So practical,,,,,thank you!!

@PamelasCrochetKnitCorner1 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing, I have so many one skeins and I love everything you showcased!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful! :-)

@brittanygancarz2475 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! If anyone has a very special baby in their lives, there are lots of one skein patterns for babies! It can be tough with the fancy yarns, because they are usually hand wash only, and when I gift baby knits I gave a policy of machine wash only so as not to make parents crazy, but I love using special skeins for my own baby!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

that’s such a great point with regard to giving gifts! the last thing you want to do is give someone something that will cause headaches! making sure you use easy to care for yarns is so thoughtful!

@mrshore12345 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT video - thanks so much for the ideas! I hadn’t heard of many of these patterns and now I’m inspired to use up my single skeins!

@jackpickett2288 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb, Thank you for this very informative vlog. I am a new viewer and I must say, you are an outstanding presenter. You speak so well and you really know your stuff. Thank you for taking on this commitment. I look forward to watching your other videos and journeying with you as a knitter.

@chytrim901 2 жыл бұрын

I crochet but enjoy the concept of one skein projects. You are so right sometime you don't want to mix yarn. Also I buy a little more for project not to need skeins later. Yarn could be discontinued and color match isn't easy if you do not buy enough the first time. So I have several leftover skeins. Great shout out to other designers.

@xtinamorelos 2 жыл бұрын

I received for Christmas a bunch of different skeins of yarn from my son. Thanks for the ideas!

@JustMe-td6dl 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video Caleb, and your editing is really great!

@erisisthename 2 жыл бұрын

As a new knitter, this is a wonderfully helpful video. Thank You!

@emiliarodriguez1364 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Caleb. Thanks for the recommendations. These will be perfect and just in time for Christmas gifts.

@melissafriedrich3171 2 жыл бұрын

Tha k you so much for all the pattern suggestions for single skeins, especially the dk and worsted for gifts.

@sarahmartinez2909 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Awesome video. I just loved both shawls and the white cowl!!!! Checking my stash now for my next project!!! Thanks!!!♥️

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Yarnloveturtle 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous suggestions, as always Caleb! Thank you! 🧶🧦Lorien

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for stopping by to watch! 💚

@joshey46032 2 жыл бұрын

Love videos like this! They're a good way to bring awareness to patterns folks might not ever find otherwise. :)

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I think it's so fun to find a pattern you might not have otherwise come across, so it was fun for me to get suggestions and go searching :-)

@darlenefarmer5921 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for posting.

@hondagirl126 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Caleb, thank you for the great suggestions!!

@Lou5494 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that video ! thank you Caleb ! I'm keeping it in my favs for when i have that one skein again 😄. i'm currently knitting the light hipster shawl by Joji, it's great and only one skein of fingering yarn ! 💕 Lou.

@annastites-foreman4132 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas. I like the fingering weight shawl ideas.

@mamiearmaly1133 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas here for single skeins. Love that you had a pattern for the different yarn weights.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I missed Bulky, but I wanted to be sure to give some ideas for as much as possible! Glad you enjoyed it 💚

@tinablair4277 2 жыл бұрын

Great knitting ideas. I knit the Close to you shawl last year for my mom. It's a one skein shawl, and free!

@meritachung7075 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! As usual, your videos are so instrumental and enjoyable! Thanks!!

@quil10it 2 жыл бұрын

OOOOOW thank you so much for this video! Really good info.

@Countrycabin 5 ай бұрын

Loved the selection here!!

@sekwa75 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite single skein project is the C2C Moss Stitch blanket by Polly Plum. It can be made with any weight of yarn and can be made to any size. It is my go-to pattern for everything from washcloths to multi-skein blankets.

@theknottykitty 2 жыл бұрын

Jason’s Cashmere Hat was my very first cable project. Excellent pattern for someone who wants to try cables for the first time! Lots of great suggestions. Thanks! ✌🏼💚🧶

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And thanks for letting us know your experience 💚

@Stettafire 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. I've been meaning to learn cabelling so I'll keep that in mind:)

@biancablua240 5 ай бұрын

Just found you! I'm so grateful for your insight.

@quil10it 7 ай бұрын

How am I going to decide….so many great choices! Thank you.

