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    Home » Free Pattern Roundup

    Ruffle Yarns Beyond the Scarf: Free Patterns to Knit and Crochet!

    Published: Apr 9, 2013 · Modified: May 31, 2013 by Tamara Kelly · 34 Comments

    Ruffle yarn (aka mesh yarn) is the newest entry to the novelty yarn market, and there are several competitors out there: Premier Starbella, Red Heart Boutique Sashay, Spinrite Pirouette, Bernat Twist 'N Twirl, and more added every day. Primarily they're used to make twisty ruffle scarves - just the other day I spotted one such scarf on a local celebrity! And while the twirly ruffle scarves are very pretty, you can bet that designers have been hard at work thinking up other fun uses for this yarn. Here are 16 free knit and crochet patterns that use ruffle yarns in new ways!

    Ruffle yarns can make more than the ubiquitous twirly scarf! Here are 16 free patterns to knit and crochet with this fun novelty yarn!

    Free Crochet Patterns Using Ruffle Yarns:

    1. Quick and Sassy Chain Scarf on Red Heart: (finger crocheting!)Quick and Sassy Chain Scarf - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    2. Sophia's Shawl by Margaret Zellner, a Ravelry download:Sophia's Shawl - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    3. Rose Parade Wrap Crochet Pattern by Linda Cyr on Red Heart:Rose Parade Wrap - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    4. Child Sashay Yarn Skirt by Amy Lehman, on Crochet Creative Creations:Child Sashay Ruffle Skirt - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    5. Ruffle Lined Purse by Debi Dearest, on Dearest Debi BlogRuffle Lined Purse - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!:
    6. Ruffle Ripple Shoulder Cozy Crochet Pattern by Trish Warrick on Red Heart:Ruffle Ripple Shoulder Cozy Crochet Pattern - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    7. Swing Ruffles Vest by Amy Polcyn, on Premier Yarns:Swing Ruffles Vest - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    8. Grape Swirl Hat by PollyAnna Perdue, a Ravelry download:Grape Swirl Hat - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!

    Free Knit Patterns Using Ruffle Yarns:

    1. Summer Days Ruffled Shoulder Bag by Rozetti Yarns (PDF):Summer Days Ruffled Shoulder Bag -  - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    2. Ruffle Pillow by Trish Warrick, on Red Heart:Ruffle Pillow - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    3. Starbella Ruffle Skirt by Milly of Ben Franklin Crafts:Starbella Ruffle Skirt - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    4. Ruffled Tutu Skirt by Kathryn Ashley-Wright, a Ravelry download:Ruffled Tutu Skirt - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    5. I’m Worth It Ruffled Tote Knitting Pattern by Lorna Miser on Red Heart:I'm Worth It Ruffled Tote Knitting Pattern - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    6. Ruffled Cami by Margaret Zellner, a Ravelry download:Ruffled Cami -  - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    7. Kelp Forest Shawlette by karinknits designs, a Ravelry download:Kelp Forest Shawlette - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!
    8. Ruffled Roses by Annie Modesitt, a Ravelry download:Ruffled Roses - ruffle yarns can make more than the twirly scarves! Free pattern!

    Have you tried out any of these ruffle yarns or mesh yarns yet? What did you make? Share your ideas and links in the comments!

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    1. 1

      karen

      April 09, 2013 at 12:53 pm

      I love this yarn and knew someone would come up with some great new ideas for it.

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        April 09, 2013 at 1:23 pm

        😀 Only a matter of time - I've been working on this roundup for a month, waiting for the free patterns to appear!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Rachel M

      April 09, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      I added a ruffle yarn skirt to the bottom of one of my daughter t-shirts and turned it into a dress. I also made what I'm calling a Polka Dot Circus afro using ruffle yarns. I used the pattern Ruffle Tops by Snappy Tots. While it's not a free pattern, it was well worth it and now I love making them! I'm becoming a ruffle yarn addict and now am looking forward to trying some of these patterns!

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        April 09, 2013 at 1:22 pm

        Love the T-shirt idea! And thanks for the tip on Snappy Tots patterns! I'm glad you enjoyed the roundup! 😀

        Reply
    3. 5

      Irene

      April 09, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      Love this yarn! It can be used to replace almost any ruffles in a pattern.
      So far I've used them to make girl's ruffle bag (crochet, turned up like the sashay skirt), ruffle cushion (round), ring pillows...

      Reply
    4. 6

      Lena

      June 01, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      Would you be able to make a blanket? Without it being too thick? Or too thin? Pattern please?

      Reply
      • 7

        Tamara Kelly

        June 01, 2013 at 10:59 pm

        I haven't seen a pattern for a blanket using ruffle yarn - I think the best bet would be to just use it as edging around a blanket made of standard yarn.

        Reply
        • 8

          Kristin

          October 03, 2013 at 7:21 pm

          http://www.ravelry.com/projects/leahdawn/chunky-baby-blankie

          I saw this today on Ravelry, when I was looking for patterns to use the Bernat Truffles I scooped up on clearance.

