If you can't get to the craft store, and your yarn order from Yarnspirations hasn't arrived yet, you'll need to craft from your stash! So I've put together a list of free crochet patterns that take just one skein of yarn - or less!
For your convenience, I've broken these free crochet patterns into groups by recommended yarn weight. But don't fret if you don't have that weight - check out this chart for how to double yarns! And of course, sometimes weight doesn't really matter!
Don't have anywhere near a full skein? Check out these free pattern collections for 10 yards of yarn or less!
Free One Skein Crochet Stashbuster Patterns
(Click the name of the pattern to go to its pattern page)
Thread/Light Fingering - 0
Fingering - 1
Sport - 2
DK/Light Worsted - 3
Worsted/Aran - 4
Red Heart Kids Crochet Slipper Socks
Hanging Gift Card Holder and Luggage Tag
Get Whale Soon Tissue Box Cover
Stars & Stripes & Clusters Mini Mandala
Crochet for Warmth Horizon Hat
Pampering Massage Back Scrubber and Washcloth
Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf
One Ball Easy Striped Baby or Lap Blanket
Bulky - 5
Super Bulky - 6
Top of the Tunisian Infinity Scarf
That's it... for now!
I hope this helps you bust that stash - and feel those good "look what I just made" vibes! Be sure to pin this post so you can always find it when inspirations strikes!
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Beryl Skog says
Hi Tamara,
I was wondering--When I watched your video on doubling yarns I was interested to see that you started yarn skeins from the center. I had been starting skeins from the middle for years and finally became so frustrated with not being able to find the beginning yarn or ending up pulling out a huge bulk of the center that I have started to crochet from the outside. I have to say I don't like it as much as the yarn is all over the place but at least it unravels better. I am suspecting that the best way would be to "ball" the yarn before a project but I am way too impatient to do that (sort of like doing a gauge swatch beforehand). What are your thoughts about this?
Thanks so much,
Beryl
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Beryl! I tend to pull from outside or in depending on the way the skein is wound. When I pull from the outside, I like to use a yarn dispenser to hold it in place so it doesn't flop around - and no need to pre wind! Here are some on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gdupXL