@Annestrikk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for so many great ideas! I have a few “one of” skeins in my stash. I have made the Venezia shawl earlier and will definitely check out your other suggestions as well. Just discovered your podcast, it’s great 👍

@jessiepayeur473 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caleb! Great video. Another great one skein project for fingering yarn is the Stormy Sky shawl which is a free pattern. It's the same size as a regular shawl as opposed to the smaller shawlettes which are normally advertised as one skein projects.

@robertamcintyre2962 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for those suggestions. I have a lot on one skein yarns , now I can make something with them. I really love the Orbit Shawl and Moonstone Mittens

@elizabethtrimble6853 4 ай бұрын

I'm so excited to have discovered your channel! I loved all of the patterns you showed, and knowing ahead of time that they all use one skein makes it so easy! I've go so many single skeins if gorgeous yarns - imbexcited to get started on one of them! Thank you!

@annahill-dombrowski1473 2 жыл бұрын

I love love love your channel, I get so much inspiration! 👍🏾❤️✅

@Schatzie301 Жыл бұрын

What a great video. Am definitely going to try some of these patterns.

@shieladegrote8238 2 жыл бұрын

What a great episode. Thank you for the ideas. Jason’s Cashmere hat is one of my favorites. It knits up especially beautiful in malabrigo Rios

@lisemartino1995 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, and I love it! I taught my son to knit, so it’s great to find a male knitter who’s proud to knit. I’m following you know, so keep up your amazing vibe going!

@bunkyman8097 2 жыл бұрын

Lise Martino, I am a 64 yo male knitter. When I was young, maybe 6 or 7, my mom always would have coffee and knit with 2 of her knitting friends. I remember they always seemed to be laughing and having fun so I asked her to show me how to knit. I am soooo glad I asked her to teach me. I have always been proud to do it and take it with me everywhere. If I knit in public someone always comes up to me to talk. They are just amazed That a man is knitting! Young man, keep up the good work! Be proud that you are part of a fiber arts tradition that goes back so far and includes so many people. I wish you continued knitting success. We men who knit are a rare breed and I am proud to be part of it. I'm sure you are too!

@stringcheese6833 2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to save this. I always seem to overshoot how much yarn I need for projects, so I swear I always end up with one skein and change of yarn leftover. This is super helpful!

@dsburd8944 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Most appreciated.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! I had so much fun making this one!

@nl2766 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. Thanks a lot for your selection of great ideas!😀

@chiarafabbri2430 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with useful advices for stash buster projects! Thanks from Italy❣️

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@mcjanine551 2 жыл бұрын

Jason's Cashmere is really easy. Perfect beginner cable project.

@anneellison8188 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video Caleb! I'm really excited about the Melodia Shawl and the Violet Waffles hat. Thanks!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I"m glad you found some patterns you like!

@kimkaz7672 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! I've made three Jason Cashmere hats... I can't wait to try your other suggestions. Thanks for putting this video out!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@cass1769 2 жыл бұрын

I've made the Jason cashmere hat too. It's a lovely pattern and a super cute hat.

@jenniferwiltrout1975 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing podcast. Thank you! I love the Melodia shawl and will work this up real soon. Again, many thanks.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And thank you so much!

@janicegrima6593 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas .

@anaverageamerican7224 2 жыл бұрын

I love these ideas! Thank you.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@carb101 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Thanks Caleb.

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@mariegamber 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great ideas ❤

@mikeyd350 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Great job, big guy! 💗🧶

@balancedskein 2 жыл бұрын

Super inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Did you find anything you want to make?

@tien0521 2 жыл бұрын

So clear, helpful and enjoyable all at the same time! Thanks for the video and suggestions!!

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate that so much 💚

@mayolson2 2 жыл бұрын

Orbit is so lovely and for sure my favorite. I love your videos and so fun because my Grandson's name is Caleb. He is so cute just like you. He just turned 15.

@Stettafire 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your recommendations. I happened to be mulling over the same topic earlier today

@DrowninginYarn 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find any good patterns to make that aren’t mentioned?

@Stettafire 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrowninginYarn I do have a cat pattern I bought from www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk/rainbow-cat-toy-knitting-pattern can't find it on ravelry though. So may not be available I the US, I'm not sure (UK here) This uses a self striping yarn but I figured I could substitute it for scraps