          Reply
          • 9

            Tamara Kelly

            October 03, 2013 at 7:40 pm

            Oh very cool! Thanks for adding it Kristin!

            Reply
        • 10

          Christine

          February 07, 2014 at 6:31 am

          I have made a blanket which is being used as a newborn photography prop. I made four large squares with a 12 ply backing and then sewed them together. It looked fantastic and I have seen photos of it in use.

          Reply
          • 11

            Tamara Kelly

            February 07, 2014 at 7:52 am

            Sounds super cute!

            Reply
        • 12

          Cass

          December 14, 2015 at 10:39 pm

          I think the yarn would be easier to sew onto an already made blanket if you really wanted a blanket. I think it would be cute especially with a matching pillow.

          Reply
    5. 13

      Linda Tucker

      August 27, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      I have used sashay for ruffles on 18" doll clothes. It's great for skirts. Folded in half it works for collars and other trim.

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        August 27, 2013 at 1:23 pm

        Great ideas!

        Reply
    6. 15

      Tami Palmer

      November 30, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      I am a crocheter but tried out knitting a scarf with this yarn and now I am hooked!! (No pun intended!) I am now excited to go beyond the scarf I'm delighted to see so many options. Can't wait to start! Hmmmm, who gets which project for Christmas?

      Reply
    7. 16

      Debbie

      January 15, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      I crocheted the scarf and then glues it on the cardboard cones to make Christmas trees. Decorated with lights & ornaments.

      Also used it to make wreaths for both Halloween & Christmas. Made hair scrunchies for grand kids. Love seeing ideas on other things I can do with it.

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        January 15, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        Great ideas Debbie, thank you for sharing!

        Reply
      • 18

        Tammy

        November 12, 2014 at 11:04 pm

        Hello I have been trying to figure out how to make a ruffle yarn wreath. What kind of frame would you use? Foam or wire wreath frame
        thanks
        tanya

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        • 19

          Tamara Kelly

          November 13, 2014 at 8:01 am

          I suppose it depends on how you want to attach it! I'd use foam if I were pinning it on, wire if I were crocheting it on. 🙂

          Reply
        • 20

          Debbie

          November 13, 2014 at 8:51 am

          For the wreath with ruffle yarn I use either the embroidery hoops or round wire rings.

          Reply
    8. 21

      Tami

      January 15, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Is there a crochet pattern available for the 'summer days shoulder bag'. I don't know how to knit but, the bag is so beautiful!

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        January 15, 2014 at 8:37 pm

        Not that I can find, but if you work a basic tote with ruffle yarn I think you'd get the same look!

        Reply
    9. 23

      Jenn teruYa

      April 11, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      I have used the 3 brands of these yarns and I've wrapped elastic pony tail holders ( like scrunchies) which I call hair ruffles. Just slip stitch over and under a hair elastic using the working edge. and my 8 year old daughter and I both have don't the finger chain style necklace/lei/scarf.

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        April 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm

        Great idea Jenn, thanks! 😀

        Reply
    10. 25

      Debbie

      June 15, 2014 at 9:58 am

      With the start of warm weather I have been crocheting ruffle yarn onto inexpensive flipflops for a "girlie" ruffled look. Inexpensive and quick but really cute!

      Reply
    11. 26

      jeannette herrick

      October 10, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      I would like to know how to crochet the ruffle scarf on a sweatshirt Pleas

      Reply
    12. 27

      Rosemarie Schmelzer

      January 16, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      I would lile to crochet a sashay ruffle infinity scarf. Do you have a pattern for it?

      Reply
      • 28

        Tamara Kelly

        January 17, 2015 at 10:21 am

        I'm not sure I've seen one done as an infinity! I think the easiest way would be to sew the ends together on a regular sashay scarf!

        Reply
    13. 29

      Carol5

      January 05, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Is there a crochet pattern for the cami? It is sooo cute.

      Reply
      • 30

        Tamara Kelly

        January 06, 2016 at 10:12 am

        I'm afraid I can't find one, but adding the ruffle yarn to a basic cami could work! 🙂

        Reply
    14. 31

      Tamara

      April 10, 2018 at 11:39 am

      I made a crowl infinity scarf by crochet it turned out good.

      Reply
    15. 32

      Wanda

      April 16, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      Made the crothet shawl using sashay yarn .want to make it a long duster help

      Reply
    16. 33

      J beer

      December 29, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      I’ve been inventing a rara scarf to use up my stash. I start with one colour and crochet a chain the length of scarf I want then crochet a triple into each with the same colour. Next a different colour and 2 triples into each, then a third colour with 2 triples into each stitch or adding an extra triple on alternate stitches depending on how my frill is going. Lastly I use the ruffle or whatever other unusual wool I want to use up to make an edging. You can say the number of layers and the twist of the scarf by adding more or less extra stitches. Great fun, use up any wool you have lying around and make great fun gifts

      Reply
      • 34

        Tamara Kelly

        December 30, 2022 at 12:07 pm

        That sounds so fun! Thank you, J!

        Reply

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