27+ 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 27+ 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 to view the free patterns, or grab your printer-friendly ad-free PDF Ebook here.
27+ One Skein Knitting Patterns
Look at these one-skein knitting patterns and see what you can make with those one-skein wonders in your yarn stash.
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 cozy 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 cozy knit hat.
Knit with Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick yarn in fig, this hat is so soft and cozy, it will 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 colors).
Finished off with a pom-pom in a coordinating color, 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, cozy 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, cozy 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 color in Alize Lanagold Classic.
This hat is knit in the round.
You need - One skein of Aran/worsted/10-ply yarn.
Bookmark Knitting Pattern (Celtic Cable)
This is a fun project and a great way to use scrap yarn in your stash.
A bookmark is one of the easiest things to knit, and this cable knit will be a treasured keepsake.
You need - One mini skein of 4-ply yarn (sport weight/5-ply).
Knitted Cat Hat – Free Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see a knitted cat hat – the clear instructions are perfect for a new maker.
The benefit of making a knitted cat hat is that it can be made in a few hours using bulky yarn and (US 11) 8 mm knitting needles.
Even with zero knitting experience, the free pattern and making-up photo tutorial will help you make your cat hat, which you will enjoy wearing in October.
A quick knit to make in a solid color or a variegated hand-dyed yarn for a fun look.
You need - One skein of bulky/chunky/12-ply yarn.
Striped Socks Knitting Pattern
This striped socks knitting pattern is a great pattern for those of you out there who love stripes!
You can make a pair of socks in all sorts of color combinations, from neutrals to pastel hues and bold brights.
A sock pattern is a great way to work on a small project during work breaks or when traveling.
You need a small amount of yarn of each color.
You need - One skein of Aran/worsted/10-ply yarn.
Free Sock Knitting Pattern (Easy + Simple For Beginners)
This free sock knitting pattern is great for those of you out there who love knitting socks.
You can make a pair of socks in various color combinations, from fall colors to holiday reds and neutrals.
A sock pattern is a great way to work on a small project during work breaks or when traveling.
You don't need much yarn to make a pair.
Make a pair with self-striping yarn for a fun look.
You need - One skein of Aran/worsted/10-ply yarn.
Coraline Gloves Knitting Pattern
In this post, you will see a Coraline gloves knitting pattern.
Inspired by the striped gloves Coraline Jones wears in LAIKA’s stop-motion animated film Coraline, based on the book by Neil Gaiman.
You can make a pair with a single skein of yarn.
This is a free pattern created using four colors of worsted-weight yarn.
You need - One skein of medium-weight yarn (04) 100g/worsted/Aran/10 ply.
Beret Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly!)
This beret knitting pattern will knit up quickly, and the finished item will definitely keep you looking stylish.
I wanted to share an easy flat knit beret, that you can make in around 2 hours and is an excellent project for anyone learning how to knit.
This hat is not knit in the round; it is knit flat with straight needles and then seamed.
You need - One skein medium weight tarn 04/worsted/Aran/10 ply.
How To Knit Fisherman's Rib Stitch (And Headband Pattern)
This post will teach you how to knit Fisherman’s rib stitch and a free headband pattern.
The knitted headband has a step-by-step tutorial so you can follow along and learn this fantastic reversible pattern if you are a new knitter.
It's a perfect accessory to make as a first knitting project.
This stitch pattern can be used in several projects, like sweaters, cardigans, shawls, hats, scarves, and blankets.
You need - One skein of bulky yarn 05/chunky/12-ply.
How To Knit A Twist Headband For Absolute Beginners!
This blog post will teach you how to knit a twist headband for beginners!
The knitted headband has a step-by-step tutorial so you can follow along and learn this fantastic stitch pattern if you are a new knitter.
This simple knit and purl stitch pattern creates a beautiful texture
You need - One skein of bulky yarn 05/chunky/12-ply.
How To Knit Easy Arm Warmers (Free Knitting Pattern)
If you are a beginner knitter looking for a really easy project, why not learn how to knit easy arm warmers? And view a free knitting pattern.
This easy knitting pattern is an excellent choice for a beginner, as it is made with the basic knitting stitches – stockinette stitch and garter stitch.
Both pieces are knit flat on straight needles and then seamed to finish.
You need - One skein of worsted weight yarn.
Simple Knit Arm Warmers Pattern (Je Suis Prest)
This Je Suis Prest simple knit arm warmers pattern will allow you to practice knitting stockinette stitch and the finished arm warmers will look great made with any medium-weight yarn in any color.
Inspired by Claire’s blue knitted arm warmers she wears in Outlander season 2 episode 9, ‘Je Suis Prest’.
You need - One skein of medium-weight yarn (04)/Aran/worsted/10 ply.
Slouchy Knit Beret Pattern {The Bordeaux}
This Fisherman’s rib beret hat knitting pattern is a great project for an advanced beginner.
This Beret Knitting Pattern will allow you to create a slouchy beret in a fisherman rib stitch pattern.
An easy pattern you can make with a ball of yarn.
You need - One skein of jumbo yarn (The Wool from We Are Knitters).
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, 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.
What Can You Knit With A Single Skein?
There is a variety of projects you can make with one skein of yarn.
Including a pair of fingerless mitts, a pair of fingerless gloves, a pair of socks, a pair of boot cuffs, a cowl, a scarf, a headband, and many more.
Find the perfect single skein knitting project for you here – Free Knitting Patterns
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.
And if you have been buying yarn in the sales or received 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.
Related Post: Knit Tree Skirt Pattern (Free And Easy Christmas DIY)
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.
This is great for downloading and printing out, and it is also easier to store on your tablet or laptop.
The 17-pattern Ebook also includes a yarn resource guide with suggestions for using yarn.
Could you share your work with us?
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If you enjoyed making one of these projects, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, be sure to tag me @handylittleme.
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You can also find us on Pinterest and Ravelry.
I’d love to see your work.
Happy Knitting!
Knitting Lessons
If you are a new knitter and need help with the knitting basics, check out the knitting lessons here – Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).
There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.
Including how to cast on, how to knit the basic knit stitches, how to knit the knit stitch, the stockinette stitch, the rib stitch, the garter stitch, the mattress stitch, short rows, and a list of knitting abbreviations, and more.
For easier projects, check out this pattern category. There, you will find a range of knitting patterns – Beginner Knitters.
And if you need more video tutorials to help you practice your basic knitting skills, check out my YouTube channel here – Handy Little Me – YouTube.
Plus, learn everything about yarn weights, including sock yarn, fingering weight yarn, and worsted weight yarn.
Hat Patterns
For more hat patterns and mittens, please take a look at these posts:
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