17 One Skein Knitting Patterns {Easy + Quick}
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.In this post, you will see 17 one skein knitting patterns.
If you are looking to make some last-minute knitted gifts then these projects are perfect!
Using only one skein, you can whip up a handmade knitted gift in the afternoon.
Scroll down for the free patterns or you can grab your printer-friendly ad-free PDF Ebook here.
Use Up Those One-Skein Wonders!
If like me you have a few random skeins in different colors hanging around in your stash, then these patterns will make good use of them.
Check your Christmas list and see who still needs a gift and get those needles out!
Perfect for a crafternoon of knitting, watching Christmas movies, and drinking hot chocolate.
Knitting For Charity
Do you like to donate knitted items?
Then these knits are also great for gifting to those in need.
If you want to make hats or gloves to donate to good causes, then these patterns will also be useful.
Whether you are knitting for your local homeless shelter, refugees, local animal shelters, or church collections there is something for everyone.
Hat Patterns
For more hat patterns and mittens please take a look at these posts:
One Skein Gift Ideas
Plus don’t forget to bookmark this post or pin it and save it for later, as one skein project can come in handy all year round, not only for Christmas.
Plus if you have been buying yarn in the sales or receive yarn for Christmas, you will need some ideas of what to make with it!
Most of the one skein knitting patterns use super bulky yarn and large needles, so you get super-fast results in a short amount of time.
One Skein Pattern Ebook
The free patterns are all listed below for you to enjoy.
The patterns are also available to purchase in an inexpensive handy PDF Ebook.
Not only is this great for you to download and print out, but easier for you to store on your tablet or laptop.
The 17-pattern Ebook also includes a yarn resource guide with suggestions for yarn to use.
Head on over to my shop and check that out here.
17 One Skein Knitting Patterns
Take a look at these one skein knitting patterns and see what you can make just in time for Christmas!
Easy Mittens Knitting Pattern
The mittens are easy to make, with advanced beginner knitters in mind.
Using knit and purl stitches, you will create ribbing, for the cuff, learn to knit in the round and it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
This pair of mittens will be super cosy to wear in the cold weather.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
How To Knit A Hat With Straight Needles
This post will show you how to knit a hat with straight needles for complete beginners, worked flat, back and forth.
This is a great project for anyone who is learning how to knit.
Not too bulky and not too light, this hat is comfortable to wear on any occasion and it is unisex too!
You need - One skein of bulky/chunky/12 ply yarn.
How To Knit A Hat With Circular Needles
This hat pattern will show you how to knit a hat with circular needles for beginners.
You won’t be scared to enter the bitterly cold weather in winter with this cosy knit hat.
Knit with Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick yarn in fig, this hat is so soft and cosy, it will be sure to protect you in the coldest climate!
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Cable Hat Pattern | The Cassandra
This cable hat pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit cables.
I wanted to share with you a warm, cosy knitted hat that has been knit with one of my favourite yarns – The Petite Wool from We Are Knitters.
Add a pom-pom made from yarn to the top of the hat or a faux fur pom pom.
You need - One skein of bulky/chunky/12 ply yarn.
Ribbed Beanie Knitting Pattern {Unisex Mariner's Hat}
This ribbed beanie knitting pattern is a great project for anyone who wants to make a hat that never goes out of style!
Wear it with the brim turned up for a fitted look or not for more slouch.
You need - One skein of bulky/chunky/12 ply yarn.
Kids Beanie Hat Pattern {Adorable & Easy DIY}
This adorable kids beanie hat pattern is the perfect pattern for a beginner knitter.
The simple beanie hat is a basic hat your little one will love wearing almost as much as you’ll love seeing him or her in it.
The pattern is written to make in the round or knit flat.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Free Men's Hat Knitting Pattern
Make a gift for your man that he will love with this free men’s hat knitting pattern.
Simple to make in an easy ribbed stitch, this free men’s hat knitting pattern will knit up a hat in a couple of hours.
You can make the matching cowl too, just to make sure he stays nice and cosy.
This hat is knit in the round on circular needles.
You need - One skein of bulky/chunky/12 ply yarn.
Baby Beanie Hat Pattern {Cable Knit}
This baby beanie hat pattern is a great project for anyone who loves knitting cables.
The hat is knit with worsted/Aran yarn and uses less than 1 skein in total (with two colours).
Finished off with a pom-pom in a coordinating colour, this hat will be perfect for the winter.
You need - One skein of Aran/worsted/10 ply yarn.
Cable Knit Hat Pattern
This cable knit hat pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit cables in the round.
I wanted to share with you a warm, cosy knitted hat that will be perfect to wear during the colder months.
Add a pom-pom made from yarn to the top of the hat or a faux fur pom pom.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Cable Knit Mittens Pattern
This cable knit mittens pattern is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit cables in the round.
I wanted to share with you a warm, cosy pair of mittens that will be perfect to wear during the colder months.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Beanie Hat Pattern | The Diomedes
This simple and easy to knit men’s hat is timeless in its design and style.
The knitted beanie hat would take you around an hour or two to make (depending on how fast you knit!) and will be welcomed in the colder weather.
This hat is knit in the round on circular needles.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Easy Beanie Hat Pattern | The Aphrodite
This easy beanie hat pattern is a great advanced beginner project for anyone who is learning how to knit in the round.
Looking for the ultimate cosy winter hat? This is it!
With the perfect amount of stretch and slouch, the Aphrodite hat tops off the snow bunny look with elegance and comfort.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Snow Mountain Mittens Pattern
This snow mountain mittens pattern will knit up quick and the finished mitts will definitely keep your hands warm in the snow!
I wanted to share with you an easy mittens pattern, that you can make in around 2 hours and is an excellent project for anyone who is learning how to knit in the round using the magic loop technique.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn.
Easy Men's Hat Pattern | The Fotios
This easy men’s hat pattern would make a wonderful project for an advanced beginner knitter.
The knitted beanie hat has a great fit, which you can make longer if you want extra slouch.
This hat is super quick to knit and warm to wear!
This hat is knit in the round.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn
Puppy Sweater Knitting Pattern
This puppy sweater knitting pattern is really easy and can be made in around 2-3 hours.
This dog sweater knitting pattern is a great project to keep you busy during the cold nights, with only one size available, however, it can be adapted – depending on the measurements you take of your dog.
This sweater is knit flat and then seamed.
You need - One skein of super bulky/super chunky/14 ply yarn
Mariner's Hat Pattern
This mariner’s hat knitting pattern will work up into the perfect ribbed beanie!
The hat is stretchy as it is knit all in the rib stitch, so will fit a variety of adult head sizes.
You can make it with a turned-up cuff, or wear it with a bit more slouch.
This hat is knit in the round.
You need - One skein of Aran/worsted/10 ply yarn.
Irish Moss Stitch Hat Pattern
This hat has ribbing for the brim and double moss or Irish moss for the main body of the hat.
This hat is perfect for the colder weather, as it has been knit with medium weight yarn, I chose a green colour in Alize Lanagold Classic.
This hat is knit in the round.
You need - One skein of Aran/worsted/10 ply yarn.
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