Free knitting patterns for shawls, baby clothes, hats, mittens, and more that use only one skein or ball of the recommended yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/4/25.
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Free Patterns
Cat Eye Glasses Holder
Small basket that's just the right size for holding readers, keys, remotes, and other small items. Knit with less than one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sarah E. White.
Elephant Stuffie
Toy elephant knit flat in garter stitch that was originally designed for students to knit but is a great quick project for anyone. Size 8” long x 6” tall. Uses one skein of Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Laura Spargo Anderson
Lace Spiral Mittens
Fingerless mitts knit with twisted spiral that produces a very stretchy tube to hug your hands. 4 sizes. Knit with in one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Yana Smolina.
Cherry Tale Clutch and Phone Case
Purse and matching pouch with cable and bobble flowers. The set is knit with one skein of Aran weight yarn.. Designed by Olga Beckmann.
F952 Textured Hat and Cowls
Just one skein of Bulky weight yarn is all you need to knit this hat and cowl worked with an 8 row/round repeat texture. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Reid Kerchief
Triangular shawlette or shawl that can be knit with in one skein of Fingering or DK weight yarn. Options to knit with garter stitch or slip stitch rib. Designed by Threebagsfulled.
Wee Love Bug
Need a quick one skein baby gift? This baby cardigan vest is knit seamlessly in one piece and takes an hour or so to make according to the designer. Size 6-12 months. Uses one skein 80 yards of Super Bulky weight weight yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard Designs.
Farmer's Daughter Tote
Easy bag with handles knit with one skein. Size 12” tall x 8.5” wide. Uses one skein of Super Bulky weight weight yarn. Designed by Isaac Thull.
More Free Patterns
Chunky Cable Cowl
Neckwarmer with a braided cable knit flat in one skein of Super Bulky ]weight yarn. Designed by Brian Smith.
Ghost Flowers Shawl
Easy one skein triangle shawl with eyelets and a knit flower in garter stitch. Uses one skein of fingering weight weight yarn. Kummituskukkia designed by Taina Anttila.
Oasis Hat
Easy one skein hat knit with one row repeat rib. Size 15cm/6in by 99cm/39in. Uses less than one skein, 110 yards (101 m), of Bulky weight weight yarn. Designed by Becky Korpita who dedicates this hat to those who feel like they are in a desert and need a soothing break.
Celtic Criss Cross Collar
Dressy scarflette knit with travelling trellis, honeycomb, double trellis and dropped stitch cable patterns. Uses about 50 g, less than one skein of most Fingering weight weight yarns. Designed by Di Gilpin.
Mila Baby and Child Slippers
Easy one skein slippers in baby and child sizes with options to knit fully flat or partially flat. Sizes Newborn to 9 years. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight weight yarn. Designed by Bia Hayashi.
Celtic Cable Arm Warmers
Fingerless mitts knit flat with cables. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Sizes S / M / L . Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
Cascading Waves Cowl
One skein lightweight cowl knit with a 12 row repeat rippling lace pattern. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Light and Lacy Cascading Waves Cowlette designed by Stacy Wilkinson
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Mermaid Notebook Cover
Easy cozy to protect journals, books, planners, and more knit with a 4 row repeat loop stitch. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by KnittedDayDreams
Patterns for Purchase
Opal Bunny and Hat Set
One ball or skein of sock yarn is enough to make this rabbit stuffie and matching rabbit eared hat. Designed by Susan B. Anderson.
Shawl-Collared Shrugette
Cute shrug with diamond lace back. 3 sizes. Sizes S and M/L use one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by SweaterBabe.
Falcon Wings Shawl
Crescent shawl knit with a delicate lace body and finished off with short row wings. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by LinetteG.
Easy Infant Sweater
Quick baby shower gift! This baby cardigan can easily be made in 2 days using one ball of yarn. Fits newborn to 3 months with directions for up to 9 months. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Frugal Knitting Haus.
Elise One-Ball Scarflette
Lace scarf that buttons at the neck to keep in place. 2 sizes. Uses one skein of Aran weight yarn. Designed by SweaterBabe.
One Skein Crescent Shawl
Easy shawl knit in stripes of stockinette and mesh lace. Uses one skein of fingering weight yarn. Designed by Brian Smith.
Rhona Hat
Hat with brim is knitted sideways in a great cable and bobble pattern, with the crown stitches picked up and worked afterwards. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Jo Allport.
